2 Bed Land For Sale

OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING BY 5PM THURSDAY 18TH JANUARY. WINDY HILL FARM IS SET AMONGST WOODLAND AND OFFERS A LARGE TWO BEDROOM STONE BUILT COTTAGE IN NEED OF UPDATING. THE PROPERTY IS SITUATED IN A SECLUDED POSITION AND INCLUDES A RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS AND CIRCA 24 ACRES OF PASTURELAND. This property has a agricultural restriction that occupation shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed or last employed in the locality in agriculture, as defined by Section 290 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971, or forestry, or in the breeding of horses, or a dependant of such person residing with him or her or a widow or widower of such a person.

* Areas of Pastureland and Woodland

* Two bedroom detached dwelling

* Village close to Soho House

Location - Swerford itself is a charming village of ironstone cottages, which occupies a secluded valley to the north east of Chipping Norton on the River Swere offering a range of amenities including a village hall, farm shop, church, pub and playing field, it is also in close proximity of Soho farmhouse and Daylesford Organic. The nearby town of Chipping Norton is a very attractive, well-known and thriving Market Town, serving a wide rural area of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. It offers an extensive range of National and Independent Retailers, Professional Services, Community Hospital and Health Centre, Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre, Golf Course, Theatre, excellent Primary and Secondary Schools and electric vehicle charging points in New Street car park. It is conveniently situated, being within easy travelling distance of Banbury (8 miles with M40 link), Oxford (19.7 miles), Witney (15.5 miles), and Stratford-upon-Avon (22 miles). Main line train services to London (Paddington) are available from Charlbury (6.6 miles) and Kingham (5.3 miles). (All distances are approximate), Chipping Norton 3.5 miles, Great Tew/Soho House 3 miles.

Directions - From Chipping Norton take the A361 towards Banbury, after 3 miles turn left signed Swerford, the Farm is the first gate on the right.

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Description - Windy Hill Farm is a unique opportunity to purchase a large two bedroomed cottage in a secluded rural position set in amongst woodland with a range of outbuildings and circa 24 acres of pastureland.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor - Comprising large open rear canopy porch with door to:

Breakfast Kitchen - tiled floor, handmade wooden units, solid fuel Rayburn with back boiler supplying hot water and cooking (not tested), Belfast sink with tiled splash back, door to:

Boot Room with door to:

Cloakroom with low level WC and wash hand basin, window to front.

Sitting/Dining Room - sliding doors to rear, windows and door to Conservatory, large open fireplace with wood burner, stairs rising to first floor.

Conservatory with low stone walls, glazed and glazed double doors to rear.

First Floor - Galleried Landing - window to front.

Double bedroom with eaves storage and window to side, Velux window.

Double bedroom with eaves storage and window to side plus Velux window.

Bathroom with bath and shower over, low level WC, wash hand basin, radiator,

Outbuildings - There are a range of outbuildings of timber construction comprising stabling (measuring 17.2m x 3.3m) with three loose boxes, tack room and store: pole barn (measuring 18.4m x 5m; general purpose barn (measuring 27.9m x 6.2m plus 9.6m x 5m) with two further loose boxes and storage, light and power (not tested).

We believe that one of the outbuildings may allow conversion under class Q. Under Class Q, eligible buildings with a total floor space of up to 450sqm can be converted into a maximum of three individual dwellings. However, the scope of modification under this permission is limited to the existing footprint of the structure. We would advise any potential purchaser to do their own research into this.

Land - The land extends to the east and is laid to pasture and wooded copses with post and rail and hedge boundaries. The land can be accessed from the gardens and also from Cow Lane and the A361. It is currently grazed and split into 2 main fields with smaller paddocks around the house.

Woodland - The Woodland is mature mixed woodland.

Planning - Please note that occupation shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed or last employed in the locality in agriculture, as defined by Section 290 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971, or forestry, or in the breeding of horses, or a dependant of such person residing with him or her or a widow or widower of such a person.

Wayleaves And Easements - The land is sold with the benefit of all rights of way (whether public or private), light, support, drainage, water supplies and other rights and obligations, easement, quasieasements and restrictive covenants and all wayleaves for poles, strays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the General Information, particulars or special conditions of the sale or otherwise subject to all outgoings or charges connected with or chargeable whether mentioned or not.

Local Authority - West Oxfordshire District Council
Woodgreen
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6NB
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Council Tax - Council Tax band D Rate Payable for 2023/ 2024 £2192.71

Services - We believe mains Electricity and Water are connected with private Drainage.

Viewing - Viewing is strictly via the Sole Agents Tayler and Fletcher and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any particular point of interest before journeying to view.

Minerals And Sporting Rights - We understand that mineral and sporting rights are to be included in the sale.

Rights Of Way - There are three public footpaths that cross the land.

Access - Access is via the main gated entrance to the buildings and house although there is direct access via field gates onto the A361

Health & Safety - For your own safety please do take care when walking the land. We do not take any responsibility for unattended inspections.

Fixtures & Fittings - Only those specifically mentioned within the sale particulars are included in the sale. Please note that we have not tested the equipment, appliances and services in this property. Interested applicants are advised to commission the appropriate investigations before formulating their offer to purchase.