Bishopswood FarmSonning Common, Nr Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Bishopswood FarmSonning Common, Nr Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Henley-on-Thames 6 miles, Reading 4 ½ miles (Paddington 30 minutes), Oxford 24 miles, Heathrow 30 miles

Central London 45 miles

(Distances and time are approximate)

A rare development opportunity in a rural Chilterns setting in a sought after area.

Lot 1 Bishopswood Farmhouse

A former farmhouse extending to around 4,661 sq. ft. offering a fantastic opportunity to fully restore to

create a family home, set in around 4.17 acres of gardens and grounds.

Lot 2 Bishopswood Farmbuildings

A range of traditional farm buildings with planning permission to restore and change the use to create

five dwellings in around 2.61 acres.

For sale freehold as a whole or in 2 lots

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Henley-on-Thames 20 Thameside

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Situation Bishopswood Farm is situated on the edge of the village of Sonning Common with its range of shops, schools and other amenities. The nearby centres of Henley-on-Thames and Reading offer a more comprehensive range of restaurants, shops and recreational facilities to supplement those in the village.

Central London is only around 45 miles away and Heathrow Airport approximately 30 miles away. There is an excellent train service from Reading to London Paddington taking from 24 minutes (with the planned Crossrail due to provide a much faster service) and the property is well placed for access to the M40 motorway at High Wycombe (junction 4) along with the M4 motorway at Reading (junction 10) or Maidenhead Thicket (junction 8/9). A network of footpaths and bridleways in the area offer excellent walking and riding within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The area is well served by both private and state schools which include the Oratory School at Woodcote, Reading Grammar School for Boys, Eton College, Radley College, Wycombe Abbey for girls and Queen Anne’s in Caversham for girls, to name a few.

Lot 1 Lot 1

Lot 1 - Bishopswood FarmhouseBishopswood farmhouse is a beautiful red-brick Queen Anne house believed to date from the late 17th century. It is the first time the house has been on the market since 1955. The house is in a secluded, tranquil location, yet has fast broadband, set back around 400 metres from the nearest public road, with its own private tree-lined drive, which has recently been re-surfaced. On the ground floor, the present accommodation comprises a reception hall with dining room and drawing room off, sitting room, boot room, kitchen and conservatory. On the first floor, there is a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, four further bedrooms and a separate shower room along with two further bedrooms

along and two attic rooms on the second floor. The house is no longer furnished.

Extending in total to around 4,661 sq. ft. Bishopswood Farmhouse offers a wonderful opportunity to redevelop and create a country home in a rural, yet extremely convenient, setting.

Outside there are formal lawned gardens, including a swimming pool, as well as paddocks and woodland , with an abundance of mature trees on the property.

In all about 4.17 acres.

Lot 1

Lot 1

Lot 1 Lot 1

Approximate Gross Internal Floor AreaMain House: 433 Sq m - 4,661 Sq ft

This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars

Reception

Bedroom

Bathroom

Kitchen/Utility

Storage

Terrace

Ground Floor

First Floor

Second FloorCellar(Not Shown In ActualLocation / Orientation)

Approximate Gross Internal Floor AreaOutbuildings: 1,485 Sq m - 15,985 Sq ft

This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars.

Pole Barn

Lot 2 - Bishopswood Farm buildings Accessed off Reades Lane, from the south, comprising a range of farmbuildings set around a courtyard. Many of these are beautiful old buildings, which are fine examples of traditional Chilterns agricultural buildings, some of which are believed to date back to the 17th century. Planning permission has been granted to change the use and restore the barns to create 5 new dwellings.

The existing layout and size of the barns are as shown within this brochure, along with the artist impression of the development once completed under full planning permission number P20/S0433/FUL, granted on 14th April, 2020.

Further details available from the vendors’ agents or on the South Oxfordshire District Council website at http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/ Tel. 01235 422422.

In all about 2.61 acres.

Proposed Plans

Lot 2

Lot 2

Lot 2

PlanningA restrictive convenant in favour of the vendors will be placed on the pole barn restricting development into residential unit(s).

Wayleaves, easements and rights of wayThe property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefits of any rights of way, either public or private, all easements, wayleaves and other rights of way whether they are specifically referred to or not. There are no public rights of way across the property. Rights of access over the driveways across neighbouring land will be granted.

ServicesMains water and electricity. Private drainage.

Local AuthoritySouth Oxfordshire District Council

Energy Performance CertificateBand G

Directions (Postcode: RG4 9DR)From Henley-on-Thames proceed up Gravel Hill passing Badgemore Golf Club and the National Trust Greys Court. Proceed through Rotherfield Greys before turning left on the B481 into Rotherfield Peppard. Continue towards Sonning Common and at the bottom of the dip take the right fork, along Gallowstree Road, crossing over Stoke Row Road and continuing out of the village along Gallowstree Road turning into Horsepond Road. Just after Bishopswood Day Nursey on the left, continue for around another 200 yards and the entrance drive can be found on the left hand side.

ViewingStrictly by appointment with the sole selling agents Knight Frank LLP.

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Bishopswood Farm

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. 100021721.”

Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors.

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