Lot 1– Deanery Farmhouse. About 2.43 acres (0.98 ha)

Deanery Farmhouse is a traditional four bedroom farmhouse with huge potential just 1 mile to the north of Bampton. Boasting far reaching views over the adjoining farmland and towards Bampton, the farmhouse comprises a large kitchen dining area with adjoining utility room, sitting room, conservatory and downstairs bathroom and four bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor. The farmhouse would benefit from modernisation throughout and has the potential to be a fantastic family home.

Mature gardens surround the farmhouse with a useful double garage/workshop and parking area within easy reach of the property. Adjoining the farmhouse is 1.5 acres of farmland, currently included within the arable rotation at Deanery Farm. The land could be used after harvest for paddocks or an extension of the existing garden.

Deanery Farmhouse is accessed from Station Road and is positioned adjacent to the cottages known as Hobbs Farm Cottages and opposite the farm buildings.

Lot 2 – 1 & 2 Hobbs Farm Cottages. About 0.47 acres (0.18 ha)

Hobbs Farm Cottages are a pair of traditional, semi-detached stone built cottages located to the north of Bampton and accessed from Station Road. The cottages boast a superb, rural location with views over the adjoining farmland.

1 Hobbs Farm Cottages A former farm workers cottage set out over two floors with kitchen, utility room and sitting room on the ground floor with two bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor.

2 Hobbs Farm Cottages Similar to next door, 2 Hobbs Farm Cottages is a traditional former farm workers cottage set out over two floors with kitchen, utility room and sitting room on the ground floor with three bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor.

Large gardens mainly laid to lawn are located to the front and rear of the cottages and are bordered by mature hedgerows. A traditional outbuilding is located adjacent to the cottages and provides useful storage space for both cottages.

1 & 2 Hobbs Farm Cottages are currently occupied and are offered subject to the existing Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) agreements.

1 & 2 Hobbs Farm Cottages provide a fantastic opportunity to purchase two traditional cottages with potential to update and modernise.

Lot 3– Farm Buildings at Deanery Farm. About 2.28 acres (0.92 ha)

The farm buildings at Deanery Farm are located to the north of the farmhouse and cottages and have their own access off Station Road. Currently utilised for agricultural storage purposes and occupied under a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT), which is due to expire on 29th September 2023, the buildings comprise a good mix of traditional and semi-modern farm buildings with potential for other uses. In brief the buildings comprise a traditional L-Shaped building of stone construction with part stone construction extension to the eastern elevation, steel portal framed Dutch barn, traditional Tythe barn with adjoining steel portal framed building, three traditional stone built buildings and a steel portal framed part open fronted building. Set away from the main set of farm buildings is a part open fronted agricultural building and an open sided steel portal framed storage building.

The farm buildings have potential for conversion for a number of residential dwellings and/or commercial space and a pre-planning application has been submitted to the West Oxfordshire Council. Further information and a planning note are available upon request.

Lot 4 – Farmland at Deanery Farm. About 214.59 acres (86.83 ha)

The majority of the farmland comprises gently undulating arable land located to the north, east and south of the main farmstead at Deanery Farm. The land is productive and currently included within a standard arable rotation, suitable for commercial farming activities and comprising good sized enclosures. Areas of woodland are interspersed across the land and provide an attractive outlook with the boundaries partly fenced and partly mature hedgerows. The land is included within a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) which is due to expire on 29th September 2023. The land benefits from good roadside access from Station Road running adjacent to the western boundary and the A4095 on the northern boundary.

A telecommunications mast is located within parcel 5203 and further details are available upon request.

The land has attracted interest from parties considering renewable energy schemes including battery storage and is considered to be viable subject to grid connection. Further information and a budget grid report are available upon request.

Lot 5 – Farmland to the north west of Bampton. About 70.96 acres (28.72 ha)

A productive block of arable land, located to the north west of Bampton, split into two enclosures and extending to approximately 70.96 acres. The land benefits from good roadside access taken from Station Road which runs adjacent to the eastern boundary with Shill Brook and areas of permanent pasture and woodland bordering the land to the western boundary. The land is currently occupied under the Farm Business Tenancy (FBT).

Lot 6 – Single arable field to the north of Deanery Farm. About 36.34 acres (14.71 ha)

Located to the north of Deanery Farm Lot 6 comprises a single, level arable field with good roadside access from the A4095 which runs adjacent to the southern boundary. The land is currently included within the Farm Business Tenancy (FBT).

Please refer to the farm brochure for further details.

This property has 327 acres of land.

Situation

Deanery Farm is located on the northern edge of the popular town of Bampton in Oxfordshire which is home to a primary school, a variety of good pubs and cafés and a small supermarket. The village of Clanfield lies 3 miles to the west of the farm and has the popular pub The Double Red Duke and Blake Kitchen. The larger market town of Witney lies 5 miles to the north east of the farm and has plenty to offer ranging from a selection of large supermarkets, cafés, pubs and shops. Faringdon lies 7 miles to the south and provides a good range of amenities and access to the wider transport network.

The desirable Oxfordshire town of Burford known as the ‘gateway to the Cotswolds’ and located adjacent to the River Windrush is just 7 miles to the north of the farm and is famed for its attractive high street and Burford Garden Centre. Deanery Farm is well positioned with easy access to all major network connections. The A420 is accessed via Buckland Road which leads directly south out of Bampton and provides access to Swindon and Oxford. Swindon has a good train station offering direct services to London Paddington (from 51 minutes) and the A417 dual carriageway which provides access to the M4 and M5 motorways. The city of Oxford is just 19 miles to the east of the farm is renowned for its exceptional city centre and transport networks with connections to London and further afield.

Directions

From Bampton take the A4095 heading north out of the town and continue for approximately 1.5 miles. Deanery Farm will be on your right hand side.