White House Farm
Bourton, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7DT
Guide Price
£3,500,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II
Property Tags: Equestrian, Water Frontage
Land Tags: Arable Land, Fishing Rights and Lakes, Overage / Clawback, Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Sep 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II
- Property Tags: Equestrian, Water Frontage
- Land Tags: Arable Land, Fishing Rights and Lakes, Overage / Clawback, Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture, Woodland
SITUATION WHITE HOUSE FARM is located in a rural setting close to the market town of Buckingham in Buckinghamshire, which is close to the Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire border. The property benefits from excellent road links, with direct access onto the A421, and situated approximately 2 miles to the east of Buckingham, and approximately 8 miles to the west of Milton Keynes.
There are direct rail services available from Milton Keynes to London Euston (from 32 minutes), and easy access to the A5, A43 and M4 (junction 10). Buckingham is an attractive town which benefits from a broad range of services including, shopping facilities, supermarkets, public houses, medical, professional and leisure facilities. The area enjoys good schooling, with Primary and Secondary education available in Buckingham and Milton Keynes. Private education is also available at well-respected schools including Akeley Wood School (3 miles), Stowe School (4 miles) and Beachborough School (7 miles).
There are a range of recreation facilities in easy reach of White House Farm, with Centre MK and Bicester Village located close-by. Local attractions include Stowe House (4 miles), Silverstone Circuit (6 miles), Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa (6 miles) and Cheltenham Racecourse (48 miles). Equestrian facilities are in abundance with MK Eventing Centre 9 miles to the east; Swalcliffe Park Equestrian Centre 22 miles west; Dallas Burston Polo Club 27 miles north and Keysoe International 28 miles east.
GENERAL WHITE HOUSE FARM, Bourton is a mixed farm, extending to 245.30 acres (99.28 hectares) in total. The farm lies within a ring fence and is situated in an attractive location with the land running down to the River Great Ouse to the north and the Padbury Brook to the east. The property was formerly part of the Bourton Estate, until the dispersal of the Estate in 1918. White House Farm has been the home of the Fricker Family since 1926, and the farm has continued as a family run business.
The farmland is bordered to the south-east by a stone Roman Bridge known as Thornborough Bridge, which is believed to have marked the crossing points of five major Roman roads. The bridge is believed to be the oldest in the county of Buckinghamshire. The Thornborough Roman Burial Mounds on
neighbouring land can be clearly seen from White House Farm.
The property includes a traditional Grade II Listed five-bedroom farmhouse, with views over the surrounding rolling countryside and river frontage, together with a range of farm buildings of approximately 27,005 ft² (2,510 m²), 139.68 acres (56.53 hectares) of permanent pasture, 99.11 acres (40.11 hectares) of arable land, together with 1.94 acres (0.79 hectares) of woodland, ponds, river, scrub and farm tracks, all within a ring fence.
THE FARMHOUSE The Farmhouse is situated in the centre of the farm and is a detached Grade II Listed dwelling
constructed of coursed squared limestone, with redbrick details under a slate roof. Parts of the house
are believed to date back to the 16th Century. The Farmhouse is listed under List Entry Number
1282705 and further details can be obtained in the Information Pack, available upon request from the
Selling Agent.
The property offers accommodation of 3,407 ft² (316 m²) arranged over two floors, together with an
enclosed garden which adjoins the property to the east, south and west elevations, and an orchard
and vegetable garden beyond this. To the north elevation of the property is a range of outbuildings
used in association with the Farmhouse.
The Farmhouse requires modernisation and re-decoration, but its generously proportioned rooms
and period features present a blank canvas to be adapted to modern living, subject to obtaining the
necessary consents.
On the Ground Floor the front door leads to a Hallway giving access to the Study and Cellar and
beyond this the two large Reception Rooms and Dining Room. Through the Dining Room, the
Kitchen can be accessed with doors leading to the Dairy and back Porch. There are two staircases
which lead to the first floor accommodation of the property.
On the First Floor the main staircase rises to a landing which has doors leading off to a large Family
Bathroom and a further large Bathroom as well as a double bedroom. An additional four large double
bedrooms are accessed via a small flight of additional stairs, where there is a landing giving access to
these bedrooms.
The property is connected to mains water, electricity, telephone, and benefits from gas fired central
heating and a gas cooker supplied by a Calor gas tank. The property is connected to private drainage.
FARM BUILDINGS The Buildings are located adjacent to the farmhouse, in the centre of the farm, and comprise a range of traditional redbrick buildings in keeping with the farmhouse, together with modern general purpose buildings, which provide cattle yards and straw storage. Much of the Farm Yard has been laid to concrete. There are a number of largely redundant former pig and chicken buildings.
The majority of the traditional redbrick buildings are within a courtyard setting. These buildings include former stables, farrowing house and feedbarn. The buildings are of redbrick construction under a pitched slate roof. A further redbrick building is situated to the north of the farmyard with extensive views over the surrounding countryside. The buildings would benefit from renovation and some of the traditional barns may be suitable for conversion to non-agricultural uses, such as residential, leisure or commercial use, subject to the necessary consents being obtained.
THE LAND In all, approximately 238.79 acres (96.64 hectares) of farmland is situated within a ring fence to the north of the A421, east of Buckingham. The land comprises rolling countryside, offering prospects for agricultural, sporting and amenity uses. The farmland may also be suitable for the provision of ecosystem services, such as Biodiversity Net Gain, Carbon Sequestration, Re-wilding or Tree Planting, subject to the necessary consents being obtained.
The farmland extends to 139.68 acres (56.53 hectares) of permanent pasture and 99.11 acres (40.11 hectares) of arable land, and is classified as Grade 3 according to the Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales. The soil is described as the Oxpasture Association (being a fine loam over clay), Ashley Association (being a fine loam over clay with a chalky till) and the Fladbury 1 Association adjacent to the rivers (being a stoneless clayey soil), according to the Soil Survey of England and Wales.
In addition to the farmland, there is 1.94 acres (0.79 hectares) of other land comprising of woodland, ponds, river banks, scrub and farm tracks.
The land benefits from extensive road frontage in parts, and runs down to the River Great Ouse to the north and the Padbury Brook to the east. The majority of the grassland is serviced by water troughs connected to the mains supply. The pasture land is well fenced and/or bordered by mature hedgerows.
GENERAL INFORMATION Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a Whole.
Tenure & Possession
The property is offered for sale freehold with the benefit of vacant possession upon completion,
except for the Farmhouse which shall be leased back to the Seller for a period of up to 6 months from
completion, to allow sufficient time for relocation.
Services
The Farmhouse benefits from mains water, mains electricity, telephone and private drainage. The property has gas fired central heating system, and a gas cooker both supplied by a Calor Gas tank. Some of the Farm Buildings are serviced by water and electricity. Further information is available from the Selling Agent.
Basic Payment Scheme
The farmland is registered on the Rural Land Register for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). The
seller will retain the BPS for the 2022 scheme year and previous years.
Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights
All sporting, timber and mineral rights are included in the freehold sale, insofar as they are owned. A local angling club currently have use of the fishing rights by way of a verbal licence, which will be terminated prior to completion.
Easements, Wayleaves, Covenants and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, covenants, easements and rights of way, whether public or private, light, sport, drainage, water, electricity supplies and any other rights, obligations, easements and quasi easements, whether specifically mentioned or not.
We understand that the property is crossed by two public footpaths and an Anglian Water sewer crosses the property.
In addition, there are two pylons, overhead wires, and a number of overhead electricity and telephone wires on timber poles. Further details are available from the Selling Agent.
Energy Performance Certificate
Efficiency Rating - Current G; Potential C.
Outgoings
Council Tax upon the Farmhouse for the year 2022/23 - Council Tax Band G - £3,600.27 p.a.
Drainage Rates - Payable to Environment Agency of £2.15 per ha and Buckingham & River Ouzel
Internal Drainage Board of £4.35 per ha.
Development Overage
The seller will retain an Overage in respect of the land only for 30-years from completion of the sale for 30% of an uplift in value for any non-agricultural, non-horticultural or non-equestrian development or change of use.
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire Council in the Aylesbury Vale area.
VAT
Should the sale of the property or rights attached to the sale become a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax will be paid by the Purchaser(s) in addition to the purchase price.
Boundaries
The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have inspected the property and satisfied himself as to the ownership of any boundary, hedge, tree or ditch.
Plans, Areas and Schedules
Plans included or attached to these particulars are based upon the Ordnance Survey Maps copyright reserved and ). All plans are not to scale.
Viewings
All viewings are strictly by appointment only through the Seller's Agent, Henry H. Bletsoe & Son LLP.
Ingoing Valuation
In addition to the purchase price the purchaser(s) will be required to pay for: Growing crops and all beneficial cultivations, subsoiling, mole ploughing and acts of husbandry since the last harvest at current CAAV rates or actual contractor charges at invoice cost where applicable. Seed, fertilisers, manures and sprays applied to the growing crops since the last harvest will be recharged at invoice cost. Lime and chalk applied since the last harvest at invoice cost of the materials and spreading. Depending on the timing of completion of the sale there may be an enhancement payment to pay.
Fixtures and Fittings
All items usually regarded as tenant's fixtures and fittings and equipment, including fitted carpets and curtains, together with garden ornaments and statuary, are specifically excluded from the sale. These may be available to the purchaser by separate negotiation.
Information Pack
An Information Pack containing further details is available from the Selling Agent.
Health & Safety
Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection, for your own personal safety, particularly around the farm buildings, machinery
and livestock. It is asked that you observe any specific signage around the farmyard.
Measurements & Other Information
All measurements are approximate. While we endeavour to make our Sales Particulars accurate and reliable if there is a point which is of particular importance please do contact Henry H. Bletsoe & Son LLP who will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Particulars prepared and photographs taken in August 2022.
Important Notice
Henry H. Bletsoe & Son LLP for themselves and the Seller whose
agents they are give Notice that: 1. These particulars are intended
to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the
guidance of intending Purchasers and do not constitute part of an
offer or Contract. Prospective Purchaser(s) ought to seek their own
professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference
to condition and if necessary permissions for use and occupation
and details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct. Any
intending Purchaser(s) should not rely on them as a statement or
representation of fact but must satisfy themselves when inspecting
or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the
employment of Henry H. Bletsoe & Son LLP has any authority either
to make or give any representation or warranty whether in relation
to this property or these Particulars nor to enter in any contract
relating to the property on behalf of the Seller. 4. No responsibility
is accepted for any expenses incurred by the intending Purchaser(s)
inspecting properties that have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. The
property is open to inspection. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to
have full knowledge of the state and condition thereof including the
ownership of any tree, boundary or part of the property. 6. Should
any dispute arise between the Seller and Purchaser(s) upon any
point not involving a question of Law arising out of these Particulars,
stipulations or plans as to interpretation, the dispute shall be referred
to the Agents, Henry H. Bletsoe & Son LLP whose decision shall be
final and binding on all parties to their dispute and in every such
referral the Agents to decide how the costs of such reference shall
be borne.
Marketed by: Bletsoes, Thrapston
There are direct rail services available from Milton Keynes to London Euston (from 32 minutes), and easy access to the A5, A43 and M4 (junction 10). Buckingham is an attractive town which benefits from a broad range of services including, shopping facilities, supermarkets, public houses, medical, professional and leisure facilities. The area enjoys good schooling, with Primary and Secondary education available in Buckingham and Milton Keynes. Private education is also available at well-respected schools including Akeley Wood School (3 miles), Stowe School (4 miles) and Beachborough School (7 miles).
There are a range of recreation facilities in easy reach of White House Farm, with Centre MK and Bicester Village located close-by. Local attractions include Stowe House (4 miles), Silverstone Circuit (6 miles), Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa (6 miles) and Cheltenham Racecourse (48 miles). Equestrian facilities are in abundance with MK Eventing Centre 9 miles to the east; Swalcliffe Park Equestrian Centre 22 miles west; Dallas Burston Polo Club 27 miles north and Keysoe International 28 miles east.
GENERAL WHITE HOUSE FARM, Bourton is a mixed farm, extending to 245.30 acres (99.28 hectares) in total. The farm lies within a ring fence and is situated in an attractive location with the land running down to the River Great Ouse to the north and the Padbury Brook to the east. The property was formerly part of the Bourton Estate, until the dispersal of the Estate in 1918. White House Farm has been the home of the Fricker Family since 1926, and the farm has continued as a family run business.
The farmland is bordered to the south-east by a stone Roman Bridge known as Thornborough Bridge, which is believed to have marked the crossing points of five major Roman roads. The bridge is believed to be the oldest in the county of Buckinghamshire. The Thornborough Roman Burial Mounds on
neighbouring land can be clearly seen from White House Farm.
The property includes a traditional Grade II Listed five-bedroom farmhouse, with views over the surrounding rolling countryside and river frontage, together with a range of farm buildings of approximately 27,005 ft² (2,510 m²), 139.68 acres (56.53 hectares) of permanent pasture, 99.11 acres (40.11 hectares) of arable land, together with 1.94 acres (0.79 hectares) of woodland, ponds, river, scrub and farm tracks, all within a ring fence.
THE FARMHOUSE The Farmhouse is situated in the centre of the farm and is a detached Grade II Listed dwelling
constructed of coursed squared limestone, with redbrick details under a slate roof. Parts of the house
are believed to date back to the 16th Century. The Farmhouse is listed under List Entry Number
1282705 and further details can be obtained in the Information Pack, available upon request from the
Selling Agent.
The property offers accommodation of 3,407 ft² (316 m²) arranged over two floors, together with an
enclosed garden which adjoins the property to the east, south and west elevations, and an orchard
and vegetable garden beyond this. To the north elevation of the property is a range of outbuildings
used in association with the Farmhouse.
The Farmhouse requires modernisation and re-decoration, but its generously proportioned rooms
and period features present a blank canvas to be adapted to modern living, subject to obtaining the
necessary consents.
On the Ground Floor the front door leads to a Hallway giving access to the Study and Cellar and
beyond this the two large Reception Rooms and Dining Room. Through the Dining Room, the
Kitchen can be accessed with doors leading to the Dairy and back Porch. There are two staircases
which lead to the first floor accommodation of the property.
On the First Floor the main staircase rises to a landing which has doors leading off to a large Family
Bathroom and a further large Bathroom as well as a double bedroom. An additional four large double
bedrooms are accessed via a small flight of additional stairs, where there is a landing giving access to
these bedrooms.
The property is connected to mains water, electricity, telephone, and benefits from gas fired central
heating and a gas cooker supplied by a Calor gas tank. The property is connected to private drainage.
FARM BUILDINGS The Buildings are located adjacent to the farmhouse, in the centre of the farm, and comprise a range of traditional redbrick buildings in keeping with the farmhouse, together with modern general purpose buildings, which provide cattle yards and straw storage. Much of the Farm Yard has been laid to concrete. There are a number of largely redundant former pig and chicken buildings.
The majority of the traditional redbrick buildings are within a courtyard setting. These buildings include former stables, farrowing house and feedbarn. The buildings are of redbrick construction under a pitched slate roof. A further redbrick building is situated to the north of the farmyard with extensive views over the surrounding countryside. The buildings would benefit from renovation and some of the traditional barns may be suitable for conversion to non-agricultural uses, such as residential, leisure or commercial use, subject to the necessary consents being obtained.
THE LAND In all, approximately 238.79 acres (96.64 hectares) of farmland is situated within a ring fence to the north of the A421, east of Buckingham. The land comprises rolling countryside, offering prospects for agricultural, sporting and amenity uses. The farmland may also be suitable for the provision of ecosystem services, such as Biodiversity Net Gain, Carbon Sequestration, Re-wilding or Tree Planting, subject to the necessary consents being obtained.
The farmland extends to 139.68 acres (56.53 hectares) of permanent pasture and 99.11 acres (40.11 hectares) of arable land, and is classified as Grade 3 according to the Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales. The soil is described as the Oxpasture Association (being a fine loam over clay), Ashley Association (being a fine loam over clay with a chalky till) and the Fladbury 1 Association adjacent to the rivers (being a stoneless clayey soil), according to the Soil Survey of England and Wales.
In addition to the farmland, there is 1.94 acres (0.79 hectares) of other land comprising of woodland, ponds, river banks, scrub and farm tracks.
The land benefits from extensive road frontage in parts, and runs down to the River Great Ouse to the north and the Padbury Brook to the east. The majority of the grassland is serviced by water troughs connected to the mains supply. The pasture land is well fenced and/or bordered by mature hedgerows.
GENERAL INFORMATION Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a Whole.
Tenure & Possession
The property is offered for sale freehold with the benefit of vacant possession upon completion,
except for the Farmhouse which shall be leased back to the Seller for a period of up to 6 months from
completion, to allow sufficient time for relocation.
Services
The Farmhouse benefits from mains water, mains electricity, telephone and private drainage. The property has gas fired central heating system, and a gas cooker both supplied by a Calor Gas tank. Some of the Farm Buildings are serviced by water and electricity. Further information is available from the Selling Agent.
Basic Payment Scheme
The farmland is registered on the Rural Land Register for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). The
seller will retain the BPS for the 2022 scheme year and previous years.
Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights
All sporting, timber and mineral rights are included in the freehold sale, insofar as they are owned. A local angling club currently have use of the fishing rights by way of a verbal licence, which will be terminated prior to completion.
Easements, Wayleaves, Covenants and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, covenants, easements and rights of way, whether public or private, light, sport, drainage, water, electricity supplies and any other rights, obligations, easements and quasi easements, whether specifically mentioned or not.
We understand that the property is crossed by two public footpaths and an Anglian Water sewer crosses the property.
In addition, there are two pylons, overhead wires, and a number of overhead electricity and telephone wires on timber poles. Further details are available from the Selling Agent.
Energy Performance Certificate
Efficiency Rating - Current G; Potential C.
Outgoings
Council Tax upon the Farmhouse for the year 2022/23 - Council Tax Band G - £3,600.27 p.a.
Drainage Rates - Payable to Environment Agency of £2.15 per ha and Buckingham & River Ouzel
Internal Drainage Board of £4.35 per ha.
Development Overage
The seller will retain an Overage in respect of the land only for 30-years from completion of the sale for 30% of an uplift in value for any non-agricultural, non-horticultural or non-equestrian development or change of use.
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire Council in the Aylesbury Vale area.
VAT
Should the sale of the property or rights attached to the sale become a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax will be paid by the Purchaser(s) in addition to the purchase price.
Boundaries
The Purchaser(s) will be deemed to have inspected the property and satisfied himself as to the ownership of any boundary, hedge, tree or ditch.
Plans, Areas and Schedules
Plans included or attached to these particulars are based upon the Ordnance Survey Maps copyright reserved and ). All plans are not to scale.
Viewings
All viewings are strictly by appointment only through the Seller's Agent, Henry H. Bletsoe & Son LLP.
Ingoing Valuation
In addition to the purchase price the purchaser(s) will be required to pay for: Growing crops and all beneficial cultivations, subsoiling, mole ploughing and acts of husbandry since the last harvest at current CAAV rates or actual contractor charges at invoice cost where applicable. Seed, fertilisers, manures and sprays applied to the growing crops since the last harvest will be recharged at invoice cost. Lime and chalk applied since the last harvest at invoice cost of the materials and spreading. Depending on the timing of completion of the sale there may be an enhancement payment to pay.
Fixtures and Fittings
All items usually regarded as tenant's fixtures and fittings and equipment, including fitted carpets and curtains, together with garden ornaments and statuary, are specifically excluded from the sale. These may be available to the purchaser by separate negotiation.
Information Pack
An Information Pack containing further details is available from the Selling Agent.
Health & Safety
Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection, for your own personal safety, particularly around the farm buildings, machinery
and livestock. It is asked that you observe any specific signage around the farmyard.
Measurements & Other Information
All measurements are approximate. While we endeavour to make our Sales Particulars accurate and reliable if there is a point which is of particular importance please do contact Henry H. Bletsoe & Son LLP who will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Particulars prepared and photographs taken in August 2022.
Important Notice
Henry H. Bletsoe & Son LLP for themselves and the Seller whose
agents they are give Notice that: 1. These particulars are intended
to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the
guidance of intending Purchasers and do not constitute part of an
offer or Contract. Prospective Purchaser(s) ought to seek their own
professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference
to condition and if necessary permissions for use and occupation
and details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct. Any
intending Purchaser(s) should not rely on them as a statement or
representation of fact but must satisfy themselves when inspecting
or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the
employment of Henry H. Bletsoe & Son LLP has any authority either
to make or give any representation or warranty whether in relation
to this property or these Particulars nor to enter in any contract
relating to the property on behalf of the Seller. 4. No responsibility
is accepted for any expenses incurred by the intending Purchaser(s)
inspecting properties that have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. The
property is open to inspection. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to
have full knowledge of the state and condition thereof including the
ownership of any tree, boundary or part of the property. 6. Should
any dispute arise between the Seller and Purchaser(s) upon any
point not involving a question of Law arising out of these Particulars,
stipulations or plans as to interpretation, the dispute shall be referred
to the Agents, Henry H. Bletsoe & Son LLP whose decision shall be
final and binding on all parties to their dispute and in every such
referral the Agents to decide how the costs of such reference shall
be borne.
Marketed by: Bletsoes, Thrapston
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.