Land for sale

Sturt Farmhouse, Oxford Road, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a prime residential development plot in c. 2.3 acres on the outskirts of Burford.

Description
An exceptional opportunity to create a landmark country home in a spectacular Cotswold setting.

Set within approximately 2.3 acres of private grounds, Sturt Farmhouse occupies a wonderful position on the edge of Burford, offering the chance to establish a truly bespoke home in one of the Cotswolds' most coveted locations. Surrounded by a collection of sensitively restored barns, the property forms part of the successful redevelopment of Sturt Farm, creating an attractive and exclusive rural enclave.

Rarely does such an opportunity come to market. With planning permission already established and initial works having been started and implemented in 2009. Sturt Farmhouse offers an outstanding canvas within a generous plot for the creation of a distinguished family home or elegant country retreat.
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Planning ref: 08/0222/P/fp

Location
Sturt Farmhouse enjoys an enviable position on the rural fringes of Burford, one of the Cotswolds' most admired market towns. Less than two miles away, Burford's iconic high street offers an exceptional collection of independent boutiques, artisan cafés, traditional pubs and acclaimed restaurants, together with a comprehensive range of everyday amenities. The town also provides well-regarded primary and secondary schooling, while the surrounding area is renowned for its excellent selection of both state and independent schools.

The celebrated Burford Garden Company is also within easy reach, offering an elegant blend of homeware, lifestyle shopping and dining that has become a destination in its own right.

Beyond Burford, the wider Cotswolds provides an abundance of picturesque villages, historic market towns and country pursuits to explore. For more extensive day-to-day amenities, the thriving market town of Witney, approx. 6 miles away, offers a Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, cinema and an excellent range of shops and services. The historic city of Oxford, the Regency spa town of Cheltenham and the vibrant market town of Cirencester are all within comfortable driving distance, each providing an outstanding choice of cultural attractions, shopping and entertaining.

Despite its idyllic rural setting, Sturt Farmhouse is exceptionally well connected. The A40 provides convenient access to the M40, offering straightforward road links to London and the Midlands, while regular rail services from Charlbury Station (approx. 10 miles) reach London Marylebone in around 75 minutes.

For those seeking further country lifestyle, both Soho Farmhouse and Estelle Manor are within easy reach, complementing the area's outstanding reputation for luxury hospitality, wellness and leisure.

To the rear of Sturt Farmhouse are miles of public footpaths, offering beautiful countryside walks on your doorstep.

Acreage:
2.3 Acres



Additional Info
Tenure: Freehold.

Service charge, contribution to wider estate management and upkeep: Estimated at £1,500 per annum.

Services to Sturt Farmhouse include private borehole water, electricity and fibre ran to the wider Sturt Farm location.