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236 acres, Cropredy Lawn, Cropredy, Banbury, OX17 1DR, Oxfordshire
For Sale - £6,500,000

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CROPREDY LAWN CROPREDY, OXFORDSHIRE 'An impressive training yard and arable farm with extensive equestrian facilities, extending to 236 acres.' 7 bedroom Farmhouse Tennis Court Swimming Pool Walled Garden 3 Cottages Equestrian Facilities: 63 Boxes Equine Swimming Pool Water Walk 6.5 furlong All-Weather Gallops Loose-jumping Lane Indoor School Turn-out Paddocks 2 Horsewalkers Pasture Arable Woodland In all about 236 acres (95.50 ha) For sale as a whole

SITUATION Located to the north of Banbury, Cropredy Lawn is surrounded by rolling countryside. The nearby village of Cropredy has its roots in Anglo-Saxon times and its name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "croppe" - meaning hill and "ridig" - small stream. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086) and before the Reformation, it was part of the estate held by the Bishop of Lincoln. The picturesque Oxford Canal and the River Cherwell run in parallel on the southeast border of the village. Transport - Communication links by road and rail are excellent with the M40 approximately 5 miles away and there are regular trains running from Banbury into London in under an hour. Birmingham and Heathrow International airports are easily accessible as is Oxford airport. Schools - There is an excellent range of state and private schools in the area including the Carrdus school, Tudor Hall schools for girls, Bloxham and Sibford school's, Warwick Preparatory and Warwick school, King's High school and Winchester House Preparatory at Brackley, as well as the Oxford schools being within easy driving distance. Activities - Banbury, Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford, Chipping Campden and Bourton-on-the-Water are nearby and provide good day-to-day facilities with a greater range of amenities and cultural activities at Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham and Oxford. Daylesford Farmshop, Soho Farmhouse, Estelle Manor and RH Aynhoe Park are also within easy reach. Dining - The Brazenose Arms in Cropredy is walking distance and further afield you can find The Bell at Ladbroke. Sporting - Sporting activities in the area include racing at Cheltenham, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon; polo at Kirtlington and Dallas Burston; golf courses can be found at Cherwell Edge, Rye Hill, Tadmarton, The Oxfordshire and Heythrop Park, Burford and motor racing at Silverstone. Clay pigeon shooting can be found at Honesberie Shooting School, Priors Marston. HISTORY Cropredy Lawn has been an established training yard for Paul Webber and his family for the last 68 years. The land has been gradually transformed from mostly agricultural to the growing equine facility it is today. Paul Webber has followed in the footsteps of his father John, a successful trainer of three hundred winners, including two at the Cheltenham Festival. The National Hunt list is long: a Scottish Champion Hurdle in 2001, three Red Rum Chases with Flying Instructor in '99, Jungli in '00 and Tidour in '04 and two victories at Royal Ascot, Ulundi '02 and Full House in the Ascot Stakes in '07. Most recently, Time For Rupert was a flagbearer, winning eight, three of which were round Cheltenham, and the aptly named Indefatigable has won six, giving Paul a first Cheltenham Festival win in 2020. Other wonderful horses like Carlito Brigante, Kew Green, Tindaro, Alasi, Australia Day and Cantlow have won big races for the yard. CROPREDY LAWN Cropredy Lawn is a pretty farmhouse with well proportioned reception rooms and 7 bedrooms. On the ground floor there is a dining room, drawing room, billiard room, large office, sitting room, family kitchen and breakfast room. In addition, there is a cellar, utility room, pantry, two downstairs loos and access to the tack room. The first floor houses 5 of the bedrooms one with a mezzanine floor over bedroom 5 and a 1 bedroom flat-on. The principal bedroom has a dressing room and ensuite bathroom, with views over the garden. On the second floor there are a further two bedrooms and a shower room. GARDEN The house is set in a private position benefitting from a half mile drive which arrives at the front of the farmhouse. To the side of the house is a tennis court, swimming pool and formal gardens with rose beds and herbaceous borders. Set in the grounds is a large kitchen garden and greenhouse with formal box hedging. EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES Cropredy Lawn has an extensive range of equestrian facilities to support a range of equestrian needs. There is an impressive 6.5 furlong uphill gallop with a Eurotrack surface, that has been topped up and supplemented with Martin Collins' products. The last 2‹ furlongs rise 90 feet and provide a testing, but not too stiff gradient for the horses to work against. Water track - perfect for winding down after exercise and soaking legs in the cold water Gallop in arable field All weather track American barns Hay barn Impressive period barn which is currently used as a hay barn Stable yard Indoor school Office, tack room, feed room and store rooms Covered horse walkers - indoor and outdoor Equine swimming pool Jumping track - oval loose-jumping school Jumping paddock - steeplechase fences, open ditch and hurdles adjacent to the gallop Paddocks - 10 turn out paddocks and 6 expansive paddocks for summer grazing or wintering out. OPPORTUNITY The impressive range of farm buildings offer significant potential for alternative use and conversion, subject to planning permission and the necessary consents. ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES There are two cottages halfway down the drive which will be available with vacant possession on completion. Both cottages feature 3 bedrooms and have private gardens. 2 Beechams Cottage benefits from a garage to the rear. The Bungalow is set behind the stables and features 2 bedrooms and was refurbished 3 years ago. The property is currently rented but will be available with vacant possession on completion. LAND BOUNDARY PLAN The land at Cropredy Lawn extends to 236.19 acres (95.50 ha), of which 134 acres is arable, 71 acres is pasture, and 17 acres is woodland. The arable land is currently farmed as part of a Contract Farming Agreement and is currently down to Spring Barley. The land is loamy soil and classified as Grade 2 and 3 and is fertile land producing good yields. A local grazier is on a grazing licence for some of the pasture. There is an old airstrip on the eastern boundary in the arable field. On the northern boundary is a poplar plantation with various trails through the woodland for hacking. The land will be available with Vacant Possession upon completion. GLAMPING PODS Two glamping pod buildings with hot tubs and private terraces are available via separate negotiation. The glamping pods benefit from beautiful views of the paddocks and surrounding countryside. GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS METHOD OF SALE The property is offered for sale freehold as a whole with vacant possession on completion by private treaty. EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way either public or private, all easements, wayleaves and other rights of way whether they are specifically referred to or not. There is one footpath across the property. SPORTING, TIMBER AND MINERAL RIGHTS The sporting, timber and mineral rights as far as they are owned are included in the freehold sale. SERVICES Mains electricity and oil fired central heating. Private and mains water supply. Private drainage. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS All fixtures, fittings and chattels whether referred to or not are specifically excluded from the sale, including carpets, curtains, light fittings, free standing domestic and electric items, garden machinery and agricultural machinery. LOCAL AUTHORITY Cherwell District Council. COUNCIL TAX BAND Band G. EPC RATINGS Farmhouse - F The Bungalow - D 1 Beechams Cottage - D 2 Beechams Cottage - D VAT Any guide price quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT and in the event that the sale of the property, or part of it, or any rights attached to it becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser. The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and completed by the Vendor's agents and the purchaser will be deemed to satisfy themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. POSTCODE OX17 1DR WHAT3WORDS ///dumpling.slipping.results VIEWINGS All viewings are strictly by appointment with the Vendor's agents.