5 bedroom detached house requiring comprehensive renovation
Approximately 7.5 acres of pasture, former orchard and paddocks
Range of outbuildings: stables, Dutch barn, workshops, tractor shed
Possible scope for replacement dwelling subject to planning (not guaranteed)
Old oil-fired boiler and large oil tank; heating needs updating
Private septic drainage; buyers should verify utilities and consents
Double garage, greenhouse and generous parking; good equestrian potential
Slow broadband, average mobile signal; rural connectivity limited
This substantial semi-detached country house sits in roughly 7.5 acres of mixed pasture, former orchard and paddocks, offering clear scope for purchasers wanting a smallholding, equestrian use or a redevelopment project. The plot includes a double garage, a range of agricultural outbuildings (stables, Dutch barn, tractor shed, workshops) and extensive private grounds with uninterrupted countryside views. The house is spacious (c. 2,780 sq ft) with five bedrooms and large reception rooms but requires comprehensive updating and repair.
The property will be sold at public auction on 21 October 2025 (freehold with vacant possession). It is served by mains electricity and water, an old oil-fired boiler, and a private septic system; modern conveniences such as fast broadband are limited. Particulars note possible scope for improvement or the potential to seek planning permission for a replacement dwelling, which will interest developers and buyers looking to reconfigure the site (subject to planning).
Key negatives are factual and material: the house needs renovation throughout, the heating is oil-fired and dated, some outbuildings are timber/corrugated construction and will require maintenance or removal, the property has a private drainage system, and broadband speeds are slow. For buyers prepared to invest, the size of the plot, existing buildings and proximity to Henley-in-Arden and motorway links make this a rare countryside opportunity.