Barn conversion for sale in Woolstone, Oxfordshire SN7

The property comprises a former agricultural Dutch Barn with Lean To extension on a site of approximately 0.5 acres.

There are three neighbouring residential properties; the original farmhouse and two former agricultural barns.

A bridlepath is located directly opposite the Barn leading up towards the Ridgeway and there are several public footpaths close by.

Planning

Detailed planning permission was granted by the Vale of White Horse Council on the 30th June 2023 for the conversion of the barn to a substantial 5 bedroom residential dwelling with attached double garage and annexe. Ref: P22/V2812/ful.

Approximate Floors area (gross internal):

House 3,335 sq ft

Garage 562 sq ft

Annexe 659 sq ft

Total 4,556 sq ft

The development will be subject to a cil payment of £32,706.91 to the Vale of White Horse Council unless the purchaser qualifies for relief as a self-builder. Buyers should satisfy themselves as to the relevant criteria for this.

Utilities

We understand that electricity, and BT are available to the site. Mains water comes into Cowleaze Farm via a private supply.

Foul drainage will need to be by way of new sewage treatment plant. Storm drainage can be into the small stream to the rear of the property subject to the necessary attenuation. Designs for both schemes are conditions of the planning permission.

The property lies within the former Cowleaze Farm in the parish of Woolstone, and enjoys far reaching views up to the Uffington White Horse Hill and the Ridgeway.

Woolstone village is just over a mile away to the south with the pretty White Horse public house. Uffington is a similar distance to the east with further amenities including the primary school, post office and shop, Fox and Hounds public house and village hall.

The larger market towns of Faringdon and Wantage are 7.5 and 8.5 miles distant respectively with secondary schooling and supermarkets etc.

The well-respected independent prep schools of Pinewood and St Hugh’s are within an easy travel distance and there are many independent senior schools at Abingdon and Oxford some of which have school buses collecting pupils locally.

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