LOCATION

The site is situated to the south-east of the village of Murcott and does not sit within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or in the Green Belt. The site of the new dwelling is set well back from the road and accessed via a long driveway which then opens into a delightful secluded plot which is well screened with woodlands to the north east and south east, a mature treeline to the north west and thick woodlands to the south west. The site is experienced as a clearing within the landscape with the existing dwelling being situated to the north east end of the clearing. To the west is the BBOWT White Cross Green Nature Reserve (SSSI).
Panshill Holding is situated between the villages of Murcott and Boarstall in the Aylesbury Vale district of Buckinghamshire. The nearby towns of Oxford, Bicester and Aylesbury offer a good range of amenities and facilities. The location has strong travel links being situated close to Junction 8A of the M40, near to the A41 leading to the M25, and with regular mainline rail services from Bicester to London Marylebone (approx. 55 minutes). It is conveniently located for Oxford city, Blenheim Palace, Bicester Village shopping centre, and the Cotswolds.
Planning permission was granted on the 29th December 2022 by Buckinghamshire Council for the ‘Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and integral garage and erection of replacement dwelling and integral garage’. There are a number of conditions which can be found on the decision notice ( a copy of which is available on request). The planning reference is 22/03784/APP.

NEW HOUSE DESIGN

The overall site covers an area of approximately 12.7 acres and includes the woodlands and paddocks. The residential curtilage for the existing dwelling occupies an area of approximately 0.59 acres within the larger site. The replacement dwelling and garage will have a footprint area of 208sq.m (2238 sq ft) and will have a gross internal floor area of approximately 270sq.m (2906 sq ft) with the attached garage of approximately 23 sq.m (247.5 sq ft) giving a total of 293 sq.m (3153.5 sq ft). Including the garage, parking will be for a minimum of 4 cars.

Designed by Enza Architects ( [use Contact Agent Button]), the new building is designed to be finished in vertical timber boarded, treated to give the building a natural uniformed silver appearance. A metal standing seam roof will reflect the metal finishes of agricultural buildings, with a hidden inset gutter detail providing a clean contemporary look.
This project provides an opportunity to provide a high-quality and energy efficient replacement home commensurate with the size of the site but to a scale and style which is respectful of its location. The simple building forms combined with sensitive choice of materials, will ensure that the development on completion will sit comfortably within its context to create a rural style dwellings with simple but well-mannered proportions.