Land for sale

A SECLUDED SMALLHOLDING IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING WITH POTENTIAL FOR OTHER USES

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to own 3.82 acres of land with an agricultural building. The land is flat and is securely enclosed by stock-proof fencing with Pophley Wood bordering the site to the north.

Several fruit trees have been planted on the land and a 5m x 2.8m steel clad agricultural building with a rainwater harvesting system has been built on a concrete base towards the northern boundary. This makes this site an ideal smallholding for those wanting a piece of the “good life” in a sought-after area.

Situated on the Buckinghamshire / Oxfordshire border, the land lies on the edge of Stokenchurch, a charming village nestled in the Chiltern Hills. This large commuter village has a range of day-to-day amenities and has its own junction on the M40, providing convenient access to the cities of London, Oxford and Birmingham.

The land could also be ideal for those with an equestrian interest, as several parcels of land nearby have been granted permission for stables and other associated equine facilities.

Surrounding by stunning countryside and close to good amenities, this land offers you a perfect blend of rural tranquillity and modern convenience.

PLANNING

The land includes a 5m x 2.8m steel shed that was granted permission under the planning application 19/08101/FUL.

The perimeter stock fencing and the metal gated entrance were granted permission under the planning application 19/05926/FUL.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Buckinghamshire Council (Wycombe)

NO OVERAGE

There is no overage or clawback on this land – rare in today’s land market.

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT

Numerous other parcels of land within the Chiltern Hills National Landscape and the Green Belt have been granted a change of use or planning for a variety of uses including; polytunnels, agricultural buildings and stables.

Furthermore, the land across the road at Maplefield Farm was granted a Certificate of Lawfulness for a mobile home as a permanent dwelling in August 2020 (Planning Ref. 20/06057/CLE).

Then in February 2021 the land was granted planning permission to replace this with a 3-bed detached bungalow (Planning Ref. 20/08188/FUL).

ACCESS

The land is accessed via a gated entrance from the service road on City Road. Full vehicular access to the land is via a hard-surface track, with the gated entrance found in the south-western corner.

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LOCATION

• On the edge of Stokenchurch
  
• 5.0 miles to Princes Risborough
  
• 5.7 miles to High Wycombe
  
• 7.4 miles to Marlow
  
• 8.4 miles to Henley-on-Thames
  
• 11.4 miles to Aylesbury
  
• 11.6 miles to Maidenhead
  
• 17.5 miles to Oxford
  
• 34.0 miles to Central London
  

Stokenchurch is a large commuter village with a strong community feel and a range of amenities including; local shops, pubs, a café, schools and healthcare services.

For more extensive shopping and leisure activities, High Wycombe is less than six miles away. It offers a variety of high street and boutique shops, a sports centre, a cinema, and a wide selection of vibrant cafés, bars, and restaurants.

The renowned riverside towns of Marlow and Henley-on-Thames are also within easy reach thanks to excellent transport links.

The land is conveniently located just off the A40 Wycombe Road, providing quick access to the M40 for connections to London, Oxford and Birmingham, as well as the M25 motorway.

If it’s rail links you’re looking for, nearby High Wycombe train station offers fast and direct rail services to London in as little as 25 minutes.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Stokenchurch strikes the perfect balance between rural tranquillity and connectivity, making it a much sought-after location.

TRANSPORT LINKS

• Off the A40 Wycombe Road
  
• 1.4 miles to the M40 (J5)
  
• 3.7 miles to the A4010
  
• 5.7 miles to the A404
  
• 6.1 miles to High Wycombe Train Station *
  
• 16.5 miles to the M25 (J16)
  

*Journey Times: 12 mins to Gerrards Cross; 25 mins to London Marylebone

RECREATION

The land is surrounded by Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an ideal base for walkers and nature lovers, with miles of scenic trails and woodland nearby.

A footpath, which has been fenced and hedged off, runs along the southern boundary of the land. This footpath runs to the heart of Stokenchurch village as well as a number of other walking routes.

In turn, the Chiltern Way can be easily reached. This long-distance circular route takes you through a variety of pretty villages and beautiful countryside.

EQUESTRIAN

The local area is well-regarded for its strong equestrian community, with excellent riding routes, livery yards, and facilities nearby—making it an ideal setting for horse enthusiasts.

The land also uniquely benefits from its proximity to a long-distance bridleway, easily accessed from the footpath on the southern boundary. This picturesque route leads from Pophleys Farm through Crowell Wood to a larger network of bridleways.

LAND VALUES

Pasture land prices in the region are 14% higher than the average as land values rose again last year, despite numerous challenges in the local market & global economy.

This once again shows the inherent resilience of agricultural land as a tangible asset.

With a wide range of potential uses, agricultural land remains an attractive investment for a diverse range of buyers. This is supported by the fact that, in the past 5 years, land values have risen by 31%, outperforming the FTSE 100, UK property prices and interest from savings in the bank.

These rises are driven by historically low levels of land availability, as demand continues to outstrip supply.

METHOD OF SALE

The land is offered for sale by private treaty. The freehold is available with vacant possession on completion.

VIEWING

Please contact Vantage Land for viewing instructions.