Bidwells launches The Nuneham Estate to the market

Bidwells has brought The Nuneham Estate, one of Oxfordshire’s most distinctive and historically significant country estates, to the open market. Extending to 1,054 acres (426 hectares) and positioned just five miles from central Oxford.

Situated at Nuneham Courtenay, the Estate combines productive arable land, an extensive residential and commercial portfolio, a newly developed holiday‑let enterprise, and a collection of important heritage assets, including the Grade II Listed Nuneham House, Mansion Lodge and Boat House.

The Estate includes 810 acres of arable land, 176 acres of pasture, parkland and woodland, a portfolio of 27 residential properties, a 10‑unit holiday‑let business, and a range of commercial premises, workshops and agricultural buildings.

The freehold of Nuneham House and its associated buildings sits within 40 acres of parkland and is held on a long‑term FRI lease.

In addition to its existing income streams, which currently generate approximately £400,000 per annum, the Estate holds significant underlying mineral reserves, estimated at around four million tonnes of sand and gravel, subject to planning. Further opportunities for value creation include renewable energy, diversification and wider estate asset management.

The Estate is offered as a whole at a guide price of £26,500,000.

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Ross Kent, partner, Private Estates at Bidwells, said: “The Nuneham Estate is an exceptionally compelling offering combining scale, income, heritage and future opportunity in a location where estates of this quality rarely come to the market.

“Its proximity to Oxford, together with the diversity of its assets and income streams, will appeal to a wide range of buyers, from private investors and institutions to those seeking a landmark long‑term holding.”