Aston Road, Haddenham HP17

Opportunity to let a fully equipped residential farm within a private setting.

Church Farm Haddenham is an equipped farm located on the edge of the village of Haddenham. The farm includes a farmhouse and range of buildings suited to a variety of uses.

In all extending to approximately 132.90 acres (53.78 ha)

To let by Informal Tender as a whole.

Location
The holding is set in the picturesque outskirts of Haddenham. The Town of Aylesbury is some 5 miles to the Northeast, whilst the town of Thame is 3 miles to the Southwest.

The holding benefits from good road connections being located just under 2 miles to the A418, which feeds onto the M40.

Amenities
Haddenham is a sought-after village in the heart of Buckinghamshire. There is a thriving local community along with a good variety of pubs, schools and shops.

The nearby market towns of Aylesbury and Thame provide an excellent range of local facilities, as well as cafes and restaurants.

Property
Church Farm forms part of the Buckinghamshire Council’s Farms Estate. It is being offered as a mixed holding with a range of farm buildings, a yard, a farmhouse and land.

By virtue of it's location and size, this holding may be well suited to new entrants to hte industry or those who are still building their business.

Farmhouse
Church Farmhouse is brick built, detached and arranged over two storeys, The ground floor is comprised of an open plan kitchen / dining room, flexible living space and WC. On the first floor there are 2 well-appointed bedrooms and a bathroom.

It will be a requirement of the tenancy agreement that the farmhouse is occupied by the tenant as their main dwelling and they are not to take in any lodgers other than immediate family without the landlord’s consent.

The farmhouse will be fully refurbished and available to occupy from the start date.

Buildings
The Farm buildings are situated in the yard, set back from the road. They comprise a range of structures suitable for multiple uses including livestock, housing and storage. The farm has previously been used to support livestock. See the building plan for more information.

Land
The holding extends in total to 132.90 acres (53.78 ha) being a mix of mainly permanent pasture and grass leys with the majority centred around the farmhouse and buildings. There is approximately 49.57 acres (20.06ha) to the northeast of the village which is understood to have historically been in arable use.

Bordered by a mixture of hedging and stock netting the land is well enclosed and suitable for stock grazing and mowing. The off-lying block of land is accessed via a track from the public highway. Both blocks of land are relatively level and currently all the land is down to pasture. There would be an opportunity for the proposal to include arable operations on the off-lying block subject to prior written consent from the Landlord.

Mainly classified as grades 2 and 3 on the land classification maps with a small area of grade 4 the soils on the holding are a mix of loamy over clayey soils and some well drained fine loamy soils, both of which are synonymous with this location and suitable for grassland and arable uses.


Letting Information
The farm is offered to let by informal tender on a 10-year Farm Business Tenancy to commence 22nd May 2026 on a fully repairing and insuring basis.

Tenders are sought by 12 noon on Wednesday 22nd April 2026. A tender information pack is available from the agents.

Diversification proposals and opportunities identified within the application that add value to the holding will be considered positively.

Consideration will be given by the Landlord to tenders from new and recent entrants to agriculture.

Following receipt of tenders a shortlist of applicants will be invited to interview.

Each party to bear their own legal costs. The incoming tenant will be required to register the lease with the Land Registry and pay any necessary Stamp Duty Land Tax that may be payable.

Tenure & possession
The land and buildings will be available to be let from 22nd May 2026. The land shown green on the letting plan will be subject to a 12 month break clause.

Environmental Schemes
The land is not subject to any environmental stewardship agreements. The landlord will actively encourage tenants to engage with appropriate available schemes. Towards the end of the tenancy the Council will be reluctant to authorise complex options that could limit marketability of the farm in seeking the next tenant. Early consultation on any agreement that will run longer than the term date would be recommended.

Planning
The tenant would be responsible for obtaining any relevant planning permission for their own proposals. There are no existing planning permissions in place for any new development or change of use.

Receiving planning consent from the Council in its capacity as planning authority will not constitute landlord’s consent for the purposes of the tenancy. Separate landlord’s consent will be required to be sought in advance of a planning application being submitted.

Agricultural Landlord & Tenant Code of Practice
Applicants should if they have not already done so familiarise themselves with the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice for England to understand the general principles and expectations of the respective parties in the management and use of tenanted farms.

Ingoings
There is no ingoing payment due from the incoming tenant for fixtures or improvements, and there will be no dilapidations payment due to the incoming tenant. Tenders should be submitted on the basis of the current condition of the farm. Applicants will be required to demonstrate adequate capital availability to stock and farm the holding.

Designations
The Property is located in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ)

Services
The farmhouse is serviced by mains water, mains electricity and oil-fired central heating.

Please note the agents have not inspected nor tested these services.

Wayleaves Easements & Rights of Way
The letting will be subject to all existing and future wayleaves, easements and rights of way. There are public footpaths crossing the holding.

VAT
Any rents offered or discussed are exclusive of VAT. It is not envisaged but in the event that a lease of the property or any lot or part of the property become a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable (or become payable by the tenant) in addition to the rent.

Sporting Timber & Mineral Rights
Not included.

Health & Safety
Potential applicants are required to take particular care when inspecting the property and are requested to wear supportive footwear for viewings. Potential tenants should be mindful of machinery and livestock movements and of potentially uneven and slippery ground conditions.

EPC Ratings
43E

Council Tax
Band D

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire Council
https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk

Viewings
Viewing date will be held on the 1st April 2026 between 10am and 3pm, everyone needs to have left the farm by 3:30pm. To register for a viewing please email richard.fairey@carterjonas.co.uk.. Viewings are not permitted at any other times.

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