Bidwells has launched the Nuneham Estate to the open market, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial 1,054-acre rural holding just five miles from Oxford.
Set within the village of Nuneham Courtenay, the estate sits at the intersection of historic landscape, productive farmland and long-term strategic value, with easy access to Reading and London reinforcing its appeal to a broad range of buyers.
The estate combines scale and diversity in a way that is increasingly uncommon in the UK rural market. In total, it extends to 1,054 acres, including 810 acres of arable farmland and 176 acres of pasture, parkland and woodland.
Alongside its agricultural base, the estate includes 27 residential properties, a 10-unit holiday-let business, and a range of commercial and agricultural buildings. Together, these assets generate approximately £400,000 per annum in income.
At its core lies Nuneham House and its associated heritage buildings, including Mansion Lodge and the Boat House. The Grade II* Listed property sits within 40 acres of landscaped parkland and is held on a long-term FRI lease structure, providing stability within the wider estate portfolio.
Beyond its existing operations, the estate offers significant long-term potential. Mineral reserves are estimated at approximately four million tonnes of sand and gravel, subject to planning consent, presenting a major future extraction opportunity.
There is also scope for renewable energy development, diversification of land use, and wider optimisation of the estate’s commercial and residential assets—reflecting growing investor appetite for multi-income rural holdings.
Ross Kent, Partner in Private Estates at Bidwells, said the estate stands out for both its scale and versatility:
“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.”
The estate is being offered as a whole, with a guide price of £26.5 million.
