Bidwells launches The Nuneham Estate to the market

Extending to 1,054 acres (426 hectares) and positioned just five miles from central Oxford, the Estate represents a rare generational opportunity for private buyers, institutions and long‑term investors seeking scale, income diversity and strategic potential in one of the UK’s strongest knowledge‑economy regions.

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 breadth of assets, combined with its exceptional accessibility to Oxford, Reading and London, positions the Estate as one of the most compelling rural investment opportunities to come to market in recent years.

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, offering a secure and attractive investment.

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.

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.”

The Nuneham Estate is offered as a whole at a guide price of £26.5 million.