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Shellingford, Vale of White Horse
Home Farm
Development Opportunity in the Vale of the White Horse
Home Farm presents a rare opportunity to purchase a consented residential development site in Shellingford, one of Oxfordshire’s more desirable rural settings. Extending to approximately 2.2 acres, the site benefits from detailed planning permission for eight high-quality homes, positioned to take full advantage of far-reaching countryside views.
Shellingford is a small Oxfordshire village set within the Vale of the White Horse, surrounded by open farmland and wide, uninterrupted views towards the Berkshire Downs. The setting is what drives demand here - open countryside, long views, and traditional stone-built homes rather than high-density development.
A well-prepared, consented development
For premium rural housing
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Home Farm is a well-positioned, consented site offering a straightforward route to delivery in a market that continues to favour low-density, design-led rural developments.
With planning secured, infrastructure considerations addressed, and a clear product aligned to local demand, this represents a compelling opportunity for developers looking to deliver a high-quality scheme in a sought-after Oxfordshire village.
The Site
Formerly a working dairy farm, the site comprises an existing farmhouse (to be retained) and a range of agricultural buildings, which will be demolished as part of the consented scheme. A new farmhouse (Plot 6) is also included within the proposals.
- Existing buildings total approx. 2,105 sqm
- Located within Flood Zone 1 (low risk)
- Established access and servicing strategy in place
- Public footpath crossing the site with diversion in progress
Topography across the site provides a natural variation in levels, helping to create interest and separation across the scheme.
The Opportunity
The site offers a clean, ready-to-deliver development, with planning consent already secured.
- Detailed planning granted (March 2026)
- Consent for 8 private homes (2–5 bedrooms)
- Site area: approx. 0.89 hectares (2.2 acres)
- No Section 106 or CIL liabilities
- Biodiversity Net Gain delivered on-site (~83.7%)
- Freehold sale by informal tender
The proposed scheme includes:
- Two pairs of semi-detached cottages
- Three substantial barn-style homes
- One large detached farmhouse
This mix creates a development that feels varied, considered, and aligned with local demand for premium rural housing.
Planning & Design
The approved scheme has been designed to reflect a traditional Oxfordshire farmstead, with a clear hierarchy between road-facing cottages and larger, barn-style dwellings set further within the site.
Materials and detailing draw from the local vernacular, including:
- Cotswold stone and clay brick
- Timber cladding to secondary structures
- Clay and slate roof finishes
- Stone boundary walls and landscaped gardens
Sustainability has been incorporated throughout, with proposals including:
- Air source heat pumps
- Photovoltaic panels
- Underfloor heating
- Electric vehicle charging
The result is a scheme that balances traditional character with modern performance and buyer expectations.
Key Highlights
- Consented development site in Shellingford, Oxfordshire
- Planning for 8 homes (2–5 bedrooms)
- Approx. 2.2-acre site with countryside views
- No Section 106 or CIL liabilities
- Biodiversity Net Gain delivered on-site
- Farmstead-style scheme with strong design identity
- Well-connected rural location near Oxford
- Proven demand for premium village housing
A well-connected development opportunity
In the Vale of the White Horse
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