Summary
| Property Type | Development Potential / Residential Development / Hotel |
| Tenure | For Sale |
| Size | 11,004 sq ft |
| Price | Auction £1,200,000 |
- Total plot extends to approximately 0.34 acres.
- Planning approved
- Development opportunity
- For sale by online auction
About
• Located in the highly regarded village of Aynho, a sought after and picturesque North Oxfordshire setting.
• Named after the Cartwright family, who lived for over 400 years in a nearby stately mansion refashioned by Sir John Soane in 1800.
• The public house, courtyard bedrooms, and adjoining former house are Grade 2 listed, with period features and charm throughout.
• In accordance with approved planning, the pub/restaurant layout remains attractive with 50 bar/restaurant covers, 3 en suite letting bedrooms, manager’s 2 bedroom apartment, commercial kitchen, WC’s and cellars.
• The restaurant accommodation includes a commercial kitchen, foyer, cellar, WCs, and public bar.
• The property benefits from planning approval to create four self-contained residential units, providing a valuable development opportunity.
• Planning reference: 2024/3854/FULL.
• Total plot extends to approximately 0.34 acres.
• Situated opposite the Grade 1 Mansion housing the US Corporation R.H (Restoration Hardware) European Hub.
Location
Aynho is a highly regarded and picturesque village on the Oxfordshire–Northamptonshire border, celebrated for its characterful stone architecture and strong sense of community. Ideally positioned on the edge of the Cotswolds, the village offers excellent access to Banbury, Brackley and Oxford, making it a consistently sought-after rural location.
The wider area is exceptionally well connected. Junction 10 of the M40 is close by, providing swift road links to London, Oxford and the Midlands. Rail services are readily accessible from Bicester North and Bicester Village stations, offering fast and frequent connections to London Marylebone and Oxford.
Aynho also benefits from proximity to several renowned destinations, including Silverstone Formula One Circuit, Blenheim Palace, Soho Farmhouse and Bicester Village. The village is home to the historic Aynhoe Park estate, now the flagship RH England destination, bringing significant prestige alongside high-end dining, retail and lifestyle appeal to the area.
Mainline Stations
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Kings Sutton43 mins
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Banbury107 mins
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Heyford109 mins
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Bicester North148 mins
Underground Station
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Chesham654 mins
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Amersham683 mins
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Chalfont and Latimer717 mins
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Reading752 mins
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Further Information
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Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.
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Terms
The property is offered for sale by online auction method however the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.
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Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are included in the sale.
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Services
Mains water, gas and electricity. Mains drainage. None of the services, appliances, or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1000 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 26/03/2026). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 26/03/2026). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages. -
Important Notices
This property is available for sale by online auction. Interested buyers will need to register in advance and complete an ID verification before being able to place a bid. There is no charge for registering. Buyers should allow sufficient time to complete this process before the time period expires. Full details can be found on Fisher German’s online auction page www.fishergerman.co.uk/current-auctions
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