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Horsenden Lane, Princes Risborough, HP27

Land size
24 acres

Description

Rare Rural Opportunity: Agricultural Buildings with Planning Consent – 24 Acres – Available as Whole or in 3 Lots

A rare and versatile opportunity to acquire a collection of traditional agricultural buildings with planning consent, set within approximately 24 acres in a highly sought-after countryside location near Princes Risborough. Available as a whole or in three individual lots, this property offers exceptional potential for residential, commercial, or mixed-use development.

Lot 1 – £500,000 – The Big Barn (Approx. 3,000 sq.ft.)

An impressive and substantial agricultural barn with Class Q prior approval granted for conversion into a striking residential dwelling.

The generous 3,000 sq.ft. footprint provides scope for open-plan living, vaulted ceilings, and bespoke layouts, blending modern design with the character and scale of the original structure. This is an outstanding opportunity to create a truly bespoke countryside residence.

Lot 2 – £500,000 – Agricultural Buildings (Residential & Commercial Potential)

A range of traditional farm buildings benefiting from a combination of Class Q and Class R permitted development rights, offering exceptional flexibility.

  • Class Q allows for residential conversion

  • Class R allows flexible commercial use, including potential short-term holiday lets (Class C1), subject to compliance

This unique blend of permissions creates a rare chance to develop a mixed-use scheme, whether multi-unit residential, income-generating holiday accommodation, or a combination of both. Arranged in a charming courtyard-style setting, these buildings retain character while offering versatility.

Lot 3 – £300,000 – Land (Approx. 24 Acres)

Approximately 24 acres of pasture and agricultural land, ideal for equestrian, lifestyle, or amenity use. The land provides a beautiful rural backdrop and privacy, complementing the wider holding and enhancing its overall appeal.

Location

Nestled along the tranquil and picturesque Horsenden Lane, the property enjoys an idyllic Chilterns setting surrounded by rolling fields and far-reaching countryside views.

  • Just a short drive to Princes Risborough railway station, offering direct connections to London Marylebone

  • Easy access to High Wycombe, Thame, Aylesbury, and Oxford

  • Close to highly regarded schools and charming country pubs

  • Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering walking, cycling, and equestrian opportunities

  • Perfect balance of rural peace and practical connectivity, ideal for lifestyle buyers, developers, or investors

General

The property benefits from a rare combination of Class Q (residential conversion) and Class R (flexible commercial use) permitted development rights, offering significant versatility for a range of uses.

Available as a whole or in three separate lots, this is an exceptional opportunity to create a bespoke countryside home, mixed-use development, or income-generating rural enterprise in one of the Chilterns’ most desirable locations.

Disclaimer

Particulars described on our website and in marketing materials are for indicative purposes only; their complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Details such as boundary lines, rights of way, or property condition should not be treated as fact. Interested parties are advised to consult their own surveyor, solicitor, or other professional before committing to any expenditure or legal obligations.

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Property details

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Date Posted
2026-08-13

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 20 Development Land listings in South East England (10+ acres).

This Property£54,167 / acre
Development Land Average (10+ acres) £166,284 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

47 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Princes Risborough Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    224
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Longwick Church of England Combined School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    157
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Monks Risborough CofE Primary School1.6 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    216
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green2.7 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    215
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Great Kimble Church of England School2.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    100
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Princes Risborough School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,083
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Mandeville School5.7 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    966
    Type
    Academy converter
  • John Colet School5.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,014
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Lord Williams's School6.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    2,259
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Misbourne School6.5 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,115
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Princes Risborough - Bell Street, Princes Risborough0.9 miles
Tesco Princes Risborough Superstore, Princes Risborough0.9 miles
Asda Bell Express Petrol, Princes Risborough0.9 miles

GP surgery

Unity Health0.7 miles

Pharmacy

Novus Pharmacy1 mile

Hospital

Paddocks Hospital1.4 miles

Green space

Playing Field417 metres

Walking trail

The Ridgeway0.8 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Princes Risborough Rail Station649 metres

Nearest bus stop

Park Mill574 metres

Typical drive times

Thame17 min · 8.4 miles
Wendover16 min · 6.9 miles
High Wycombe19 min · 8.6 miles
Oxford (city)45 min · 26 miles
Princes Risborough5 min · 1.8 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 3Higher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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