Commercial development

Burford is called the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds' and its famous High Street sweeps downhill towards the river Windrush and the three-arched medieval bridge. Burford is a popular tourist destination, both for its beauty and history, in addition to the variety of shops, restaurants and pubs that line both sides of the High Street.

The larger centres such as Oxford, Cheltenham, and Stratford-Upon-Avon are within driving distance and provide a more extensive range of amenities and facilities.

Burford has good links to major road networks with access to the A40 and M40 connection to London, M5 connection to the southwest and Rail Stations nearby at Charlbury, Kingham and Oxford proving regular service to London Paddington.

There are a number of outstanding state and private schooling options, with schools in Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water and Kingham, along with the Oxford schools and Cheltenham colleges.

Burford Methodist Church fronts Burford High Street (A361) with raised steps to the main front entrance porch and iron railings. Dating back to the 1700's, it was originally built as a grand mansion house in the Baroque style and converted into a chapel in 1849. The interior was redesigned in 1949 by Thomas Rayson of Oxford with inspiration from St Stephen's Wallbrook. The last service was held in 2022. The main internal space comprises 4 Corinthian columns supporting a ciborium with chandelier and significant attic space above. There are 2 utilitarian rooms at the rear, a large basement floor containing a hall and further rooms.

The property has the potential for a number of alternative uses To the rear of the property there is a garden previously used for burials. The cemetery can either be made available via a 999-year lease at a peppercorn rental or can be retained by the Church. There is a side access path with a separate entrance
door to the rear vestry and a gated side access with a right of way to the burial ground.

For note an asbestos report of the building has been undertaken with the presence of asbestos identified and the removal cost quantified. Further details on the report are available upon request.

Planning & Local Authority
The subject site falls within a Conservation Area and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
English Heritage and a Conservation Officer have recently inspected the property and gave some initial indicative thoughts on the planning potential of the property. Further details are available upon request.

The property has the potential for a number of alternative uses including conversion to residential or commercial uses including hospitality, education and healthcare, subject to obtaining the necessary planning approval.



Impressive and imposing Grade II * Listed building



Very prominent position on Burford High Street



Internal floor area of approximately 330 sq m (3,556 sq ft)



Located in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty



Potential for re-development for various uses (subject to planning permission)



A truly unique redevelopment opportunity in the heart of thriving Burford.