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Keep up to date with the latest news, events, market commentary and rural business insights from the Cotswolds property specialists.
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Reflections on the Rural Land Market 2024 together with this Summer’s harvest
The Land Market - The volume of farmland for sale in the first half of 2024 was about 30% higher than the same period in 2023. According to industry indexes the average value of arable land is now just under £10,000/ac and just under £8,000/ac for pasture. However the actual prices achieved vary...
Reflections on the Rural Land Market 2024 together with this Summer’s harvest![Sketch](/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fjs7r23bq%2Fproduction%2F8f0f83bd258c0a7ff778828b1c689153a5ebcfed-8192x5464.jpg?rect=0,428,8192,4608%26w=608%26h=342%26fit=crop%26auto=format&w=640&q=85)
Stability in the Cotswolds Residential Market ahead of the Autumn Statement
Predicting the strength or otherwise of the residential market is always difficult, and with the variables which affect it finely balanced, the task is challenging.
Stability in the Cotswolds Residential Market ahead of the Autumn Statement![Good Gathers](/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fjs7r23bq%2Fproduction%2F0fe153ef0cfe6dec702a1c21f74c182869b46307-8192x5464.jpg?rect=0,428,8192,4608%26w=608%26h=342%26fit=crop%26auto=format&w=640&q=85)
Good Gathers Pop Up Restaurant, The Cornwell Estate, Chipping Norton OX7 5YG
The brilliant and gifted gang of Ross and Ross Events have launched their farm to food experience on The Cornwell Estate. Ross Events are established bespoke caterers, and have been operating in the Cotswolds for over a decade.
Good Gathers Pop Up Restaurant, The Cornwell Estate, Chipping Norton OX7 5YG![Vineyard](/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fjs7r23bq%2Fproduction%2F5df6bf85d1d6583f36e3c1e8d35f86502ce23100-929x620.webp?rect=0,49,929,523%26w=608%26h=342%26fit=crop%26auto=format&w=640&q=85)
Dryhill Wines , Cheltenham – Award- winning Fine English Bubbly
Dryhill vineyard is situated on free draining limestone terraces cut by the Romans. It nestles in a fold on the side of the Cotswold escarpment at around 130m above sea level. Dryhill Wines has recently been awarded a Silver medal at an international blind tasting, ranking their English bubbly higher than over 100 Champagne Houses, including Veuve Cliquot!
Dryhill Wines , Cheltenham – Award- winning Fine English Bubbly![Tom Jollys](/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fjs7r23bq%2Fproduction%2F8fcf3b577d8a14a8285c19dfd3774d6fe28ee6f4-4003x2252.jpg?w=608%26h=342%26fit=crop%26auto=format&w=640&q=85)
Established and newly developed Barn Conversions in the Cotswolds
Butler Sherborn is currently marketing a lovely selection of both newly converted and established barn conversions.
Established and newly developed Barn Conversions in the Cotswolds![Moreton Show](/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fjs7r23bq%2Fproduction%2F31714c452610b4b8e1f1c337301d8e9c418b6c25-2480x1748.jpg?rect=0,177,2480,1395%26w=608%26h=342%26fit=crop%26auto=format&w=640&q=85)
Butler Sherborn is delighted to sponsor the Members Marquee, Moreton Show- Saturday 7th September
Moreton Show celebrates it’s 75th anniversary this year, and Butler Sherborn is delighted to welcome all Members of the Show into the Member’s Marquee.
Butler Sherborn is delighted to sponsor the Members Marquee, Moreton Show- Saturday 7th September![Manor Farm, Ascott under Wychwood](/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fjs7r23bq%2Fproduction%2F9fa355911960a00713d45598f26ba37be4126b69-5272x3948.jpg?rect=0,491,5272,2966%26w=608%26h=342%26fit=crop%26auto=format&w=640&q=85)
Sam Butler reviews the Cotswolds Residential Property Market -Summer 2024
Certainty tends to foster stability – the recent Election result appears to support this supposition in respect of the Cotswold residential property market.
Sam Butler reviews the Cotswolds Residential Property Market -Summer 2024![Yasmin Ingham and Banzai Du Loir](/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fjs7r23bq%2Fproduction%2Ff3b1082fec2dfb0188b6a1f9a17b3a88c9c0748d-1400x788.jpg?w=608%26h=342%26fit=crop%26auto=format&w=640&q=85)
Preview of British Olympic Eventing Team 2024
With the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday 26th July, we look forward to one of the greatest sporting spectacles on the planet. The equestrian events are being held in the imposing grounds of the Palace of Versailles just to the south west of Paris.
Preview of British Olympic Eventing Team 2024![Cattivo](/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fjs7r23bq%2Fproduction%2Fcabb4db7dc104d7074af47e996051fefa97335d5-1179x1207.png?rect=0,273,1179,663%26w=608%26h=342%26fit=crop%26auto=format&w=640&q=85)
New Sourdough Artisan Pizza Restaurant for Cirencester The Old Kennels, Cirencester Park, Gloucestershire Opens Friday 2nd August 2024
The Old Kennels, on the edge of Cirencester Park, will see a new addition to this burgeoning foodie hub, with the launch of brand, new pizzeria, Cattivo, on Friday 2nd August 2024 from 3pm.
New Sourdough Artisan Pizza Restaurant for Cirencester![Kier Starmer gives a speach](/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fjs7r23bq%2Fproduction%2F49f09e5793777fa9b3b0d86c7a2fc942ae7298ca-1017x604.jpg?rect=0,16,1017,572%26w=608%26h=342%26fit=crop%26auto=format&w=640&q=85)
The Cotswolds Residential Market reacts to the Labour victory - Commentary from Sam Butler of Butler Sherborn
We now have certainty, and with it we can expect a degree of stability and confidence. For those of us who have lived through a good number of Elections, and experienced the property markets under Labour, we know that property can perform better than some may predict under it’s administration.
Labour victory - Commentary from Sam Butler![A newly converted barn](/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fjs7r23bq%2Fproduction%2F06163eb2be46330970be10a1ded6a0af5b24a239-1600x957.jpg?rect=0,29,1600,900%26w=608%26h=342%26fit=crop%26auto=format&w=640&q=85)
Newly converted properties & development opportunities in the Cotswolds
Butler Sherborn is currently marketing several new conversions of Cotswold stone buildings with previous uses, from a farmyard with barns to an old coaching inn.
Newly converted properties in the Cotswolds![An agricultural building](/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fjs7r23bq%2Fproduction%2Fc39135feab2bfb597b787037537f6ea98b2ad3ab-1600x1067.jpg?rect=0,84,1600,900%26w=608%26h=342%26fit=crop%26auto=format&w=640&q=85)
Planning Changes to help Cotswold Farmers
Changes to permitted development rights came into force at the end of May improving opportunities for some farmers and estate owners to find alternative uses for their barns without the need to seek planning permission.
Planning Changes to help Cotswold Farmers![Image for article: Pub of the Month - The Five Alls at Filkins](/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Fjs7r23bq%2Fproduction%2Ff8392abc978f21d3aa3aefde48e8f41245ec2e08-1600x1067.jpg?rect=0,84,1600,900%26w=608%26h=342%26fit=crop%26auto=format&w=640&q=85)
Pub of the Month - The Five Alls at Filkins
New Owner Takes On The Five Alls at Filkins, Oxfordshire
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