Property Blog
2nd April 2019
Four Cotswold properties new on the market from £695,000 - £1.2 million through Butler Sherborn Easter weekend: Friday 19th - Monday 22nd April
With bright yellow daffodils in profusion and the green buds of Spring bursting through, the Cotswolds is emerging from winter and showing off its cream coloured stone cottages and houses to their glorious best!
What better time to get out and about and enjoy the first Bank Holiday weekend of the year, and if you’re thinking of moving, recce some of the towns and villages you could soon be calling ‘home’.
Independent and specialising in the Cotswolds, estate agent Butler... more
21st March 2019
A lovely village house in Bledington - Barn Cottage and Cotswold stone barn with planning permission
Barn Cottage is an elegant village house with a separate Cotswold stone barn with planning permission.
Originating from the 1600’s, Barn Cottage has recently been the subject of a complete bare wall renovation, and extended by the current owner to a high standard with enormous style and character, to create a wonderfully elegant village house.
The accommodation, which is well appointed and flexible, is arranged over two floors with good ceiling height, creating a light and airy living space. Beautifully presented throughout, high quality fittings and underfloor heating are complimented... more
21st March 2019
Team Way Eventing has been running horses for some weeks now since the season started at the beginning of March
As a warm up to some of the stiffer challenges at Intermediate and Advanced level, Ben is now giving 3 of his older horses runs at Gatcombe this coming weekend.
Galley Light, his ex Badminton and Burghley campaigner, will have an easy return to competition, along with two other younger horses Hullaballoo and Ballybreach Quartz, who will be run at Intermediate / 3* level later in the season.
Ben Way, Head of Butler Sherborn Equestrian, together with his wife Sarah, have some 26... more
6th March 2019
The Basic Payment Scheme 2019 online window is due to open on Wednesday 13th March, with the deadline for applications being Wednesday 15th May.
Provided that your submission has been made by the scheme deadline, you will be able to make amendments to your application up until the 31st May, without penalty.
The Rural Payments Agency has confirmed that the application process will be in line with last years process. However, there are a couple of points to note, as... more
5th March 2019
Six great properties in the Cotswolds close to some perfect places for lunch or afternoon tea - prices from £450,000 - £1.25million. Three with the perfect ‘granny annexe’. Mothering Sunday 31st March
And whether you’re looking for a house for mum and dad, you and your family or even somewhere large enough for everyone to live all together, Butler Sherborn has a wide selection of prime Cotswold homes new on the market.
Warwick House, Burford, West Oxfordshire OX18 4RN - £1.25million
Warwick House is an elegant Grade II Listed town house on three floors, and located at the lower end of Burford’s famous High Street.
A family home for many years and boasting an array of... more
4th March 2019
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) – Government Scheme - Grants and Funding
The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a government energy efficiency scheme in England & Wales to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty. The scheme began in April 2013, and in the short to mid-term, the Government has an objective to ensure that the UK has a reliable, low cost and clean energy system. This will require us to upgrade and diversify our energy supplies to meet future needs, ensuring they are smarter, cleaner, more secure and affordable for consumers and... more
26th February 2019
12th March – 15th March 2019
The cream of National Hunt racing goes head to head at the most prestigious meeting of the season, The Cheltenham Festival in the second week of March, and will be accompanied by huge crowds of racegoers bedecked in all manner of silk, fur and feather. It is a terrific spectacle, and a punter’s rollercoaster.
Ben Pauling, sponsored by Butler Sherborn, is looking forward to an exciting Festival with six horses entered to run over the four day meeting.
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21st February 2019
The window for applying for Countryside Stewardship Schemes with a start date of 1 January 2020 opened on Monday 18 February 2019. This includes applications for Higher and Mid-Tier Schemes including Water Quality Capital Grants and Wildlife Offers, as well as Hedgerow and Boundaries Grants.
Countryside Stewardship Application Packs can be applied for ONLINE this year via the Rural Payments Service login.
Please note that the windows for requesting an application pack are not open for that long, and although you may have until later in the year to complete your application, you need to apply for an Application Pack as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The useful dates for the grants are outlined below:
Table taken from FWAG https://... more
18th February 2019
The Tenant Fees Act gained Royal Assent earlier this week and will become Law in England on the 1st June 2019. Full details of the Act will be released shortly, however below is a brief overview of what we expect the regulations to entail, going forward.
From 1st June 2019, new tenants (or existing tenants who renew a tenancy) will only be required to pay for:
Rent A deposit A holding deposit (if applicable) Actual incurred utility costs (including Council Tax and Television Licence) Any mid tenancy changes to a tenancy, at a tenants request Damages incurred due to breach of the tenancy Any interest arising out of a tenant’s failure to pay rent on time (should the rent be in excess of 14 days overdue)Excluded Fees & Costs... more
14th February 2019
There’s a huge choice of things to do involving horses in the Cotswolds and a great selection of fine Cotswold homes close to top riding country - prices from £580,000 - £2million. £20 million worth of equestrian property also available privately.
The opportunities in the Cotswolds for a life involving horses are many and varied, from simply ‘having a flutter’ and enjoying the hospitality at The Cheltenham Festival, 12-15 March www.thefestival.co.uk culminating in the Gold Cup, beginning your children’s interest at Pony Club, or progressing from riding school to competing in a point-to-point such as at Siddington near Cirencester on Saturday 23 March www.pointtopoint.co.uk/events/5701.
Depending on your level of interest in... more
25th January 2019
The timber market remains strong due mainly to the national shortage of supply
Prices for clearfells of good quality softwood are £70 standing and have crept above this for easily accessible parcels with high saw log content.
The demand for pallet wood and chipwood thinning parcels is also strong, and they are fetching good prices. This is resulting in intense competition for standing softwood of all grades. To secure high prices therefore, it is essential to go to the open market with a properly run tender to ensure best value. Below is a guide as to the... more
24th January 2019
With the current uncertainly surrounding Britain’s exit from the EU and the potential impact on the property market, sellers are hesitant to bring their properties to the open market.
However, life goes on and there are still plenty of motivated clients wanting to sell, albeit via a confidential, private sales campaign at this stage. This, combined with the traditional wait prior to a Spring launch for landed and equestrian properties, has resulted in Butler Sherborn currently having over £20 million worth of Equestrian Properties available privately.
If you are a motivated buyer looking for an equestrian property in the Cotswolds, or a seller wanting to target our... more
22nd January 2019
‘Butler Sherborn are currently preparing a number of properties across The Cotswolds for sale soon. Some will only be available privately now, and some will be launched to the open market over the next few months.
Be an early bird, call Elizabeth in Stow on 01451 830731, Chloe in Cirencester 01285 883470, or Angus in Burford 01993 822325 and register your interest.
If it’s something equestrian, contact Ben Way 01451 830731.
The sooner we know about you, the... more
10th January 2019
As Head of Butler Sherborn’s agency team in Cirencester, you will lead an ambitious and enthusiastic team, win business, create opportunities, implement marketing campaigns and close deals. The Head of Agency will provide day to day management of client business, and create and develop strategy to ensure growth of the successful agency department.
The successful applicant will be commercially astute, combine profitability with care for the clients’ needs, work as a member of... more
10th January 2019
Four delightfully warm love nests from £450,000 - £1.5 million
There’s nothing better after a cold, wet, muddy walk in the country than to settle down in front of a real fire - especially on Valentine’s Day.
“There’s a great choice of old stone cottages, houses and barn conversions located in picturesque valleys and villages across the Cotswolds, making this the ideal location for those who want to escape to the country or hide away for a romantic break,” says Sam Butler of Butler Sherborn.
“Noted for their low beamed ceilings, log fires... more
8th January 2019
The Countryside Productivity Small Grant Scheme is an important and often over looked source of funding under the Rural Development Plan for England (RDPE).
It is run by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) and its aim is to support farmers in achieving better animal welfare, resource efficiency and nutrient management. Grants can cover up to 40% of the cost of equipment needed to boost productivity and increase yields, with a minimum claim of £3,000 available and a maximum of £12,000.... more
3rd January 2019
Ella Canby set up Sugarella Cooks in October 2015 and assists private clients all over the UK, and internationally, to find chefs, cooks, extra pairs of hands and more.
Whether it be a one off dinner party, a busy holiday, Christmas event, shoot weekend, house party, special occasion or something more permanent, Sugarella Cooks is able to help.
With a wide variety of chefs and cooks on their books, they are able to offer a personal and bespoke service and cater for Cotswolds based clients, and further afield.
For further information visit the... more
18th December 2018
This local firm have created an exclusive development of architect designed homes set in extensively landscaped grounds at the foot of the Cotswold Hills. The current guide prices range from £620,00 for a detached 4 bedroom House to £695,000 for the 5 bedroom. The 3 bedroom homes will be released soon.
New Town Park has far-reaching views to the Cotswold escarpment and to Cleeve Hill, this well-connected Cotswold village is less than half an hour from the centre of Cheltenham, which... more
7th December 2018
Bramble & Gooseberry offers an eclectic mix of furniture and unique finds for the home. Rescued - Restored - Styled.
Lisa Pender’s passion for old things has been there for as long as she can remember; rummaging at car boot sales, charity shops and local auctions. Her style has always been ‘old & new’ with a passion for painting and rescuing furniture long before it was ever fashionable.
Her other creative passion is floristry with over 15 years freelance experience with Eden Flowers in Burford.
She is now using these creative passions to build a small business to help and inspire others... more
4th December 2018
TENANCY DEPOSITS TO BE CAPPED AT 5 WEEKS RENT FROM SPRING 2019
It has been announced by the Government this afternoon, that the amount an agent or landlord can ask for a tenant’s deposit is to be cut from 6 weeks rent to 5 weeks – for annual rents of under £50,000. For rents above £50,000 per annum, the maximum deposit will be capped at 6 weeks rent.
This move has been announced as part of the Tenant Fees Bill which is due to come into force in the spring of 2019. More information on this Bill and how it will affect landlords and tenants, will... more
