Bonita Racing Stables Ogbourne Maizey, Marlborough,

BONITA RACING STABLES OGBOURNE MAIZEY, MARLBOROUGH, WILTSHIRE SN8 1RY

An historic racehorse training centre with some of the best grass gallops in the country

Approximate mileages M4 J15 6 miles • London 80 miles (1 hr by train) • Marlborough 2 miles

Accommodation Training Stables with house and flat, secondary house and flat, stable cottage and hostel, 51 boxes in two yards, 45 acres of paddocks and 154 acres of grass gallops. Grassland and woodland. In all about 223.4 acres (90.4 ha)

Some of the houses and stables are in need of renovation and offer a superb opportunity for redevelopment

Savills Smiths Gore Savills Smiths Gore Windsor Clive International 42 High Street 17-18 Old Bond Street Balak Estate Office Marlborough London Ramsbury SN8 1HQ W1S 4PT Marlborough #WINDSOR CLIVE I N TE R N A TI O N A L t 01672 529050 t 020 7409 9490 Wiltshire SN8 2HG marlborough@ giles.wordsworth@ t 01672 521155 savills-smithsgore.co.uk savills-smithsgore.co.uk [email protected] History Bonita is the base of Peter and Natalie Makin who have trained in Ogbourne Maizey since 1972. Many a winner of group races and high class handicaps have been trained at Bonita including the King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot twice, the Stewards Cup at Goodwood and the Magnet Cup at York. Bonita was set up by George Edwardes, the theatrical impresario in the 1890s. Former trainers include the Hartigan brothers, Sir Gordon Richards and the leading national hunt trainer Bob Turnell who used the gallops and facilities to train many winners including the Gold Cup and the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Bonita has been owned by only two families in the last 120 years. Situation Ideally placed for quick access to the M4, Bonita is just 2 miles from Marlborough and 12 miles from Lambourn; an area steeped in horseracing with a wide range of associated ancillary services. A downland market town, Marlborough is a sought after residential area with excellent private and state schools of national repute, leisure and cultural amenities with an international flavour and a bustling High Street with independent and national retailers. The Top Yard This attractive L-shaped yard provides 24 stables, tack and feed rooms, a horse walker with paddocks beyond. Above the yard is Top Walk with two bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. This and the Bottom Yard are linked by an area of woodland interspersed with horse walks and a former tennis court now used as a sand arena.

Little Paddocks Enjoying a superlative situation at the end of the main drive this unusually spacious three bedroom bungalow overlooks the paddocks and water meadows. Against a backdrop of mature woodland, Little Paddocks was built for Sir Gordon Richards of mellow brick under a tiled roof. Additional accommodation is provided by a studio flat located above the garage. Little Paddocks is well screened from the stable operations and has panoramic views over paddocks and water meadows. The Bottom Yard The Bottom Yard, approached directly from the village, mainly comprises a traditional stable yard with 21 boxes, tack and feed rooms, stores, and two integral dwellings in need of refurbishment, which could be combined into one house, or remain as two cottages. In addition are a further 6 boxes, the 10 bedroom hostel, the 3 bay hay and machinery barn, and extensive areas of hard standing and storage. Alongside the seasonal , this could have a most attractive outlook. There have been proposals to redevelop the Bottom Yard: for details refer to the agents.

The Paddocks and Water Meadows The stable yards and Little Paddocks are immediately adjacent to around 9.8 acres of gently sloping paddocks, 10 acres of water meadows and 3.5 acres of woodland totalling in all about 27.8 acres (12.9 ha).

A further block of paddocks is immediately opposite the Top Yard and amounts to 35 acres of paddocks with mains water and about 6 acres of shelter belt woodland. These paddocks can provide a link to the gallops via the Green Lane. Gallops and grassland The renowned gallops cover about 154 acres of the finest turf and provide 6 different gallops ranging from 5 to 10 furlongs: The Bungalow Mile: starts from the road between shelter belts this rises gently across open downland. The Starting Gate Canter: 5 furlongs. Four Mile Clump: 10 furlongs with an uphill finish. This is the best gallop reserved for fast work. The 5 Furlongs: A stiff 5 furlongs uphill, between the Old Marlborough Road track and the Four Mile Clump gallop. The Set Aside: 4½ furlongs, next to the 5 Furlong, used in wet weather. The Round Gallop: A mile, closest to the yard, very good 2 year old ground and a spring gallop. There is a variety of potential locations for an all- weather gallop, subject to planning approval.

Services The Top Walk and Little Paddocks have mains water, electricity and private drainage. Bottom Yard properties have mains water, electricity and mains drainage.

Local Authority , County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8JN. Tel: 0300 456 0100

Rights of Way and Scheduled Monuments There are various public rights of way which cross the property including a number of footpaths, a bridleway and two byways open to all traffic. A plan is available from the agents.

Wayleaves There is a wayleave agreement in place with SSE for 6 electricity poles which pass over the property. Agreements A0011 - 266, 268, 269,270, 271 and 272 refer. Further details are available from the agents. Council Tax: Sporting Property Council Council Tax All sporting rights pass with the sale of property. Tax Band Payable 2015 The Racing Business Little Paddocks G £ 2,0 37.3 8 The trainer is retiring and the business will be closed Bungalow down. If any of the existing business or staff are Hostel D £1,222.43 transferred then prospective purchasers must be aware that TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings, Protection 1 Bonita Cottage B £950.78 of Employment) legislation may be applicable. (Bottom Yard) Caterers Cottage B £950.78 Subsides and Grants and Schemes (Bottom Yard) An Entry Level Stewardship Scheme with Natural Top Walk Bungalow C £1,086.60 (AG00333035) in place. The collective value of this scheme is £2709 for the year to 30/09/2015. The Single Business Rates: Farm Payment Scheme now BPS (SBI 106807658) is in place with the annual payment of £9,033.60. Bonita Property Rateable Business Rates Racing Stables is within the North Wessex Downs Area Value Payable 2015 of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Groundwater Nitrate Bonita Racing Stables £14,250 £6,868.50 Vulnerable Zone. Further details are available from the agents. Bonita Stud £2,375 £1,144.75 Energy Performance Certificates Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller Planning of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN COPYRIGHT Little Paddocks - Band E RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought Wiltshire Council has responded to a planning 1 Bonita Cottage, Caterers Cottage, Top Walk - all Band F to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the pre-app for the consolidation and conversion of contract. NOT TO SCALE. existing buildings and the building of new stables Viewing and residential accommodation. Further details are Strictly by appointment with the joint sole agents available from the agents. The vendors will wish to Savills Smiths Gore 01672 529050 or Windsor Clive retain the benefit of an uplift equivalent to 25% of the International 01672 521155. additional value in the event of planning approval being granted for residential development in the Bottom Yard Date of Information for more than three houses. Particulars prepared: June 2015. Photographs taken: May 2015. Method of Sale Bonita Racing Stables is offered for sale as a whole or Directions in lots by private treaty. From Marlborough head north on A346 towards Swindon. After 2 miles take the left turn to Ogbourne Tenure Maisey. Follow the road through the village and as The freehold property is offered with Vacant the road swings right up the hill turn left into Bonita Possession. Racing Stables. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Licence No. ES100004883 © CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. The plan is published for convenience only. Although it is thought to be correct its accuracy cannot be guaranteed and it does not form part of the contract. NOT TO SCALE. Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 260515EH. #WINDSOR CLIVE I N TE R N A TI O N A L