Introduction
Audley End Estate comprises 6,500 acres in a rural setting near Saffron Walden, Essex.
There are approximately 500 acres of amenity and sporting woodland. The rest of the land is primarily arable farmland, farmed in-hand or let on agricultural tenancies.
The Estate also encompasses an 18-hole golf club, a miniature railway, a selection of residential properties, several sporting rights and many other diversified lettings that are commonplace on a rural Estate. It even boasts its own airfield.
A dedicated team of people manage the Estate, many of whom have worked here for over 35 years and some who are second-generation employees.
Audley End House and Gardens are now owned and run by English Heritage.
About Audley End Estate
Interesting facts.
- 500 acres of woodland.
- 40km of public rights of way.
- 30km of hedgerows.
- 215 acres in the Countryside Stewardship Scheme (managed specifically for conservation).
- Saffron Walden Golf Club and Audley End Miniature Railway are commercial businesses located on land owned by the Estate.
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Farming &
Woodlands
A total of 6,000 acres is farmed with a 60/40 split between in-hand farming and let agricultural tenancies. The 500 acres of broadleaf woodland which includes areas of Sir Lancelot ‘Capability’…
Property
to Let
The Estate rents out around 60 residential and commercial properties, mostly on assured short-hold tenancies. Properties range from terraced cottages to decorative gate lodges…
Traditional
Shoot
A traditional driven partridge and pheasant shoot, managed in-hand by the family, as it has been for generations. The shoot is run in a traditional way to modern day standards, conforming to the…
The
Collection
The Family Collection, a large portion of which is on display at Audley End House, comprises pictures, including Old Masters, early English portraits, watercolours and prints, furniture…