The old premises of the Oxford Artisan Distillery in Headington has been listed on a property site, looking for a new “landmark tenant”.

The grade II listed character barn and additional buildings near South Park in Headington comprise the remnants of Cheney Farm and are of “historical significance”.

The site was previously the home of the distillery known as TOAD, which had been producing Oxford Rye Dry Gin there since 2017 until it moved to a larger premises in Yorkshire in April.

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The non quoting listing states that bidders should submit full proposals and a business plan, and in addition to financial criteria “proposals will be evaluated in terms of the quality of the use of the site,” such as social value and visitor experience.

The listing says: “We are looking for a landmark tenant with a use that fits well with the heritage of the site in the setting of the park.”

The site is more than 4,000 sq. ft and is accessible from Cheney Lane, close to Headington town and about two miles west of Oxford city centre.

Its four buildings provide a combination of office, storage and production space, as well as car parking and outside seating, which the distillery used as a visitor centre, cafe and bar.

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The property is listed with agent Conways Commercial on Zoopla with viewings available by appointment.

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