Smedmore Estate
A match made in… Kimmeridge Bay
Finding and nurturing an exceptional business partnership
When an Estate’s land includes such a stand-out public attraction as Kimmerdige Bay, it is essential to build a team who can exploit that opportunity. It was the matchmaking and development of a business partnership by Fowler Fortescue that underpins this particular success story.
Moreton Estate
Turning an underperforming asset into an impressive and growing income stream
A good idea made a great one
The integration of diverse estate assets to deliver an incredibly successful commercial and social concept that has much more growth potential yet to be realised.
An extensive and sensitive renovation of an important Grade 1 listed estate house
A multi-faceted project balancing financial and regulatory constraint, with aspirational goals and an outlook of generations to come
The project called for multiple planning, architectural, building and craft skills, overseen, coordinated and controlled by a single point of contact.
Place Farm, Tisbury
Active lettings management delivers for both estate and tenants
To truly maximise a commercial lettings enterprise an estate manager needs to be fully tuned in to the market and the tenants.
Involvement in the renovation and commercialisation of a traditional farmhouse and buildings didn’t stop once the work was complete. A continuing firm hand on the tiller and a constant scanning of the horizon has made all the difference to the income generated.
Bisterne Estate – Bagnum Farm
Dealing with estate assets left in the “too hard” category
Having the vision and the wherewithal to deal with an under-utilised corner of the estate
Some projects are never going to be the commercial centrepiece of an estate, or be low-hanging fruit to pick off quickly, but an estate’s income can never be maximised until such assets are put to work. This case study looks at the full cycle of opportunity identification through to income delivery for such an asset.
Fuelling the future for estate income
Reframing a physical blight into a genuine asset for the estate
Understanding an estate’s assets requires more than just “stocktaking” of those elements that generate income. Every feature of an estate, from its geography, demography, infrastructure, as well as its traditional commercial, farming and leisure potential can be usefully deployed to fully maximise the potential of the estate.
Replacing a unique but finite income stream
An 8 year quest to “do the right thing” for the estate
Commitment, resilience, diplomacy and a willingness to persevere despite major setbacks and institutional inertia characterise Anthony Fortescue’s determination to see through his vision for the estate.