Flowers Bottom Farm
From Lacey Green History
Research by Joan West
On 29th November 1955 the executor of J J Thompson advertised for sale " the Small Freehold Estate known as "Summerleys" in Princes Risborough. This included the main residence, the Home Farm with 3 Cottages and accommodation land.
It also included Westfield Farm, Bledlow 65 acres; Flowers Bottom Farm, Speen 46.5 acres; 2 smallholdings & cottage at Longwick. (a copy of this advertisement is archived in Lacey Green Village Hall)
Lot 9 Flowers Bottom Farm, Speen extending to 46 acres 2 roods 25 poles
Let to Mr A Parslow on an annual Lady Day tenancy at a rental of £60 per annum (Landlord paying the Rates) (See Albert & May Parslow for the tenant's family)
A Small Attested Dairy Farm, with an excellent set of Modern Dairy Buildings, set in the heart of the Chilterns.
The Farmhouse is built of brick and slate and contains :-
On the ground floor: Sitting Room (15' x 10') with chimney corner fireplace; Kitchen with Rayburn Stove (installed by the Tenant), sink (h.& c.); Lobby and W.C.; Back Door with Porch.
On the First Floor are a bedroom and Landing Bedroom. Heated airing cupboard.
The Farm Buildings are close to the farmhouse and comprise :- Modern brick and asbestos built Dairy and Cowhouse for 9 with concrete manger and tubular stalls; Modern brick and asbestos built Barn; Concreted Yard; Three timber and galvanised Piggeries with runs; Timber and galvanised 2-bay Cart Hovel.
Main Electricity installed by the Tenant. Main Water. Private Drainage System.
Rates:- R.V. £8. Rates for current half-year, £5 0s 8d
Land Schedule. Total 46.659 acres.
No 40 Pasture..... 21.457 acres
No 87 Paddock ...... 1.097
No 88 Homestead......0.141
No 120 Arable........23.964