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Features and description

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • 5 8 bedrooms
  • 3 reception rooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • 68.00 acres
  • Outbuildings
  • Period
  • Detached
  • Garden
  • Rural
  • Stabling
The current owners had a plan of restoration, refurbishment and redecoration of Whichford House, but due to their circumstances changing it is believed that it would be far more appropriate for a new owner to complete to their style. This offers an outstanding opportunity for an incoming owner to complete the restoration and produce a house fit for modern living in an historic listed house. Planning has been granted to extend the rear kitchen wing to add a large rear porch and boot room to replace the utility room. In addition, alterations to the house include a bay window to the drawing room, orangery and Coach House have all been granted. There are beautiful reception rooms to go with an excellent range of bedrooms and bathrooms, which would provide for an ideal family home with wonderful entertaining space. With a glorious view of Brailes Hill, the gardens provide a splendid addition to the house. These were laid out by James Russell in the 1950's when the publisher George Rainbird owned the house. The current owners have also added in a significant amount of land with the parkland in the view now owned as well as land around the village.

The gardens lie mainly to the northwest of the house with a delightful sheltered terrace and barbecue area accessed from the Drawing Room or the kitchen/utility door. On the west side is a large Orangery which is perfect for entertaining large groups of friends. The previous owners enhanced the gardens by re-landscaping them into terraces leading down to the Outdoor Amphitheatre . The gardens and grounds have numerous borders, notably the Long Walk, adjacent to the churchyard, which terminates in a splendid wrought iron gate and overthrow and leads to the old stable yard. The gardens also contain well-manicured beds plus a large number of mature trees which complement the house. Articles on the gardens have appeared in Country Life in 1st June 1967 and also 9th June 2010 editions. Within the garden is a hard surface Tennis Court, a kitchen garden, an orchard area and behind sheltered hedges lies the heated Swimming Pool. This is an ideal suntrap in the summer and a great area for entertaining. Under the East Lawn there is a large water tank which collects rainwater for garden use.

Within the grounds are various Outbuildings ideal for storage and, possibly, entertaining purposes. To the northern end is the former Stable Block which has been converted into an entertainment area. There is a Tack Room and Storage Shed opposite and close by is a field of just under 2.5 acres bordered by the winding drive. There is an area of hardstanding in the field to provide parking to the north, near to the stable block.

Located to the southwest of the main house is a detached cottage. This has been renovated to a high standard by the current owners and offers the opportunity for excellent living whilst works are carried out to the house and afterwards as a guest cottage or accommodation for relatives. In addition to this there is a further Coach House with a one bedroom flat.


Whichford House is situated in the beautiful rolling Warwickshire countryside, just on the Oxfordshire border, occupying an idyllic position within the sought after village of Whichford. The house has lovely gardens and grounds which provide a beautiful setting within the Cotswolds AONB. The small towns of Chipping Norton (6 miles) and Shipston-on-Stour (7 miles) are nearby, providing for most daily facilities, together with shops and restaurants. Banbury and Oxford Parkway are convenient with fast and regular train services to London Marylebone, taking just under an hour. Cheltenham, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon are within easy reach having a wide range of nbusiness, cultural and educational opportunities. Both Daylesford Farmshop and Soho Farmhouse are within a 15 minute drive. Communications are excellent with the M40 providing fast access to the national motorway network. Whichford is well located for sporting opportunities including riding with the Warwickshire Hunt; racing
at Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick and golf is available at Chipping Norton and Tadmarton Heath.

Schools in the area include Kitebrook, Bloxham, Tudor Hall, Chandlings, Cothill, Radley and Cheltenham College together with the Oxford schools including Summerfields, The Dragon and St Edwards.

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