High Street, Long Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14

Rarely available manor house with river frontage.

Description

History
The Manor is Grade II listed. With 17th century origins the property has 18th, 19th and more recent 21st century additions, with older medieval features still found in the garden. Constructed of red brick, with timber-framing and timber mullion windows, the property retains numerous period features. The Manor, was once lived in by Dick Southwood, 1936 Olympic double sculls gold medallist, and has been in the current ownership for over forty years.

The Property
Situated in a conservation area, with enchanting gardens gently sloping to the picturesque banks of a backwater of the River Thames, The Manor is a delightful family home which tastefully combines period feature with modern comforts.

The main entrance opens to a reception hall with exposed timbers, impressive Inglenook fireplace with timber mantle and working wood burner. The dining room, also with exposed timbers and large Inglenook, overlooks the front garden. The panelled drawing room, has a stone fireplace with wood burning stove, pretty French windows opening to the front garden, and French doors to the garden room and views to the river beyond. Added in 2019, the garden room links to a study/library area and, with under floor heating, opens to the terraces and garden. The kitchen has hand built oak units (Griggs and MacKay of Henley), gas fired Aga, built in Bosch dishwasher and Amana fridge freezer. Door to boot/store room and larder with access to the garden. Door to cellar with built in shelving and wine racking. To the side is a utility room with Belfast style sink and hand built units housing a washing machine and separate tumble dryer, which gives access to the boiler room and a door to the side herb garden.

On the first floor the principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and enjoys double aspect with views over front and rear gardens. It’s spectacular, ensuite bathroom, with under floor heating, bath and shower, has views to the river. There are three further double bedrooms on the first floor, a family bathroom and separate shower room. On the second floor a pretty fifth bedroom has a window to the river and separate bathroom.

Outbuildings & Ancillary Accommodation
The Dutch barn style garage with 3 bays, (one closed) has wooden steps to the side to a self-contained annexe. With kitchen/dining space, living area with wood stove and doors to a wooden balcony, a separate double bedroom and shower room. There is a wooden summerhouse and gazebo.

Gardens & Grounds
The property is entered through wrought iron remote control gates to gravel turning circle with ample parking. Spectacular grounds extend to over 3 acres with formal walled front gardens including lollipop hornbeam trees, and espalier quince and plum fruit trees. To the side is York stone paving area and herb garden. Terraces extend the length of the property to the rear, with views across the lawns down to the river. There are ancient yew trees, natural, spring fed water features including a medieval carp pool. A fruit and vegetable garden with medieval stone well head, green house and orchard beyond. On the river edge is another terrace to enjoy views both up and downstream, from which steps lead down to the boat house and pontoon.

Agents Notes
The river boat, (diesel), with trailer and a canoe, are included in the sale. A licence fee for both the boat and boat house, is payable annually to the River Authority.

There is a public footpath, outside the garden walls, which leads to the church. A neighbouring property has right of access 4m wide along the eastern boundary.

A short part of the drive is owned by The Granary, over which The Manor has right of way.

Location

Located about 9 miles south of Oxford, Long Wittenham is a sought after Thames side village. With a thriving community, amenities include a pub, restaurant, C of E primary school, the pretty 13th century parish church and many clubs and societies. More extensive amenities are found in the nearby market towns of Abingdon and Wallingford. The village also enjoys convenient access to numerous countryside walks including river paths, Wittenham Clumps and the Neptune Wood.

Well connected, the village is about 4 miles from Didcot Station (London Paddington from 39 minutes) and 10.5 miles from the M40 (J7). Long Wittenham is also well located for an excellent range of state and independent schools for all ages in Oxford, Abingdon and surrounds.

Square Footage: 3,638 sq ft


Acreage: 3.17 Acres

Directions

From Oxford proceed along the A4072 towards Henley. Pass through Nuneham Courtenay and at the next roundabout turn right towards Clifton Hampden. At the traffic lights turn right and immediately left towards Long Wittenham. Proceed over the bridge and into the village on the High Street. Shortly after the road bears right, the drive to the Manor is found on the right just past the Primary School.

Didcot 3.8 miles (London Paddington from 39 minutes), Abingdon 5.5 miles, Oxford 9 miles, M40 (J7 Milton Common) 10.5 miles (Distances & times are approximate).

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Additional Info

Services: Mains electricity, water and gas (to Aga), oil fired boiler. Private drainage shared with neighbouring Granary. Annexe flat: electric heating, separate private drainage.

Photographs taken July 2024 and brochure prepared March 2025.