Northwick Park, Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56

An impressive conversion of a Grade I listed former picture gallery in a parkland setting.

Description

Two The Gallery is an impressive conversion of the Grade I listed former picture gallery belonging to the Mansion House in Northwick Park. The property has superb architectural features, a beautiful setting and views over the deer park and the Cotswold countryside beyond.

The accommodation comprises; handsome reception hall lit by a glass dome, sitting room with a fire place and views over to the front section of the manor house and parkland, the impressive oval dining room is also lit by a large glass ceiling dome. A fully fitted kitchen, cloakroom, and a very useful store room complete the ground floor accommodation. The mezzanine floor has a bedroom, and a galleried study overlooking the sitting room.

The first floor has two further bedrooms and a family shower room. The principal bedroom has an en suite bathroom, fitted wardrobes and views to the front. There is a single garage en bloc a short distance from the property.

2 The Gallery enjoys a stunning courtyard with a beautiful Indian bean tree at the centre perfect for alfresco dining and relaxing.

Location

Use of the 35 acres of communal parkland including four all weather tennis courts, outdoor heated swimming pool with changing facilities, fine croquet lawn and 24 hour security service.
Northwick Park is situated within 35 acres of managed parkland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the heart of the North Cotswolds. The Mansion itself is an important Grade I Listed building, restored and converted to provide six beautifully proportioned apartments.

Northwick Park dates from 1686 when the west front elevation, an impressive three storey ashlar stone structure, was begun. In 1728 Sir John Rushout, son of a wealthy Flemish merchant, commissioned an extensive remodelling of the property using the architect Lord Burlington, a key figure in the history of British Architecture and the rise of neoclassicism in Britain.

Northwick Park Mansion is reputed to have been visited by Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton. In more recent history the Estate housed the famous collections owned by Captain Spencer Churchill, cousin of Sir Winston Churchill, who himself often visited the Estate. Following Captain Spencer Churchill’s death in the early 1960s the Estate had various owners and The Mansion was subsequently converted into six luxurious apartments by the Wallace and Hoblyn Partnership in 1989.

In addition to the conversion of The Mansion, the various buildings forming part of this historic Estate were also converted to form individual houses and cottages such as the Coach House, Gallery and Stables. This together with the construction of a number of high quality dwellings all built in local vernacular style has led to the formation of a thriving Cotswold community. The properties that go to make up Northwick Park benefit from many communal facilities including the use of 35 acres of parkland with fine croquet lawn, four all weather tennis courts, outdoor heated swimming pool with changing facilities and 24 hour security service. There is car parking for residents and guests.

The nearby towns of Chipping Campden and Moreton-in-Marsh provide a wide range of day to day facilities. Moreton-in-Marsh has a mainline rail station serving London Paddington whilst the important surrounding centres of Cirencester, Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham are all within reasonable distance and provide further cultural and recreational facilities together with excellent schooling. The highly regarded village of Blockley provides a genuine local community and has a village store with Post Office facilities, a public house, a school, a church and a sports club.

For those interested in country pursuits the general area provides excellent riding and walking within countryside designated as a Special Landscape Area. There are excellent sporting opportunities in the region including golf at nearby Broadway with further courses at Naunton Downs, Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham. National Hunt Racing at Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Worcester and Polo at Cirencester. Other sporting venues include Premiership rugby at Bath and Bristol, County Cricket at Bristol and the annual Cheltenham cricket festival is held in July.
Stratford-upon-Avon is home to the world renowned Royal Shakespeare Company.

There are many acclaimed gardens in the immediate locality including the famous Hidcote Gardens, in the ownership of the National Trust, and the highly regarded Kiftsgate Court Gardens. Further afield is the world famous Blenheim Palace, a fine English stately home, with further associations to the Churchill family.

Square Footage: 1,454 sq ft



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Additional Info

Local Authority: Cotswold District Council t . Council Tax Band F.

Services: Mains gas, electricity and water are connected. Private drainage. Gas fired central heating. Telephone subject to BT transfer arrangements.

Service Charges: The current service charges made payable to Northwick Park Management company is £4,120 per annum. These charges cover the upkeep of the gardens and grounds and other communal facilities. The grounds at Northwick Park are owned by Northwick Park Ltd of which every property has a share.

Particulars prepared: May 2025. Photographs taken: May 2025.