Childrey, Wantage, OX12

Designed 33 years ago to sit naturally within the local landscape, the aptly named Field House is a home bespoke built for comfort, contentment and practical living.

Set within six acres of garden and paddock land, in the historic Oxfordshire village of Childrey, Field House is tucked back from the road along a tree-lined gravel driveway, where parking is plentiful and includes a double carport.

Warmth and light

Step up to the front door and into a bright and airy entrance hallway, finished in soft neutral tones. Light streams down from the half landing ahead, where an impressively sized window frames the countryside view beyond.

The easy flow of Field House reveals itself as steps lead down to the right into the bespoke German-built Bulthaup kitchen-diner. Here, clean lines, high quality materials and stainless-steel accents ensure seamless design and function.

Fully equipped with Miele appliances, including a combi steam oven, large oven, warming drawer and dishwasher, alongside a small fridge, (a wooden cupboard discreetly reveals a modern Neff fridge-freezer), the kitchen is a natural sociable hub, designed for both chef and guests.

Easy flow

Opening seamlessly into the dining area and, beyond, through to the conservatory, this contemporary yet warm, open room serves as the ideal gathering place for family and friends. Whether hosting formal suppers with friends or enjoying casual mealtimes with family, feast your eyes on the spectacular views out over the garden.

French doors provide access out, where a large stone patio is the ideal sunny spot for al fresco dining. Stepping down, a circular sunken patio offers a sheltered spot in which to relax and admire the view.

Feast your eyes

The heart of the home, the kitchen connects to many of the main living spaces downstairs, accessing the utility room - where there is additional storage and plumbing available. There is also access to the handy ground floor shower room via an inner hallway/boot room, which also opens out to the paved pathways of the rear garden. Tall, wide windows throughout the home provide constant views out over the impressive garden and countryside.

The shower room also offers Jack ‘n’ Jill access through to the study, which could conveniently serve as a bedroom if needed. Brimming with fitted furniture, including cupboards and shelving, the study draws in light and offers views to two sides, making it a tranquil space for working from home, and a perfect retreat for guests with mobility requirements.

Next door, painted in grey green with soft stone-toned carpet and garden views through a striking corner window, the snug is a cosy and relaxing room, with a corner media cabinet.

Relax and unwind

Returning to the entrance hall, tucked off to the left, the bountiful sitting room, with its broad, arched window and triple aspect views, is the perfect family room. Furnished with a log-burning stove (installed around three years ago) set within an exposed brick surround, radiating warmth, the sitting room offers plenty of space for all to gather, with far reaching views out over the rear garden and Oxfordshire countryside.

Storage can be found in abundance in the lower-ground-level boiler room, accessed from the entrance hall, where the original boiler, installed with the house and serviced annually (most recently on 28.08.2025) is also housed.

Also from the entrance hall, stairs lead up to the half landing, where a vast picture window captures a full view out over the garden, paddock and surrounding countryside.

Sweet dreams

On the first-floor landing, light and bright, soothing tones and soft carpeting set the scene for the four spacious bedrooms on this level.

Privately set apart from the guest bedrooms, wake up to glorious garden views from the principal suite; a masterclass in minimalism, allowing the countryside setting to take the main stage. Clutter is kept to a minimum, with a walk-in wardrobe, with access to the loft above. Refresh for the day in the en suite shower room, with WC and bidet and where plenty of storage awaits in the two-drawer vanity unit.

Across the landing, the family bathroom offers a soothing space to unwind, furnished with a bath and overhead shower. Refurbished in 2016, along with the principal en suite, the bathroom spaces at Field House reflect the home’s commitment to quality, featuring fittings by Starck, Scanbad and Duravit throughout.

Steps lead down past a large airing cupboard to a serene double bedroom, where the view takes in the garden and trees, fields and hedgerows. Across the inner landing, a third double bedroom with built-in wardrobe storage nestles beneath the sloping roofline of a gable, flooded with light from Velux and traditional windows, and looking out over the garden at the front. Refresh and revive in the en suite shower room.

At the end of the inner landing, a fourth light and bright double bedroom offers eaves storage and again shares in the stunning garden views.

Ascend once more to the second-floor landing, where two further double bedrooms sit beneath the high roofline of Field House, offering splendid, elevated views out over garden and countryside. Serving both bedrooms is a modern shower room, alongside storage in the eaves and a separate cupboard on the landing, all part of a 2016 conversion and ideal for an older teenager or visiting relatives looking to enjoy their own space.

From house to field

Perfectly befitting of its name, Field House is a home set within around six acres of land, with one and a half acres devoted to garden and a further four and a half acres of paddock.

Landscaped and with grassy lawn, lush and healthy to the front, medium-sized trees and shrubs offer a variety of colour throughout the seasons. Ponds and water features are another prominent feature at Field House, a haven for nature.

Amidst the 1.5 acres of garden sit a number of practical outbuildings, including three sheds, a double carport, a studio barn with its own wash basin, WC, workshop and double studio room, and a further substantial building providing a double workshop, tractor shed, storage and additional covered parking. Together, they offer valuable versatility for hobbies, equipment or the day-to-day ease of country living.

Out and about
Childrey offers a comforting balance of rural calm and connected city convenience. Dine locally at the dog-friendly Greyhound at Letcombe Regis, and gastropub The Plough in Eastbury, where guest reviews remark upon the ‘relaxed and informal atmosphere’ and traditional English cuisine.

For walks, countless footpaths lead straight from the house, with the Ridgeway less than a mile away for bigger weekend adventures.

Families are well served by highly regarded primary schools in the surrounding villages, with an excellent choice of independent schools in and around Wantage and Abingdon.

Everyday essentials are close to hand too, from local farm shops and delis to larger supermarkets, including a Waitrose in nearby Wantage - all within a short drive.

Transport connections are straightforward, with easy access to Wantage, Oxford and the A34 and rail links to London reachable via Didcot Parkway.

A home where simple pleasures are amplified by a forward-thinking, timeless design and attention to detail, Field House is defined by its space, light and natural beauty – both indoors and out.

Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the fixtures and fittings mentioned throughout, items included in the sale are to be discussed at the time of offering