Court Farm House, Fritwell, Oxfordshire OX27

Court Farm House is a substantial and attractive Cotswold stone farmhouse offering beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged over three principal floors, complemented by a separate flat, spectacular barn conversion, outbuildings, mature gardens and paddock. The house combines period character with versatile living space, making it ideal for modern family life, multigenerational living or those seeking a country house with ancillary accommodation.

Believed to date from the 17th and 18th centuries, the house displays classic farmhouse architecture with mullioned windows, Victorian apsidal conservatory, exposed stonework and excellent ceiling heights. The accommodation extends to approximately 5,801 sq ft, including a separate two bedroom flat with additional detached 972 sq ft barn.

The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall with a spiral staircase and access to the principal reception rooms. These include an elegant drawing room and sitting room, enjoying attractive outlooks over the gardens and featuring period detailing and fireplaces. An elegant study at arms-length from the hub of the house provides an ideal home office or library.

At the heart of the house lies a large kitchen/breakfast room, well-suited to everyday family living and entertaining, with direct access to the gardens. The dining room, together with a large pantry, boot room and extensive storage, ensuring excellent practicality for a farmhouse. The bedroom accommodation is arranged over the first and second floors and is both flexible and extensive. The principal bedroom suite enjoys generous proportions with views over open countryside, with several further bedrooms all served by bathrooms. The upper floors offer scope for guest accommodation, teenagers’ suites or playroom/music room.

A particular feature of Court Farm House is the detached barn conversion, which provides excellent additional space and income generating rental asset. Equally, it could lend itself to secondary accommodation, a home office, studio or leisure use.

OUTSIDE
The property has a workshop, carport, boiler room and further outbuildings, offering ample storage and practicality for rural living. The gardens are a delight and have been thoughtfully laid out to complement the house. Lawns are interspersed with mature trees, flowering borders and established planting, creating a sense of privacy and seclusion. There are several areas ideal for outdoor entertaining, with the gardens enjoying a pleasant outlook over open countryside with views to the church.

Fritwell is a highly sought-after conservation village, ideally located for easy access to Oxford and the M40 as well as the bustling market towns of Banbury and Bicester. Soho Farmhouse, Estelle Manor, RH England, Bicester Village and Silverstone are closeby. The village features a mix of well-preserved 17th-century stone houses and cottages and more recent developments. The village benefits from a notable church, a local butcher and general store combined, and a well-regarded primary school, all contributing to the vibrant community atmosphere and convenience of village life.

Bicester, just 7.5 miles away, offers an extensive range of shops and facilities, including Europe’s largest factory outlet, Bicester Village. Additional shopping options are available in the nearby towns of Banbury, Oxford, Woodstock and Chipping Norton. Daylesford Organic Shop & Spa is just 22 miles away, while the renowned Soho Farmhouse is only 9 miles from the village. RH England at Aynho Park is less than 3 miles away offers a fusion of design, hospitality, and heritage, marking Restoration Hardware’s first international venture outside North America.

Communications are excellent, with easy access to London, just 70 miles away. The M40 (J10) is only 2.4 miles from the village, while Bicester North Railway Station, located 7 miles away, offers a direct service to London Marylebone with a journey time of approximately 45 minutes. Birmingham Airport is 52 miles away, Heathrow 56 miles, and Oxford Airport is just 13 miles, providing convenient travel options for both domestic and international connections. Fritwell is perfectly situated for the top Oxford Schools; Preparatory schools include The Dragon, Summer Fields, Cothill, Winchester House and Chandlings Manor. Secondary schools include Oxford High, Headington, St Edwards and Magdalen College. Also within easy reach are Radley, Abingdon, Tudor Hall, Stowe, Bloxham School, Cheltenham Ladies’ College and Cheltenham College. The area offers a wealth of sporting activities, including world-class racing at Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon, as well as polo at Kirtlington and Cirencester Park. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy courses at Tadmarton, The Oxfordshire, Heythrop Park, Burford, and Studley Wood. Additionally, motor racing at Silverstone is within easy reach.