Market Street, Charlbury, Charlbury, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

Steeped in history and occupying a prominent position on Market Street in the heart of Charlbury, the former White Hart public house is a truly distinctive 7 bedroom Grade II listed property, offering over 4000 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors, together with a cellar, separate storage building, and extensive outside space.

The property is believed to date from around 1650, with Historic England describing the principal building as a 17th-century property with later 19th-century additions and alterations. The White Hart has a fascinating history, having previously operated as a public house and coaching inn before being converted to a private residence in 1993. Historical records contain abundant references to White Hart's colourful history at the heart of Charlbury for it functioned not only as an inn but as a place for gatherings of local societies of all kinds , as well as weddings, inquests and court proceedings.

The property has been a much-loved home for the current owners for approximately 10 years and retains an impressive amount of character, combined with exceptionally generous and versatile accommodation. In total, the accommodation provides seven bedrooms and three bathrooms, arranged across the first and second floors, alongside the extensive ground-floor living spaces.

The ground floor provides a particularly impressive series of interconnected reception spaces. The substantial living room is complemented by a separate dining room and further reception room/drawing room, creating considerable flexibility for formal entertaining, family living and home working. A particularly attractive feature of the principal living accommodation is the working fireplace within the lounge, which remains in use.

The kitchen is positioned towards the rear of the property and provides a generous working space, with an Aga which will remain. The Aga was serviced in September 2026. There is also a separate utility room and downstairs cloakroom.

The first floor provides a superb selection of bedrooms and bathrooms, with the accommodation offering considerable flexibility for family living, guests or those requiring dedicated working or hobby spaces. There are multiple generous double bedrooms together with a bathroom, and a separate shower room.

The second floor provides further bedroom accommodation, including a particularly generous principal bedroom, together with two additional bedrooms and an attractive bathroom with a free standing bath, and separate shower. The layout gives the property the potential to accommodate a large family, multi-generational living or those looking for substantial guest and home-working accommodation.

The property also benefits from a cellar, accessed from the ground floor. The cellar is not tanked and is currently best regarded as useful storage space. 

There is no conventional attic space within the main house, although useful loft storage is available above the kitchen extension.

Externally, the property enjoys an characterful and particularly attractive arrangement. The principal garden is situated separately to the rear of the property, on the opposite side of the shared access drive, providing a generous private outdoor space, mostly laid to lawn with mature beds, fruit trees, and trellises covered with climbing roses. There is also a separate courtyard garden directly to the rear of the home, with mature plants and trees, a bird bath and bird house, and offering a perfect spot for entertaining. 

The property benefits from parking for approximately three vehicles, together with a separate garage/storage building..

Further benefits include mains gas central heating, with the hot water cylinder replaced in September 2026 and the boiler serviced at the same time. 

Some of the windows were replaced shortly before the current owners purchased the property, while the remainder form part of the property's historic fabric.

As a Grade II listed building, the White Hart offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Charlbury's architectural and social history, with the later conversion providing an unusually large and versatile residential property.

Overall, this is an exceptional and highly individual period home, combining genuine historical significance with over 4,000 sq ft of accommodation, seven bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple reception rooms, a working fireplace, Aga kitchen, cellar, garage, parking and a separate private garden. Properties of this scale, history and character are rarely available in the heart of Charlbury.

The house is also less than ten minutes' walk from the station, and the time to London Paddington is approximately one hour and twenty minutes, making it ideal for commuters.

About Charlbury

Charlbury is a picturesque and historic Oxfordshire town situated within the Cotswolds, surrounded by attractive countryside and woodland. The town has a strong community atmosphere and a wealth of period architecture, independent shops, cafés, pubs and local amenities.

Charlbury is particularly well connected for a Cotswold town, with its railway station providing direct services towards Oxford and London Paddington, while road connections provide access to Witney, Woodstock, Chipping Norton and the wider Oxfordshire area.

Market Street sits at the heart of Charlbury, placing the property within easy walking distance of the town's amenities. The combination of historic architecture, community facilities and surrounding countryside makes Charlbury a highly desirable location for those seeking a traditional Cotswold lifestyle with excellent connectivity.

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