Great Tew, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7

An immaculate country house set in one of the Cotswolds' most sought-after locations, with the benefit of air conditioning to the bedrooms.

Description

Situation
Set on the edge of one of the most sought-after Cotswold villages, surrounded by Oxfordshire's beautiful countryside. With its wonderfully private and rural location, it benefits from national road and rail links which are easily accessible via the M40 and Banbury, Bicester and Charlbury stations nearby.

The village has a popular pub, coffee shop, florist, cricket club, a highly regarded primary school, and a Church which dates back to the 13th century.

Shopping
Everyday shopping needs are well served by nearby Chipping Norton as well as providing a wealth of independent shops and cafés. There is also a highly regarded theatre. Soho Farmhouse and Daylesford are one and thirteen miles away respectively.

Sporting
Sporting opportunities include hunting with the Heythrop, private shoots on nearby farms and estates and golf at Heythrop Park championship golf course. There are a myriad of footpaths and bridleways to explore and enjoy in the surrounding area.

Schooling
Highly regarded schools in the area include the independent day schools in Oxford, with St Edwards, Tudor Hall, Stowe, Marlborough College, Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies being within easy reach. Nearby prep schools include Winchester House, Kitebrook, The Dragon and Summerfields.

Description
The property provides a rare opportunity to acquire a striking English country house with nearly 13 acres, in this extremely sought after part of the Cotswolds. Set within the rolling hills of rural Oxfordshire, much of the land and properties in the immediate vicinity belong to the beautiful Great Tew Estate resulting in a scarcity of country houses with land coming to the market.

Tucked away and secluded, the house only comes into view once through the tall wooden entrance gates. A perfect location for those seeking a private country house, hidden from view, with no near neighbours. The long drive meanders down and round to the front of the house. Designed and commissioned by the present owners, the project took six years to complete and has been finished to an exceptional standard with meticulous attention to design and construction detail throughout.

Typically Georgian in style, its stone porticoed entrance opens to a magnificent entrance hall with its striking open well staircase winding to the eaves of the second floor. Upon entering, the eye is immediately drawn to a long vista, via French doors, over the terrace, lawns and pool and on, to the delightful summerhouse.

Outside
The property sits centre stage within its land, surrounded by and with views over its gardens and own meadow pastures. Its manicured lawns stretch out towards a beautiful summerhouse, with the pickleball court and small mature copse just beyond. During their tenure, the present owners have embarked on an extensive tree planting programme throughout the land.

Wrapping around three sides of the house is a deep York stone terrace, bordered by flowerbeds overflowing with roses and lavender. With a fire pit, barbeque area, pizza oven, hot tub and plenty of space, this provides a beautiful arena in which to entertain.

Square Footage: 9,859 sq ft


Acreage: 12.57 Acres