T H E M A N O R H O U S E T H E M A N O R H O U S E
GUIDE PRICE £7,000,000
An important and beautiful Grade II* Listed village house, set in 7 acres
ADDRESS The Manor House Aston Street Aston Tirrold Didcot Oxfordshire, OX11 9DJ
L O CAL The Fat Frog in The Chequers The Coppa Club, Streatley Wittenham Clumps
T O W NS Wallingford 4 miles & T RAI N S T AT I O NS Reading 14 miles Oxford 20 miles Didcot Parkway Station 4 miles London Paddington from 37 mins
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G E N E R A L ______Mains water, gas, electricity SERVICES 8 and drainage. BEDROOMS ______LISTING Grade II* ______
COUNCIL TAX Band G 6 ______RECEPTION ROOMS LOCAL South Oxfordshire District AUTHORITY Council 01491 823000 ______2 ACREAGE 7 acres SELF- CONTAINED APARTMENTS
1 DETACHED COTTAGE
H O U S E A N D G R O U N D S
The Manor is arguably one of the finest village houses in the South of England. Tucked away in a private position in the centre of this highly desirable and renowned village lies The Manor, in the centre of 7 acres of beautiful grounds and adjacent to the exceptionally pretty St. Michael’s Church.
Built in the late 17th Century in the Queen Anne style, the Manor is imposing, historic and grand, yet not sprawling or daunting – it is at its very core and exceptional family house. Much of the original period features remain including stunning panelled rooms, ornate and beautiful fireplaces, cornicing, original flooring, shutters on the windows and a magnificent late 18th Century open well staircase. The rooms within are superb with highlights being the magnificent entrance hall with a stunning fireplace and a historic painting of the house above, the grand drawing room and the superb Orangery which is accessed through the library and has striking views over the walled garden and taking in views of the church. In all, the house has eight bedrooms, with two self-contained apartments, one of four bedrooms and the other of two.
A B O U T T H I S H O U S E
H O U S E A N D G R O U N D S ( C O N T I N U E D )
The Manor sits in a mature landscape of varied, historical garden spaces, including a swimming pool, encircled by pleached limes and walled gardens, an enchanting kitchen garden complete with historic greenhouses, an orchard, two paddocks, formal lawns, a tennis court and a pond. The gardens are notable for a number of ancient and impressive trees within the grounds. The walled garden which is accessed from the Orangery and leads to the swimming pool is breathtakingly beautiful and there is a private gate giving the owners of Aston Tirrold Manor access to St Michael’s Church. The tranquil and private grounds are in keeping with the stature of The Manor and provide a majestic back drop for this superb and historic house.
Additionally, there is a stable block, a paddock, garaging and a separate three bedroom detached cottage, complete with a garden. A B O U T T H I S A R E A
O U R T H O U G H T S O N T H E A S T O
Situated in picturesque, Oxfordshire countryside are The Astons - the collective name given to the villages of Aston Upthorpe and Aston Tirrold. The two are contiguous with thriving communities supporting a village hall, two churches, popular village pub, cricket club and post office.
As well as Didcot, Wallingford is the closest town; situated on the on the banks of the River Thames, with its desirable setting and attractive architecture offers market town living at its finest. Bordered by the rolling Chilterns on one side and the magnificent Berkshire Downs on the other, it’s an idyllic spot with inexhaustible options for lovers of the outdoors. With its large open market square and famous castle ruins, this bustling market town is suffused in history. But what you might not know is that contemporary Wallingford is home to a fresh and energetic vibe, stoked by some great independent shopping, a sparkling array of dining options and a thriving café culture.
The property is located at the foot of the Berkshire downs with the Ridgeway National Trail only moments away. There is a wide choice of excellent schools, both state and private within the area. The A34, M4 and M40 motorways are all easily and quickly accessible. Nearby train stations at Reading and Didcot offer high speed access to London and the west country, the latter only being 4 miles away.
Hall ______Built in the late 17th Century in the Queen Anne style
Drawing Room
Bedroom
Bedroom ______Large sash windows soak the rooms with an abundance of natural light
Study
Garden
Store ______Arguably one of the finest village houses in the South of England
Aston Tirrold Manor
Paddock
Tennis Court ______The gardens are notable for a number of ancient and impressive trees within the grounds.
Swimming Pool
Green House
Stables ______The tranquil and private grounds are in keeping with the stature of The Manor.
Garden
F L O O R P L A N
1,202.7 sq m / 12,946 sq ft TOTAL
1,111.6 sq m / 11,965 sq ft MAIN HOUSE
91.1 sq m / 981 sq ft COTTAGE
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93.3 sq m / 1,004 sq ft STABLING
103.2 sq m / 997 sq ft OUTBUILDING
92.6 sq m / 997 sq ft GARAGING
60.7 sq m / 653 sq ft GREEN HOUSE
349.8 sq m / 3,765 sq ft TOTAL
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Country House Department gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. The Country House Department does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. The Country House Department does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, covenants, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Photographs taken in June 2021. Particulars prepared in June 2021. Drawn for illustration and identification purposes only by fourwalls-group.com 275848 A R E A G U I D E
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W A L K I N G W ittenham Clumps
Wittenham Clumps is the common name for a pair of wooded chalk hills in the Thames Valley with an extensive network of paths
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