About this property
A truly stunning country house set within its own landscaped gardens and grounds on the edge of the Blenheim Estate, near Oxford. Kingswood House is an exceptional family home offering a seamless flow of accommodation, blending elegant entertaining spaces with comfortable family rooms.
The main reception areas, including the dining room, drawing room, reception hall, and sitting room, all feature large picture windows that provide beautiful views of the gardens. These rooms are generously proportioned with high ceilings, creating a spacious and airy atmosphere.
The expansive 48-foot family kitchen is flooded with natural light from a large roof lantern and includes sash and French windows that open to the gardens and tennis court, which overlook the open countryside to the east. The kitchen is complemented by a rear hall that leads to a further wing of the house, which houses utility and boiler rooms, a gym, and a brand new indoor swimming pool with a sauna and changing room facilities.
A Sonos sound system is installed throughout the ground floor. The bedrooms are well-proportioned, with the principal suite with views over the gardens and Blenheim Estate. The second floor includes a self-contained flat with additional bedrooms, offering flexible accommodation for family or guests. A separate self-contained flat in the coach house includes two bedrooms, a kitchen, an office, and a workshop, with garaging located below.
The family kitchen and master bedroom benefit from air conditioning.
Gardens and Grounds
A picturesque, tree-lined drive leads to the front of the house, where a sweeping gravel parking and turning area is bordered by beautifully landscaped gardens.
The gardens are inspired by the designs of various creators from the Chelsea Flower Show over the years, including a hornbeam and lavender avenue designed to draw in the far-reaching views over the rolling countryside and woodland, providing a peaceful and idyllic setting for the property.
Situation
Kingswood House is located near Oxford, nestled between the popular market towns of Woodstock and Charlbury in West Oxfordshire. Oxford, a historic city, offers a wide range of amenities, including an exceptional selection of schools such as St Edwards, The Dragon, Headington, Summerfields, Oxford High, and Magdalen College, among others. Also nearby are Radley College, Abingdon School, Cokethorpe, Tudor Hall, Stowe and Bloxham.
Surrounded by the picturesque Cotswold countryside, Charlbury benefits from its own mainline railway station, making it an appealing location for both local families and commuters. The town has a strong community with local shops, pubs, hotels, and medical services, including a doctor’s surgery, veterinary clinic, and dentist. Charlbury is well-connected, with a regular train service to London Paddington taking around 75 minutes, and a service from Oxford Parkway to London Marylebone in just over an hour. The A44 offers quick access to Oxford, the M40, London, and Birmingham.
The area is rich in recreational activities with an abundance of country sporting pursuits, golf courses located at Chipping Norton, Burford, and Lyneham. The Heythrop Country Club and Spa is also nearby, and racing enthusiasts can enjoy events at Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Warwick. The surrounding countryside is perfect for walking and riding, and Soho Farmhouse is just a 15-minute drive away. Communications are excellent, with the M40 just 11 miles to the east, offering access to London and the Midlands. There are also mainline railway stations in Charlbury, Long Hanborough, Oxford, and Bicester.
Charlbury Station: 3 miles (direct trains to London Paddington in 75 minutes)
Woodstock: 4 miles
Oxford: 9 miles
Oxford Parkway: 9 miles
Chipping Norton: 11 miles
Burford: 13 miles
London: 60 miles
(Distances and travel times are approximate.)
Additional information
- EPC Rating: B
- Tenure: Freehold
- Council Tax Band: H
