Eynsham Mill

Grade II listed, Eynsham Mill is a tranquil oasis that has been a well loved family home for nearly half a century. During their tenure, the present owners have painstakingly restored it and created magical gardens and grounds to surround it, enjoyed over the years by children and grandchildren alike.

The approach to the house is enchanting. The tunnel of
trees leads over the stone bridge and opens to the front of the house. Picture perfect with its soft Cotswold stone and decorative canopy over the front door. The drive sweeps round to the central courtyard where a wisteria rambles around the entrance porch.

Eynsham Mills' stunning grounds represent extraordinary vision and a lifetime's work.

The River Evenlode meanders gently around the house and through the gardens, forming a maze of waterways, with bridges criss-crossing and weeping willows gracing its banks. A parkland has been designed at the front of the house with a lake and fountain at its boundary, creating a pleasing view of sweeping lawns and landscaped vistas. A further area is a designated bird park with all manner of wild birds including swans, snow, barnacle and Canada geese amongst many others.

The large central lake has its own island, complete with folly. The gardens are a delight and form a series of garden rooms. A wisteria and rose covered pergola defines the boundary between the croquet lawn and the allium garden. The latter bordered by low box hedging and overflowing with herbaceous planting, topped by the blue froth from hundreds of alliums. The formal front gardens feature deep, sweeping beds overflowing with mature herbaceous planting and box topiary to the front of the house. The large vegetable garden and orchard also has two large greenhouses, a cold frame and a bank of four garden stores.

The pool garden and terrace are situated just beyond the kitchen. With a white planting scheme and ancient olive tree providing shade on hot days, this garden is a delight. The pool house provides a changing room, shower and cloakroom. The well-maintained tennis court lies just beyond the croquet lawn. The gravelled courtyard is flanked by the house to one side, with the Courtyard Cottage to the other. A garage (with store over), double car port, three store rooms (previously stables) and a log store form the remaining side.
Bridge Cottage, as the name implies, sits beside the bridge at the end of the treelined drive.

The remainder of the land features extensive broadleaf woods and fields and lakes.

Eynsham Mill sits within a magical and peaceful setting. Tucked away and hidden from view down a long treelined drive, the house sits centre stage within its gardens, grounds and land.
Although secluded, it is ideally situated for easy access to road, rail and airport links and is within easy striking distance of London. Oxford Parkway
is just six miles away with regular fast trains to London Marylebone. Junction 8 of the M40 is 12 miles away and Heathrow's Terminal 2 just 51 miles away.

The pretty village of Eynsham is one and a half miles away and boasts three churches, a supermarket, butcher, organic deli and greengrocer, coffee shops, pubs, wine merchant and sports centre. There is also a doctor's surgery, dentist, pharmacy and primary school.

Every day shopping is well catered for in the nearby market town of Witney, with its weekly markets and two large supermarkets. Historical and cultural
pastimes can be pursued in both Oxford and Woodstock and renowned Soho Farmhouse is just 15 miles away.

Sporting interests are well served with racing at Cheltenham, hunting with the Heythrop Hunt, golf at Burford and Wychwood with a local shoot on
neighbouring Blenheim Estate. Farmoor Reservoir provides all manner of watersport activities.

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