Land for sale
Christmas Common, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5HG
Guide Price
£5,500,000
Residential Tags: Outdoor Swimming Pool
Property Tags: Equestrian, Ménage, Tennis Court
Land Tags: Ancient Woodland, Paddock, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Apr 2021
- Removed: May 2021
- Residential Tags: Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Property Tags: Equestrian, Ménage, Tennis Court
- Land Tags: Ancient Woodland, Paddock, Woodland
A prime Chilterns country house site with arguably the finest views of Oxfordshire.
Description
Arguably one of the best country house sites within an hour’s drive of London. It presents the opportunity to create a classically designed, bespoke country residence with panoramic views from the Chiltern escarpment far into the Oxfordshire countryside. The current planning permission provides the opportunity to construct an impressive eight bedroom family home of 15,760 sq ft (1,465 sq m), approached via a new main drive that maximises the breathtaking views as it sweeps through the land to arrive at the house.
With designs drawn up by George Saumarez Smith of renowned Adam Architecture and the current design by Ross Sharpe of Yiangou architects, the vision for the new Highwood House has been fashioned by some of the finest classical architects of this generation.
Highwood House is set in 29 acres of ancient woodland, wildflower meadows and paddocks within a protected Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The house is set well back from the public road in a private and secluded position. At the top of the current drive is a 2 bedroom Victorian lodge, originally part of The Watlington Estate. The plans also include 2 staff accommodation areas (each with its own living room and kitchen), separate stables with an orangery, 4 loose boxes, feed room, tack room and groom accommodation; a 4 car garage with additional car port and a tennis pavilion with kitchen, changing room and WC.
The site currently includes a 10 stable yard complete with tack room, rug room, feed store, horse shower, hay store, grooms room with WC and kitchenette, in addition to a full size manege.
Highwood Lodge - A Victorian lodge retaining many period features including quarry tile floors, exposed beams, an original range and fireplace (now sealed). The lodge offers tremendous scope to refurbish and extend subject to the relevant permission being obtained. There are several outbuildings in the garden of the lodge.
Location
Highwood House occupies an outstanding elevated position within the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with far reaching views. The market town of Watlington, located at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, is only a short drive away and provides an array of local shopping amenities. The larger town of Henley-on-Thames is within 6 miles and offers a more varied selection of shopping and recreational facilities. It is home to the International Henley Royal Regatta and the River and Rowing Museum and hosts a number of other sporting and cultural events throughout the year. The popular town of Marlow is 11 miles away and again offers a further choice of amenities, including day-today shopping, restaurants, cafés and further sporting activities.
The surrounding countryside is a walker’s paradise with an abundance of bridleways and footpaths for horse riding, walking and cycling. There are some excellent golf courses in the immediate area, including Temple, Henley Golf Club and Huntercombe to name a few. The area benefits from boating and marina facilities in Henley and on the River Thames at Wargrave, Garsington Opera at the Wormsley Estate and renowned restaurants such as Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons, The Mash Inn, The Sir Charles Napier and The Hand and Flowers. Renowned for its education, the local area has some excellent primary and secondary schools. These include Wycombe Abbey, Shiplake College, Sir William Borlase School in Marlow, The Oratory and Rupert House Preparatory School in Henley. Further afield are The Abbey School and Queen Anne’s School for girls in Reading and towards Oxford, which is within 20 miles, Headington School for Girls, St Edward’s, Radley College, Cothill, Summerfield and The Dragon.
Acreage: 29 Acres
Additional Info
London Heathrow is 33 miles away. The M40 (junction 5, 5 miles) and M4 motorways provide quick access into Oxford and London and are both easily accessible. There are good railway connections available to London from High Wycombe (to London Marylebone from 28 minutes), Henley, Marlow and Reading (to London Paddington from 25 minutes).
Marketed by: Savills, Country Department
Description
Arguably one of the best country house sites within an hour’s drive of London. It presents the opportunity to create a classically designed, bespoke country residence with panoramic views from the Chiltern escarpment far into the Oxfordshire countryside. The current planning permission provides the opportunity to construct an impressive eight bedroom family home of 15,760 sq ft (1,465 sq m), approached via a new main drive that maximises the breathtaking views as it sweeps through the land to arrive at the house.
With designs drawn up by George Saumarez Smith of renowned Adam Architecture and the current design by Ross Sharpe of Yiangou architects, the vision for the new Highwood House has been fashioned by some of the finest classical architects of this generation.
Highwood House is set in 29 acres of ancient woodland, wildflower meadows and paddocks within a protected Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The house is set well back from the public road in a private and secluded position. At the top of the current drive is a 2 bedroom Victorian lodge, originally part of The Watlington Estate. The plans also include 2 staff accommodation areas (each with its own living room and kitchen), separate stables with an orangery, 4 loose boxes, feed room, tack room and groom accommodation; a 4 car garage with additional car port and a tennis pavilion with kitchen, changing room and WC.
The site currently includes a 10 stable yard complete with tack room, rug room, feed store, horse shower, hay store, grooms room with WC and kitchenette, in addition to a full size manege.
Highwood Lodge - A Victorian lodge retaining many period features including quarry tile floors, exposed beams, an original range and fireplace (now sealed). The lodge offers tremendous scope to refurbish and extend subject to the relevant permission being obtained. There are several outbuildings in the garden of the lodge.
Location
Highwood House occupies an outstanding elevated position within the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with far reaching views. The market town of Watlington, located at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, is only a short drive away and provides an array of local shopping amenities. The larger town of Henley-on-Thames is within 6 miles and offers a more varied selection of shopping and recreational facilities. It is home to the International Henley Royal Regatta and the River and Rowing Museum and hosts a number of other sporting and cultural events throughout the year. The popular town of Marlow is 11 miles away and again offers a further choice of amenities, including day-today shopping, restaurants, cafés and further sporting activities.
The surrounding countryside is a walker’s paradise with an abundance of bridleways and footpaths for horse riding, walking and cycling. There are some excellent golf courses in the immediate area, including Temple, Henley Golf Club and Huntercombe to name a few. The area benefits from boating and marina facilities in Henley and on the River Thames at Wargrave, Garsington Opera at the Wormsley Estate and renowned restaurants such as Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons, The Mash Inn, The Sir Charles Napier and The Hand and Flowers. Renowned for its education, the local area has some excellent primary and secondary schools. These include Wycombe Abbey, Shiplake College, Sir William Borlase School in Marlow, The Oratory and Rupert House Preparatory School in Henley. Further afield are The Abbey School and Queen Anne’s School for girls in Reading and towards Oxford, which is within 20 miles, Headington School for Girls, St Edward’s, Radley College, Cothill, Summerfield and The Dragon.
Acreage: 29 Acres
Additional Info
London Heathrow is 33 miles away. The M40 (junction 5, 5 miles) and M4 motorways provide quick access into Oxford and London and are both easily accessible. There are good railway connections available to London from High Wycombe (to London Marylebone from 28 minutes), Henley, Marlow and Reading (to London Paddington from 25 minutes).
Marketed by: Savills, Country Department
Land Registry Data
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