8 bedroom house

An important and beautiful Grade II* Listed village house, set in 5 acres.

Arguably one of the finest village houses in the south of England, The Manor comes complete with a separate cottage, stabling, swimming pool and tennis court



HOUSE AND GROUNDS
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 5 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.
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 detached cottage, complete with a garden.

OUR THOUGHTS ON ASTON TIRROLD
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.



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