Impressive and substantial Grade II listed house with extensive ancillary accommodation and land
History
In 1479 the widow of Sir John Lenham passed Tubney Manor to William de Waynflete, the Bishop of Winchester, for his foundation of Magdalen College. The earliest part of Tubney House, The Gollds, built in 1537, forms the eastern section of the present building, with cellars below, and is thought to have originally been a hunting lodge to Tubney Manor. Architectural details still exist and indicate that the original entrance would have been to the east wall.
In 1811 major works were carried out by the then tenant, a Mr Lockhard, to extensively add to The Gollds and create a country house. Gothic crenulations and pointed Gothic windows were included. Also the present Gothic hall and staircase, along with the library (now the lecture hall) and the first floor great parlour (now the common room). Also at this time, the kitchen was added as well as the kitchen yard and servants' staircases, and possibly the walled kitchen garden. Improvements and additions continued throughout the 19th century.
In October 2004, conversion of the house was complete, for the next phase in the house's history, when it was allocated as the headquarters of a new international conservation centre, which it has remained until the present day. Throughout the renovation of The Tubney House Estate, great care has been taken to use original materials where possible, including doors, stone and wooden floorboards and original Gothic carvings have been carefully repainted and restored.
Architectural features still intact include the Gothic hallway, with its stunning Gothic staircase, ceiling roundels and elaborately carved cornicing. Gothic panelled doors and windows, with wooden
Description
Tubney House
About 11,700 sq ft over three floors. Impressive Grade II Listed country house. Presently formed as extensive offices, including major reception rooms, lecture hall and board room.
Panthera Building
Converted former barn and stables. Presently provides residential educational facilities including: ten bedrooms, two shower rooms (including disabled access), two cloakrooms, lecture room, common room, kitchen/dining room, lobby. Under floor heating throughout.
The Cottage
Two bed cottage attached to both the Panthera building and display barn.
South Lodge
Two bed cottage situated at the entrance gate.
Outside
Land east of Old Coach Road Arable: Farm Business Tenancy, about 31.93 acres
Land west of Old Coach Road Gardens, paddocks and woodland extending to about 41.25 acres.
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The Tubney Estate is a rare find. Suitable for a variety of uses and ideally located for easy access to Oxford and the surrounding area. It is an exciting opportunity for whoever is the next custodian of this fabulous building.
Charles Elsmore-WickensProperty agent