An architecturally distinctive residence, The Manor has been a cherished family home for nearly half a century. It now offers a rare opportunity to acquire a property rich in character and charm, with the potential to tailor it for contemporary family living. Outline planning permission is in place for a comprehensive modernisation programme. This includes a striking Philip Johnson-inspired 'Glass House' extension of approximately 650 sq ft, taking maximum advantage of the walled gardens. The construction of a traditional three-bay oak-framed garage allowing for the possibility to convert the current garage into a two-storey office/studio space, subject to environmental assessment. The refurbishment of the kitchen and roof void to create an additional ensuite bedroom above, in addition to extensive internal reconfiguration and upgrades to enhance modern comfort and functionality. This is a home with immense potential, ideal for those seeking historical and architectural interest with modern living requirements. Plans can be provided on request.

Original architectural and design details abound throughout the house. Stone mullioned leaded light windows, wooden shutters, ancient carved stone fireplaces, studded oak external doors and beams all feature, adding to the rich tapestry of this house.

The atmospheric study, in the oldest part of the house, has Jacobean oak panelling to its walls with a decorative carved frieze to the top. A Tudor-arched stone fireplace features a panelled overmantel with four carved caryatids. Set into the north wall panelling is a carved alcove featuring a shell painting to its roof and a stone sink below, thought to be either used for washing porcelain or for baptisms during the time of the plague.

In the dining room the large open fireplace with oak beam above, still features the original bread oven. The wonderful first floor eaves room currently used for storage, with its king post oak-truss vaulted ceiling, offers infinite possibilities, subject to usual planning consents.

To the first floor are the principal and guest bedroom suites, both with walk-in wardrobes and bathrooms, and the sitting room/library. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom to the second floor.

Outside
The impressive front of the house has triple gables to the second floor and striking stone gate piers with large ball finials (listed Grade II).

The stunning walled garden, with its towering red brick walls, features well stocked herbaceous borders, mature shrubs and trees. A pair of huge gate piers, matching the ones to the front of the house, are thought to have formed the original coach entrance to The Manor (also listed Grade II). From here, an avenue of mature lime trees dating from the late C17th or early C18th borders the wilder part of the garden, underplanted with a mass of spring bulbs with a summerhouse providing long views towards Garsington.

The delightful enclosed kitchen garden features an orchard with apple and plum trees, a cutting garden and plenty of space to reinstate a vegetable garden. Behind is a greenhouse, with the paddock to the rear of the garden.

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