A Warwickshire nest built on a site which was utilised in the medieval era has come on the market. And while the house is a historical haven, the equestrian facilities are certainly with the times.
Church House, located on Tysoe Road in the small village of Oxhill on the northern edge of the Cotswolds, was once occupied by a monastery during the medieval times. As a result the house is believed to date back to the 12th century, with additions being made in the 16th and 17th centuries.
The property is well located for both London and Birmingham with intercity rail from Banbury to London.
Local equestrian centres with a range of competitions on offer include: Swallowfield EC (25.5 miles), Valley Farm EC (10 miles) and High Cross EC (35 miles).
If you fancy point-to-point racing, local fixtures take place at Mollington Horse Races (12 miles).
Cross-country courses can be found at 15 minute drive away at Whitfield Farm Equestrian (7 miles) or a bit further south at Lyneham Heath (20 miles).
The well-known Onley Grounds Equestrian Centre is 25 miles away and hosts a range of show jumping, dressage and showing events throughout the season.
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Warwickshire College with its plush facilities and full events calender is just under 20 miles from the doorstep.
If you like to show, sign up to BSPS Area 6 or if hunting is the sport for you, head out with the Warwickshire Hunt or the Croome and West Warwickshire Foxhounds.
Offered for sale by Savills, the property is priced at a tidy £1.7m.
Come for a look around…
Set in 5.63 acres, the property’s location means you can take full advantage of the rolling Cotswold countryside for some serious hacking…
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As well as paddock grazing with post and rail fencing, there is a 20x60m manege with Flexiride surface so you can ensure you’re training is on point all year round.
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The eight stables are situated in the Harlow barn and are super spacious so any size or shape of horse can be accommodated for.
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The human accommodation consists of a Grade II-listed house made of stone construction under a pitched Stonesfield slate roof. It has six bedrooms and three reception rooms.
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The house has a wealth of period features including two inglenook fireplaces, exposed timbers, flagstone floors, panelled internal doors, window seats and a former bread oven.
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At the heart of the home is the handmade bespoke sycamore kitchen complete with two-oven oil Aga.
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Two of the six bedrooms make use of the attic space and are located on the second floor…
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Could you imagine living here?
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Former H&H showing editor and deputy features editor
Born and raised in the Lake District, Alex has grown up on the showing scene. She has qualified and competed ponies at the Royal International, Horse of the Year Show and Olympia and has first-hand knowledge of the current issues in the showing world as well as the horses, ponies and riders who compete in the sport. Alex joined H&H in January 2018 as showing editor, cementing its place as the leading equestrian publication for both showing reports and current showing news in the UK. She moved on in October 2024 to pursue other opportunities, but continues to write for us on a freelance basis.
