Copcourt Manor

 

Copcourt Manor lies at the base of the Chiltern Hills between Oxford and Thame. The nearby market town of Thame, the riverside town of Henley-on-Thames and the city of Oxford provide an excellent range of amenities, including a comprehensive selection of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and schools.

There is an excellent train service from Haddenham and Thame Parkway to London Marylebone (taking 36 minutes), and junctions 6 and 7 of the M40 provide excellent road access to London Heathrow and Birmingham airports. A 24-hour Oxford Tube bus service to central London runs from Lewknor Turn, approximately a 7-minute drive from the property.

Schools in the area include Stowe, Wycombe Abbey, Winchester House, Lord William’s School in Thame, Aylesbury Grammar School, Ashfold and Swanborne preparatory schools. In addition, the university city of Oxford, approximately 17 miles away, is well known for its superb educational facilities and a wide choice of independent schools. These include the Dragon, Summer Fields, Headington High School, St Edward’s and Magdalen College, amongst many others.

DESCRIPTION:

Copcourt Manor is a historic Grade II listed manor house set in a beautiful, landscaped garden with mature trees, formal lawns, and a charming moat. A tree-lined driveway leads to the house, crossing a bridge to a gravelled parking area. Whilst Queen Anne in appearance, the Manor is Georgian in origin; incorporating earlier parts to the rear probably dating to the 17th Century

The reception rooms and bedrooms are arranged around a large hallway and landing, with the main reception rooms well-proportioned. The Oak Room is of note, featuring an impressive fireplace and panelling from 1756. The manor also includes a self-contained one-bedroom flat.

Sutton End, Sutton, Pulborough, West Sussex

 Sutton End House occupies a private setting within approximately 13 acres of gardens and grounds and provides extensive accommodation together with additional secondary accommodation and a separate cottage.

Built in the 1920s, the house offers a well-balanced arrangement of living and entertaining space. The ground floor comprises a study/snug, drawing room, dining room and garden room, many of which enjoy views across the gardens and grounds to the south-west. The kitchen/breakfast room is complemented by a utility room and larder.

  

A secondary staircase rises from the service area of the house and provides access to further accommodation on the upper floor, comprising a kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom. This arrangement may suit those seeking additional living accommodation, subject to their requirements.

The main staircase leads to the first floor, where the principal bedroom suite comprises a double bedroom, dressing room and bathroom. There are three further double bedrooms on this floor, two with en suite bath or shower rooms, together with a family bathroom.

A separate cottage provides additional accommodation comprising two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living room and a large garden room.

There are also a number of outbuildings and three separate garages.

Gardens and Grounds

The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 13 acres and provide a high degree of privacy. The landscaped gardens include mature wisteria, rose gardens, areas of woodland and a stream running through the grounds. A network of pathways leads to a lake and stables.

A heated swimming pool is positioned within the garden and enjoys views across the surrounding grounds.

  

Location

The property is situated close to the village of Sutton, which offers a public house, church and community hall. The surrounding area provides access to a network of public footpaths and bridleways connecting to the South Downs Way.

Sutton lies within the South Downs National Park, an area recognised for its protected landscape and countryside.

Petworth provides a range of everyday shopping and leisure facilities. Petworth House and Deer Park, managed by the National Trust, is a notable local attraction. Pulborough railway station provides services to London Victoria, with journey times from approximately 72 minutes. Pulborough also offers a wider range of day-to-day amenities, including supermarkets and local services.

The area provides a variety of sporting and recreational opportunities, including horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell Park, polo at Cowdray Park, and the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival.

Further recreational opportunities can be found along the South Coast, including sailing facilities centred around Chichester Harbour.

All distances and journey times are approximate.