4 bed detached house for sale

Wardington, Oxfordshire OX17

A beautifully presented Grade II listed village home occupying a prime position opposite the church in the heart of Wardington, set in just over 5 acres.

Ground floor
• The Bishops House combines period character with modern family living, with features including exposed beams, fireplaces, window seats and flagstone flooring.
• The current owners have undertaken an extensive programme of improvements including extension works, replacement windows, roof works, a new boiler, updated electrics, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and redecoration throughout.
• The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall with original flagstone flooring and stairs to the first floor.
• The heart of the home is the kitchen/breakfast room which has been thoughtfully designed with bespoke hand-built cabinetry, quartz work surfaces, central island, aga, various integrated appliances, Belfast sink and space for a dining table.
• Separate study ideal for working from home.
• Useful boot room and lower ground floor utility room with adjoining cloakroom.
• Dining room with fireplace, window seating and views over the garden, ideal for entertaining.
• Sitting room with inglenook fireplace housing a wood-burning stove and French doors opening onto the terrace.
• Separate family room/snug with exposed beams and fireplace housing a wood-burning stove.
• Spacious and flexible accommodation extending to over 3,000 sq ft.

First floor
• Four bedrooms arranged over the first and second floors.
• Impressive principal bedroom with vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers, fitted wardrobes and en-suite WC.
• Further double bedroom overlooking the gardens.
• Family bathroom fitted with a freestanding bath and shower over.
• Separate guest bedroom served by its own adjoining bathroom, providing ideal guest, teenage or ancillary accommodation.

Gardens and grounds
• Set within just over 5 acres of gardens, grounds and paddock land.
• The front of the property is enclosed by an attractive picket fence and accessed via a pedestrian gate, with established Wisteria covering the front elevation
• Attractive terrace adjoining the house, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.
• Large gravel driveway providing ample off-road parking.
• Two garages and two stables.
• Formal lawned gardens surround the house with mature trees, shrubs and floral borders.
• Additional lawned area to the side, ideal for family use.
• Summer house and potting shed.
• Iron estate fencing and gates separate the formal gardens from the paddock beyond.

Situation
Wardington is a highly regarded village situated on the Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire border, surrounded by attractive rolling countryside and enjoying a strong sense of community. Local amenities include the parish church, village hall, playing fields, garden centre with café and the popular Hare & Hounds public house.

The area is particularly well known for its excellent access to independent schooling, with Winchester House, Beachborough, Bloxham School, Tudor Hall and Stowe all within easy reach. Banbury offers a wide range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities together with a mainline railway station providing regular services to London Marylebone and Birmingham.

Wardington is also well placed for Soho Farmhouse and rh England at Aynho Park, whilst the M40 (J11) provides convenient road links to London, Oxford and the Midlands.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Lpg gas central heating. Private drainage via septic tank. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations, no further information will be provided by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1800 Mbps (data taken from on 17/09/2026). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage outdoors (data taken from on 17/09/2026). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty method. However the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

Local Authority
Cherwell District Council
Council Tax Band F

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Planning
The selling agents will not provide advice/guidance on the planning history for the property/land. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations. It is assumed that enquiries have been satisfied, prior to an offer being made.

Planning Permisson
Planning permission is in place for both a large extension to the rear of the house and to convert the stabling into a two-bedroom annexe. Further information available via Fisher German.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (aml)
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations (aml), we are required to request forms of identification and carry out due diligence on any parties connected to a successful offer. Should an offer be made on behalf of a business/company, aml due diligence will also be necessary. Proof/source of funding must be supplied, prior to offer acceptance.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – OX17 1RU
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