An idyllic Cotswolds farm looking for new owners for the first time in a century
Penny Churchill looks at Boldridge Farm, a small estate with a charming farmhouse at its centre.
Cotswolds property for sale
Straddling Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire, this beautiful part of the heart of England boasts rolling hills and peaceful, winding rivers.
Parts of it – particularly in Oxfordshire – are close enough to London to be commutable, but always far enough away to feel like the country. And the further-flung reaches are
Of course Oxford itself has a booming property market – property for sale in Oxford, from its large Victorian townhouses to the pretty semi-detached period cottages, is rising in price every year. By association, nearby towns and villages are also very sought-after with property hunters: Great Milton, Witney and Woodstock are both perennially popular with buyers looking to commute back into Oxford. Properties along The River Thames, are, of course also bought and sold at a premium.
The Oxfordshire Cotswolds comprise classic rolling countryside; Bicester village has hugely raised its profile in recent years, and property here is becoming harder to find, while the area around Chipping Norton has long been a destination for successful London buyers looking for a country retreat not too far from The City.
Gloucestershire is the other main country in the Cotswolds, with innumerable beautiful villages such as Bourton-on-the-Water and the Slaughters (Upper and Lower), while across into Wiltshire the likes of Castle Combe are famously picturesque.
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Everything you need to know about buying property in the Cotswolds, and your chance to ask your questions of our experts
Sebastian Hipwood and Lindsay Cuthill of Savills will be sharing their expertise on property in the Cotswolds in a live Instagram chat.
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An immaculate and charming Cotswolds home with a picture-perfect poolhouse that brings a little touch of Tuscany
Preston House is an archetypal Cotswolds home that seems to have everything for someone looking to swap city for country, says Penny Churchill.
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An Oxfordshire mansion that's been a much-loved family home over three generations and five decades
An Oxfordshire property that espouses the benefits of town and country living hits the market. Penny Churchill takes a look.
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A heartbreakingly pretty house with party room, swimming pool and the best of the north Cotswolds on its doorstep
A gorgeous house has come to the market close to popular Cotswolds spots such as Daylesford Farm Shop and Soho Farmhouse. Penny Churchill tells more.
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A Cotswolds manor house that boasts a pool, tennis court and six hundred years of history
Tysoe Manor has gone through tumultuous upheaval during its 600-plus years of existence. Today, more change beckons as it comes to the market — Penny Churchill investigates.
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A gorgeously quirky house for sale in the heart of 'the best piece of townscape in Gloucestershire'
It's rare to find houses for sale in the centre of the famously beautiful town of Chipping Campden, but one has come to the market. James Fisher reports.
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Splendid, beautiful and, frankly, enormous: Tomarton Court comes to the market
Penny Churchill takes a look at a huge home which has come up for sale near Badminton.
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Three irresistible Cotswolds homes for sale, from under £700k to over £3m
James Fisher picks out four beautiful houses currently on the market.
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A charming Cotswold home where the Aga and leaded windows sit alongside some very 21st century interiors
Penny Churchill looks at a curiously-named home in a curiously-named village.
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A spectacular, secluded Cotswolds house with delightful gardens, Aga and tennis court
Penny Churchill casts her eye on a fine old rectory which has been beautifully restored — and shows exactly how the housing market has moved in the last three decades.
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A 'perfect William-and-Mary doll's house' has come up for sale in a delightful Cotswolds village
The end of lockdown and the start of summer has led to a number of new properties hitting the market. Penny Churchill takes a look at one of them: Poulton Manor.
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A driving tour of the Cotswolds: Chickens, sheep, and dry-stone walls as long as the Great Wall of China
Freda Lewis-Stempel takes to the road to explore one of the most alluring and ancient attributes of the Cotswolds: its 4,000 miles of mellow, dry-stone walls.
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A house in 'the most beautiful village in England' with Cotswold charm, quirky interior design and a party barn
There's a huge range of things to appeal at Arlington Manor; Penny Churchill takes a look.
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Where to live in the Cotswolds: A guide to choosing the perfect spot
Where in the Cotswolds should you move to? The answer will depend on what is more important to you and your family, as our handy guide explains.
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A 700-year-old manor house in the Cotswolds with its own moat, secret gardens and royal connections
Bolehyde Manor, a few miles from Chippenham, is a glorious, large house with wonderful gardens.
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A Gloucestershire home with huge character, stables and 800 years of history
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A no-compromise forever home has come up for sale in the Cotswolds
Buying a house is always a compromise, or so goes the received wisdom. Sometimes, though, you come across a place which seems to have no obvious down-side.
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A hopelessly romantic cottage for two in one of the finest villages in the Cotswolds
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An idyllic Georgian house in the Cotswolds with grace, grandeur and endless views
Situated in the village of Oaksey on the Wiltshire- Gloucestershire border, Oaksey Court is a magnificent Georgian house with lovely gardens and picturesque views.
