The Oxford Mail's Property of the Week for this week is an 18th century stately home which has been in the same family for more than half a century. 

Built as part of the Gibbs estate in the early 18th century, Courtiers is an historic village house which has been in the same family for more than 52 years.

The Georgian facade has an "immediate sense of grandeur", yet offers "manageable proportions" for the modern family, says Savills. 

The 3,081 square foot property, Courtiers is set over three floors, plus a wine cellar.

The Georgian property is located in Clifton Hampden, a village on the north bank of the River Thames, just over 3 miles east of Abingdon. 

It is on the market for a guided price of £1,500,000.

The Grade II listed house has five bedrooms and features high ceilings and many original details including wood panelling, window seats and an oak staircase.

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A number of the rooms are double or triple aspect with views over the vast gardens.

Courtiers is approached from the lane, through wide double wooden gates leading to a gravel driveway which runs between the lawn and gardens with fruit trees and topiary.

There is an iron gate in the walled garden which leads to the formal entrance with its classically designed portico at the front of the house.

The ground floor of the house consists of two formal reception rooms with large windows and original painted wood panelling.

Both lead off the entrance hall with its brick tiled floor and cloakroom.

The large rear entrance hallway opens in to the kitchen/ breakfast room and larder, which is a modern addition to the property.

 The garden at the Courtiers (Image: Savills)
The principal bedrooms are set over the first and second floors with dual aspect windows overlooking the gardens, and there are a further three double bedrooms - a single bedroom or study and three bathrooms.

The gardens at Courtiers total over half an acre, and the walled garden features a croquet lawn and outbuildings, which Savills says could be converted into an entertaining area.

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There is another lawn with an ornamental pond and an established vegetable garden and green house.

Charles Elsmore-Wickens, who is marketing the property for Savills Oxford, said: “Rich in history and character, the Courtiers is grand yet manageable, making it an ideal family home.

"Built in the early 18th century as part of the Gibbs estate, the home has been in the same family for over half a century.

"Now it’s sale is an exciting opportunity for those looking for a peaceful setting in an attractive village.”

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