Just a few miles south of Oxford stands the hauntingly beautiful, gracefully symmetric Ardington House. Surrounded by well kept lawns, terraced gardens and peaceful paddocks this Baroque house is still the private home of the Baring family. You'll find it in the village of Ardington, with its picturesque cricket ground and ancient church, in the lee of the Berkshire Downs close to the historic path which runs along the top of teh Downs linking the Thames Valley to the Kennet. A perfect setting for a jewel of a house.
"I think I have had as many laughs with my friends at Ardington as I have had anywhere" - John Betjeman
Ardington was built around 1720. It remains a family home with a warmth and welcome that is a timeless tribute to days gone by. its rooms to the south look across the gardens and grazing horses to the river, well known to local fishermen. As you enter the house, you come into a beautiful hall with elegant stairs and the drawing and dining rooms off it. The latter is wood pannelled and both rooms are beautifully furnished with boast lovely family portraits and art work.
Upstairs there are numerous bedrooms and bathrooms making this home suitable for large family groups. Outside there is a heated swimming pool, hard tennis court, croquet lawn and some wonderful old trees. This is a really cosy property and a great place to relax. The chef can provide delicious meals and the local pub is one minute's walk through the village. Locally there is so much to see and do with Oxford a short drive away and the wonderful Cotswolds within easy reach. You will find much to entertain you in this historic area!
