Kingston Bagpuize House & Garden

About

This lovely family home built in circa 1660 was remodelled in the early 1700’s for the Blandy family. With English and French furniture in the elegant panelled rooms the entrance hall is dominated by its handsome cantilevered staircase.  This 18th century house is in a unique setting on the edge of the Vale of the White Horse in Oxfordshire.

The surrounding mature parkland and gardens contain an interesting collection of cultivated plants giving year-round interest including snowdrops and magnolia in spring, flowering trees and shrubs in summer and autumn colour. The 18th Century panelled pavilion overlooking the gardens is reached from the raised terrace walk.

The area of garden to the immediate east and north of the house was formal in layout and today this remains the case. The lawns once graced by majestic trees are now largely open; the vista from the east, looking up the beech avenue towards the house, framed by the four Wellingtonias planted around 1860, confirm the importance of this historic house both within and beyond its immediate landscape.

The long mixed border immediately north of the house is planted with roses, a wide range of perennial and herbaceous plants and in spring snowdrops and tulips. At the far end, a large Magnolia soulangeana makes a dramatic backdrop when in bloom in late spring. 

A venue for civil marriages, wedding receptions and small conferences. Available for filming and photo shoots.

Featured as Lord Merton’s home in Downton Abbey series 5,6 and the 2016 Christmas finale.