Photo: Nether Winchendon House by MICHAEL ZAWADZKI, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
Nether Winchendon House began as a medieval manor and was substantially remodelled in Tudor times, giving it the crenellated profile and curling brick chimneys seen today.
It stands in the village of Nether Winchendon, Buckinghamshire, close to the Oxfordshire border, within seven acres of garden and 600 acres of parkland.
A first-floor verandah and stucco-clad walls give the house an unusually theatrical look for an English manor.
It is a Grade I listed member property of Historic Houses, though visits must be pre-booked and entry requires payment even for members.
Read more on WikipediaHistory
The house's origins lie in the medieval period, with major Tudor-era alterations adding the crenellations, chimneys and much of the character visible today. It carries a Grade I listing in recognition of this long architectural development, reflecting centuries of continuous occupation and adaptation rather than a single building phase.
Architecture
The house combines medieval stonework with Tudor brick chimneys, part-stucco rendering and a later first-floor verandah, producing a layered, picturesque exterior that spans several centuries of building work.
Gardens & grounds
The house sits within seven acres of garden, surrounded by a 600-acre parkland estate straddling the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire border.
Plan your visit
Nearest station: Haddenham & Thame Parkway Rail Station (2.2 miles)
Open to public by pre-booking only on designated dates; check official website for current availability and times.
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Within 5 miles of Nether Winchendon House there are 4 historic properties, including 2 churchs, across Churches Conservation Trust, Historic Houses and National Trust sites.
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Within 20 miles of Nether Winchendon House there are 35 historic properties, including 11 churchs, 10 historic buildings and 7 historic houses, across National Trust, Churches Conservation Trust and Historic Houses sites.
Facts
A crenellated Tudor manor with a theatrical first-floor verandah, set in 600 acres on the Oxfordshire border.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Buckinghamshire, England
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