{"id":174378,"date":"2025-10-02T04:15:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T04:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/174378\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T04:15:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T04:15:10","slug":"inside-a-100-year-old-arts-crafts-estate-built-for-gordon-russell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/174378\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside a 100-Year-Old Arts & Crafts Estate Built for Gordon Russell"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tNestled in the rolling Cotswolds hills, Kingcombe is turning 100 this year\u2014and it\u2019s marking the milestone in style. Built in 1925 for legendary furniture designer Gordon Russell<\/a>, the Grade II-listed Arts-and-Crafts gem feels like a private museum of early 20th-century design, but has all the warmth and livability you\u2019d want from a family home.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe town of Chipping Campden became a magnet for the Arts and Crafts movement in the early 1900s, after architect Charles Robert Ashbee swapped London for the countryside. Soon, a whole creative community of artists, designers, and writers followed, setting up workshops, studios, and even the Campden Trust to protect the local landscape. Russell, already making a name for himself by championing traditional craftsmanship over machine-made furniture, found his dream canvas in Kingcombe.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tThe property sits on 11 acres, with grounds designed by Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe and Russell Page.<\/p>\n

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\n\tHe commissioned architect Leslie Mansfield to bring the house to life, with later touches added by J.C. Shepherd. The result is a striking Cotswold-style residence showcasing local limestone, stone-mullioned windows, sweeping roofs, and a garden front punctuated by two classic gables. But Russell didn\u2019t stop at the house itself. He called in renowned landscape architects Geoffrey Jellicoe and Russell Page to craft gardens that would elevate his architectural vision\u2014outdoor \u201crooms\u201d linked by winding paths, framed vistas, and playful water features.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cA truly exceptional Arts & Crafts country house with very special gardens,\u201d says Savills agent David Henderson, who\u2019s co-listing the property with Jackson Stops. \u201cThe view across the countryside towards Chipping Campden is spectacular.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tTerraces offer up views of the English countryside.<\/p>\n

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\n\tFast-forward a century, and Kingcombe now sits on more than 11 acres of pure enchantment. There\u2019s a tennis court, a wild swimming pool, and a whimsical folly tower that punctuates the landscape like a page from a storybook. Inside, over 8,000 square feet of sun-drenched space unfold across three floors, including a galleried reception hall, five reception rooms, a kitchen\/breakfast room, and eight bedrooms. Original oak panelling, bespoke cabinetry, and subtle marquetry nod to Russell\u2019s meticulous eye, while recent updates bring all the comforts of modern living without losing any of the house\u2019s historic charm.<\/p>\n

\n\tElsewhere, elevated views stretch across the countryside toward Chipping Campden and Brailes Hill, offering a sense of openness that\u2019s rare even in the Cotswolds<\/a>. Outbuildings include a triple garage with a self-contained apartment, a studio\/gym, and a second apartment for guests or staff. And for those wondering about the practical side: Kingcombe comes with a price of \u00a35.5 million (roughly $7.4 million<\/a>)\u2014a small sum for a living piece of design history.<\/p>\n

\n\tClick here<\/a> to see more photos of this Cotswolds country home.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tAbby Montanez\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to\u2026<\/p>\n

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