Woodperry House, Grade I listed mansion in Stanton St. John, England
Woodperry House is an English country house in Stanton St. John, Oxfordshire, known for its symmetrical front elevation, large windows, and classical proportions. Two gabled wings were added on either side of the main block, giving the building its current width and shape.
The house was built in 1728 for a wealthy London goldsmith who never made it his main home. It was later enlarged in the 1800s with the addition of two gabled wings that changed its overall appearance.
The name Woodperry comes from an Old English word referring to a pear tree growing in woodland, a detail that points to the landscape long before any house stood here. This connection between name and place is something a visitor can reflect on while looking at the wooded surroundings that still frame the property today.
The property sits in the small village of Stanton St. John, a short drive east of Oxford, and is most easily reached by car. Since it is a private building, it is worth checking in advance whether access is available on any given day.
The original owner commissioned the house but chose to live in another property in the region, which means the building was never fully completed according to the first plans. Some parts of the original design were simply left unfinished, a detail that still sets this house apart from others of the same period.
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