
A stylish six-bedroom farmhouse on India Hicks’ estate in the Oxfordshire countryside, fifteen miles from Oxford and Henley-on-Thames. America Farm is an elegant yet relaxed family retreat under an hour from London.
America Farm is a stylish Georgian-farmhouse-style home close to Oxford, designed with a mix of English, Scandinavian, and Caribbean influences. From the outside it appears to be a classic white-stucco country house; inside, it opens into a light-filled, airy, and beautifully considered family home. Vogue described it as a “Dreamy English Country Home,” and the house more than lives up to that sentiment.
Set at the end of a quiet lane and behind wrought-iron gates, the property looks out across its own hedge-bordered lawns and open rural views — a calm, private retreat in south-east Oxfordshire.
The interiors balance elegance with ease, making the house ideal for family gatherings. A generous drawing room, large kitchen–dining room for twelve, and a study/television room give plenty of space to spread out. The ground-floor guest room sits beside a walk-in-shower bathroom, offering accessible accommodation. The design is refined but relaxed, with symmetry, soft colours, and warm natural textures throughout.
America Farm has six bedrooms:
The gardens are private and bordered by hedging, with a large lawn, outdoor dining area, and barbecue. Views stretch across the property’s own fields, giving the sense of a secluded English country estate. Two footpaths run across the northern field, used only occasionally by local walkers and not intrusive to the privacy of the house.
America Farm is less than 50 miles from London, with the M40 six miles away, making it an easy escape from the city. Oxford is fifteen miles to the north, and Henley-on-Thames is a twenty-minute drive for riverside walks, tea rooms, and boating. Nearby Wallingford is popular for antiques, and boat hire is available in Benson. Heathrow Airport is around forty minutes away. The local pub, The Shepherds Hut, is a short walk from the house.

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