Clifton Hampden Manor

Clifton Hampden Manor is a country house in the village of Clifton Hampden, Oxfordshire, England, overlooking the River Thames. It has been a Grade II listed building since 1987.[1]

Clifton Hampden Manor viewed from the church, 2004

It was built by Sir Gilbert Scott about 1843–46 as a parsonage for Henry Hucks Gibbs, who in 1896 became Hucks Gibbs, 1st Baron Aldenham.[1] It was soon extended, probably by Charles Buckeridge, for the Revd. J.L. Gibbs.[1]

In 2000, a descendant, the antiques dealer and collector and 60s figure Christopher Gibbs reluctantly sold the house, and Christie's auctioned off the contents over two days.[2]

The house is now owned by the singer-songwriter Kate Bush.[3]

References
  1. Historic England. "Clifton Hampden Manor (Grade II) (1368813)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  2. Mason, Christopher. (21 September 2000). "At Home With: Christopher Gibbs; A Parting Embrace For a Lifetime's Quirks". The New York Times. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  3. Norris, Miranda (25 June 2022). "Inside 'delightful and kind' neighbour Kate Bush's Oxfordshire life". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 3 February 2023.

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