Inside a 100-Year-Old Arts & Crafts Estate Built for Gordon Russell

Nestled in the rolling Cotswolds hills, Kingcombe is turning 100 this year—and it’s marking the milestone in style. Built in 1925 for legendary furniture designer Gordon Russell, 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’d want from a family home.

The 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.

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He 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’t 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—outdoor “rooms” linked by winding paths, framed vistas, and playful water features.

“A truly exceptional Arts & Crafts country house with very special gardens,” says Savills agent David Henderson, who’s co-listing the property with Jackson Stops. “The view across the countryside towards Chipping Campden is spectacular.”

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Fast-forward a century, and Kingcombe now sits on more than 11 acres of pure enchantment. There’s 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’s meticulous eye, while recent updates bring all the comforts of modern living without losing any of the house’s historic charm.

Elsewhere, elevated views stretch across the countryside toward Chipping Campden and Brailes Hill, offering a sense of openness that’s rare even in the Cotswolds. 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 £5.5 million (roughly $7.4 million)—a small sum for a living piece of design history.

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