Mary Berry's Daughter Sells Oxfordshire Mansion for £3.95 Million

Belles Berry, daughter of television cookery icon Mary Berry, has sold her custom-designed mansion in Oxfordshire for £3.95 million. The property, known as Blenheim Farm, was listed in May and went under offer just five months later.

Located near Ewelme, the home was designed by Belles Berry and her husband in 2020 on the site of a former bungalow. The property overlooks ten acres of countryside and was reportedly a frequent retreat for Dame Mary Berry. The celebrity chef celebrated her 80th birthday at the home and was known to visit regularly for Sunday roasts, often bringing dessert.

Blenheim Farm boasts several luxury features, including two kitchens, a champagne chiller, and an Aga oven gifted by Mary Berry. Belles Berry described the design process as a joy, allowing for practical additions such as two dishwashers, two washing machines, two refrigerators, and six bins. One kitchen serves as a main cooking area, while the second functions as a test kitchen. Antique pews and a dresser from a French monastery are among the notable interior elements.

A library within the home houses part of Belles' father's extensive collection of over 5,000 books from his antiquarian shop. The decor includes Andrew Martin wallpaper, a 1970s leather sofa, and furniture from the bookshop. Belles also has a personal study she refers to as her 'sanctuary,' dedicated to her gardening and cookery books.

The grounds of Blenheim Farm were also a significant feature. They include a swimming pool, a tennis court, and a 60-year-old beech woodland. Belles Berry noted that her children had an "idyllic time" at the farm, where she also took on roles as an "accidental smallholder," raising lambs, cows, and ducks, and keeping bees.

The rose garden is planted with Dame Mary Berry's favorite roses, Chandos Beauty. Belles also highlighted the fruit garden, where she and her mother pick blackcurrants and gooseberries, with Mary Berry often returning with homemade jam.

Victoria Knight, head of office at Savills in Henley-on-Thames, noted that the property was thoughtfully designed to "maximise its scenic setting and bring the outside in." She added that with its amenities, including the two kitchens, swimming pool, tennis court, and games room, the home was ideal for family life and large-scale entertaining.