Overview of Shipston-on-Stour

Shipston-on-Stour is a town and civil parish on the River Stour about 10 miles (16 km) south of Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire. It is in the northern part of the Cotswolds, close to the boundaries with Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. In the 8th century the Toponym was Scepwaeisctune, Old English for Sheep-wash-Town, as it was once an important sheep market. The name evolved through Scepwestun in the 11th century, Sipestone, Sepwestun and Schipton in the 13th century and Sepestonon-Sture in the 14th century. The Church of England parish church of Saint Edmund has a 15th century tower. The Gothic Revival architect G.E. Street rebuilt the rest of the church in 1855. The tower had a ring of five bells until 1695 when they were recast and rehung as a ring of six. Since then all the bells have been recast and rehung from time to time, notably in 1754 and by John Taylor & Co. in 1979. Shipston is on the A3400 road between Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford and was once an important staging place for stagecoaches. Many former coaching inns, such as the Coach and Horses, remain in the area of the High Street. Following a fall in the demand for local wool, the local economy was in part sustained by the opening in 1836 of a branch line running from the horse-drawn Stratford and Moreton Tramway, built ten years before and linking Moreton-in-Marsh with Stratford. In 1889 the line was upgraded to allow the operation of steam trains from Moreton to Shipston. Passenger services to the town were withdrawn in 1929 and the line closed completely in 1960. Shipston was in an exclave of Worcestershire, in which it was part of the Oswaldslow Hundred. In 1931 it was transferred to Warwickshire. Until the 1974 local government reorganisation it was the seat of the Shipston-on-Stour Rural District. Notable people born in Shipston include the actor Richard Morant and the 19th century archaeologist Francis Haverfield. The town was commemorated by Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees in the song Cold be my Days on his 1970 solo album Sing Slowly Sisters. To wit "Cold be my days in Shipston-on-Stour". He stated in a BBC Radio 4 interview in May 2007 that this relates to his youthful experiences, riding horses with his brother Barry. Shipston Town Band is based in the town.

 

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2 bedroom Bungalow for sale

Price
£185,000
Address
Ilmington Shipston-on-Stour Ilmington, CV36 4LL
Description
A two bedroom semi detached bungalow, located in the popular village of Ilmington. The property is located on a quiet road with open views over farm land to the front. Being offered for sale with no forward chain, this property would benefit from som...

Agent
Dixons Countrywide (Lettings) (Stratford Upon Avon)
2 bedroom Bungalow for sale

Land for sale

Price
£1,000,000
Address
Tredington Shipston-on-Stour Tredington, CV36 4NP
Description
A PRIME RESIDENTIAL SITE OF ABOUT 1.2 ACRES SITUATED IN A SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE LOCATION WITH CONSENT FOR FIVE DETACHED HOUSES All Plans & Pictures are Not to Scale Location-- Tredington is an attractive south Warwickshire village about 9 miles to th...

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Taylors East (Lettings) (Milton Keynes)
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4 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£300,000
Address
Shipston-On-Stour Warwickshire Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4SA
Description
This wonderful detached family home is located in a popular location just a short walk from Shipston High School. This property is ideally suited to families needing additional reception and bedroom space. The entrance hall leads through to a bright...

Agent
R. A. Bennett & Partners (Moreton)
4 bedroom Detached for sale

4 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£725,000
Address
Long Compton Shipston-On-Stour Long Compton, CV36 5JE
Description
The welcoming limestone entrance hall leads to varying living space; a large bespoke \‘Heaven & Stubbs\‘ kitchen diner with granite worktops and stylish practical features such as a boiling water tap, 6 ring gas range, wine cooler and built in knife...

Agent
R. A. Bennett & Partners (Moreton)
4 bedroom Detached for sale

3 bedroom Flat for sale

Price
£195,000
Address
Shipston-on-Stour Warwickshire Shipston on Stour, CV36 4RA
Description
A modern honey stone coach house with 3 double bedrooms, garage, parking and attractive rural views. Near to town centre. This attractive property at The Sidings offers flexible accommodation in a convenient location. The property comprises; entrance...

Agent
R. A. Bennett & Partners (Moreton)
3 bedroom Flat for sale

Property for sale

Price
£75,000
Address
2 Pittway Avenue Shipston-On-Stour, CV36 4DG
Description
BEST OFFERS TO BE RECEIVED BY 4PM ON MONDAY 9th MAY - BUILDING PLOT.....A freehold building plot with consent for the construction of one detached dwelling, new vehicular access and parking area situated in the popular Town of Shipston on Stour with...

Agent
Stratford Upon Avon
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3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£175,000
Address
Pittway Avenue Shipston-On-Stour, CV36 4DG
Description
A substantial pleasantly mature semi detached house situated in the heart of Shipston on Stour. The accommodation is in need of some refurbishment and includes centrally heated accommodation comprising: Hallway, Extended Breakfast Kitchen, Lounge, Ve...

Agent
Stratford Upon Avon
3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

4 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£375,000
Address
Shipston-On-Stour Warwickshire Shipston on Stour, CV36 4FD
Description
A beautifully presented four bedroom detached property with integral single garage. The ground floor offers a spacious reception room, separate dining room, kitchen with utility room and downstairs cloakroom. To the first floor the property boasts fo...

Agent
Dixons Countrywide (Lettings) (Stratford Upon Avon)
4 bedroom Detached for sale

2 bedroom Bungalow for sale

Price
£175,000
Address
East Street Long Compton, CV36 5JT
Description
Located near of the heart of the delightful Cotswold village of Long Compton is this detached, two double bedroom bungalow that now requires complete refurbishment. The current layout comprises a 17' reception room, an 18' kitchen / dining room, a fa...

Agent
Westbridge & Co
2 bedroom Bungalow for sale

2 bedroom Cottage for sale

Price
£345,000
Address
Lower Green Warwickshire, CV36 4LT
Description
A beautifully presented and completely refurbished two double bedroom Cotswold stone cottage located in this highly prized village. Offering a large sitting room, fully fitted bespoke kitchen with solid wooden counter tops, and dining room on the gro...

Agent
Westbridge & Co
2 bedroom Cottage for sale

2 bedroom Bungalow for sale

Price
£265,000
Address
Shipston-on-Stour Warwickshire Shipston on Stour, CV36 4HG
Description
A much loved detached two double bedroom bungalow with a private driveway and a spacious living room with feature fireplace and a bay window. The property currently has a dining room with access via an archway into the living room but if preferred th...

Agent
Dixons Countrywide (Lettings) (Stratford Upon Avon)
2 bedroom Bungalow for sale

2 bedroom Flat for sale

Price
£120,000
Address
New Street Shipston-On-Stour Shipston on Stour, CV36 4EJ
Description
A two bedroom, first floor apartment within the small Mill Court development in the town centre. The apartment has a parking space, gas central heating and a modern kitchen and bathroom. Being offered for sale with a share of the freehold and no forw...

Agent
Dixons Countrywide (Lettings) (Stratford Upon Avon)
2 bedroom Flat for sale

3 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£180,000
Address
Shipston-on-Stour Warwickshire Shipston on Stour, CV36 4DA
Description
A fantastic opportunity to acquire a three bedroom, three storey period terrace property, in need of modernisation located in the heart of the market town of Shipston on Stour. The house is being offered for sale with no forward chain. In brief the p...

Agent
Dixons Countrywide (Lettings) (Stratford Upon Avon)
3 bedroom Terraced for sale

4 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£320,000
Address
Shipston-on-Stour Warwickshire Shipston on Stour, CV36 4DA
Description
A double fronted stone cottage believed to date back to at least 1729 in the centre of the thriving community of Shipston on Stour with four bedrooms, attractive rear garden and a single garage to the rear. This fantastic home has a wealth of origina...

Agent
Dixons Countrywide (Lettings) (Stratford Upon Avon)
4 bedroom Terraced for sale

2 bedroom Bungalow for sale

Price
£275,000
Address
Shipston-on-Stour Warwickshire Shipston on Stour, CV36 4HG
Description
A much loved detached two double bedroom bungalow with a private driveway and a spacious living room with feature fireplace and a bay window. The property currently has a dining room with access via an archway into the living room but if preferred th...

Agent
Dixons Countrywide (Lettings) (Stratford Upon Avon)
2 bedroom Bungalow for sale

3 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£180,000
Address
Shipston-on-Stour Warwickshire Shipston on Stour, CV36 4DA
Description
A fantastic opportunity to acquire a three bedroom, three storey period terrace property, in need of modernisation located in the heart of the market town of Shipston on Stour. The house is being offered for sale with no forward chain. In brief the p...

Agent
Dixons Countrywide (Lettings) (Stratford Upon Avon)
3 bedroom Terraced for sale

3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£229,950
Address
Long Compton Shipston-On-Stour Long Compton, CV36 5JR
Description
This semi detached property offers spacious accommodation set in mature gardens with far reaching views looking over the surrounding Cotswold scenery. The house comprises; entrance, living room leading to a newly fitted kitchen/diner with space for a...

Agent
R. A. Bennett & Partners (Moreton)
3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Land for sale

Price
£270,000
Address
Tredington Shipston-On-Stour Tredington, CV36 4NX
Description
A deceptively spacious three double bedroom, end of terrace home which offers flexible accommodation and a private rear garden in excess of 65ft. To the ground floor there is a stunning kitchen diner with laminate flooring, a very cosy living room wi...

Agent
Dixons Countrywide (Lettings) (Stratford Upon Avon)
Land for sale

2 bedroom Cottage for sale

Price
£285,000
Address
Middle Street Ilmington, CV36 4LS
Description
A pretty and characterful two double bedroom Grade II listed cottage in the heart of this deligthful village. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and briefly comprises a beautiful living room with log burner and exposed ceiling beams and...

Agent
Westbridge & Co
2 bedroom Cottage for sale

3 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£200,000
Address
Great Wolford Shipston-On Stour Great Wolford, CV36 5NJ
Description
A rare opportunity to purchase a three bedroom property in a great location which can be modernised to the buyers specification. To the ground floor the property offers two reception rooms, kitchen and storage area/utility room and WC. To the first f...

Agent
Dixons Countrywide (Lettings) (Stratford Upon Avon)
3 bedroom Terraced for sale