Oxfordshire Is Home To These Celebrities. Make It Yours Too!
Despite its idyllic and laid-back character, Oxfordshire is no stranger to glitz and glamour. With its mix of urban conveniences and country charm, many celebrities have chosen to make this county their home or stay tied to their roots here.
If you're relocating to Oxfordshire, who knows—you might end up bumping into one of these celebrities or even becoming their neighbor!
Here are some A-listers who have made Oxfordshire their home—whether full-time or as an occasional retreat.
Jeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons at San Diego Comic-Con 2015 by Gage Skidmore, used under CC BY-SA 2.0. No changes were made.
The multi-awarded stage, film and TV English actor has multiple residences, including one in South Oxfordshire. Irons’ long list of iconic films in Hollywood includes Reversal of Fortune, The Lion King, Betrayal, M. Butterfly, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Justice League, Margin Call, Lolita and more.
On stage, he has brought to life memorable characters like Professor Higgins in My Fair Lady and King Arthur in Camelot.
For the past 35 years, Irons has called Watlington home, fully embracing the Oxfordshire way of life. True to the county’s community spirit, he has been actively involved in local initiatives. Irons has also co-founded Watlington Welcome, a volunteer group focused on community support. One of their recent efforts included refurbishing and securing an empty property to provide a home for a Ukrainian refugee family.
George and Amal Clooney
While George Clooney and his lawyer wife, Amal, live in Domaine du Canadel, France, they do have a stunning English mansion where they host many events for their family and friends.
Their residence, known as Mill House, is a 17th-century Grade II listed mansion situated on Mill Island in the River Thames at Sonning Eye, Oxfordshire. As per reports, the property spans approximately 5.5 acres and includes ten bedrooms, eight bathrooms and retains original architectural features such as intricate moldings and mahogany floors.
Since acquiring the estate in 2014 for an estimated £10 million, the Clooneys have undertaken extensive renovations. Enhancements include the addition of a 60-foot swimming pool, a pool house, a private cinema and a gym.
David and Victoria Beckham
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David and Victoria Beckham own many homes, one of which is in the idyllic Cotswolds, near Great Tew in Oxfordshire. Fans caught glimpses of their stunning countryside retreat in the Netflix docu-series Beckham.
Often dubbed the “Beckingham Palace” due to its grand scale, this farmhouse-inspired property perfectly blends traditional charm with modern luxury. Timeless features like large glass doors, a rustic kitchen and their own apiary give the home a quintessentially English feel, while the expansive grounds and scenic lake add to its allure.
Known for their chic yet private lifestyle, the Beckhams use this home as their serene country escape, entertaining family and friends in style.
Jeremy Clarkson
Famous British TV presenter Jeremy Jackson also lives in Oxfordshire. His Amazon Prime series, Clarkson’s Farm, features his farming life at his Diddly Farm and Cotswolds home. The show has helped viewers discover and fall in love with the English countryside.
His estate is near his 312-acre farm between Chipping Norton and Chadlington in West Oxfordshire. It is fitted with modern features like a game room in the attic and a basement cinema.
Florence Pugh
Hollywood actress Florence Pugh’s family hails from Oxford. She grew up there and spent much of her childhood in the hamlets and villages of the Cotswolds. She went to the elite St. Edward’s School and even worked in her father’s restaurants in the area as a teenager.
The Oscar-nominee and star of period films like Lady Macbeth and Little Women has often expressed her love for historic English pubs, a nod to her countryside upbringing. While she now primarily resides in Los Angeles, Pugh remains deeply connected to her English roots and the countryside she grew up in.
Philip Pullman
Named by the Times as one of the 50 Greatest British Writers since 1945, author Philip Pullman is another of Oxfordshire’s famous residents. He was knighted in 2019 for his services to literature and was considered by a BBC poll as the 11th most influential person in British culture.
Many of his works, including His Dark Materials trilogy, are set in and inspired by Oxford. Pullman has deep ties to the city, having studied at the University of Oxford and settled there for good. According to him, he loves to inconspicuously come to the town via the quietness of the Oxford Canal and enjoy its scenery and history.
Tim Burton
Director Tim Burton and his then-partner, Helena Bonham Carter, bought the Mill House in Oxfordshire for £ 2.9 million in 2006. The property has historical ties to the UK and personal ties to Helena. It used to be the home of her great-grandfather and former UK Prime Minister, Herbert Henry Asquith. Asquith was also the 1st Earl of Oxford and a graduate of Oxford University.
Known for his unconventional style, it’s no surprise that Tim Burton has added his unique touch to the property. The estate’s sprawling 8-acre garden features hand-painted dinosaur statues, including an impressive 25-foot-tall T-Rex, perfectly reflecting Burton’s whimsical creativity.
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