Cosy six-bed house that doubled as Midsomer Murders filming location hits market for £1.195m

A six-bedroom home that doubled as the shop of a tailor’s wife who was stabbed to death in an episode of Midsomer Murders has gone on the market for £1.195m.

Dillamores, in the picturesque Oxfordshire village of Chinnor, appeared in the hugely popular ITV crime drama in 2010, in the first episode in the 13th series.

In the episode entitled The Made to Measure Murders, it was used as a tailoring shop owned by Sonia Woodley whose brutal murder was investigated by DCI Barnaby, played by John Nettles.

Her murder came two years after the death of her abusive husband Gerald, and as Barnaby investigated the secrets surrounding both her death and the village start to reveal themselves. 

Dillamores (pictured), in the picturesque Oxfordshire village of Chinnor, appeared in the hugely popular ITV crime drama in 2010, in the first episode in the 13th series called The Made to Measure Murders

The house dates back to the 17th century but has been updated and remodelled by the current owners, who have been there since 2005. Pictured is a living room inside the property which is located on the ground floor

The house dates back to the 17th century but has been updated and remodelled by the current owners, who have been there since 2005. Pictured is a living room inside the property which is located on the ground floor

Other rooms inside the property which are located on the ground floor include an entrance hall, dining room, family room, snug (pictured) and kitchen/breakfast room. With 17th Century origins and once the village general store, this Grade II listed property has been updated but still retains its period features

Other rooms inside the property which are located on the ground floor include an entrance hall, dining room, family room, snug (pictured) and kitchen/breakfast room. With 17th Century origins and once the village general store, this Grade II listed property has been updated but still retains its period features

Among the period features are exposed beams (pictured), ornate brickwork and period flooring. The dining room is pictured here and is located close to what was the original shop entrance, with the road visible through the windows

Among the period features are exposed beams (pictured), ornate brickwork and period flooring. The dining room is pictured here and is located close to what was the original shop entrance, with the road visible through the windows

The kitchen/breakfast room (pictured) has been recently refitted and enhanced with a modern glazed extension, bringing in plenty of light and leading naturally into the rear garden. The kitchen has a range of luxury built-in units with quartz work surfaces, a double butler’s sink and an electric Aga

The kitchen/breakfast room (pictured) has been recently refitted and enhanced with a modern glazed extension, bringing in plenty of light and leading naturally into the rear garden. The kitchen has a range of luxury built-in units with quartz work surfaces, a double butler’s sink and an electric Aga 

The property has 3,506 sq ft of accommodation with an open-plan sitting and dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, family room (pictured), snug, cellar, study, six bedrooms and two bathrooms

The property has 3,506 sq ft of accommodation with an open-plan sitting and dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, family room (pictured), snug, cellar, study, six bedrooms and two bathrooms

The property is spread across three floors, the first of which is pictured here. The second floor is accessed via two staircases; up one is a further bedroom, with a dressing room, and a study and, up the other, a further bedroom

The property is spread across three floors, the first of which is pictured here. The second floor is accessed via two staircases; up one is a further bedroom, with a dressing room, and a study and, up the other, a further bedroom

The house featured in an episode of Midsomer Murders called The Made to Measure Murders, where it was used as a tailoring shop owned by Sonia Woodley whose brutal murder was investigated by DCI Barnaby, played by John Nettles. Pictured is filming taking place at the property in 2010

The house featured in an episode of Midsomer Murders called The Made to Measure Murders, where it was used as a tailoring shop owned by Sonia Woodley whose brutal murder was investigated by DCI Barnaby, played by John Nettles. Pictured is filming taking place at the property in 2010

The Grade II listed six-bedroom property is now on the market with estate agents Andrew Murray & Co. 

In Victorian times the property was known as London House and then it was Dillamores village store until 1965 when it was converted into a house by the village doctor.

Dillamores dates back to the 17th century but has been updated and remodelled by the current owners, who have been there since 2005.

It has lots of period features including exposed beams, ornate brickwork and period flooring, as well as modern fixtures and fittings.

The property has 3,506 sq ft of accommodation with an open-plan sitting and dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, family room, snug, cellar, study, six bedrooms and two bathrooms.

There is also a gym/garden office and store rooms in the large garden which has a flagstone terrace and big lawn with mature fruit trees.

Chinnor is an idyllic village, ideal for the quaint Britishness of Midsomer, surrounded by the Chiltern Hills.

It is also home to the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway, with the station appearing in the TV crime drama on numerous occasions.

There are five further bedrooms to the master bedroom, two of which have built-in cupboards and wardrobes. These are spread across the first and second floor (one of the bedrooms is pictured)

There are five further bedrooms to the master bedroom, two of which have built-in cupboards and wardrobes. These are spread across the first and second floor (one of the bedrooms is pictured)

With 17th Century origins and once the village general store, this fabulous Grade II listed property has been updated, remodelled and enhanced by the current owners to create a spacious family home boasting a wealth of period features all seamlessly mixed in with modern fixtures and fittings (the dining room is pictured)

With 17th Century origins and once the village general store, this fabulous Grade II listed property has been updated, remodelled and enhanced by the current owners to create a spacious family home boasting a wealth of period features all seamlessly mixed in with modern fixtures and fittings (the dining room is pictured)

There is a wonderful family bathroom inside the property, with claw foot bath and separate shower, and a recently refitted shower room. There is also a separate shower room on this floor

There is a wonderful family bathroom inside the property, with claw foot bath and separate shower, and a recently refitted shower room. There is also a separate shower room on this floor

On the first floor, there is a large master bedroom with further exposed timbers and an ornate fireplace. There are six bedrooms inside the property in total

On the first floor, there is a large master bedroom with further exposed timbers and an ornate fireplace. There are six bedrooms inside the property in total 

Outside, the rear garden is in two parts. Adjacent to the house is a flagstone terrace, an ideal area for outside entertaining or dining during the warmer months

Outside, the rear garden is in two parts. Adjacent to the house is a flagstone terrace, an ideal area for outside entertaining or dining during the warmer months

There is also a gym/garden office and store rooms in the large garden which has a flagstone terrace and big lawn with mature fruit trees

There is also a gym/garden office and store rooms in the large garden which has a flagstone terrace and big lawn with mature fruit trees 

Outside, the rear garden is in two parts. Adjacent to the house is a flagstone terrace, an ideal area for outside entertaining or dining during the warmer months, with a recently improved period barn, currently used as a gym

Outside, the rear garden is in two parts. Adjacent to the house is a flagstone terrace, an ideal area for outside entertaining or dining during the warmer months, with a recently improved period barn, currently used as a gym

Beyond the patio is an impressive main garden, laid to lawn with mature fruit trees and enclosed to the sides by mature hedging and fencing and to the rear by a brick and flint wall. Beyond are wonderful rural views over open countryside across the Chilterns Hills

Beyond the patio is an impressive main garden, laid to lawn with mature fruit trees and enclosed to the sides by mature hedging and fencing and to the rear by a brick and flint wall. Beyond are wonderful rural views over open countryside across the Chilterns Hills

The property has 3,506 sq ft of accommodation with an open-plan sitting and dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, family room, snug, cellar, study, six bedrooms and two bathrooms. A floor plan shows the number of rooms on offer, including two outbuildings

The property has 3,506 sq ft of accommodation with an open-plan sitting and dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, family room, snug, cellar, study, six bedrooms and two bathrooms. A floor plan shows the number of rooms on offer, including two outbuildings

Ben Walpole, from Andrew Murray & Co, said: ‘This is a really stunning house and has bags of character.

‘It’s an interesting, fun building from several eras with two staircases to the top floor. With the modern glass kitchen extension, there is a fine blend of old and new.

‘There are plenty of separate spaces so it can offer privacy to everyone, even in a large family, and there is a large garden with uninterrupted views across fields to the east.

‘It would appeal to a growing family or anyone with a love of period properties with loads of beautiful features.

‘Chinnor was previously one of the Times’ top ten villages to live in. It has great access to London yet is surrounded by great countryside and walks.

‘I think the Midsomer Murders connection certainly adds enormous interest as everyone loves a good episode of Midsomers.’ 

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