Abingdon-on-Thames claims to be England's oldest continuously inhabited town, and its architectural heritage certainly supports the assertion. From the medieval Abbey buildings and the 15th-century almshouses to the elegant County Hall and the Georgian properties lining the marketplace, Abingdon offers a wealth of period architecture demanding skilled decoration.
The surrounding Vale of White Horse extends this heritage into the countryside — pretty villages with thatched cottages, substantial farmhouses and converted barns dot the landscape between Abingdon and the Berkshire Downs.
Abingdon's Market Town Character
The town centre is a conservation area with a significant number of listed buildings. Ock Street, Stert Street and the roads around the Abbey present a mix of medieval, Georgian and Victorian properties, each requiring appropriate preparation, materials and techniques.
Vale of White Horse Villages
The villages south of Abingdon — Marcham, Drayton, Steventon, the Hanneys — contain charming properties ranging from thatched cottages to substantial period houses. North of the town, the villages towards Oxford — Radley, Kennington, Sunningwell — offer a mix of period and modern homes.
Working with Historic Materials
Many properties in Abingdon feature lime plaster, limewash finishes and traditional joinery. We're experienced in working with these materials, using breathable, heritage-appropriate paints and finishes that are compatible with the building's original fabric.
Whether you're in Abingdon town centre, the villages of the Vale, or anywhere between Abingdon and the Ridgeway, Brierty Decoration provides the thoughtful, skilled decoration these properties deserve.
Brierty Decoration
Professional painters and decorators with over 21 years' experience across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Specialists in heritage restoration, fine wallpapering and premium interior finishes.
