Blandford Avenue, Oxford, OX2

Set on the south side of this popular North Oxford side road is 18 Blandford Avenue – an incredible five bedroom family home.

A thoughtfully designed renovation by a skilled architect, seamlessly blending original heritage features with contemporary elements crafted by award-winning designers. This transformation respects the character of the past while introducing modern sophistication, resulting in a space that is both timeless and cutting-edge. There is an oversized kitchen island with polished concrete top by Fluid Stone. With exposed brick and polished concrete floors alongside a Stuv raised wood burner, this room is the heart of the home. With direct access via the full-height Kloeber sliding doors onto the professionally designed rear garden with decked area, perfect for al-fresco dining.

There is a separate sitting room to the front of the house which benefits from an open fireplace and bay window. The 5th bedroom is to the rear of the ground floor which benefits from an en-suite shower room and double doors opening on to the south facing garden. Stairs from the hallway take you to the first and second floors which enjoy four further bedrooms and a family bathroom with twin sinks, bath and separate walk-in shower – all finished to an excellent standard. The principal bedroom is on the top floor and benefits from en-suite shower room and covered balcony.

The rear garden enjoys raised beds which have recently been re-stocked with herbaceous plants. Mature trees, including silver birch and apple, provide privacy. There are two large areas of decking, one directly outside the property another outside the summerhouse at the rear of the garden. With underfloor heating and clad in treated larch, the summerhouse has been angled within the garden to maximise afternoon sun. There is also a 1,600 litre rainwater harvest tank underneath the decking.