luxury contemporary houses for sale Oxford, United Kingdom
Contemporary house with garden Oxford (United Kingdom)
This impressive contemporary residence, designed and constructed by Sweetcroft Homes, represents a rare opportunity to acquire a recently completed property that blends cutting-edge efficiency with timeless architectural style. Positioned in an elevated setting on Oxford’s sought-after western edge, it enjoys far-reaching views of the city skyline and surrounding parkland while maintaining excellent access to both city and countryside. Extending to almost 3,800 sq ft across two floors, the layout has been thoughtfully planned for adaptable, modern living. Light and flow are central to the design, and this is immediately apparent on entering the house. At the heart of the ground floor is the expansive open-plan kitchen and breakfast room — a superb space for family life and entertaining alike. Large glazing ensures an abundance of natural light and creates a seamless connection with the garden, ideal for summer evenings or relaxed weekend gatherings. A formal drawing room provides a quieter, more intimate setting for hosting or unwinding. Flexibility is an important feature of the property. The ground-floor study offers a dedicated workspace, but with an adjoining cloakroom incorporating a wet-room style shower, it also functions well as a sixth bedroom or guest suite when required. Upstairs, the principal suite forms a private retreat, complete with a stylish ensuite featuring a freestanding bath and a bespoke dressing room designed for both practicality and elegance. Two further bedrooms benefit from their own ensuites, providing comfort and privacy for family or guests. All rooms are finished to a high standard throughout. Sustainability & Technology The property’s eco-focused design ensures excellent energy performance, reflected in its A-rated EPC. Features include triple glazing, photovoltaic panels with battery storage, an air source heat pump, solar thermal water heating and heat-recovery ventilation, contributing to low running costs. CAT 6 cabling and direct fibre optic connection support fast, reliable connectivity in every room. Further specifications include underfloor heating, an EV charging point, wiring for a security system, and hardwired smoke alarms with battery backup. Location Situated near the top of Yarnells Hill, the property enjoys sweeping views across Raleigh Park, South Hinksey water meadows and Oxford’s iconic dreaming spires. Oxford city centre lies just two miles away, offering an extensive choice of restaurants, cafés, museums, theatres and world-famous University colleges. Families benefit from proximity to highly regarded schools including The Dragon, Magdalen College School, St Edward’s and Oxford High School, with the respected Abingdon schools also within reach. Leisure opportunities are plentiful, from woodland walks at Cumnor Hurst to 54 holes of championship golf at Frilford Heath, or sailing and watersports at Farmoor Reservoir. Local pubs and eateries such as the Bear & Ragged Staff, the White Hart and The Perch offer excellent dining options, while premium venues including Estelle Manor and Soho Farmhouse are accessible for day retreats and social occasions. Shopping is convenient, with the Westway centre in Botley and Waitrose on Botley Road close by. For commuters, the A34 and M40 provide strong road connections, while Oxford and Oxford Parkway stations offer direct rail services to London and beyond.
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Contemporary house with garden and terrace Oakley (United Kingdom)
A fantastic opportunity to purchase a contemporary barn conversion offering in excess of 5,700sqft of flexible accommodation, including a stunning kitchen/dining/sitting room boasting a vaulted ceiling and far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. In addition to the main property, there is a new agricultural barn with office facilities, offering further scope for a number of uses, all situated on a plot of 1.5 acres in a desirable edge-of-village location. An impressive conversion of a concrete-framed modern barn, this stunning modern home boasts abundant light-filled space and an easy flow for easy family living. It has been equipped to exacting standards, and is future-proofed with zoned underfloor heating powered by a NIBE 20Kw air source heat pump. A large vaulted reception hall sets the tone for what is to follow in this fantastic Buckinghamshire home. The kitchen/dining/sitting room is also vaulted and offers exceptional views of the surrounding countryside, making it ideal for large gatherings and entertaining. The Bower Willis-designed kitchen is fully equipped with a generous number of stylish units, featuring a large central island and a full range of AEG integrated appliances. A staircase off the kitchen leads to a newly converted first floor, which includes a snug, a large studio with an adjoining study/library, an office storeroom, and extensive eaves storage. Whilst the first floor has primarily been utilised as a studio by the current sellers, there is no doubt it offers huge flexibility to be used as additional reception rooms, including a media room, games room, gym, and the opportunity to reconfigure it to provide a substantial reception room. The ground floor accommodation has been carefully planned to provide a fantastic bedroom area accessed via the reception hallway. The principal suite has an en-suite bathroom and a separate shower room. There are three additional bedrooms (one currently used as a dressing room), the fourth bedroom benefits from having an en-suite bathroom, and a family bathroom serves the other bedrooms. Outside The property is approached via an electric five-bar gate leading to a gravel drive at the front of the barn, providing secure parking for numerous vehicles. The property as a whole stands in about 1.5 acres, with gardens laid to lawn wrapping around the barn with a large paved terrace off the main living room at the rear, making for the perfect space for outside entertaining, or just relaxing, taking in the breathtaking countryside views. Planning permission had been granted for a triple garage with accommodation above. ( Please Check Dates, Due To Expire ) There was also permission for a further separate vehicular access to the land. ( Please Check Expiry Dates ) From the main entrance, the drive forks, with a driveway leading to an adjacent new agricultural barn built in a similar style to the house, offering considerable scope for various uses. The barn has hardstanding for numerous vehicles, electric doors, and office facilities offering considerable scope for a number of uses subject to planning consent. The property is surrounded by approximately 23.5 acres of breathtaking far far-reaching views which are available for purchase by separate negotiation with the seller. Location This exceptional property is perfect for those who want access to amenities, good schools and commuter links, whilst enjoying space and countryside views around you. Nearby Oakley village features a local village shop, a public house, a combined primary school, a church and a local garage. The charming market town of Thame offers an excellent selection of shops, including Waitrose and Sainsbury's, as well as pubs, coffee shops, and restaurants. The growing town of Bicester with its famous shopping village, and supermarkets including a Tesco, Sainsburys, and Marks and Spencer Food Hall, along with a train service to London and Birmingham is 8 miles away, a 12-minute drive. The city of Oxford provides comprehensive shopping and cultural amenities. The M40 (Jct 8) is just a few minutes' drive away, and Haddenham & Thame Parkway offers fast and frequent trains to London. There is an excellent choice of schools, including Bucks grammar schools and a variety of independent schools such as Ashford and Swanbourne. Oxford schools include The Dragon, Summer Fields, St. Edward's, and Headington School.
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