Set within the wooded surrounds of Boars Hill, on the edge of Oxford, this substantial country house brings together scale, symmetry and modern refinement across more than 7,500 sq ft of accommodation. Built by Millgate Homes, the property reflects a more contemporary interpretation of traditional country living – one defined as much by volume and flow as by setting.
Arranged over three floors, the house is centred around an impressive reception hall from which a series of elegant, well-proportioned rooms unfold. Four to five reception spaces on the ground floor provide flexibility for both formal entertaining and everyday living, with the kitchen/breakfast room emerging as the natural focal point. Generous in scale and filled with light, it opens directly onto the garden, reinforcing the connection between interior and exterior spaces.
Upstairs, four bedroom-suites occupy the first floor, with the principal suite extending onto a private balcony overlooking the south-facing garden – a subtle but effective way of drawing the landscape into the daily rhythm of the house. The top floor introduces a more relaxed dimension, with a large games or media room alongside an additional en suite bedroom, offering space that can easily adapt to changing needs.
Beyond the main house, the estate continues to unfold. A triple-garage block with a self-contained flat above provides additional accommodation, while the swimming pool is discreetly positioned within the grounds, accompanied by a pavilion complete with kitchen, shower and WC, creating a self-contained leisure space that feels separate yet connected.
Recent improvements by the current owner have further enhanced both presentation and performance, including a newly created private drive with electric gates, external redecoration, upgraded Bosch boilers and refreshed bathrooms fitted with CP Hart fixtures. High-speed Gigaclear broadband ensures the house remains as functional as it is elegant.
Boars Hill remains one of Oxford’s most sought-after residential settings, known for its semi-rural character while sitting just a short distance from the city centre. With excellent road and rail connections and access to a wide selection of leading schools, it continues to attract those seeking both space and connectivity.
Offered for sale with Knight Frank at a guide price of £6.5 million, this is a house that balances presence with practicality – a contemporary country home designed to accommodate both everyday life and larger-scale entertaining within one of Oxford’s most established locations.
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