Temple Street, Oxford, OX4

This Victorian mid-terrace home, charmingly known as "The Pink House," really does stand out in East Oxford. With its freshly repainted pink exterior and the delightful front garden enclosed by a picket fence, it's a welcoming sight. This well-maintained home spans three floors, offering generous space and character. The property is available furnished from June for a minimum term of 12 months. EPC Rating D. Council tax band D. The property has an HMO licence for four tenants (3 bedrooms) to include two sharers and a couple, or three sharers.

Upon entering, the Entrance Hall leads to two rooms, one of which is a Double Bedroom, and the other the Living Room. The Kitchen (being newly installed) overlooks the lovely Garden and Summerhouse. The First Floor features two Double Bedrooms and the Bathroom (being newly installed). The top floor offers additional space, ideal as a Study or Guest Room (though with some restricted height). A comfy window seat provides the perfect spot for relaxing or watching the world go by. The eaves cupboards offer plenty of storage, making the space both functional and charming. The Pink House and Garden are having a revamp prior to tenancy.

Key updates and features include:
In May, Prior to the tenancy, there will be an extensive revamp to the Pink House. This includes a new Kitchen and Bathroom. A beautiful new Kitchen will be installed, which will be fresh and cheerful. The Bathroom will be absolutely stunning and include a Walk-in Shower and separate Slipper Bath. Much of the house will be repainted and some carpets replaced.

The exterior, including the wooden sash windows and front and back doors, was repainted in August of last year.

The home retains its original style with double-glazed wooden sash windows.

The Bathroom boasts a high sloped ceiling, creating an airy, spacious feel, and includes a Velux window that automatically closes when it detects rain.

The Worcester Boiler has a full service history, with yearly checks on both the electrics and mains smoke alarms.

Full roof insulation adds to the home’s energy efficiency.

This property blends the charm of Victorian design with modern updates and an inviting atmosphere.

Landlady’s comment:
“The Pink House has been a happy home to tenants for many years. It’s such a unique home and full of colour inside and out. When I bought The Pink House I lovingly restored it, enjoying discovering the original Victorian features. During this process, and before the home was pink, I was cycling along The High Street and passed a stunning pink building - research lead me to an Oxford College who owned it, and the warden ventured into the depths of the cellars and pulled out the old paint pot for me. I had it colour matched and painted the house the same colour pink! The surrounding area is so welcoming and benefits from a fantastic Oxford Community which is so special. The Cowley Road eateries are fabulous - and Il Principe on the corner of Temple Street is the best pizza ever! There are many parks close to The Pink House – especially Angel & Greyhound meadow, a glorious picnic spot by the river. With the house tucked away on a side street, it’s a lovely quiet peaceful retreat to come home to after enjoying the delights of the area.”

In the Neighbourhood
The Pink House is ideally located for Oxford University and Brookes University. Temple Street is a residential side road found a short walk from the bustling Cowley Road, a highly sociable and cultural location with many restaurants and popular bars. There are also plenty of green spaces around.

The yearly Cowley Road Carnival is a uniquely colourful vibrant community event. The Ultimate Picture Palace, a community-owned art deco cinema, is around the corner. Also within easy reach is Magdalen Road with its fantastic array of establishments including the Magdalen Arms, Rusty Bicycle, Chester Arms, and Wild Honey a fabulously friendly Health Food shop devoted to locally grown ethical food. The Pegasus Theatre, has a wide array of shows, theatre and dance classes, and young theatre companies which are fun and all inclusive, welcoming everyone.

Green spaces include South Park, Christ Church Meadow, and the Botanic Gardens. The Oxford University Sports Centre, around the corner, is open to all and offers extensive facilities including a pool. Next to this is Christ Church College’s Orchard and Nature Reserve, where you can enjoy the tranquillity, woodland, and rivers. The Nature Reserve, cared for by a charity, welcomes local people getting involved.