Mill Street, Kidlington, OX5

Tucked away on a private shared driveway along the ever-popular Mill Street, this charming period home offers the perfect blend of character, space and potential. Built in 1892 and brimming with original features, this substantial property spans three floors ideal for family living or those who love to entertain.

Step into the grand entrance hall and you are immediately welcomed by a sense of warmth and elegance. To either side sit two generous reception rooms, each framed by bay windows that flood the space with natural light. One boasts a striking cast-iron fireplace, the perfect spot to curl up on crisp autumn evenings.

To the rear, a separate dining room offers flexibility for formal entertaining, a relaxed family room or a home office. Beyond lies the kitchen, spacious in its current form with exciting potential to extend (subject to planning permission) and create a modern family hub overlooking the garden.

Upstairs, the first floor provides three generous double bedrooms, all rich in character with original fireplaces. The standout family bathroom is beautifully proportioned, with dual-aspect windows, a free-standing bath and separate shower. Rising to the top floor, a versatile fourth bedroom enjoys Velux windows and a stylish en-suite perfect for guests, teenagers or a private home office.

Outside, the sense of space continues. The garden is private and inviting, ideal for summer entertaining, children’s play or a peaceful morning coffee. At the rear, a gated entrance leads to a substantial workshop with garage doors and space to park a car. Equally suited as a creative studio, home business base, self-contained annexe (subject to consents) or generous garden office, it offers true live–work flexibility.

Closer to the house, two charming outhouses sit just off the kitchen. One retains a working outside loo (with a water supply that can be turned off in winter), while both provide useful storage for logs, bikes or tools. The garden itself is well-stocked, featuring a mature apple tree, along with two plum trees, one particularly fruitful. To the front, a thriving grapevine produces enough grapes for juicing, a delightful touch for anyone who enjoys homegrown produce.

Older Kidlington offers the perfect balance of village charm and convenience. Just five miles north of Oxford, residents enjoy the quieter pace of village living while remaining within easy reach of the city. The Stagecoach 2/2A bus runs directly outside the property, providing frequent links into Oxford along the Banbury Road. Oxford Parkway station is also close by, with fast services to London Marylebone, while the A34, A40 and M40 ensure wider travel is simple.

Families benefit from a strong choice of schools, including Edward Feild, North Kidlington, West Kidlington and St Thomas More Catholic Primary, with Gosford Hill School offering local secondary and sixth-form education. Kidlington itself is vibrant and well-served, with around fifty shops, supermarkets, independents, cafes, pubs, restaurants, medical facilities, green spaces and leisure options making it a practical and appealing setting for both families and professionals.