Church End, Kidlington, OX5

Tucked away in the heart of Bletchingdon, Hill View House is a beautifully restored detached Cotswold-stone family home offering close to 3,500 sq ft of elegantly arranged accommodation across three floors, plus a 500 sq ft self-contained outbuilding ideal as a home office. Set behind traditional dry-stone walls and approached through a charming gated entrance, the property combines period character with the comforts of contemporary family living.
The heart of the home is the magnificent kitchen and dining room expertly designed in a hand-painted Shaker style with a striking blue island, marble worktops and a flagstone floor. French doors open directly onto the south-facing terrace, while a generous walk-in pantry and adjoining utility room keep day-to-day life ordered. Two further reception rooms provide flexible entertaining space: a substantial drawing room with a cosy seating area, and a snug fitted with a deep-red, hand-painted library wall — a particularly characterful spot for quiet evenings or family film nights.
Throughout the ground floor, panelled walls, period sash and casement windows, a striped runner staircase and a handsome cloakroom hint at the quality of the recent restoration. The double kitchen doors open out onto the flag stone terrace, mature borders and wide level lawn which enjoys uninterrupted views over open Oxfordshire countryside.
On the first floor, the principal suite is exceptional, comprising a generously proportioned double bedroom with countryside outlook, a fitted dressing room and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with twin marble basins, a bath and a separate walk-in shower. Three further double bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom. Climbing again, the second floor offers a wonderful surprise: a vaulted multi-purpose room (currently arranged as a games and gym room) crowned with skylights, plus two further bedrooms and a walk-in shower room — perfect for older children, teenagers or guests.
A separate stone outbuilding provides a fully fitted home office at ground level ideal for working from home with additional mezzanine storage. Outside, a gravelled parking area, secure walled gardens, a kitchen garden and beautifully kept lawns and an artificial putting green.
The Local Area
Bletchingdon is one of north Oxfordshire’s most sought-after villages, set within a conservation area of honey-stone cottages, an historic church with much-loved local pubs close by, such as the Nut Tree and The Bell. Within the village is also a superb local co-op, located adjacent to a newly build large village hall.
Surrounded by miles of unspoilt farmland and country footpaths, it offers genuine rural calm just eight miles north of Oxford and only ten minutes from Bicester Village, with its designer outlets and direct trains to London Marylebone in under 50 minutes. Oxford Parkway station and Islip station (just 5 minutes drive) both offer services to Marylebone from around 70 minutes. There is easy access to the A34 and M40 makes commuting straightforward, while a wonderful choice of state and independent schools — including Oxford’s renowned prep and senior schools — sits comfortably on the doorstep.