Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire OX5

Set behind a traditional stone façade, the property offers beautifully proportioned accommodation extending to approximately 1,699 sq ft, complemented by a garage and mature gardens of remarkable quality. At the heart of the house lies an impressive 30 ft drawing room, a wonderfully atmospheric space with exposed beams and a striking original stone fireplace incorporating a bread oven and rare spice cupboard. This room enjoys a dual aspect and opens directly to the garden. A separate sitting/dining room provides a more intimate reception space, centred on a characterful fireplace and views across the quiet lane.
The kitchen is well-sized and arranged for everyday living, with space for informal dining and direct access to the rear garden, while an adjoining utility room and garden room offer additional practicality and flexibility. A modern ground-floor shower room complements the accommodation. Upstairs, three charming bedrooms are arranged around a characterful landing, rich with exposed timbers. The principal bedroom features an en suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom configuration that offers potential for reconfiguration if desired. There is also a separate W/C. Throughout, the house displays a wealth of historic detail, including timber framing and early architectural features noted within its listing.

The gardens are a defining feature of Monks Head, designed and cultivated over many years by an accomplished horticulturist. They provide a wonderfully immersive and established setting, with a sequence of terraces, borders and informal planting that create both structure and natural beauty. Immediately behind the house, a terrace leads on to sweeping lawns interspersed with richly stocked beds and mature shrubs, offering colour and interest throughout the seasons. Beyond, the garden unfolds into a more productive and horticultural area, with a greenhouse, growing frames and a variety of specimen planting. The scale and layout allow for both active cultivation and a more naturalistic approach, with opportunities to create wildflower meadows or wildlife-friendly spaces. To the front, the house enjoys a charming outlook over a quiet village lane, with ample off street parking and access to a wide garage.

Bletchingdon is a highly regarded North Oxfordshire village set within attractive countryside, yet within easy reach of Oxford and Bicester. The village offers a strong sense of community alongside everyday amenities, including a village shop, well-regarded primary school, village hall and sports facilities.


Communication links are excellent. Oxford Parkway station is approximately 10 minutes’ drive away, providing regular services to London Marylebone, while the A34 and M40 offer convenient road connections. Oxford, with its extensive educational, cultural and recreational amenities, is also within easy reach.