Henwood, Boars Hill, OX1

A truly bespoke and beautifully crafted four-bedroom detached family home, situated in the highly desirable Henwood area of Boars Hill, approximately 6 miles from Oxford city centre and 4.5 miles from Abingdon town centre. Designed with modern family living in mind, this exceptional home combines generous proportions, high-quality finishes, and a wonderful connection to its private garden and surrounding countryside.

The property opens into a spacious and welcoming entrance hall, complete with useful built-in storage, a cloakroom, and an impressive solid wood staircase leading to the first floor. The formal lounge provides a comfortable and cosy reception space, while the true heart of the home is the outstanding open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. This bright and versatile space features high-end cabinetry, quality integrated appliances, generous work surfaces, and an expansive wall of bi-fold doors that creates a seamless connection to the rear garden. A separate utility room provides additional practicality and storage.

Upstairs, the striking vaulted staircase and skylight flood the landing with natural light, leading to four well-proportioned bedrooms. Three are excellent-sized doubles, while the fourth is a larger-than-average single bedroom, ideal as a child’s room, guest bedroom, or home office. The impressive principal suite benefits from fitted wardrobes, a spacious en-suite bathroom, and a Juliet balcony offering delightful views over the rear garden and the fields beyond. A stylish family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

Externally, the property continues to impress with a mature and private rear garden, that was designed to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. A particularly unique feature is the substantial detached garage/outbuilding, which has been partly converted and already includes a wet room and toilet. Currently utilised as a large workshop with a mezzanine level, it offers excellent potential for a home office, studio, gym, or additional accommodation subject to the necessary permissions. To the front, a generous driveway provides ample off-road parking for several vehicles, completing this exceptional family home.

Henwood is an exclusive and highly regarded residential setting on Boars Hill, one of Oxfordshire’s most desirable locations. Surrounded by mature woodland, open countryside, and renowned for its elevated position and picturesque scenery, Boars Hill offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle whilst remaining within easy reach of Oxford and Abingdon. The nearby city of Oxford provides an exceptional range of shopping, dining, cultural and educational amenities, including world-famous universities, theatres, and museums, while the historic market town of Abingdon offers a charming selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and everyday conveniences.

The area is well connected, with easy access to the A34, linking to the M40 and wider motorway network, while nearby rail services from Oxford and Didcot provide direct routes to London and beyond. The location is also popular with families due to its excellent selection of highly regarded state and independent schools, alongside numerous walking routes, woodland trails, and outdoor pursuits on the doorstep.

Some material information to note: Gas fired central heating. Mains water supply, mains electrics, mains drains, also contains a rain water harvesting system. Offcom checker indicates standard and ultrafast broadband is available at this address. Offcom checker indicates mobile availability with all of the major providers. The property has ample parking with a larger than average garage. The government portal generally highlights this as a very low risk address for flooding.