Morrell Avenue, East Oxford

Occupying an enviable position in one of East Oxford's most sought after residential roads, this exceptional 1930s semi detached family home has been thoughtfully extended and enhanced to create a beautifully balanced home where period character sits effortlessly alongside striking contemporary design. Beyond the handsome brick façade lies over 2,500 sq ft of versatile accommodation, including an impressive detached garden studio, sauna and a collection of ancillary outbuildings, all set within a landscaped south facing garden.

The house retains much of its original charm, with exposed timber floorboards, fireplaces, traditional joinery and generous proportions throughout. A welcoming entrance hall leads to an elegant sitting room with a feature fireplace, providing a more intimate reception space away from the heart of the home.

To the rear, the property opens dramatically into a superb open plan kitchen, dining and family room. Flooded with natural light from vaulted ceilings, rooflights and full width bi-folding doors, this outstanding space has been designed for modern family living and entertaining. The bespoke kitchen is arranged around generous preparation and dining areas, seamlessly connecting the interior with the south facing terrace and gardens beyond, creating an effortless indoor outdoor lifestyle.

The first floor offers four well proportioned bedrooms, all enjoying excellent natural light and retaining attractive period features. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a feature fireplace, whilst the contemporary family bathroom has been finished to a high standard with a freestanding bath, separate walk-in shower and quality fittings throughout. A useful loft room, accessed via a loft ladder, provides excellent additional storage or hobby space.

A particularly valuable feature of the property is the substantial detached garden studio. Beautifully constructed and fully insulated, it provides a wonderfully flexible space that could serve as a home office, gym, creative studio or guest accommodation, complete with an adjoining shower/utility room and practical storage cellar. Complementing this is a separate cedar-clad sauna, and two useful workshop/store rooms, offering exceptional versatility rarely found in properties of this style.

Outside, the landscaped rear garden has been thoughtfully designed to provide distinct areas for entertaining, relaxation and family life. A large paved sun terrace leads onto a generous lawn with extensive shrubbery borders, while mature trees and carefully positioned screening create an excellent sense of privacy. The detached studio forms an attractive focal point to the garden, extending the living space well beyond the house itself.

To the front, the property is approached via an attractive block-paved driveway providing off-street parking, together with an integral garage.

The property successfully combines the elegance of its 1930s origins with striking contemporary architecture and exceptional ancillary accommodation, creating a highly individual family home of remarkable flexibility in one of Oxford's most desirable locations.

Morrell Avenue is ideally situated for access to Oxford Brookes University, St Clements and the city centre. It is well placed for access to the green open spaces of South Park in addition to Southfield Golf Course and is also within walking distance of the varied amenities on the vibrant Cowley Road.