4 bed detached house for sale

Mill Street, Islip OX5

A charming four-bedroom family home with a wonderful cottage feel, ideally situated in the heart of the popular Islip village. Combining period character with modern convenience, this delightful property is perfectly positioned for village life while offering excellent connections to Oxford city, approximately seven miles away.

The ground floor features a bright and inviting open-plan kitchen, dining and living space. The beautifully designed shaker-style kitchen complements the character of the property, with attractive boxed-in windows with seats, and a combination of integrated and freestanding appliances. The space flows naturally through to the dining and living areas, while bi-fold doors open onto the garden, creating a seamless connection between the indoors and out. A separate reception room provides an additional versatile living space, featuring further boxed-in windows and an attractive feature fireplace. A convenient shower room completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with its own ensuite shower room. A family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. The top floor offers an additional double bedroom, along with an adjoining room that would make an ideal dressing room, wardrobe or additional storage space.

Outside, the attractive walled garden provides a private and characterful setting, with stone paving, planted borders and a lovely mix of materials creating an appealing outdoor space. A useful garden store room provides additional storage.

Located in the sought-after village of Islip, 10 Mill Street, also known as Hornes Cottage, benefits from excellent local amenities and transport links, including its own railway station and frequent bus services to Oxford. This is a beautifully presented and versatile family home, offering a rare combination of period charm, modern living and good transport connections.

Location

Positioned in the heart of Islip, one of Oxfordshire’s most desirable and historic villages, the property blends countryside and city living, with Oxford just 7 miles away. Islip itself is rich in heritage, with ancient roots and a notable place in Civil War history, giving the village a depth of character that few locations can match. From here, Oxford, London, Heathrow, Birmingham and the Cotswolds are all within easy reach.

The village has excellent amenities, including a primary school, a health centre and a children’s playground. For sporting enthusiasts, village clubs include cricket and football teams.

Locally, there are excellent preparatory and senior independent schools, including Magdalen College School, Oxford High School, St Edward’s, Summer Fields and The Dragon School.

There is a train station within the village, with direct access to London Marylebone or Paddington in under an hour.

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