Winterbourne
Bespoke built and designed with comfort, efficiency and effortless elegance in mind, discover Winterbourne, a modern home with stacks of character, nestled in the idyllic Oxfordshire village of Standlake.
Comfort and character
Completed in 2019, Winterbourne epitomises the contemporary expectations of a home where comfort and convenience blend with considered sustainability. From underfloor heating and mechanical ventilation and heat recovery (MVHR) to solar panels with battery storage, an EV charger, Cat5 cabling throughout and smart home technology, Winterbourne is an elite home designed for modern living.
A warm welcome
Step inside and into the embrace of the bright and spacious entrance hall where, ahead, the impressive oak and glass staircase reaches up to the first floor. To the right, a boot room provides plenty of space for coats and muddy wellies - ideal after a long walk in the countryside - while a WC sits conveniently to the left.
For those working from home, two separate studies provide quiet, dedicated workspaces with versatility to serve as playrooms or even bedrooms. But the real heart of the home lies straight ahead, where double doors open into an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining, and living space.
Hub of the home
A natural congregational hub, where everyone comes together - whether it’s busy weekday mornings or long, lazy Sunday lunches. Silestone quartz worktops gleam in the brightly lit Mereway kitchen, offering abundant preparation space. Cook up a feast for family and friends utilising the array of integrated appliances, including two Neff ovens, an induction hob, plate warming drawers, a microwave, two freezers, a dishwasher, an instant boiling hot water tap and – for a splash of indulgence - a Capel wine fridge - everything you need to cook up a wonderful meal for family and friends.storm.
Light streams down over the dining area courtesy of a large roof lantern above, and there is ample room to wine and dine ahead of the sliding doors, which in summer ease open onto a large decked terrace, ideal for alfresco entertaining.
Rest and relax
The sitting room lies just off this space, complete with a Rais Q-Tee 2 wood-burning stove, perfect for cosy evenings. In summer, sliding doors open to the decking ensuring that this inviting room is as enjoyable in winter as it is in warmer months.
Also accessed from the kitchen-dining room, connected to the decking via French doors, a light and bright family room offers plenty of versatility, as a playroom, cinema room or as an intimate snug.
Returning to the entrance hall, beyond the second study, an inner hallway leads to a utility room and plant room, keeping the practicalities of daily life neatly tucked away and offering plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.
Refresh and revive
Upstairs, off the galleried landing, the principal suite is a true refuge, a boutique hotel retreat within the comfort of your own home. A private hallway leads to a luxurious ensuite, where the double ended bath, set against a tactile slate feature wall invites relaxation and refreshment. Twin wash basins with storage drawers beneath sit beneath LED mirrored cabinets, with a WC and separate shower also available.
Also off the hallway, a built-in wardrobe and dressing room provide plenty of storage, leading into the spacious, air conditioned principal bedroom itself, set beneath a high vaulted ceiling.
Bedroom two, a large guest suite, comes complete with walk-in wardrobe for storing all your seasons’ attire and an ensuite furnished with bath, wash basin, WC and separate shower.,
Across the landing, bedroom three beckons, also served by a shower room ensuite, and offering views out over the front of the home.
From the main landing, the glass and oak staircase rises once more to the second floor which offers a wonderful private retreat for older teenagers or guests, with a spacious ‘hang-out ‘or study area leading off to bedroom four and also to its own shower room.
Ideal for multigenerational living, there is also annex potential with a fifth, versatile bedroom situated above the garage. Stairs lead up to a landing area above the garage, off which bedroom five can be found: a bountiful bedroom, brimming in storage with a row of stylish fitted wardrobes and served by its own luxurious ensuite with bath and shower. Also off this landing discover a home gym, another versatile room which could easily serve as a lounge or home office, and which connects back through to the main first floor landing.
Outdoor oasis
Nestled on a plot extending to a third of an acre, the garden offers plenty of space for all ages to enjoy the outdoors. Soak up the sunshine on the large south-facing decking outside the living area, whilst a flat, lush lawn is perfect for children, with secure fencing ensuring safety and privacy for all.
Out and about
Beyond the garden gate, Standlake has so much to offer. For food and drink, the options are endless. Just a short walk down the High Street discover the award-winning Black Horse pub, a firm village favourite. Other savoursome spots nearby include The Maybush, Harcourt Arms and The Double Red Duke, offering a varied selection perfect for laid back dining or a family Sunday roast.
With endless walking and cycling routes, Winterbourne is an outdoor lover’s dream. Why not take a circular walk through the woods down to the river, stopping at The Maybush for lunch, or head towards Northmoor and Stanton Harcourt, discovering ancient sites like The Devil’s Quoits stone circle along the way. Cyclists can roam the quiet Cotswold lanes, while Mickey Cranks Cycling Club offers great group rides, and, as residents you also get the distinction of taking out an exclusive locals membership at Lincoln Farm Park enabling you to make use of their swimming pools, sauna and gym.
In summer, discover paddleboarding on the Thames, swimming and watersports at Hardwick Park, or sailing at West Oxfordshire Sailing Lake. Oxford Downs Cricket Club is a great family-friendly spot, while the local tennis club plays on courts by the Village Hall.
Children can develop their potential at the cricket and tennis academies, while adults can join running clubs, book groups and even a local share club (which, of course, meets at the Black Horse)!
Just 15 minutes away, Blenheim Palace offers beautiful walks with an annual pass available, while further afield, Burford, Woodstock and the Cotswolds are also easily accessible, right on your doorstep.
Standlake has a well-regarded village school and Winterbourne is in the catchment area for Bartholomew’s School, which has consistently been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Cokethorpe School is just five minutes away, with easy access to the Abingdon Schools and those in North Oxford.
For commuters, Didcot Railway Station is just a short drive away, where speedy train links can take you to London Paddington in around 45 minutes. Oxford Parkway provides direct services to Marylebone, and Oxford Station offers routes to Birmingham and the North. For international travel, Heathrow Terminal 5 is only an hour away.
More than a home, Winterbourne is a comforting haven in which to put down roots within a thriving village community: a modern oasis where you can enjoy the best of country living with all the contemporary comforts you could need.
