Character-filled home beside Blenheim Park — perfect for families who value history.
Grade II listed 18th-century stone cottage next to Blenheim Palace grounds
An 18th-century stone cottage set directly beside the historic Blenheim Palace grounds, this Grade II listed mid-terrace home marries period charm with practical family living. The sitting room centres on a cosy log-burning stove; a kitchen/dining room leads to a conservatory and there is a recently updated cellar for storage or utility use. Outside, a well-kept front garden and a smaller rear courtyard provide private outdoor space on a notably large plot for the town.
Accommodation is arranged over three floors and suits a family or professional household seeking character within easy reach of Oxford. The layout includes two bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor, with a master bedroom and a useful office/dressing area on the second floor — flexible rooms that can adapt to home-working or a growing family.
Buyers should note material considerations: the property is Grade II listed, which will restrict alterations and may complicate maintenance and permissions. The stone walls are assumed to have no insulation, glazing is secondary, and the EPC is D, so energy upgrades will be limited by listed-status constraints. There is a single bathroom and some period features will require sensitive upkeep. For those who value atmosphere, immediate access to Blenheim Park, excellent local schools and fast transport links, this house offers rare location and character, but it suits buyers prepared for conservation-led maintenance and costs.