Stylish Victorian home beside the River Thames - 3 miles from Oxford city centre

Our home is in the village of Sandford-on-Thames, just outside Oxford. This elegant Victorian three-storey house offers the perfect balance of countryside calm and city access. Its an old house, but its stylish, modern and comfortable. Surrounded by open fields to both the front and rear, the house provides a peaceful retreat in a beautiful riverside location and is ideal for walking cycling and relaxing.

The House:
Three comfortable bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with superking bed and ensuite shower room; a generous double bedroom to the back of the house, and double study bedroom to the front with pull out sofa bed.
There is a family bathroom with bath and shower over bath on the first floor.
Enjoy the bright open-plan kitchen and living space on the ground floor, ideal for everyday living and entertaining.
There is a separate snug sitting room with large smart TV on the ground floor.


Outdoor Space:
Attractive, landscaped tiered garden with seating and mature planting
Generous private terrace at the front of the house ideal for eating and watching the sun set over the river.
Shared green at the front of the house - ideal for playing.

Village & location;
100 metres from the River Thames and Sandford Lock where there is a convenient pub with open garden
Immediate access to the Thames towpath, offering a beautiful walk or cycle ride directly into Oxford city centre or downstream to the historic town of Abingdon
A short stroll to Talking Shop, the village café and community store
Close to the village church and local playground
Modern bakery and cafe, a 7 minute walk over Sandford Lock

Oxford on your doorstep:
Oxford is world-renowned for its historic colleges, libraries, and museums, including the Bodleian Library and Ashmolean Museum. Enjoy punting on the river, exploring independent shops and cafés, visiting theatres and galleries, or simply soaking up the city’s unique character. There is a direct bus to the city from the village centre.

Parking:
Off-street parking for up to two cars

Ideal for:
We are renting out our home for July, August and September 2026 while we take a sabbatical. We would ideally rent for the full three months but will consider stays of a minimum of one month during this period. It may suit a family needing an extended stay for work, study or relocation. We will consider discounts for three month stay.