Station Yard, Steventon, OX13

Station House is a substantial Grade II listed semi-detached stone property dating back to 1839. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Station House boasts important historical links as part of the construction of the Great Western Railway line from London to Bristol. Originally built as the headquarters of the GWR company, where Brunel held his Board Meetings, Station House now stands as a magnificent family home.

The property offers stylish, superbly appointed accommodation over three floors and with an independent detached annex. Care has been taken to combine original charm and period features with contemporary living space.

The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall, containing the original staircase, from which a discreet WC/ shower room and cellar is accessed. A grand archway leads from the entrance hall to a generously proportioned dining room. With an attractive working Victorian cast iron fireplace and high ceiling, this offers a magnificent space for entertaining family and friends. Being centrally located, this room is the heart of the home with access to the adjacent rooms.

The generous south-facing living room has been thoughtfully designed to maximise natural light and space with a splendid, boxed bay window enjoying impressive views, a further fireplace, with timber surround and inset wood-burning stove.

A sizeable kitchen/breakfast room with ample storage, range cooker, and a window seat overlooks the garden and has the conveniently located Utility Room adjacent.

The west-facing garden room provides a bright and airy family room, with two sets of bi-fold doors opening onto an external raised deck, a modern addition that complements the original house perfectly; ideal for enjoying long summer evenings.

The principal bedroom mirrors the size and volume of the living room below with a boxed bay window offering attractive views across open fields.  The bedroom benefits from generous fitted wardrobes and original fireplace. Two further double bedrooms and a bathroom with a freestanding bath complete the first floor. Stairs lead to the second floor where two double bedrooms and an additional bathroom have been cleverly crafted within the original Brunel timber roof structure.

Externally, Station House offers a gravel driveway that provides off-street parking, with a single garage forming part of the self-contained annex, which incorporates a studio apartment.  This is currently let but could also serve as a home office, gym, or additional accommodation, adding a degree of versatility.

The property sits on a large garden plot, with front lawn enclosed by picket fencing and an extensive side garden bounded by mature trees and hedging.  Mostly laid to lawn with well-stocked borders, it has been thoughtfully designed with raised decking and a patio area, the perfect space for family gatherings and entertaining.