Grandpoint Townhouse
This early Victorian townhouse had a classic structure, full of potential, but was tired and dilapidated. Acquired by an overseas buyer as an occasional home for use by family and friends, we were briefed to carry out a complete overhaul to create a joyful, energising house that would surprise and charm its frequent visitors.
An extension to the back of the house created a spacious kitchen/dining area, with a glazed elevation that floods the space with light. Full-width bifold doors and a terrace of reclaimed bricks allow the outdoor seating to reconnect with the interior when the warmer months permit.
A traditional Shaker, professionally equipped kitchen, with burnished copper splashback set against dark cabinetry, was commissioned with visiting chefs in mind. Large-scale tree-ring prints in the dining area add visual interest and a point of relevance for the client.
A stand-alone garden bedroom was added to increase occupancy. Clad in cedar and with a striking, playful bedroom setting framed behind bifold doors, it provides a distinctive architectural feature juxtaposed with the Oxford yellow bricks of the historic house.
In the entranceway, locally made wrought-iron boot pegs nod to Oxford’s industrial heritage. A patterned sisal runner contrasts with the painted staircase and draws the eye upstairs.
The bedrooms were given their own identity through texture, colour and pattern, creating different moods and characters for each. Tongue-and-groove panelling and wide-format English Oak flooring with natural surface undulation added a sense of restfulness and permanence.
Cool, clean marble elements were used extensively in the principal bathroom and contrasted with the charcoal green paintwork. Married with classic bathroom fittings, the composition speaks of durability, belonging and timeless elegance.
