Jericho Townhouse

This Grade II-listed early Georgian townhouse in the heart of historic Jericho, Oxford, underwent a full renovation. The dilapidated property hadn’t been touched for almost 80 years. We were asked to expand its capacity and rediscover its identity to provide an uplifting home for its new owners.

Jericho Farmhouse: Unique Decor and Bold Colours in Jersey, UK

We set about stripping back to reveal the building's beautiful bones before respectfully restoring it to its former glory. Using deliberately modern and creative design elements, we fused old with new to fulfil the brief, whilst celebrating the original features.

Working with a local architect, we opened up one side of a half-width closet wing and added an adjoining frameless ‘glass cube’ extension at the rear elevation. Giving the impression of weightlessness, the glazing showed deference to the character of the original building. The substantial footprint gain provided necessary space for an extended kitchen / dining room with views out to the large rear garden and a Coach House beyond. A Shaker kitchen and banquette seating, painted in a vibrant forest green, contrast with the exposed red brick walls to accentuate their historic charm.

Lowering the kitchen/dining room floor level made the closet wing a two-storey structure. This additional space enabled the addition of a new double bedroom and an adjacent bathroom, accessed via the half-landing. For a sense of playful mystery, the bedroom entrance was clandestinely concealed within a wall of floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. This cosy reading nook, and an associated seating area, both form part of the newly added second-storey space, transforming what was formerly a soulless landing thoroughfare.

A staircase and lower lobby in tones of roasted plum lead through to a large new basement bedroom and adjoining bathroom in an ombre of warm neutrals. Redundant alcove space was repurposed into a drinks station and small desk to welcome and serve visiting guests.

Modern kitchen with green cabinets, white countertops, and wooden accents. Open shelving with dishes, a stove, a window with patterned blinds, and decor including plants and kitchen tools. Bryony Richardson Interior Design, Jersey.
Bright indoor kitchen and dining area with green cabinetry, a white marble island, a wooden dining table, a bench, and a wall with exposed red brick, green panelling, and a window with a grid pattern. Bryony Richardson Interior Design, Jersey.
A bedroom corner with a green wall, a leather-upholstered headboard, a patterned pillow, a quilted bedspread, a vintage black chest with gold accents, and a wall-mounted brass and glass bedside lamp. Bryony Richardson Interior Design, Jersey.
A bedroom with dark green walls, a large bed with a tan upholstered headboard, white bedding, and pillows. On each side of the bed, there are glass wall-mounted lamps. There is a black trunk at the foot of the bed. Bryony Richardson Interior Design,
Rustic Elegance Meets Quirky Charm: Living Room, Jericho Farmhouse
Distinctive Farmhouse Interior: Green, Red, Blue, and Copper, Jericho Farmhouse
Living room corner with framed artwork, a red armchair with a beige pillow, and small framed pictures on the wall, illuminated by brass wall lamps and natural light. Bryony Richardson Interior Design, Jersey.
Warmth and Character Unite: Interior Design Jersey, UK Style
Bathroom with beige walls, a glass shower with brick-patterned tiles, a gold towel rack with a white towel, a gold holder with a toilet paper roll, a toilet with a dark seat, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a white sink with gold accents.
Cosy Living Room Retreat: Quirky Comfort in Jericho Farmhouse, Jersey

Elsewhere, the original room demarcations and structural walls were preserved, but we reimagined the use of rooms and overall layout to better suit modern requirements and enhance the flow throughout.

The principal reception room was relocated to the front of the house. A sultry pink provides a dramatic backdrop for antique pictures and carnelian velvet armchairs – an emotive and contemporary take on a traditional setting. A softly lit, cosy snug in a smaller adjacent room wraps the family in warm tones of oxide red and sumptuous velvet as they enjoy evening films.

Oxford is a city with a rich and colourful history. We chose bold, heritage colours and classical brass fittings throughout to reflect this, whilst ensuring the house had all the modern touches of a contemporary dwelling. The owners now enjoy a vibrant, character-filled luxury townhouse that seeks to inspire and delight all who visit.

Vintage Chic and Quirky Comfort: Master Bedroom in Jericho Farmhouse
Cosy bedroom with green walls, mustard velvet headboard and bench, white bedding, grey pillows, window with a view of greenery, wall art with botanical illustrations, closet with a basket on top. Bryony Richardson Interior Design, Jersey.
Warmth and Whimsy: Living Room Delights, Jericho Farmhouse, Jersey
Copper Accents and Vintage Blue: Bathrooms of Jericho Farmhouse, Jersey
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“Oxford is a city with a rich and colourful history. We chose bold, heritage colours and classical brass fittings throughout to reflect this, whilst ensuring the house had all the modern touches of a contemporary dwelling.”