Brunel designed Grade II listed family home, blending historic elegance with contemporary style and a versatile detached annexe
Station House is an exceptional Grade II listed semi-detached stone residence dating back to 1839, designed by the renowned engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Steeped in history, the property played a pivotal role in the construction of the Great Western Railway, originally serving as the headquarters of the GWR company where Brunel himself held board meetings. Today, Station House stands as a beautiful family home, seamlessly blending period grandeur with contemporary comfort.
Offering superbly appointed accommodation across three floors, complemented by a self-contained detached annexe, the house combines original architectural features with stylish modern living spaces.
The ground floor opens with a welcoming entrance hall showcasing the original staircase, leading to a discreet WC/shower room and cellar. A grand archway flows into the impressive dining room, complete with a working Victorian cast iron fireplace and a high elegant ceiling, an ideal setting for entertaining. Centrally positioned, this room connects to the adjacent spaces, including a generous south-facing sitting room designed to maximise light and views, featuring a boxed bay window and wood-burning stove.
The spacious kitchen/breakfast room offers ample storage, a range cooker, and a charming window seat overlooking the garden, with a utility room conveniently adjacent. To the west, a bright garden room with bi-fold doors opens onto a raised deck, creating a perfect indoor-outdoor space for summer evenings.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom mirrors the grandeur of the sitting room below, with a boxed bay window, fitted wardrobes, and an original fireplace. Two further double bedrooms and a luxurious bathroom with freestanding bath complete the first floor. The second floor reveals two additional double bedrooms and a bathroom cleverly integrated within Brunel’s original timber roof structure.
Externally, Station House enjoys a gravel driveway with off-street parking and a single garage forming part of the detached annexe, a versatile studio apartment currently generating £12,000 per annum in rental income, or ideal as a home office, gym, or guest accommodation. The property sits within a generous garden plot, featuring a front lawn enclosed by picket fencing and an extensive side garden framed by mature trees and hedging. Thoughtfully landscaped with raised decking and a patio, it offers the perfect setting for family gatherings and outdoor entertaining. Steventon is one of Oxfordshire’s prime villages with many fine and notable Grade II listed buildings, a large village green and cricket ground. It has a thriving community with a village shop, active village hall, primary school and 14th century church. The village is located approximately 4 miles south of Abingdon where there is a wide range of shops and services. It is on a major bus route (X2) with quick access to Didcot Station via Milton Park, and to Abingdon and Oxford. Didcot Parkway is about 4 miles away connecting to London Paddington in approx. 45 minutes. The nearby A34 provides an easy connection to Oxford to the north and to Newbury and the M4 to the south. Schooling in the area is also excellent with a wide range of state and private schools to include Abingdon School, The Manor Prep School and the school of St Helen and St Katherine, all of which are in Abingdon and St Birinus and Didcot Girls School, both in Didcot.
Additional information Services: All mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: Vale of white Horse District Council Council Tax: Band F Broadband speeds and mobile phone coverage can be checked here: checker.ofcom.org.uk. Brochure prepared November 2025 Photographs taken Spring & Summer 2025
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