Show Home Room By Room: Parklands Manor, Besselsleigh

Nestled in the charming Oxfordshire village of Besselsleigh sits Parklands Manor – an exclusive new development of just 44 one- and two-bedroom apartments and three-, four- and five-bedroom houses.

Set on the site of a former 140-year-old Victorian manor house and school – and surrounded by 23.5 acres of charming private parkland – Parklands Manor provides homeowners a rare opportunity to live on a modern country estate in a truly unique setting.

Plot 39 at Parklands Manor is a two-bedroom show apartment set in the former Victorian-era manor house, furnished by leading interior design house, Alexander James Interiors, with interiors celebrating the site’s distinguished character. Spanning 982 sq ft, the contemporary interior layout is designed to provide residents with the flexibility and convenience required for busy modern lifestyles.

Generous living space

At the heart of the home is a spacious open plan living and dining area – the centrepiece of which is the impressive original fireplace, rich with character and charm, while feature squared bay windows flood the space with natural light. A statement oak dining table is complemented by bespoke dining chairs with antique detailing to create a rustic, antique look.

Careful consideration has been made throughout to ensure residents can take in the beautiful views, wherever they may be in the apartment – right down to the exacting position of the furniture in each room.

Bespoke kitchen

The highest level of style and craftsmanship features throughout, from the bespoke hand-painted Shaker-Style kitchen, which is fitted with high-quality integrated appliances, elegant stone worktops and soft close doors and drawers - catering perfectly for both style and function.

Principal bedroom

The principal bedroom is designed as a serene retreat from busy lifestyles, with a gentle colour palette of neutral tones with soft grey accents. A Chesterfield-style headboard reinforces the country chic look, bringing together a blend of traditional and new styles. Taking full advantage of the full-length windows, bespoke-designed curtains perfectly framing the full-height windows. Coral cushions inject bold splashes of colour into the design, while carefully selected artworks feature contemporary floral sketches – a nod to the building’s countryside surroundings.

Guest bedroom

The well-proportioned guest bedroom features mirrored bedside tables alongside a bespoke dark velvet headboard with deep button detailing – adding a glamorous, opulent touch to the room. Blush pink cushions add softer tones to the design, creating the comforting, cosy feel required in a guest room.

Bathroom

Designed to Millgate’s uncompromising standard, luxurious finishes extend to every corner of the home with the bathroom featuring sleek Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware, bespoke full height fitted mirrors and ceramic and porcelain wall and floor titles – creating a luxurious hotel-style feel.

Outdoor space

Looking to provide the best of indoor-outdoor living, the doors in the living area open onto a private, beautifully landscaped garden – offering attractive and enjoyable, yet easy to manage, outside space, with a beautiful outlook over the private parkland beyond.

Prices at Parklands Manor start from £300,000 for a one-bedroom apartment with Help to Buy available.

Find out more at [email protected] or www.millgatehomes.co.uk.

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