Read Place, Ambrosden, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25

Welcome

Welcome to Read Place — a striking contemporary home where architecture, craftsmanship and technology come together to create something genuinely distinctive.

This is not a standard new-build. It is a privately designed, highly specified smart home with bespoke joinery, wellness spaces, solar technology and architectural detailing throughout.

From the moment you arrive, the property makes a confident first impression. The bold black exterior cladding, landscaped frontage and oversized pivot entrance door set the tone for a home that has been designed with individuality and built with exceptional attention to detail. Set within an exclusive collection of bespoke homes, Read Place offers a rare balance of contemporary design, practical family living and beautifully considered specification.

Step inside and the sense of space is immediate. Heated floor tiles run through the entrance and into the heart of the home, creating a seamless and refined flow. A bespoke built-in hallway seat, perfectly positioned for everyday family life, sits beside discreet storage for coats and shoes — a small but thoughtful detail that reflects the way the whole house has been designed.

Throughout the property, bespoke cabinetry, wardrobes, panelling, doors and fitted furniture by End Grain bring warmth, texture and craftsmanship to the clean architectural lines. The result is a home that feels both highly designed and very liveable.

Lighting has been carefully planned throughout, with a sculptural cast-concrete pendant creating a dramatic focal point and concealed mood lighting allowing each space to shift effortlessly from bright, practical family living to relaxed evening entertaining.

To the front of the house, a versatile office provides a calm and light-filled space for working from home. It could equally serve as a playroom, guest room or fifth bedroom, adapting easily as family needs evolve.

Ground-Floor Shower Room

The ground-floor shower room has the feel of a boutique hotel spa, finished with Italian Stonecrete tiles, underfloor heating and premium fittings.

A ceiling-mounted rainfall shower by Antonio Lupi, Gessi 316 stainless steel basin, floating WC and bespoke End Grain mirrored vanity combine to create a room that is elegant, practical and beautifully detailed — ideal for guests, family life or post-gym use.


The Heart of the Home

The open-plan kitchen, dining and living space is the centrepiece of the house.

A soaring vaulted ceiling rises above the bespoke open-tread staircase and glass balustrade, creating one of the property’s defining architectural moments. The kitchen itself is sleek, calm and highly functional, with handleless cabinetry, Corian worktops and a full suite of Siemens Studio Line appliances, including twin steam ovens, an integrated fridge freezer and wine cooler.

A Quooker hot and filtered water tap adds further everyday convenience, while the generous layout makes the kitchen equally suited to relaxed family mornings, informal suppers and larger gatherings with friends.

The dining area sits beside expansive glazing overlooking the rear garden, drawing in natural light and creating a strong connection with the outside space. Beyond this, the living area opens directly onto the covered veranda through sliding glazed doors, extending the sense of space and allowing the house to flow naturally from indoors to outdoors.

This is the heart of the home in every sense — dramatic enough for entertaining, but designed to work beautifully for everyday family life.


Bedrooms and Bathrooms

The principal suite has been designed as a calm private retreat. Bespoke End Grain wardrobes create a refined dressing area with generous storage, while sliding glazed doors open onto a private covered balcony — a quiet place for morning coffee or a moment of calm at the end of the day.

The en suite continues the contemporary, spa-like feel, with a walk-in glazed shower, bold black fittings, heated tiled floor, heated towel rail and a sculptural concrete basin set on a bespoke vanity.

The second and third bedrooms are both well proportioned and include fitted wardrobes.

The family bathroom has been finished with the same care and attention. It features a Corian bath with ceiling-mounted shower fittings above, heated flooring, heated towel rail, matte-finish WC and basin, and bespoke vanity storage.

On the top floor, the house offers a further flexible space currently arranged as a fully equipped home gym. With generous eaves storage and sliding glazed doors opening onto a private roof terrace, it could equally serve as a fourth bedroom, studio, wellness space or private retreat.

Whether used for exercise, work, guests or relaxation, this floor adds another layer of versatility to the home.


Garden and Outdoor Living

The rear garden has been designed as a natural extension of the living space.

A covered veranda creates a sheltered outdoor area for year-round use — ideal for barbecues, evening drinks or relaxed weekends with family and friends. It gives the house an easy indoor-outdoor rhythm and makes the garden feel connected to daily life, rather than separate from it.

Beyond the veranda, the garden opens into a private wellness area with a hot tub and timber sauna, creating a true spa-at-home experience. It is a space made for unwinding at the end of the day, entertaining in summer or enjoying quiet moments throughout the year.

A paved patio wraps around the lawn, with mature planting and fencing providing privacy. The result is an outdoor space that feels secluded, practical and beautifully suited to modern family living.


Location

Read Place is a sought-after address, known for its collection of individual, design-led homes and its position close to open countryside and rolling hills.

It is a setting that offers both community and convenience. A primary school is within walking distance, with a secondary school nearby, while local shops and amenities are just a few minutes away. Esquires Coffee and Wine Valley offer easy places to meet friends, and Bicester Village is close by for shopping, dining and retail therapy.

For commuters, the location is particularly convenient. Bicester Village station is less than a mile away, with regular services to London Marylebone in under an hour. By road, the M40 is only a few minutes away, giving excellent access to Oxford, London, Birmingham and beyond.


Smart Home and Sustainability

Read Place has been designed not only to look exceptional, but to perform intelligently.

The property benefits from a comprehensive Loxone smart home automation system, allowing effortless control of lighting, heating, access, security, music, shading and more. Multi-room audio, CCTV, smart access control and intuitive control points throughout the house make the technology feel seamlessly integrated rather than intrusive.

Sustainability and efficiency are central to the home. Solar PV, GivEnergy battery storage, premium insulation, MVHR, a Vaillant heat pump and integrated smart controls all work together to improve comfort, reduce running costs and support a more efficient way of living.

An auto-mist sprinkler system provides an additional layer of safety, offering peace of mind while preserving the clean design of the home.

Read Place is a rare opportunity to acquire a home that combines architectural design, bespoke craftsmanship, intelligent technology and a genuine sense of warmth — a contemporary family home with substance as well as style.


Specification Highlights

* Privately designed contemporary home
* Bold black timber-clad exterior
* Oversized pivot entrance door by Urban Front
* Bespoke cabinetry, wardrobes, panelling, doors and furniture by End Grain
* Open-plan kitchen, dining and living space
* Vaulted ceiling and bespoke open-tread staircase
* Glass balustrade
* Siemens Studio Line appliances
* Twin steam ovens
* Integrated fridge freezer
* Integrated wine cooler
* Quooker hot and filtered water tap
* Corian kitchen worktops
* Corian bath
* Gessi Spa and Gessi 316 bathroom fittings
* Antonio Lupi ceiling-mounted shower spouts
* Grohe concealed toilet cisterns
* White matt toilets by Ceramica Flaminia
* Imola Ceramics tiles
* Viero Italian plaster to un-tiled walls and ceilings
* Underfloor heating to tiled areas
* Loxone full home automation
* Loxone multi-room music system
* CCTV and smart access control
* Solar PV system
* GivEnergy battery storage
* Vaillant heat pump
* MVHR system By Zehnder
* Auto-mist sprinkler system
* Private covered balcony to principal suite
* Roof terrace
* Fully equipped home gym / fourth bedroom
* Covered veranda
* Hot tub and Harvia timber sauna
* Landscaped private garden
* Ample parking