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Beautiful Open Plan House in Center of Oxford, Near Nature

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Preferred Destination: London, England, United Kingdom
Alternate Destinations: Paris, Île-de-France, France | Bristol, England, United Kingdom | Open to any destination

House | House Sitting Negotiable
Available Dates:
From July 1, 2026 until April 1, 2027

Description

This house is a really sweet classic home on one of the most sought after streets in all of Oxford. 8 minutes walk from the city center near a park with a lake, pool and community center. It has two large but comfortable living rooms, and a huge open plan kitchen that stretches onto the backyard with a bbq, shed / meditation space or extra office, vegatable garden and patio for sunbathing in summer. It is the best house I've ever lived in and I have lived here with fellow academics for years, filling it with art, good energy and many papers written and read. I am now looking for a couple or person to come stay as I'd like to spend some time in London. I'd like to arrange it as a house share for 1-2 days a week on the weeks I need to come in for work, hence the low rent for the huge house. If this would be a house exchange I'd obviously be happy to support the same arrangement at your house. I'm a mid-30s, clean, open minded professional working at the intersection of academia and environmental policy. I'm looking for people who value community, care for animals, and want to have an amazing time in this space. It is a great place to be quiet and calm in front of the fire or in the garden or to have large dinner parties. The kitchen turns into an amazing dance floor on the occasional birthday or celebration. I like this site over other rental options because it feels more personal and less like a utilitarian exchange so let's keep it that way. Would love to hear from you! Reach out and tell me a little about yourself. :)

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
2

Offices
1

Size
1,472 ft2

Suited For
5

Property Type
House

Availability

From July 1, 2026 until April 1, 2027

Minimum Stay

5 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Flelxible on exact dates. Looking for the right fit. I'd ideally like an exchange / rent in which I can come and go from time to time with subsidised rent.

Location

House in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Closest University

University of Oxford

Nearby Universities
King's College London | Oxford Brookes University | UCL Main Campus | London School of Economics and Political Science | University of Reading
Neighborhood

Central Oxford / Hinksey Lake

Nearby Cities

Oxford

Comments: Gorgeous residential neighborhood with real community, park at one end of the street with a lake and pool for swimming in the summer, community center, farmers market, river path. 8 min walk to center, gym,& mall nature all directions.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • On Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Suburban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Historic Home
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

The cost of utilities can be discussed

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: The whole house would be 3,000 a month but I'd like to do a partial house share for the first year so that I can come stay 1-2 nights a week in the spare room.

Considerations

Ask about the suitability of the home for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Ask about smoking in the home

A car is not available

House Sitting

I may need help while I am away

I may need help with my pet(s)

I have two sweet small cats that need to be fed twice a day and ideally cuddled.

I may need help with plants or garden

Just some nice house plants and all the garden you'd like but no obligation to be a big gardener.

Comments: I'd like to do this as a house share 1-2 nights a week when I come in for work so no need to do too much apart from feed the cats.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
1
1 Adult

Our Destinations

Preferred Destination

London, England, United Kingdom

Closest University

University of East London

Alternate Destination

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Alternate Destination

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
1


Bathrooms
2


Offices
1

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Comments: Negotiable on all.

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