Jardines de Oxford

A three-bedroom lateral garden apartment for rent that brings the outside in. Expect light-filled interiors and ample breathing room.

Space and setting are both capitalised on at this pristine garden apartment. A wide entrance hallway echoes the generous proportions throughout – most evident in the sweeping kitchen, dining and reception room. The hub of the home, a lateral footprint ensures all eyes are on the large southwest-facing garden, accessed via floor-to-ceiling bi-fold doors.

Mimicking the green tones of the trees outside, the living space is finished in soft hues with herringbone floors and high ceilings tying the various zones together. Sage walls complement the sleek cabinetry and grey worktops in the kitchen, which features integrated Miele appliances. Designed for entertaining and everyday family life, the sociable layout benefits from a large bay window that provides the backdrop for a dining table.

There’s both a sense of cohesion and separation from the seating area at the other end of the room, where sofas are arranged for TV evenings or enjoying the views of the lawned garden beyond. Outside, shrubs and mature trees screen the surrounding houses and prevent the space from feeling overlooked. There’s also a patio with a table and chairs for al fresco dining.

The hallway – which features integrated storage – leads to three bedrooms, all united by the same colour palette. Taupe tones bring a sense of finesse across the board. The smallest bedroom is currently set up as a nursery but would also make a convenient study, served by a cloakroom. Two further bedrooms feature marble wrapped en suite bathrooms – one comes with a bathtub, the other with both a tub and separate shower. Fitted storage is a common feature throughout, making this an ideal family home.