The Warnborough Road project by Concierge Group represents a bold and highly personalised transformation of a semi-detached Victorian home, originally constructed around 1885 to a design by the notable architectural firm Marshall & Galpin. Located on a peaceful and picturesque side street in one of Oxford’s most desirable residential areas, the property offered a rare and exciting opportunity to fuse period architecture with striking contemporary design.
The client’s vision was clear: to retain and celebrate the charm and craftsmanship of the original house while injecting it with a vibrant, modern sensibility—marked by originality, light, and playful sophistication. In order to achieve this, the property was completely stripped back to its bare structure, allowing for a total reconfiguration of the internal layout across all four levels. This blank canvas made it possible to deliver a bespoke design, tailored entirely to the client’s lifestyle, aesthetic, and sense of individuality.
A central highlight of the renovation is the beautifully designed kitchen, which now serves as the social and functional core of the home. Combining practicality with artistry, the space features sleek, custom cabinetry, tactile surfaces, and rich materials that reflect the wider design language of the home. The kitchen opens fluidly into adjacent living and dining spaces, creating a bright, welcoming environment ideal for both family life and entertaining.
Bathrooms throughout the house were designed as standout spaces in their own right, each with its own identity. Luxurious stone, distinctive fittings, and curated finishes come together to offer an elevated experience, turning everyday rituals into moments of indulgence.
Architectural interventions—such as enlarged window openings, internal glazed partitions, and creative re-zoning of rooms—were introduced to maximise light and volume. These changes dramatically improved flow and connectivity throughout the property while ensuring that the home’s Victorian bones remained present and respected.
A sense of personality is evident in every corner, from vibrant colour accents and eclectic lighting to bespoke joinery and unexpected design details. Carefully restored original features, such as cornicing and fireplaces, coexist harmoniously with bold, modern insertions—offering a seamless dialogue between past and present.
The finished home is a celebration of contrast and character. Warnborough Road is not only a successful renovation but a statement in how historic architecture can be reimagined with flair, imagination, and integrity.