Major refurbishment works are set for a 17th century building in Headington. 

Applicant Simon Barker wants to carry out the refurbishment of Stoke House in Stoke Place. 

A planning application has been submitted to Oxford City Council for external works including replacement rainwater goods; refurbishment of the roof, windows, doors and render; repointing of the brickwork, new leadwork and full redecoration; repair of external stone stair and installation of new handrail.

Also the installation of secondary glazing and replacement of loft insulation.

No public comments have been submitted in support or objection. 

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In the scheme's planning statement, it said: “Stoke House is a period property built in 1883, but its core is probably a seventeenth century cottage.

"It has been altered and extended several times over the years with some added elements more sympathetic than others. It is located within the Old Headington Conservation Area and is a Grade 2 listed building. 

“Previously owned by Ruskin College and acquired by Linacre College around four years ago, the house is used to accommodate students or delegates attending short residential courses. The first floor has a single large study and 12 ensuite bedrooms. 

“The ground floor has a large entrance lobby providing access to two seminar rooms on either side, along with a drawing room style lounge often used as a breakout space for the seminar rooms.

"The south wing of the house on the ground floor has its own entrance and is divided into offices.”

It added: “The college now wishes to refurbish the building externally, including works to roofs, windows, doors and the general external fabric.”