TWO three-bedroomed architect-designed homes for sale in the delightful village of Islip, north Oxfordshire have been built with the future in mind.

The semi-detached homes, Saxon House and Wessex House, in Bletchingdon Road, are a short walk from the railway station and near the health centre. Both have views over open countryside.

Designed by former Oxfordshire architect Geoff Woodward, who also specialises in conversions of listed buildings, the new homes alrerady have foundations in their rear gardens for single-storey extensions should the oweners need further accommodation. The lofts also have floor joists ready for possible loft conversions.

Each house has a large lounge with an open fireplace which can adapted to suit the buyer. The fireplace could have a log fire, coal or gas or a woodburning stove. The properties also have high-efficiency gas-fired central heating.

The kitchens, which have breakfast areas, have cream shaker-style units, granite worktops and fitted appliances including a dishwasher, cooker and fridge/freezer.

Built from reproduction Cotswold stone with red clay roofs, the homes boast a good-sized rear garden and a front garden laId to lawn. The homes have a garage and an additional parking space, Oxford agent Pink and Black is inviting offers of more than £365,000 for Saxon House and more than £350,000 for Wessex House.

For more details, call Pink & Black on 0865 515919.