4 bedrooms House in Wallingford Road, North Moreton, Didcot OX11
This charming Grade II listed home datesback to the 16th century, with further additions through the 17th and 19th centuries. Peacefully located amidst the Oxfordshire countryside in North Moreton. Serenely set opposite the church, offering a quiet retreat from the toing and froing of daily life in the village. Plenty of parking can be found on the gravel driveway, while a large, detached garage provides storage and shelter for a car. Beyond the picket gate, a paved pathway leads up alongside cottage-style planted borders and an extensive front lawn, arriving at the gabled, whitewashed frontage of The Pannels. Step into the entrance hallway, where wooden flooring features underfoot and a glazed door opens into the drawing room on the left. Preserving its period feel, the drawing room, grandly proportioned, is washed over with light from windows to the front and rear and French doors opening to the garden at the side, perfect for summer soirees. An ornate fireplace with its pink marble inset adds to the character, issuing warmth and cheer in the winter months; the perfect place for gathering with family on special occasions. The drawing room is an all-season room, cosy in winter and connected with the outdoors through summer. Throughout The Pannels, traces of its history remain in the many original finishes. Glazed doors open once more to the dining room, where panelling and a fireplace, currently ornamental, with its embellished surround, add once again to the characterful feel. To the rear, a large window draws the garden views in. From the dining room a short flight of steps lead down to the sitting room. With exposed beams overhead and a deep inglenook fireplace, the sitting room forms an intimate counterpoint to the rooms above. Potentially the cosiest of winter snugs, yet still light, with windows framing views to the garden and church. Step through into the traditional breakfast kitchen. Practical and furnished with wooden cabinetry and freestanding appliances, the kitchen is a good family space. There may also be potential for a sensitive, extension in keeping with the home's listed status (subject to the necessary consents) perhaps with French windows opening directly on to the garden to make the most of the verdant surroundings. Returning to the entrance hall, to the right discover a handy cloakroom with wash basin and WC. Stairs lead up from this side of the hall, where off the half landing lies a double bedroom with views to the front over the gardens and church. Storage can be found in built-in wardrobes. There is also a shower room en suite. Along the landing arrive at the family bathroom furnished with bath containing overhead shower, wash basin and WC, with delightful garden views. The second of the four bedrooms can be found next door, again with glorious garden vistas. Back on the stairs, continue up to the first floor, where a third double bedroom is located close to the principal suite. The principal bedroom is accessed via a dressing room and features its own en suite shower room. There are views over the gardens to the front and rear of the property. Stretching out at the front, the impressive south facing front lawn enhances the sense of privacy and quiet at The Pannels, where a terraced area provides space for a table and chairs, ideal for al fresco dining, tucked behind rambling borders which offer shelter and seclusion whilst retaining idyllic views towards the village church. The lawn and borders reaching out to the front continue to the side and rear, where paved pathways, pergolas and planting surround the house. Mature trees including apple, walnut and quince offer shelter and shade to the rear, with a no-longer-used greenhouse in the corner serving as a reminder of the potential to recreate the productive vegetable garden of old. Located in the peaceful, historic South Oxfordshire village of North Moreton, at The Pannels, fields, footpaths and ancient hedgerows meet village life. At the heart of the village sits All Saints parish church, a hub of the local community, while The Bear, a 16th-century country pub serves up traditional meals and local ales close by. For walkers, footpaths radiate out across the surrounding countryside, with routes through open fields teeming with wildlife and nature, while for runners and cyclists, gentle loops extend in the direction of the distinctive Sinodun Hills with links to the historic Thames Path and neighbouring villages.
4 Bedrooms : Bathroom : 2 En Suite Shower Rooms : Guest WC : Reception Room : Dining Room : Kitchen/Breakfast Room : Sitting Room : Cellar : Garden : Double Garage : Driveway
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