4 bedroom property for sale in North Moreton

2,616 sq ft / 243 m?
Gardens & Grounds extending to 0.4 acre
(all measurements are approximate)

A charming, unusually spacious, 4 bedroom detached period farmhouse, enjoying an idyllic and peaceful location, within the heart of this sought-after village.

The Pannels is deceptively large, offering excellent family accommodation, and would benefit from some updating. A 16th century house, with some later additions, and Grade II listed, it is surrounded by its very pretty gardens on all sides, with lovely views of the fine ancient church, and with easy access to open countryside, footpaths, and bridleways on all sides of the village.

A few minutes` walk to The Bear of North Moreton, the 16th century pub and restaurant which is a popular and privately run village pub. Behind it is the village green, home to Moreton Cricket Club founded in 1858, a large children`s play area, football pitch, and host to a number of events during the year such as the Village Fete. The annual beer and cricket festival is a popular event spread over 4 days offering the tried and tested formula of cricket matches, superb guest ales and ciders, nightly live music, and splendid BBQ food.

North Moreton has a thriving village community, whilst benefiting from being in close proximity to tremendous shopping facilities and amenities in both Wallingford and Didcot, the latter of which offers fast train links to London Paddington, Oxford, and Reading (Elizabeth Line) for commuters.

Special features:
? Drawing room has French doors to the garden, double aspect windows, wood panelling to one wall, a fine carved wood fireplace surround and mantle, currently fitted with a Jetmaster hot air convector wood burning stove
? Dining room is spectacular with another beautifully carved pine mantle and surround with marble hearth, raised and fielded panelling
? Sitting room is oak beamed, with a large Inglenook fireplace fitted with a Jetmaster style open wood burning stove and fitted canopy
? Kitchen/breakfast room with door to rear gardens and dual aspect windows
? Large cellar containing oil fired boiler, and door to exterior
? Drawing room, dining room and the bedrooms have excellent ceiling heights. Some restricted height door frames, especially in the older part of the house
? All the bedrooms have built in wardrobes
? Principal bedroom with dressing room and ensuite
? Some double glazing

Summary of accommodation: Reception hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, cellar, 4 bedrooms, family bathroom, 2 ensuite shower rooms, dressing room to bedroom 1. Double detached garage.

Gardens: Extending to approx. 0.4 acre. Spacious gardens on all sides of the house, with well maintained lawns, herbaceous borders, and mature trees including apple, flowering cherry, walnut, quince and an old pear. South facing to the main part of the garden, with a paved terrace running the width of the property. Large timber garden store, greenhouse.
Double garage has electric roll up door, power, and light.

Local facilities: North Moreton is a fine period village which benefits from being close to lots of shops, amenities, and transport links in neighbouring towns, and a short drive to Milton Park, Harwell Science & Innovation Campus, and Culham Campus.

A large well-maintained village green doubles as a playing field with an active cricket club who cater for all ages, and both men`s and women`s cricket. There is a football pitch, basketball hoop, all weather table tennis table and dedicated children`s playground with zip wire. The green is the hub for many events during the year such as the village fete, beer & cricket festival, apple pressing, and Boxing Day kickabouts.

The village hall has a full programme of activities. The mid-13th century church, All Sain