North Moreton, Oxfordshire

2,616 sq ft / 243 m²
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 Saints has been described as the most perfect medieval church in Oxfordshire and hosts bell ringing, coffee mornings, Art Weeks, book sales, and charity events. There are also many individual village events such as RHS open days, safari suppers, opera evenings, to name but a few.

The countryside surrounding North Moreton is noted to be of outstanding rural beauty and footpaths are within easy access enabling very pretty walks.

Oxford is only a 30-minute drive, or a short train journey, with its excellent universities, international commerce, tech start-ups, computer science, and healthcare.

Wallingford, on the River Thames, is a few minutes` drive away and offers fantastic walks, riverside pubs, restaurants, a Waitrose supermarket, many independent and popular shops, a fine antiques centre, and regular farmer`s markets. Didcot is home to many popular high street retailers and its supermarkets include M&S Food, Sainsbury`s, Tesco and Aldi, there are numerous banks, health services, leisure centres, and an arts centre.

Didcot Parkway is a mainline station offering superb commuter links to London Paddington, Oxford, and Reading (Elizabeth Line), as well as the West Country and South Wales. The A34 is only 15 minutes` drive, offering easy links to both the M4 and the M40.

Schools: The close neighbouring village of South Moreton has a highly regarded Primary School. North Moreton is inside the catchment area for Didcot Girls School which is Ofsted rated as Outstanding. Within the area are a number of excellent independent schools including Moulsford Preparatory, Cranford House, Bradfield College, Abingdon School, The Oratory and, in or around Oxford, The Dragon Preparatory, Radley College, St Edward`s and Magdalen College School.

Directions: Opposite the All-Saints church (OX11 9BA), is a gravel lane, a short distance along on the left, is the parking area and garage for The Pannels.

What3words: brimmed.courtyard.puppy

Post Code: OX11 9BA

Tenure: Freehold

Some material information to note:
Modern oil tank alongside garage, oil fired boiler
Mains water, mains drainage, mains electrics
The property has driveway parking and a double garage
Broadband connected FTTC
Mobile signal is dependent on provider. Please refer to signalchecker.co.uk
This is a low-risk flood area
Property construction is brick under a tiled roof, part timber framed
The property is within a Conservation Area
Right of access up the path to the property
It is a Grade II listed building
There are no Tree Preservation Orders

EPC Rating n/a

Local Authority & Council Tax Band: South Oxfordshire, Band G

Fixtures and fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale.

Websites: singletonanddaughter.co.uk rightmove.co.uk, mayfairoffice.co.uk, countrylife.co.uk

Viewing by arrangement with vendor`s agent, Dudley Singleton & Daughter, No. 1 Station Road, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AN.



London Office: Mayfair Office, 41-43 Maddox Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 2PD

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Dudley Singleton & Daughter for themselves and for the vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items. We relied upon our own brief inspection and information supplied to us by the vendors.
(i) The description, including photographs of the property and its contents, are intended to be a guide only rather than a detailed and accurate report and inventory. (ii) Floor plans, measurements, areas and distances are intended to be approximately only. (iii) Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to check measurements. The position of bathroom fittings as shown on the plan is indicative only sizes, shapes and the exact locations may differ. Wall thicknesses, together with window and door sizes are approximate only and window and door openings are shown without frame details. (iv) Photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current and no assumption should be made that any contents shown in them are included in the sale.
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Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.