Sires Lodge, North Moreton

A substantial family house in a secluded rural position with 4.5 acres, yet close to transport links and a fast commute to London

Layout

5 Bedrooms
5 Bath/shower rooms
5 Reception rooms

Services

Oilfired central heating, propane gas tanks, mains electricity and water and private drainage

The AreaSires Hill, North Moreton

Sires Hill is a close-knit community nestled in an Area of Designated Outstanding Natural Beauty between the villages of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell and North Moreton.
The surrounding landscape promises a beautiful and seductive escape with much for the outdoor enthusiast. The nature reserve of the imposing Wittenham Clumps overlooks the area, and there are marvellous local walks and cycle rides that include the Clumps, nearby Long Wittenham and the Thames footpath.

Didcot is the closest town and importantly provides the fast rail link to London, with trains taking as little as 37 minutes to reach London Paddington.

Wallingford is also close by. With its large open market square and famous castle ruins, this bustling market town is suffused in history. Wallingford is home to a sparkling array of dining options and a thriving café culture. If that wasn’t enough, Wallingford’s outstanding schools, great leisure facilities and abundant footpaths, mean the town is fast becoming South Oxfordshire’s most sought after small town.

With both Oxford and Reading within striking distance, Sires Hill is also well positioned for both the M4 and M40.

Sires Lodge, North MoretonAbout this home

Sires Lodge is a substantial family house located in a beautiful and secluded position with far reaching views over stunning Oxfordshire countryside and over towards the Chiltern Hills.

Through large electric gates and over a crunching gravel drive sits this imposing and impressive modern country house, where there is a courtyard feel with access to the main house, garages and separate annexe. The house was built around 1990 has a rendered façade, with striking brick quoins and dormer windows. At over 5,000 sq ft, Sires Lodge is a large house and incorporates a magnificent 50ft indoor swimming pool, complete with changing facilities. The layout is very practical and ideal for modern family living, with five bedrooms and four bathrooms in the main house. Highlights include the beautiful open plan kitchen and the summer room, which both take in the extraordinary views over the garden and beyond. The master bedroom suite is also stunning, complete with a large balcony to take in the aforementioned views.

The paddock is about 2.6 acres whilst the garden is about 1.9 acres, and there are two stables, which could be suitable for ponies or small livestock. The garden is well stocked with a large variety of evergreen and deciduous shrubs, hardy perennials, roses, heathers, climbing plants and mature trees which, together with the hedges around the property give complete privacy.