FORGE COTTAGE NORTH MORETON • OXFORDSHIRE Forge Cottage North Moreton • Oxfordshire

A delightful 3 bedroom period cottage in beautiful condition throughout. Set in this sought after village within easy walking distance of the award winning pub and village green.

1,589 sq ft / 148 m² (all measurements are approximate)

Didcot train station 2 miles ● A34 (Milton) 5 miles ● Wallingford 3 miles (all distances approximate)

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A delightful 3 bedroom detached, slate tiled and part-thatched cottage, set The landscaped rear gardens are part-walled and secluded, with a well- within one of the most beautiful, sleepy and sought after period villages. maintained lawn, mature shrubberies, fruit trees and some 70 foot in depth. There is off-road parking for 3 to 4 cars and a single detached garage, both of which are Forge Cottage started life in the 17th century, and, as the name denotes, was the behind a secure gate. village forge with blacksmith’s accommodation, yet unusually for the period, this property enjoys high ceilings throughout. The cottage is Grade II listed and in Special features: immaculate order throughout, having undergone a tasteful and imaginative ● High ceilings throughout, unusual for a property which started life in the 17th interior redesign and decoration of recent times. century ● The fine quality and substantial golden oak entrance door to a pretty reception Nestled amongst other period properties and situated near to the fine medieval hall with limestone flooring church dating from the 13th century, you are within easy walking distance to open ● Spacious sitting room with open fire and beam across fitted with a wood burning countryside and footpaths on all sides of the village. stove ● Large dining room with open fireplace with beam across In the centre of the village is the Bear at Home; a thriving and privately run village ● Further large reception room with access from the garden and the kitchen which pub with an excellent restaurant, and behind it is the village green, home to can be used as a breakfast room, study or family room, this room has lime oaked Moreton Cricket Club founded in 1858, a large children’s play area, football pitch, flooring and a splendid dresser unit with lots of shelving and cupboards, and a and a number of events during the year such as the Village Fete. central area for a TV to be mounted, if so desired, with aerial and power sockets The beer and cricket festival is a very popular annual event spread over 4 days located in the cupboards offering the tried and tested formula of cricket matches, superb guest ales and ● The outstanding bespoke kitchen has been recently refitted with an extensive ciders, nightly live music and splendid BBQ food. North Moreton has a thriving range of high and low level painted panel units, very pretty figured granite work village community, whilst benefiting from being in close proximity to tremendous surfaces, ceramic under mounted sink unit with swan neck mixer tap, splendid shopping facilities and amenities in both Wallingford and Didcot, the latter of Falcon electric range with three ovens, grill and 5 ring gas hob, extractor over, which offers fast train links to London Paddington, Oxford and Reading for fitted dishwasher, impressive large flag stone limestone flooring, utility area at commuters. one end with plumbing for washing machine and vent for tumble dryer, large storage/pantry cupboard, windows overlooking the garden and stable door The award winning Bear at Home is a popular and busy village pub which serves giving access to the garden fine real ales and excellent food. It has a beer garden which overlooks the village ● All 3 bedrooms are doubles, with bedroom 1 enjoying an extensive wardrobe green and hosts many events during the year. and dressing table unit with drawers ● Outside there is parking for 3 to 4 cars plus a detached single garage with The village hall has a full programme of activites from Pilates to quiz nights. The delightful landscaped gardens, a large terrace area for summer dining, mid-13th century church, All Saints’ has been described as the most perfect well-maintained lawns, herbaceous borders, fruit trees, a large garden store medieval church in Oxfordshire and hosts bell ringing, coffee mornings, and ● The thatched roof was overhauled in February 2016 with a new ridge fitted charity events. There are also many individual events such as horticultural (RHS) open days, safari suppers, opera evenings, to name but a few. Summary of accommodation: Reception hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 double bedrooms, family bathroom. The countryside surrounding North Moreton is noted to be of outstanding rural Large detached single garage, garden shed. Full gas central heating. beauty and footpaths are within easy access enabling very pretty walks through open countryside. This is also excellent riding country with the nearby Downs Gardens: Rear garden is landscaped and part-walled, extending some 70 feet giving access to gallops, bridle paths and the Blewbury Riding Centre for the and features a well-maintained lawn, herbaceous borders and fruit trees, a large equestrian enthusiast. terrace for summer dining, and a large garden store. Wallingford, on the River Thames, is a few minutes’ drive away and offers fantastic Local facilities: North Moreton is a fine period village which benefits from being walks, riverside pubs, restaurants, a Waitrose supermarket, many independent and close to lots of shops, amenities and transport links in neighbouring towns. popular shops, a fine antiques centre and regular farmer’s markets. The village has a large well-maintained village green which doubles as a playing Didcot is home to many popular high street retailers and its supermarkets include field with an active cricket club who cater for all ages and both men’s and Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Aldi, there are numerous banks, health services, leisure women’s cricket. centres, arts centre and a multiplex cinema. There is a football pitch, basketball hoop, table tennis table and dedicated Didcot Parkway is a mainline station offering superb commuter links to London children’s playground with zip wire. The village green is the hub for many events Paddington, Oxford and Reading (with Crossrail coming soon), as well as the West during the year such as the village fete, beer festival, apple pressing, and Boxing Country and South Wales. The A34 is only a 10 minutes’ drive, offering easy links to Day kick-around. 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, St Birinus (Didcot boy’s school) and King Alfred’s in Wantage. Independent schools within easy driving distance include; The Oratory, Cranford House, Moulsford Preparatory, St Helens & St Katharine in Abingdon, Pangbourne College and Bradfield College. Directions: From the offices of Dudley Singleton & Daughter, turn right, proceed in the direction of Streatley, pass through the Streatley traffic lights with The Bull public house on your left, cross over the crossroads and take the next turning to the left signposted to Wantage. Proceed along this road passing the turning for Cholsey and there will be farmland on both sides of the road, and continue until you see a sign for Aston Tirrold and South Moreton to the right. This is a 7.5 tonne limited access. Turn right. Continue down the lane, pass the 30 mph restriction sign, and with a high red brick wall on the right, bear left at the fork into Baker Street. Proceed to the end of Baker Street, turning right at The Sweet Olive public house. Continue to the T-junction, go straight over and over again onto the Moreton Road (do not bear around to the right). Proceed along the Moreton Road into South Moreton. Continue straight through the village passing South Moreton Primary School on the right. Cross over the railway bridge into North Moreton. Drive down the hill passing The Bear pub on the right. At the T-junction, Forge Cottage is straight ahead. Post Code: OX11 9AX Tenure: Freehold Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage Local Authority/Council Tax Band: South Oxfordshire, Band F

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No. 1 Station Road, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AN

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