Ladder Hill, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33

A substantial family house built in the 1930s on 1.8 acres, in a commanding position with views over its gardens to the Chilterns beyond.

New Place has been beautifully remodelled into a sizeable and well balanced family home over three floors, with an excellent flow throughout the generously proportioned accommodation. The ground floor follows a conventional layout with a hallway that leads to the drawing room, study and a super kitchen breakfast and family room which is central to the ground floor. Beyond the kitchen is a formal dining room and sitting room linked by an orangery that spills out to the garden terrace at the rear. There are stairs at either end of the house leading to the first floor. The main suite is large with a dressing room and an en suite bathroom off a generous and versatile landing, as well as another bedroom with ensuite which links with two bedrooms and a bathroom via a first floor snug. The top floor of the house comprises two more generous bedrooms and a bathroom with a significant amount of eaves storage across the whole floor. It is noteworthy that the house is orientated to benefit from the view from all reception room and all but one bedrooms. There is also a wine cellar, wc and larder cupboard off the kitchen. At the far end of the house is a separate entrance.

The house is set in mature grounds interspersed with mature trees and approached by a treelined driveway with ample parking at the front of the house as well as a carport. The grounds are both private and versatile with garden divided into a series of rooms including a formal lawn adjacent to the house, flanked by an orchard and paddock on one side, and a kitchen garden and play area for the children beneath the canopy of the magnificent sycamore tree. Immediately behind the house is a terrace spanning its width stepping down to a formal lawn perfect for croquet with a pergola and decking to catch the afternoon and evening sun. There is also a covered hot tub and a range of sheds for storage.

Ladder Hill lies to the south of Wheatley and connects with the outlying villages Cuddesdon, Garsington and Horspath. The property enjoys a rural position with fabulous views towards the Chilterns. Wheatley is a thriving village with a popular secondary school, and offers a range of local shops including a post office, supermarket, pharmacy, cafe and several good public houses. There is good access to the nearby A40 leading into Oxford, and the M40 (Jct 8) to London or Birmingham and regular trains run from Thame Parkway Station to London Marylebone, and there are regular bus services to Thame and Oxford. From Thornhill park and ride there also runs a 24 hour coach service to London and further services to Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Heathrow is 45 minutes away by car.