Staddle Stones

A superb modern home in a rural setting enjoying far reaching countryside views and exceptional privacy. The house was re-built in 2008 to a high standard to create a contemporary and energy-efficient home with excellent spaces.

The accommodation most notably features a large entrance hall, a superb kitchen, living and breakfast room, and a triple aspect sitting room enjoying views of the garden. There are five first floor double bedrooms and five bathrooms, including one on the ground floor, which could serve as a bathroom to an additional bedroom on the ground floor if required by converting the dining room. The principal bedroom suite situated at the rear of the house enjoys stunning views and benefits from a dressing area and en suite.

Staddle Stones is set in about 3 acres comprising formal gardens and a fenced paddock. The house is approached by a sweeping driveway leading to a large parking area to the front of the house. The gardens are mostly laid to lawn, with mature hedges and trees throughout, including a mature weeping willow. There is a paved terrace at the rear of the house with a sunken hot tub.

Outbuildings include a stable block for two horses, which includes a hay barn and log store, and a greenhouse. There is hardstanding around the stables to park a horsebox. There is an integral double garage.

Other notable features and benefits of the house include stone flooring throughout a large part of the ground floor, solar thermal panels contributing to water heating, and a large wood-burning stove in the sitting room.

Staddle Stones is located in Frilford Heath, a highly sought-after location well known for its proximity to Frilford Heath Golf Club. It is well placed for quick access into nearby market towns and the city of Oxford. Local facilities are excellent, including Milletts Farm Organic, a local pub within walking distance of the house and a well-stocked supermarket and petrol station nearby. Further shopping facilities, including Waitrose and Tesco Supermarkets, are in nearby Abingdon. The neighbouring village of Marcham has a post office, public house, garage, and a primary school.

Communications are excellent with nearby access onto the A34, which links into the M40. Didcot Parkway Station is 15 minutes away, offering fast train services to London Paddington in about 45 minutes.

There are several excellent local schools close by, including The Manor, Chandlings, Rupert House, Ashfold, Cothill, Abingdon School, Radley College, St Helen and St Katharine's, Cranford House and Moulsford. Oxford schools, including The Dragon, Headington School, Magdalen School, Summer Fields and St. Edward's are also within striking distance.

Abingdon 4 miles, Didcot Mainline Station 9 miles (trains to London Paddington 45 minutes), Oxford 7 miles, Henley-on-Thames 34 miles, London 69 miles (All distances and times are approximate).

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