4 bedroom detached house for sale

Keepers Cover lies to the edge of the sought-after village of Weston-on-the-Green, surrounded by approximately four acres of private gardens, including an orchard, natural swimming pond and paddock land. Approached discreetly from the village lane, the house takes full advantage of the setting with extensive south-facing terraces providing superb spaces for entertaining with views over formal lawns. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors run the length of the house, maximising natural light. The accommodation is flexible, including a wonderful, impressive open-plan kitchen/breakfast/sitting room with a wood-burning stove, a large family sitting room, and four bedrooms, including a principal suite and a self-contained guest suite accessed via an exterior staircase. The property lends itself well to use as a main residence, as well as a second/holiday home. To the exterior, highlights include an established orchard planted with a variety of apple, pear, plum, cherry, damson and quince trees, and a wonderful natural swimming pool with decking . Adjacent to the pool there is a charming heated Shepherds Hut, with beyond a large and useful paddock. The setting is uniquely private, creating a great escape from city life. Keepers Cover is very well positioned for commuting, lying between Oxford, Woodstock, and Bicester. Bicester Village and Bicester North Stations provide regular direct rail services to London Marylebone, with journey times of approximately 52 minutes. Nearby Oxford mainline station provides services to London Paddington with journey times from 51 minutes. Many of the country's leading independent schools are within easy reach; Oxford offers an exceptional choice of educational establishments, including the Dragon School, St Edward's School, Oxford High School, and d'Overbroeck's, amongst others, while Radley College and Magdalen College School are also conveniently accessible from the property. Stowe School, Bloxham, Tudor Hall, and Winchester House are also within an easy driving distance. Weston-on-the-Green is renowned for its village amenities, including two traditional pubs, a community village store/post office, and the Milk Shed Caf, as well as the well-known Weston Manor Country House Hotel and Lavender Restaurant. Highlights in the historic city of Oxford include landmarks such as the Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian Library, the Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers Museums, the Botanic Garden, and punting from Magdalen Bridge. Within an easy drive lies Soho Farmhouse, Estelle Manor, David Lloyd, RH England at Aynho, Blenheim Palace, Daylesford Organic, Kirtlington Polo Club, Bicester Retail Village, and Silverstone Racing Circuit.