4 bed detached house for sale

Murcott, Oxfordshire OX5

Set within over three acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, The Yews is a standout family home offering generous living space, flexible accommodation, further potential in a superb village setting with excellent road and rail links making commuting to Oxford and London fast and convenient.

Outside are formal gardens and sun terraces which wrap around the house, electric gates which open to ample private parking and a triple garage with electric doors, power, and water, with space above for a home office, studio or annexe (subject to consents). There is also an outdoor swimming pool. The gardens are stunning, with large lawned areas, mature planting, and multiple terraces perfect for al fresco dining.

The house has been tastefully modernised by the current owners, featuring a bespoke kitchen by gc Interiors with high-end appliances, three reception rooms (two with wood-burning stoves), and smart additions such as a fully equipped boot room and utility. Upstairs, four double bedrooms include a spacious principal suite with extensive built in storage and a sleek ensuite.

For equestrian buyers, there is also a Charles Britton all-weather arena, three loose boxes, foaling stable, hay barn and tack room.

The owners also own further land of just under 2 acres on the edge of the village for recreational use which can be purchased by separate negotiation.

Murcott is a picturesque village between Oxford and Bicester, home to the Michelin-starred Nut Tree Inn and bordering the Otmoor Nature Reserve. Excellent road and rail links make commuting to Oxford and London fast and convenient, with stations at Bicester North, Islip, and Oxford Parkway all nearby with regular services to London.

Locally there are excellent preparatory and senior independent schools, including Magdalen College School, Oxford High School, St Edwards, Summer Fields, and The Dragon School.