Morton House, Ferry Lane MOULSFORD on THAMES South ...

<strong>Morton</strong> <strong>House</strong>, <strong>Ferry</strong> <strong>Lane</strong> 

<strong>MOULSFORD</strong> on THAMES 

South Oxfordshire 

PRICE GUIDE: £775,000 FREEHOLD 

Occupying a private elevated position in popular 

South Oxfordshire village situated by the Thames on 

a beautiful stretch of the river between Wallingford 

and Streatley in an area of ‘Outstanding Natural 

Beauty’. An individual detached modern 

contemporary house stunningly extended and 

remodelled with impressive and stylishly arranged 5 

bedroom family accommodation in attractive lawned 

and landscaped gardens of 0.29 acres together with a 

separate river mooring facility. 

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the agent as above

<strong>Morton</strong> <strong>House</strong>, <strong>Ferry</strong> <strong>Lane</strong>, Moulsford on Thames, OX10 9JF 2 

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION 

� ENTRANCE PORCH 

� RECEPTION HALL 

� MASTER BEDROOM with DRESSING 

ROOM and LUXURY EN SUITE 

BATHROOM with walk in shower 

� 4 FURTHER BEDROOMS 

� FAMILY BATHROOM 

� STUDY 

� GALLERIED LANDING 

� TV/CINEMA ROOM 

� Spacious open plan LOUNGE/DINING 

ROOM with central chimney breast and 

fireplace 

� FAMILY ROOM with French doors onto 

large ROOF TERRACE 

Location 

� KITCHEN with built-in equipment 

� CLOAKROOM 

� UTILITY ROOM 

� INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE currently 

converted as GYM/FITNESS ROOM 

� GAS CENTRAL HEATING 

� Landscaped lawned GARDENS with 

decked terraces, extending in all to 

approx. 0.29 ACRE 

� Long entrance DRIVE with ample 

forecourt PARKING 

� Separate footpath access to 120ft RIVER 

MOORING AREA with shared mooring 

rights 

The small South Oxfordshire village of Moulsford lies beside the River Thames some three miles south 

of the historic old market town of Wallingford. Situated on the west bank of the River, along what many 

regard as the most beautiful stretch of the Thames and certainly one of the longest runs between locks, 

the village has many interesting half-timbered cottages and larger houses, including a 17th century 

manor house, reflecting a rich architectural heritage. The surrounding scenic countryside of the 

Chilterns on one side of the River and Berkshire Downs on the other is designated an area of 

‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’. 

The village has two private preparatory schools, Cranford <strong>House</strong> for girls and Moulsford Prep. for boys 

and in the local area generally there are excellent state and private schools within easy reach. On the 

village edge there is a petrol garage with a convenience store, and at the end of <strong>Ferry</strong> <strong>Lane</strong> fronting 

directly onto the River is the “Beetle & Wedge” Restaurant. For walking enthusiasts there are numerous 

footpaths and bridleways which have access onto the Berkshire Downlands, the ancient Ridgeway path 

and also onto the towpath which extends along the River Thames leading to Streatley and Goring. 

For rail commuters the nearby villages of Cholsey and Goring both have mainline railway stations 

providing fast services to Oxford, Reading and up to London (Paddington). The village enjoys good road 

communications generally to the surrounding towns and motorway networks. 

* WALLINGFORD on THAMES - 2½ miles * CHOLSEY - 2 miles * STREATLEY on 

THAMES - 2 miles 

* GORING on THAMES - 2½ miles * READING - 12 miles * OXFORD - 17 miles 

* HENLEY on THAMES - 14 miles * NEWBURY - 15 miles 

* M4 (J.12 at Theale) - 11 miles * M40 (J. 6 at Lewknor) - 13 miles 

<strong>Ferry</strong> <strong>Lane</strong> is a quiet part walled road leading down to the River Thames and the riverside ‘Beetle and 

Wedge’ Restaurant. The road comprises a number of interesting period and individual contemporary 

properties, all detached and set in extensive private gardens some of which have private moorings onto 

the river.


The Property 

<strong>Morton</strong> <strong>House</strong> was originally built in 1965. In recent years it has been extended and stunningly 

remodelled providing stylish family accommodation of excellent proportions with the Bedrooms being on 

the Ground Floor and the Living Areas and Roof Terrace on the First Floor taking advantage of the 

elevated views over the surrounding scenic river and country landscape. 

Notable features include the following: 

Spacious open plan Lounge with Dining Room having central chimney breast and fireplace 

Balustraded Roof Terrace ideal for alfresco entertaining 

Master Bedroom suite with Dressing Room and a luxury En Suite Bathroom with walk-in Shower 

Renewed gas central heating system 

TV/Cinema Room with vaulted ceiling 

Built-in “surround sound” system to the Living Areas and Roof Terrace 

Galleried Landing with oak framed Atrium window 

Further Ground Floor decked Terrace screened by mature planting 

Double Integral Garage converted as Gym/Fitness Room 

Upgraded contemporary specification including numerous innovative high quality fittings and with 

a tasteful décor throughout 

The Mooring is approached off <strong>Ferry</strong> <strong>Lane</strong> over a private footpath which leads down to the River 

Thames and the Tow Path. <strong>Morton</strong> <strong>House</strong> has shared mooring rights along this stretch of the river of 

approximately 120ft approached directly off the Tow Path. 

Accommodation 

GROUND FLOOR 

Wide pavior drive sweeps in to the property. 

Fronting onto the drive is a wide slate step, low 

wall landscaping, planted bay tree to one side. 

Projecting Porch with inset lighting. Solid oak 

front door with full height glazed panels to 

Ground and First Floor levels in atrium style 

allowing maximum light and aspect. 

RECEPTION HALL: (NW) 

Slate tiled floor. Double radiator. Balustraded 

turning staircase with oak handrails and newel 

posts leading up to Galleried Landing at First 

Floor. Inner ceiling with inset lighting as 

feature. Glazed inner door opening through into 

a Central Hall. Door into integral Garage. 

Reception Hall 

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE (currently 

used as GYMNASIUM/FITNESS ROOM: 

(SW) 

Remote controlled ‘roll up’ entrance door. 2 

double radiators. Laminate wood flooring with 

slate tiled floor across frontage area. Plastered 

and emulsioned interior walls. Inset lighting. 

Ample power points. Rear door to garden. 

BEDROOM 4: (NW) 

Double radiator. Inset ceiling lighting. Window 

giving aspect over the secluded lawned front 

garden. 

CENTRAL HALL: 

Deep built-in Cloaks Cupboard. Walk-in 

Boiler/Airing Cupboard containing foam 

insulated hot water tank with immersion heater 

and Potterton ‘Suprima’ gas fired wall boiler 

supplying CH and HW and with fitted electric 

light. Further built-in shelved Store 

Cupboard. 

BEDROOM 3: (NE) 

Radiator in period style oak framed grilled 

surround. Laminate wood flooring.


Bedroom 3 

STUDY: (NW) 

Radiator. Inset ceiling lighting. 

BEDROOM 2: (NE) 

Radiator with fitted surround. 

Bedroom 2 

BEDROOM 5: (SW) 

Radiator. 

MASTER BEDROOM: (NE) 

Radiator in grilled surround. Inset ceiling 

lighting. Patio doors opening directly into a 

secluded area of the garden. 

EN SUITE DRESSING ROOM: 

Double radiator. Inset ceiling lighting. 

Master Bedroom 

EN SUITE LUXURY BATHROOM: (SE) 

White suite of rounded end bath (tall chrome 

stand with mixer taps and shower hose), twin 

circular ceramic basins on wide ceramic vanitory 

unit each served by chrome mixer taps and low 

level WC with plumbing concealed behind and 

having push button controls. Walk-in shower 

with glazed block surround to sides, ceramic 

fully tiled internally with drench overhead 

shower. Double radiator. Tall ribbed towel 

rail/radiator. Inset ceiling lighting and wood 

effect flooring throughout. 

En Suite Bathroom 

FIRST FLOOR 

GALLERIED LANDING: (NE) 

With Atrium windows up to ceiling height 

providing excellent natural light and a 

panoramic view of the secluded lawned and tree 

fringed garden and North Easterly views across 

to the Brunel built viaduct over the Thames and 

surrounding countryside.. Radiator. Vaulted 

ceiling with inset lighting. Step down on one 

side to Lower Landing Area off which is the First 

Floor Cloakroom and separate Utility Room. 

Galleried Landing


CLOAKROOM: (NE) 

White suite of wash hand basin and low level 

WC. Light oak laminate wood flooring. Double 

radiator. Inset ceiling lighting. 

UTILITY ROOM: (SE) 

Fitted floor units along one side with 

appropriate worksurface having inset stainless 

steel sink unit (chrome Monobloc mixer tap). 

Space opposite for washing machine, 

fridge/freezer and tumble dryer. Light oak 

laminate wood flooring. Inset ceiling lighting. 

Radiator. 

CINEMA/TV ROOM: (NW) 

Double radiator. Vaulted ceiling with inset 

lighting. 

Cinema/TV Room 

SITTING/DINING ROOM: (NE, SE, SW) 

A generously sized room overall with a Sitting 

Room and Dining Room separated by a central 

chimney breast which has a raised fireplace 

having feature fitted real gas fire with stainless 

steel surround. 

The Sitting Room has views directly across the 

river to the Chilterns on the opposite side of the 

river. 2 double radiators. Inset ceiling lighting. 

Picture window on one side with glazed door 

leading into a further Family Room. 

Sitting Room 

The Dining Room has double and single 

radiators and inset lighting. 

Dining Room 

Looking through from the Dining Room 

to the Sitting Room 

Built-in sound system to both rooms. 

KITCHEN: (NE & SW) 

Fully fitted with matching range of wall and 

floor units providing excellent cupboard and 

drawer storage together with appropriate 

worksurfaces with inset 1 ½ bowl stainless steel 

sink unit (chrome mixer taps). Range of built-in 

equipment comprising Smeg electric split level 

double oven, separate Smeg 6 burner gas hob 

with feature ceiling canopy above with concealed 

extractor and lighting. 

Further built-in integrated equipment 

comprising dishwasher, fridge and freezer. 

Ceramic wall tiling around sink, working and 

cooking areas. Inset ceiling lighting. Built-in 

sound system. Radiator. Ceramic tiled floor.


Kitchen 

FAMILY ROOM: (NE & SE) 

This room has a picture window giving dramatic 

views across the river to the Chilterns which 

gives an ever changing scene through the year. 

Double radiator. Inset ceiling lighting. Built-in 

sound system. Sliding patio doors on the 

opposite side open onto a decked balcony 

terrace which extends across the rear width of 

the house with balustrading and newel posts 

around each side lending itself ideally for 

alfresco dining and entertaining. 

Family Room 

RAILED BALCONY TERRACE: 

With exterior lighting and built-in sound system 

and from where there are elevated views over 

surrounding tree lined gardens and countryside 

beyond. Balustraded steps lead down on one 

side to a further decked area. 

OUTSIDE 

The property is located at the top of <strong>Ferry</strong> <strong>Lane</strong> 

which is being a cul de sac has little traffic. A 

long private drive leads into the property flanked 

by mature hedged and tree lined boundaries one 

each side with the brick pavior drive sweeping 

up to and extending across he front of the house 

widening on one side providing ample turning 

and parking space. Flanking the entrance drive 

is a lawned garden with trees and shrubs. 

At the rear and on each side of the house are the 

main lawned garden areas which are similarly 

enclosed by evergreen laurel hedging and raised 

banks with close boarded fencing around the top 

providing complete privacy and protection. 

Around the lawns are raised beds containing a 

variety of shrubs, miniature trees and herbs 

including bamboo, cypress and ferns. 

The built-in Store Shed at the rear of the 

property. 

Formed in a protected rear corner of the house 

is a further large decked terrace ideal for 

summer dining and entertaining with feature 

palm tree at one end. Adjoining the terrace 

there is a built-in Understairs Store Shed. 

Timber garden Store Shed approx 6’6” x 5’. 

In all the gardens and grounds extend to 

approximately 0.29 acre. 

Services 

All main services are connected to the property. 

Central heating and domestic hot water from 

Potterton Suprima gas fired wall boiler located 

in the Airing Cupboard in the main hall. 

Secondary hot water supply from immersion 

heater. 

Local Authority 

South Oxfordshire District Council, 

Crowmarsh, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 8HQ 

Tel:01491 823000 

Council Tax 

Band: F 

Current year’s charges payable 08/09: 

£2,022.89


Directions 

From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street and across the river 

bridge and up to the top of Streatley High Street where at the traffic lights turn right for Wallingford. 

On reaching Moulsford in a further 1½ miles continue down the hill into the village and at the first 

small crossroads by the Beetle & Wedge sign turn right into <strong>Ferry</strong> <strong>Lane</strong>. 

Entrance to the property


Front garden with long entrance drive leading to the property 

Rear garden with laurel hedging


Decked terrace suitable for alfresco dining 

Brick pavior drive


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Views from First Floor 

Views from mooring

<strong>Morton</strong> <strong>House</strong>, <strong>Ferry</strong> <strong>Lane</strong>, Moulsford on Thames, OX10 9JF 11


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N.B. The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order. If required, the client is advised to 

obtain verification. These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Warmingham & Co.Whilst all due care is 

taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility for their accuracy is accepted, nor do they form part of any offer or contract.Intending clients 

must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy prior to signing a contract.

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