A family house on the banks of the River Cherwell offers the best of town and country, according to agents.

Tucked away at the end of a private road in a wooded area of Kidlington, Number 1 Watermead was built in the 1970s.

On the ground floor is a sitting room, study, dining room, games room, utility room and cloakroom.

Upstairs is a galleried landing, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, guest suite wtih en suite shower room, three more double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The sitting room, dining room and study all overlook the river and gardens, as does the double aspect kitchen/diner.

The gardens, which are just under an acre, include lawns sloping down to the river, a terrace along the back of the house and steps leading to a swimming pool and pool house.

At the end of the front drive is a bus stop with a service into Oxford.

The double garage has been converted into a games and family room.

Karen David, on behalf of agents Carter Jonas, said: “In the early 1990s the Morrows were an Oxford family with four young children who found themselves running out of space in their existing home.

“The children’s schools were all in the city so they needed a new family home close to North Oxford that was large enough to accommodate them.

“What started as a problem became an opportunity when they found 1 Watermead, a wonderful home in a secluded setting on the River Cherwell in Kidlington.

“It was built in the 1970s, so the room sizes are generous with large windows and patio doors.

“The house really does offer the very best of town and country and the double garage is an extremely flexible space with much potential.

“Now their children are grown-up, the Morrows are moving on but they will miss the house and the setting.”

Number 1 Watermead is on the market with offers in excess of £795,000 invited. To arrange a viewing contact Mark Charter or Philip Cottle on 01865 511444 or visit carterjonas.co.uk.