
Sundown, Kirtlington
A truly remarkable home designed by Anderson Orr in the beautiful village of Kirtlington
Set back down a quiet country lane, Sundown is a sensational five-bedroom family home situation in the ever-popular village of Kirtlington.
Having been the subject of extensive renovations in recent years, including a full redecoration earlier this year, the property was designed inverted to make the most of the light, space and exceptional views over the village allotments and fields beyond. Devised by renowned architects Anderson Orr, with Cotswold stone to the ground floor and larch cladding to the first, the property blends in with its countryside surroundings.
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The inverted plan positions all five bedrooms on the ground floor, along with two family bathrooms – both completed to an incredibly high standard. All bedrooms benefit from direct access on to the surrounding gardens. A garden room also sits on the ground floor and has wraparound glazing that opens to a covered terrace space, perfect for summertime indoor/outdoor living.
The main living spaces are on the first floor and all benefit from oversized windows to let natural light in. The kitchen/breakfast room has designed with entertaining in mind with two ovens and two dishwashers with separate utility room, WC and pantry area. The large island takes centre stage but there is still plenty of space for a large dining table and corner seating area. Sliding electric shutters are in place for privacy and to protect from the afternoon sun.
There is a separate study with bespoke built cabinets, perfect for those looking to work from home.
The sitting room is also dual aspect and features an incredible rough plaster finish chimney breast with glass-fronted log fire. European oak floorboards complete this fantastic room.
Sundown has been designed with the future in mind including a number of energy-saving measures such as triple-glazed windows, low-energy sensor lighting, MVHR ventilation system and a rainwater harvester/grey water system.
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Access to the rear garden is either via any of the ground floor rooms or via the boot room. A large, covered patio is perfect for outdoor dining when the weather permits! There is a large garden studio with kitchenette and plumbing for a WC offers a potential sixth bedroom for visitors or perhaps a home gym or separate home office. The garden itself has been thoughtfully planted with well-stocked borders and raised beds, alongside a vegetable patch. A tall willow tree offers a shady spot for those looking to escape the sun.
To the front of the property is off-street parking for a number of cars. Sundown also benefits from vehicular access via Park Close, off Heyford Road.
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Kirtlington is a picturesque village offering a perfect balance of rurality and modern convenience. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, it boasts scenic walks along the Oxford Canal, and the historic Kirtlington Golf Club. The village is home to The Oxford Arms, a highly regarded gastropub.
Families benefit from Kirtlington C of E Primary School, with excellent secondary options in Woodstock and Oxford. Prestigious independent schools are also within easy reach, including The Dragon School, Summer Fields, and St Edward’s in Oxford, as well as Radley College and Headington School. Oxford Parkway station provides direct trains to London Marylebone in under an hour, while the A34 and M40 offer convenient road links to Oxford, London, and beyond.




















