ASHMOUNT HOUSE FERRY LANE F SOUTH STOKE F SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE.

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1 ASHMOUNT HOUSE FERRY LANE F SOUTH STOKE F SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE

ASHMOUNT HOUSE FERRY LANE F SOUTH STOKE F SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE Goring on Thames - 2 miles F Wallingford - 4 miles F Henley on Thames - 12 miles F Oxford - 16 miles F Reading - 12 miles F Newbury - 15

2 ASHMOUNT HOUSE FERRY LANE F SOUTH STOKE F SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE Goring on Thames - 2 miles F Wallingford - 4 miles F Henley on Thames - 12 miles F Oxford - 16 miles F Reading - 12 miles F Newbury - 15 miles F M4 at Theale (J12) - 12 miles F M40 at Lewknor (J6) - 12 miles (Distances approximate) In historic South Oxfordshire Village by the River Thames, an imposing family house of impressive proportions occupying an unrivalled position set in 7.5 acres with a wet Boathouse mooring inlet and direct River frontage of approx. 600 together with an extensive range of garaging and outbuildings. Exceptional riverside location with unrivalled views and sunsets Prestigious village in A.O.N.B. Excellent road and rail communications Substantial village house of nearly 5,000 sq ft with potential for separate wing Accommodation Ground Floor Entrance Lobby with Cloakroom off, and leading to Reception Hall with Grand Oak Staircase Master Bedroom with door to Loggia Terrace and with En Suite Dressing Room and Bathroom with Shower 3 Further principal Bedrooms including a Bed/Sitting Room Shower Room Inner Hall leading to Back Hall with secondary staircase Laundry/Utility Room with separate Store Room and door to rear Lobby Inner walled Courtyard with integral Store Room First Floor Beamed Drawing Room with feature fireplace and door to railed Balcony Terrace Beamed Dining Room with door to Balcony terrace Library Back Lobby approached by secondary staircase Kitchen with Breakfast Room and door to Balcony Terrace Utility/Preparation Room Study/Office with Cloakroom off Second Floor 2 Further double Bedrooms each with En Suite Bathroom, and one having walk-in Attic/Store Room Useful range of outbuildings and garaging Approx. 600 direct river frontage with Wet Boathouse and a mooring dock Formal gardens and meadow land extending to approx. 7.5 acres

LOCATION The Thameside village of South Stoke situated between Reading and Oxford, lies on the East bank of the river, set between the Berkshire Downlands and the Chilterns in Oxfordshire in the wide

Largely unspoilt having only a limited amount of modern development, the village has a fine main street with many interesting period properties, some dating from the 16th century.

3 LOCATION The Thameside village of South Stoke situated between Reading and Oxford, lies on the East bank of the river, set between the Berkshire Downlands and the Chilterns in Oxfordshire in the wide River valley opposite the village of Moulsford, surrounded by scenic rural countryside designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Largely unspoilt having only a limited amount of modern development, the village has a fine main street with many interesting period properties, some dating from the 16th century. Historically the village retains a close connection with Christchurch College in Oxford who were given land and property by Henry VIII at the time of the Reformation in the Middle Ages and as a result of this the timeless country way of life survives even today. Local amenities include a highly regarded traditional Inn The Perch & Pike, a C. of E. Primary School, a village hall, shop and recreation ground, and regular bus services to Wallingford and Reading. The bus service also connects with train services to Reading and Paddington. The River Thames is within easy walking distance at each end of the village offering recreational facilities including walks along the Tow Path to Goring and Wallingford. The historic Ridgeway Path also runs through the village, having crossed the river at Goring on Thames from Streatley, continuing along the riverbank to North Stoke where it leaves the Thames and continues up onto the Chilterns and the Icknield Way. The nearby village of Goring on Thames offers more comprehensive shopping facilities, a modern health centre, a dentist, library, bank, Post Office, several Olde Worlde Inns, a Boutique Hotel, range of restaurants, a fabulous Riverside Bistro/Café, and a mainline railway station providing fast commuter services to Reading and London (Paddington) in well under an hour. There are excellent road communications with easy access to Henley, Wallingford, Reading and Oxford as well as the M4 and M40 Motorways. Ferry Lane is a quiet no through road eventually leading down to the River and historically links back to the era when a Ferry service operated across the River to Moulsford. The road comprises an eclectic mix of individual properties dating from the 16th Century and including the late Victorian and Edwardian eras with a number being Listed denoting their intrinsic historical and architectural importance.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Ashmount House which dates from the 1930 s and formerly owned by a titled family, has an imposing appearance in a unique setting

The property occupies an especially advantageous and private position towards the end of Ferry Lane set behind a walled frontage.

including an ancillary wing if required served by two staircases.

reinstated to suit personal requirements including re-operating the dumb waiter facility.

rooms situated on the first floor so as to take full advantage of the fabulous views over the scenic landscape across its own lawned gardens and meadows down

Notably points of interest include the fine carved oak balustraded wide staircase, characterful beamed ceilings and oak flooring in the reception rooms with

4 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Ashmount House which dates from the 1930 s and formerly owned by a titled family, has an imposing appearance in a unique setting enjoying uninterrupted westerly views to the rear over lawned gardens and meadow land leading down to the River. The property occupies an especially advantageous and private position towards the end of Ferry Lane set behind a walled frontage. The impressive proportions and versatile layout of the accommodation which extends to almost 5,000 sq ft offers potential for different living options including an ancillary wing if required served by two staircases. Originally the house was designed incorporating a Servants wing and whilst subsequently differently adapted a separate self-contained suite could easily be reinstated to suit personal requirements including re-operating the dumb waiter facility. Built in the grand manner Ashmount House has its principal bedroom accommodation arranged on the ground floor with the main living accommodation and grand rooms situated on the first floor so as to take full advantage of the fabulous views over the scenic landscape across its own lawned gardens and meadows down to the River and beyond to the Berkshire Downlands opposite and the magnificent sunsets. Notably points of interest include the fine carved oak balustraded wide staircase, characterful beamed ceilings and oak flooring in the reception rooms with the timbers reputedly acquired from the luxury Cunard Liner Aquitania which was launched in The Drawing Room also has an especially imposing Inglenook style fireplace with heavy bressumer beam. This year a new state of the art gas boiler was also installed supplying central heating and hot water. This is a grand village house affording immense potential not least by virtue of having its own land extending directly down to the River and an approximate 600 frontage.

OUTSIDE The property has a high walled frontage to Ferry Lane splayed centrally with entry through tall decorative wrought iron gates which open onto the driveway and an extensive private forecourt

There is a separate wrought iron side pedestrian gate and off Ferry Lane which continues to run along the Northern boundary down to the River and the original Ferry staging, there are further gated

5 OUTSIDE The property has a high walled frontage to Ferry Lane splayed centrally with entry through tall decorative wrought iron gates which open onto the driveway and an extensive private forecourt area leading to the house. There is a separate wrought iron side pedestrian gate and off Ferry Lane which continues to run along the Northern boundary down to the River and the original Ferry staging, there are further gated entrances to the garaging and the Riverside area. To the rear are extensive lawned gardens with meadow land beyond down to the River Thames. There is direct frontage to the Thames of approx with a Mooring Dock c. 30 x 13 and a refurbished elm boarded Wet Boathouse with pitched clay tile roof. Additionally there are a range of Outbuildings and garaging which are identified on the plan included in the brochure. In all the garden and grounds extend to approx. 7.5 acres.

7 Ashmount House, Ferry Lane, South Stoke sq.m sq.ft Scale: 5 10 Metres Feet Bedroom m x 4.89m 20'9" x 16'1" Second Floor Bedroom m x 4.48m 17' x 14'8" Loft Room Boathouse 10.85m x 4.26m 35'7" x 14' Barn 8.94m x 8.60m 29'4" x 28'3" sq.m. 828 sq.ft. Greenhouse 3.86m x 2.55m 12'8" x 8'4" sq.m. 159 sq.ft. Greenhouse 3.00m x 2.00m 9'10" x 6'7" 6.00 sq.m. 65 sq.ft. Ground Floor Bedroom m x 5.17m 22'9" x 17' Boiler Room Reception Hall Bedroom m x 3.65m 12'8" x 12' Bedroom m x 4.11m 13'11" x 13'6" Bed / Sitting Room 5.96m x 5.58m 19'7" x 18'4" Utility Room 4.43m x 3.18m 14'6" x 10'5" Drawing Room 6.71m x 5.04m 22' x 16'7" First Floor Roof Terrace Dining Room 6.71m x 3.95m 22' x 13' Library 4.18m x 3.80m 13'9" x 12'6" Kitchen Breakfast Room 4.11m x 3.35m 13'6" x 11' 6.52m x 3.08m 21'5" x 10'1" Study 3.19m x 2.81m 10'6" x 9'3" Roof Terrace sq.m. 502 sq.ft. Garage 6.34m x 3.07m 20'10" x 10'1" Garage 6.34m x 3.07m 20'10" x 10'1" sq.m. 426 sq.ft. Scale: Store 7.16m x 2.81m 23'6" x 9'3" sq.m. 217 sq.ft Metres Feet Store 3.65m x 2.29m 12' x 7'6" 8.36 sq.m. 90 sq.ft. Store 4.74m x 2.57m 15'7" x 8'5" sq.m. 131 sq.ft. Garage 5.99m x 5.37m 19'8" x 17'8" sq.m. 346 sq.ft Berkshire Draughting Ltd Berkshire Draughting Ltd.

GENERAL SERVICES Services: All main services are connected. Central heating and hot water from 2 gas fired boilers.

DIRECTIONS From our offices in Goring turn right and proceed up to the top of the High Street. At the railway bridge junction bear left onto the Wallingford Road and continue out of the village.

At the further end on meeting the next junction bear left into Ferry Lane. Ashmount House will then be found at the further end on the left hand side just before the Lane down to the River.

These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Warmingham & Co.

8 GENERAL SERVICES Services: All main services are connected. Central heating and hot water from 2 gas fired boilers. Council Tax: H Energy Performance Rating: E / 51 Postcode: RG8 0JL Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council Telephone: VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co DIRECTIONS From our offices in Goring turn right and proceed up to the top of the High Street. At the railway bridge junction bear left onto the Wallingford Road and continue out of the village. On reaching South Stoke in just under 2 miles take the first turning left into the village and at the sharp bend bear round to the right into The Street. At the further end on meeting the next junction bear left into Ferry Lane. Ashmount House will then be found at the further end on the left hand side just before the Lane down to the River. DISCLAIMER 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. LICENSED MEMBER LICENSED MEMBER /5 High Street, Goring-on Thames Nr Reading RG8 9AT E: sales@warmingham.com

HERONS SOUTH STOKE F OXFORDSHIRE.

HERONS SOUTH STOKE F OXFORDSHIRE www.warmingham.com HERONS SOUTH STOKE F OXFORDSHIRE Goring on Thames - 2 miles F Wallingford - 4 miles F Reading -12 miles F Oxford -16 miles F Henley on Thames - 12 miles