COACH HOUSE STREATLEY ON THAMES BERKSHIRE www.warmingham.com
COACH HOUSE STREATLEY ON THAMES BERKSHIRE Goring & Streatley Station 0.6 miles Pangbourne 5 miles Wallingford 6 miles *Oxford 19 miles Newbury 13 miles M4 at J12 (Theale) 10 miles Occupying a central position overlooking grazing meadows, a brick & flint village house of important history believed to date from 1800, with generous and elegant family accommodation of great character, presented beautifully throughout and set in delightful landscaped South facing gardens enjoying complete privacy. Excellent road and rail communications First-class range of Private and State schools in immediate local area Covered Front Porch Entrance Lobby Inner Vaulted Reception Hall Kitchen/Breakfast Room Dining Room Garden Room Sitting Room with wood burning stove Utility Room Study Family Room/Bedroom 5 Shower Room Master Suite with Dressing Room & Bathroom 3 Further Double Bedrooms Family Bathroom Self-contained Annexe on Ground Floor if required Private Driveway Parking Mature Landscaped South Facing Gardens Open Village Views
LOCATION The picturesque village of Streatley on Thames lies in a wide valley on the Berkshire side of the river between Reading and Oxford, opposite Goring on the Oxfordshire bank with the surrounding countryside designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Historically the two villages are located at a natural crossing point of the river, set between the Berkshire Downs and Chiltern Hills, known geographically as the Goring Gap where the ancient Ridgeway path comes down to meet the river after its long journey across the Berkshire Downlands before continuing up onto the Chiltern Hills and the Icknield Way. The interesting High Street, which forms the central part of the village running down to the river and the bridge over to Goring, is now a Conservation Area with a wealth of period properties many of considerable architectural merit including a thatched cottage, a beautiful William and Mary house and an Elizabethan Farmhouse. The village has a parish church with Norman origins, The Swan a luxury 4 star riverside hotel also offering a leisure and fitness club, and at the top of the High Street is the Bull Inn being an old coaching inn from the era when the Royal Mail stopped en route from London to Oxford. There is also a prestigious Golf Club, established over 100 years ago, set amidst beautiful rolling countryside. Streatley has a highly rated Primary School with a separate Nursery and is also is in the catchment area for the much acclaimed Downs Secondary school in Compton. Across the river, the larger village of Goring on Thames offers a wide range of amenities and facilities including shops, modern health centre, traditional inns, choice of restaurants, Gourmet Deli, a riverside café, Boutique hotel, library, dentist and importantly a main line railway station providing excellent commuter services to Reading and up to London (Paddington) in under the hour and with connections for the future Crossrail services into central London. Behind Streatley the ground rises steeply where the Berkshire Downlands meet the Thames Valley and from the top there are panoramic views far into Oxfordshire. The woodland and hills surrounding Streatley have been acquired in recent years by the National Trust and there are extensive bridleways and footpaths open to the public. N.B. Crossrail services are scheduled to be commencing from Reading in approx. 2019 which together with the electrifying of the line will significantly improve travelling times to Paddington and central London destinations
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Coach House occupies a central and prime position in the village, dating from approximately 1800 and forming an integral part of the village history, having originally been the coaching house and stables. Two properties have been brought together and beautifully harmonised by the current owners, with a full refurbishment including a complete re-roof, displaying in a contemporary yet traditional form, with a very tasteful quality apparent throughout. The impressive vaulted Entrance Hall has limestone floors, which continue through to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room with large island. Directly off the Kitchen is a separate Dining Room, Light and bright Garden Room, and on into the delightful Sitting Room with wood burning stove and doors to the garden. To the further side of the hall is the Utility Room, and two further Reception Rooms with a Shower Room, suitable for use as an Annexe, being independently accessed via the driveway. Upstairs, a lofty central landing leads to 4 Double Bedrooms all enjoying delightful village views, including an impressive Master Suite with Dressing Room & En-Suite Bathroom with separate Shower, and an additional Family Bathroom. Presented immaculately and with a wealth of character throughout, early viewing is advised to fully appreciate the impressive accommodation and delightful garden setting.
OUTSIDE The property fronts onto the High Street directly opposite the grazing meadow, now owned by The Heart of Streatley Charitable Trust and protected, overlooking St Marys Church and National Trust wooded hillsides as a backcloth. A 2 car cobbled forecourt leads off the High Street, with high wooden double gates at the rear opening through to a large cobbled courtyard with bespoke garden shed and log store off to one side, raised soft fruit/vegetable beds and wide paved pathway leading to the delightful brick & flint walled garden. The principle garden faces due South, and has been professionally laid out with low box hedging, central lawn and numerous specimen trees including a hornbeam and two Himalayan Birches. Complete privacy is afforded throughout the garden, with a sunken terrace leading off the sitting room, and to the rear an excellent patio with brick built BBQ area, perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining.
Sitting Room 5.59m x 4.69m 18'4" x 15'5" The Coach House, High Street, Streatley on Thames. Bedroom 3 3.18m x 2.96m 10'5" x 9'9" Bedroom 2 4.78m x 2.96m 15'8" x 9'9" Landing Bedroom 1 5.96m x 3.90m 19'7" x 12'10" Dressing Room Store GENERAL INFORMATION Services: All main services are connected. Central heating and hot water from gas fired boiler in the utility room. Council Tax: F Postcode: RG8 9HY Energy Efficiency Rating: D / 68 Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council Telephone: 01635 42400 DIRECTIONS From the centre of Goring on Thames proceed down the High Street and over the River Bridge into Streatley High Street. The Coach House will be found on the left hand side opposite the open meadows on the right.. First Floor VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co Garden Room 4.15m x 3.44m 13'7" x 11'4" Kitchen / Breakfast Room 5.81m x 4.96m 19'1" x 16'3" Hall Utilty Room Bedsitting Room 6.16m x 5.11m 20'3" x 16'9" Bedroom 4 4.62m x 2.46m 15'2" x 8'1" Approximate gross internal area 292.89 sq.m. 3153 sq.ft. 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. Study 3.65m x 3.58m 12' x 11'9" Ground Floor www.warmingham.com Study / Dining Room 4.60m x 4.37m 15'1" x 14'4" Scale: 1 2 3 Metres 5 10 Feet 2015 Berkshire Draughting Ltd. LICENSED MEMBER LICENSED MEMBER 01491 874144 4/5 High Street, Goring-on Thames Nr Reading RG8 9AT E: sales@warmingham.com www.warmingham.com