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BUCKLERS HARD FERRY ROAD F 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 F M4 at Theale (J12) -12 miles F M40 at Lewknor (J6) -12 miles F Mainline Station at Goring on Thames - 2.5 miles (Distances approximate)

Centrally located in the quiet heart of this quintessential English riverside village, just a few minutes’ walk to the river Thames, village stores, pub, and primary school, and but a short drive to the mainline railway station in Goring-on-Thames providing access to London in under the hour, this delightful bungalow is privately situated in attractive mature gardens and grounds of approximately 0.22 of an acre, adjoining the village park, and affords spacious accommodation of approximately 1,323 sq ft, inclusive of detached garage.

✦ A Delightful Bungalow Extending To Approximately 1,323 Sq Ft Inclusive Of Detached Garage With Gardens & Grounds of Approximately 0.22 Of An Acre

✦ Quintessential English Riverside Village Within Close Walking Of The River Thames, Village Stores, Pub, Primary School, and A Short Drive To A Mainline Railway Station To London In Well Under The Hour

✦ Spacious Private Driveway & Detached Garage ✦ Spacious Shared Driveway SITUATION The pretty Thameside village of South Stoke situated between Reading and Oxford, lies on the East bank of the river, set between the ✦ Enclosed Entrance Porch Berkshire Downlands and the Oxfordshire Chilterns in the wide River valley opposite the village of Moulsford, surrounded by scenic rural ✦ Reception Hall countryside designated an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”. ✦ Kitchen / Breakfast Room Largely unspoilt with only a limited amount of modern development, the village has a fine main street with many interesting period properties, ✦ Utility Room / Cloakroom some dating from the 16th century. Historically the village retains a close connection with Christchurch College in Oxford which was given ✦ Side Lobby 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 ✦ Sitting Room / Dining Room With Fireplace survives even today. Local amenities include a highly regarded traditional Inn “The Perch & Pike”, and a popular Primary School, a village ✦ Conservatory hall with recreation ground, a thriving Community Shop and a regular bus service between Wallingford, Goring-on-Thames, and Reading. The River Thames is within easy walking distance at each end of the village offering boating and recreational facilities including walks along ✦ 2 Bedrooms the River Path to Goring and Wallingford. ✦ Family Shower Room In addition to having well revered and outstanding local state primary and secondary schooling, the area is also extremely well served by ✦ In All Extending To Approximately 1,323 Sq Ft an excellent range of private schooling, of particular note; Cranford House School, The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School, St Andrews Preparatory School, , Pangbourne College, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Downe House, Rupert ✦ Mature Landscaped Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately House School, , The Abbey School, Bradfield College, The Manor Preparatory School, , Abingdon 0.22 Of An Acre Preparatory School, , and St Helen & St Katharine. 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 including a modern health centre, dentist, library, several “Olde Worlde” Inns, a Boutique Hotel, range of restaurants, two Riverside Bistro/Cafés, and a mainline railway station providing fast commuter services up to Reading and London (Paddington) in well under an hour. The larger historic town of Wallingford granted a Charter by Henry 11 in 1155, is also close by and has first class shopping facilities including a Waitrose. The major centres of Reading, Oxford, Newbury and Henley on Thames are all within easy driving distance as are the M4 and M40 Motorways. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Bucklers Hard resides within the heart of the beautiful riverside village of South Stoke, just a short hop to the river Thames, village stores, pub, primary school, and mainline railway station in Goring- on-Thames, which provides direct access to London within the hour. A contemporary bungalow, nestled well set back in to the centre of its irregularly shaped gardens, internally, well-appointed spacious accommodation is afforded, yielding 2 bedrooms and a shower room, and 3 reception rooms, extending to approximately 1,173 sq ft, with further potential afforded to both modernise and personalise the property, as well as potentially enlarge also. A simply wonderful opportunity afforded, and quite uniquely located adjoining the village park, such a home is quite rare indeed to the open market, with viewing highly recommended to appreciate the opportunity afforded. OUTSIDE The property sits privately nestled away within the heart of the village, behind high mature hedging and trees, towards the rear centre of its plot. Whilst there is a private driveway in front of the property, off to one side, with a detached garage in situ, the main approach to the property is off an initially shared driveway, serving 2 properties only. From the driveway, a winding pathway leads round to the property itself and benefits from lovely lawned front gardens. There is a side gate leading to the main rear and side gardens, with a useful storage shed. The gardens wrap around the property on three sides, with a rear terrace off the conservatory overlooking the village park, and widening off to one side, where the main lawned gardens can be found. Charming and beautifully mature and well cared for, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 0.22 of an acre.

Bucklers Hard, Ferry Road, South Stoke, RG8 0JL Approximate Gross Internal Area = 109 sq m / 1173 sq ft N Garage = 14 sq m / 150 sq ft Total = 123 sq m / 1323 sq ft

Feet 0 5 10 Conservatory 4.05 x 2.28 13'2 x 7'4 0 123 Metres Kitchen / Breakfast Room 5.69 x 3.71 18'6 x 12'1 Utility 2.34 x 1.80 7'6 x 5'9 Sitting / Dining Room 6.02 x 4.66 19'7 x 15'2 Garage 4.70 x 3.10 15'4 x 10'1

Bedroom 1 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Bedroom 2 3.90 x 3.51 3.67 x 3.34 12'7 x 11'5 12'0 x 10'9

Ground Floor

CREATESPACE DESIGN ref 185 Surveyed and drawn in accordance with the International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS 2: Residential) GENERAL INFORMATION Services: All main services are connected. Central heating and hot water from gas fired boiler. Energy Performance Rating: D / 60 Postcode: RG8 0JL Local Authority: District Council Telephone: 01491 823000

VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co.

DIRECTIONS From our offices in the centre of Goring on Thames turn right and proceed up to the top of the High Street. At the Railway Bridge Junction bear left onto the Wallingford Road and leave the village. On reaching South Stoke turn third left into Ferry Road, then proceed for approximately 200 metres, and the driveway to the property will be found off on the left, shared in part with the next door property, whilst having its own private driveway to the garage also, with the property itself tucked away behind mature planting at the further end of the driveway.

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.

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