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SERRANIA www.warmingham.com SOUTH STOKE ROAD F F SERRANIA SOUTH STOKE ROAD F WOODCOTE F OXFORDSHIRE

Goring on Thames - 3 miles F Pangbourne on Thames - 3.5 miles F Wallingford - 7 miles F Reading - 8 miles F Henley on Thames - 11 miles F M4 at Theale (J.12) - 9 miles F M40 at (J.6) - 16 miles (Distances approximate)

Situated on the quiet fringe of the village, elevated within the beautiful Chilterns, overlooking farmland to the rear, yet close walking distance of village amenities and schooling, and just a short drive to Goring-on-Thames with mainline railway providing access to London within the hour, a stunning re-designed extended detached family residence only more recently refurbished to a high specification with striking elevations and high quality fixtures and fittings throughout, affording generous well-proportioned open plan contemporary accommodation of approximately 2,969 sq ft, being set in delightful private and mature gardens and grounds of approximately 0.28 of an acre, with integral 2 storey annexe and garage. Incorporating numerous attractive features throughout in a simply delightful setting, early viewing is advised.

✦ Contemporary 4/5 Bedroom (2 Suite) Residence Extended & Refurbished ✦ Landing ✦ Airing Cupboard ✦ Private Gated Driveway & Forecourt ✦ Linen Closets ✦ Master Bedroom Suite With En-Suite ✦ Integral Garage Bathroom ✦ 3 Further Bedrooms

✦ Enclosed Entrance Porch ✦ Family Bathroom ✦ Entrance Hall ✦ Shower Room ✦ Integral 2 Storey Annexe With Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Bedroom, Shower Room

✦ Open Plan Kitchen / Dining & Living Room With Handmade Kitchen ✦ Spacious Accommodation Of Approximately ✦ Utility Room 2,969 Sq Ft ✦ TV / Family Room

✦ Sitting Room With Fireplace ✦ Delightful Private Gardens & Grounds Of ✦ Study Approximately 0.28 Of An Acre SITUATION College, The Abbey School, Bradfield College, The Manor Preparatory School, Abingdon School, The village of Woodcote, which lies just off the Reading to Oxford Road, is situated in an area of ‘Outstanding Abingdon Preparatory School, Radley College, and St Helen & St Katharine. Natural Beauty’ surrounded by the scenic countryside of the Chilterns, with extensive beech woodlands Near the centre of the village is the Parish Church, which was rebuilt in 1846 in a Norman style on the site and undulating fields. The village is some 500’ (160 metres) above sea level and there are glorious far- of the original Norman structure, with a few traces of original walling still surviving. Woodcote House, an reaching views from several parts of the village. Originally a small community based on farming and the historic country mansion built in the 1730s, now forms part of , standing in extensive countryside, Woodcote has grown substantially, especially during the 1960s and 1970s, is now a thriving park like grounds east of the main village. A variety of local activities appealing to young and old are based village with a good range of local amenities including supermarket, nursery/garden centre, two public in the Village Hall and nearby Community Centre and which are well publicised in the monthly village houses, modern health centre and excellent education facilities with two toddler playgroups, primary and newspaper, the Woodcote Correspondent, circulated to all local residents. secondary schools. Woodcote has good road communications with easy access for Reading, Henley, Oxford and the M40 In addition to having well revered local state primary and secondary schooling, the area is also extremely and M4 networks. For rail commuters there are mainline stations locally at Pangbourne and Goring on well served by an excellent range of private schooling, of particular note; Cranford House School, The Thames, as well as Reading, all providing fast services up to London (Paddington). Oratory Preparatory School, Preparatory School, St Andrews Preparatory School, The Oratory N.B. Crossrail services are scheduled to be commencing from Reading in 2020 which together with the School, Pangbourne College, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Downe House, Rupert House School, electrifying of the line will significantly improve travelling times to Paddington and central London destinations. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Privately situated amongst the beautiful Chilterns, quietly tucked away off South Stoke Road in mature of approximately 2,969 sq ft being afforded, including a most spacious and well fitted out 2 storey annexe, and attractive gardens and grounds of approximately 0.28 of an acre, and approached over a private the owners have additionally paid particular attention to providing a comfortable style of living, whilst also gated driveway, the property occupies a commanding elevated position overlooking farmland to the rear. embracing quiet and engaging ambience between outside and inside living, and as a consequence the property presents itself as a truly delightful modern home. Attractively extended and skillfully re-designed, this stunning detached family residence is traditionally built to a high specification with notable high-quality fixtures and fittings being evident throughout, including a Early viewing of the property is recommended to fully appreciate the many notable features the property handmade kitchen. With generous well-proportioned open plan modern & contemporary accommodation has to offer. OUTSIDE with inset pond, accessed of the sitting room, simply perfect for ‘Al Fresco’ dining, with views directly over The property enjoys a wide and mature frontage to South Stoke Road, with timber picket fencing and tall the mature gardens and grounds, and crested woodland in the distance beyond the farmland. mature planting affording a private lifestyle on the fringe of the village, yet just a short walk to amenities Laid mainly to lawn, with a further private terrace tucked away in one corner of the gardens, the rear and schooling. A private gated entrance drive opens onto a wide gravelled forecourt area which extends gardens offer an extensive array on mature hedging, planting, and trees, which further add to the attractive across the frontage of the property, affording parking for numerous vehicles, and making way to the backdrop of the gardens. integral garage. To the front, extensive lawned gardens flanked by mature hedging and trees provide a most welcoming approach, wrapping their way around the property, and leading along the side of the Both private and delightfully attractive, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 0.28 of an acre, house through a gated access to the rear gardens, where you are met by a most delightful patio terrace, and must be viewed to be fully appreciated. N GENERAL INFORMATION Serrania, South Stoke Road, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0PL Services: All mains services are connected to the property. Central Approximate Floor Area = 275.8 sq m / 2969 sq ft (Including Garage) heating and hot water from gas fired boiler. Including Limited Use Area ( 19.3 sq m / 208 sq ft ) Energy Performance Rating: D / 63 Postcode: RG8 0PL Local Authority: District Council Telephone: 01491 823000

VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co.

DIRECTIONS From our offices in the centre of Goring turn right and proceed up to the top of the High Street where at the railway bridge junction bear right and then next left into Reading Road. Continue along this road Utility Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom and up Whitehill and out of the village and on reaching the crossroads 3.67 x 2.75 2.85 x 2.75 3.69 x 2.75 3.87 x 2.76 3.27 x 2.74 at in a further 2 miles turn left signposted for Woodcote. 12'0 x 7'1 9'4 x 9'0 Sitting Room 12'1 x 9'0 12'8 x 9'1 10'9 x 9'0 Proceed for a further mile and on reaching Woodcote continue into 4.88 x 4.68 Master 16'0 x 15'4 the central part of the village and through, turning left on to South Bedroom Stoke Road at the memorial cross roads. Go past the church, and Hall Landing 16'1 x 15'5 4.89m x 4.69m Serrania will be found in a further 100 metres or so, privately ticked Up T away off on the right-hand side. Kitchen / Porch Dining Room Kitchen Dn 7.78 x 4.77 Feet 5.19 x 2.40 25'6 x 15'8 0 5 10 DISCLAIMER 17'0 x 7'10 Eaves The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or 0 1 2 3 services so cannot verify that they are in working order. If required, Metres 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, Annexe Garage TV / Family Room Bedroom nor do they form part of any offer or contract. Intending clients must 5.56 x 5.26 4.69 x 3.70 5.79 x 4.39 18'3 x 17'3 15'5 x 12'2 satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy 19'0 x 14'5 prior to signing a contract.

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