HERONS www.warmingham.com SOUTH STOKE F OXFORDSHIRE 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 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)

Situated within this historic Thameside village between Goring on Thames and Wallingford and set in a particularly scenic landscape with the Chiltern Hills and Berkshire Downs on either side of the River. An individual detached house of impressive proportions with flexible accommodation of 3570 sq ft arranged over 3 levels with attractive design features, set in South-West facing grounds approaching half an Acre with delightful far reaching rural views.

✦ Reception Hall ✦ Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom

✦ Guest Bedroom with En-Suite Shower ✦ Inner Hall Room

✦ Kitchen & Vaulted Dining Room with wood ✦ 2 Further Bedrooms burning stove ✦ Family Bathroom ✦ Larder Room

✦ Sitting Room with open fire ✦ Mature Gardens & Grounds with delightful Views ✦ Utility Room

✦ Cloakroom ✦ Private Driveway ✦ Drying Room

✦ Basement Storage Rooms ✦ Double Garage

✦ Cellar

✦ Study

✦ Garden Room ✦ In all the plot amounts to approximately 0.42 Acres SITUATION The pretty Thameside village of South Stoke situated between Reading and Oxford, lies on the East The historic Ridgeway Path also runs through the village, having crossed the river at Goring on Thames bank of the river, set between the Berkshire Downlands and the Oxfordshire Chilterns in the wide River from Streatley, continuing along the riverbank to North Stoke where it leaves the Thames and continues valley opposite the village of Moulsford, surrounded by scenic rural countryside designated an “Area of up onto the Chilterns and the Icknield Way. Outstanding Natural Beauty”. The nearby village of Goring on Thames offers more comprehensive shopping facilities including a modern Largely unspoilt with only a limited amount of modern development, the village has a fine main street health centre, dentist, library, several “Olde Worlde” Inns, a Boutique Hotel, range of restaurants, two with many interesting period properties, some dating from the 16th century. Historically the village retains Riverside Bistro/Cafés, and a mainline railway station providing fast commuter services up to Reading and a close connection with Christchurch College in Oxford which was given land and property by Henry London (Paddington) in well under an hour. 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 The larger historic town of Wallingford granted a Charter by Henry 11 in 1155, is also close by and has first popular Primary School, a village hall with recreation ground, a thriving Community Shop and a regular class shopping facilities including a Waitrose. bus service between Wallingford Goring and Reading. The River Thames is within easy walking distance at each end of the village offering boating and recreational facilities including walks along the River Path The major centres of Reading, Oxford, Newbury and Henley on Thames are all within easy driving distance to Goring and Wallingford. as are the M4 and M40 Motorways. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Originally built in 1946 and substantially enlarged in 2001 with imaginative design, incorporating a split basement rooms providing excellent cellar storage. On the upper ground floor is a large Garden Room, level arrangement. The front door opens into a large and welcoming Reception Hall, with fireplace and Study, Master Bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en-suite Bathroom, two further Bedrooms and a family stairs leading down to the principle living accommodation on the lower ground floor, where there is a Bathroom. A further staircase leads up to an additional Bedroom with en-suite Shower Room. contemporary fitted open plan Kitchen with impressive larder room, stunning vaulted Dining Room with A remarkable home of considerable size, very flexibly arranged and affording accommodation & storage wood burning stove, spacious Sitting Room with fireplace, Utility Room, Cloakroom, and a number of of approximately 3570 sq ft. GARDENS & GROUNDS The house is approached via a gravelled driveway, providing ample private parking space and with detached Enjoying a superb South-Westerly aspect, there are various seating areas for ‘al-fresco’ dining and garage off to one side. Pedestrian access can be gained to the rear around both sides of the house. entertaining including a large paved patio wrapping around the sitting room and dining room and a raised To the rear of the house lies a magnificent expansive lawned garden, interspersed with various shrubs, decked terrace leading from the garden room, underneath which is useful cellar store. trees and borders adding interest, and with a delightful rural outlook and far reaching views over the adjoining nature reserve and open countryside beyond. In all the gardens & grounds are approximately 0.42 Acres. GENERAL INFORMATION Herons, The Street, South Stoke, Reading, RG8 0JS Services: All main services are connected. Central heating and hot Approximate Gross Internal Area = 294.8 sq m / 3173 sq ft water from gas fired boiler. Garage = 23.8 sq m / 256 sq ft Council Tax: E Basement Storage = 13.1 sq m / 141 sq ft Energy Performance Rating: D / 55 Total = 331.7 sq m / 3570 sq ft Postcode: RG8 0JS Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council Telephone: 01235 422422

VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co.

Dining Room 5.38 x 4.50 17'8 x 14'9 DIRECTIONS = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 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 Basement Storage Junction bear left onto the Wallingford Road and leave the village. On 3.63 x 3.51 11'11 x 11'6 reaching South Stoke take the first left turning down into the village, Sitting Room and on reaching the end of the road, the entrance to Herons will be 5.90 x 5.33 19'4 x 17'6 found directly in front of you before the road bears sharply around to Bedroom Master Bedroom Kitchen 3.80 x 3.34 6.24 x 4.43 the right into The Street. 3.75 x 3.43 12'6 x 10'11 20'6 x 14'6 12'4 x 11'3 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Balcony Dn 6.35 x 5.54 DISCLAIMER Utility 20'10 x 18'2 The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or 2.96 x 2.58 services so cannot verify that they are in working order. If required, 2.40 x 1.94 9'9 x 8'6 7'10 x 6'4 the client is advised to obtain verification. These particulars are issued

Bedroom on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Conservatory Games Room 6.74 x 3.05 Warmingham & Co. Whilst all due care is taken in the preparation 22'1 x 10'0 B 3.89 x 3.50 4.57 x 2.62 of these particulars, no responsibility for their accuracy is accepted, 12'9 x 11'6 15'0 x 8'7 Storage Garage nor do they form part of any offer or contract. Intending clients must 2.65 x 2.44 3.07 x 2.15 5.61 x 4.27 8'8 x 8'0 10'1 x 7'1 18'5 x 14'0 satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy T prior to signing a contract.

2.46 x 2.18 Basement 8'1 x 7'2 Bedroom Hall Study 7.30 x 3.38 8.46 x 4.40 3.33 x 2.44 23'11 x 11'1 3.36 x 2.78 11'0 x 9'1 27'9 x 14'5 10'11 x 8'0

First Floor (Not Shown In Actual Lower Ground Floor Ground Floor Location / Orientation) www.warmingham.com

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