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74 WAYSIDE GREEN www.warmingham.com F 74 WAYSIDE GREEN 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 Lewknor (J.6) - 16 miles (Distances approximate)

Occupying a pleasant residential location and centrally placed for easy access to shops, co-op supermarket and both primary & secondary schools in this popular village surrounded by scenic Chilterns countryside, yet within an hour of London, a delightful 3 bedroom semi-detached house, attractively presented with a private driveway and integral garage, set in a mature gardens and grounds.

✦ Entrance Hall

✦ Cloakroom

✦ Kitchen

✦ Sitting Room / Dining Room

✦ Landing

✦ Airing Cupboard SITUATION The village of Woodcote, which lies just off the Reading to Oxford Road, is situated in an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ ✦ 3 Bedrooms surrounded by the scenic countryside of the Chilterns, with extensive beech woodlands and undulating fields. The village is some ✦ Family Bathroom 500’ (160 metres) above sea level and there are glorious far-reaching views from several parts of the village. Originally a small community based on farming and the countryside, Woodcote has grown substantially, especially during the 1960s and 1970s, is now a thriving village with a good range of local amenities including supermarket, nursery/garden centre, two public houses, modern ✦ Matures Garden health centre and excellent education facilities with two toddler playgroups, primary and secondary schools.

✦ Timber Storage / Potting Shed In addition to having well revered local state primary and secondary schooling, the area is also extremely well served by an excellent range of private schooling, of particular note; , The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School, St Andrews Preparatory School, , Pangbourne College, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Downe House, ✦ Private Driveway & Parking , , The Abbey School, Bradfield College, The Manor Preparatory School, , Abingdon Preparatory School, , and St Helen & St Katharine. ✦ Integral Garage Near the centre of the village is the Parish Church, which was rebuilt in 1846 in a Norman style on the site of the original Norman structure, with a few traces of original walling still surviving. Woodcote House, an historic country mansion built in the 1730s, now ✦ New Gas Fired Boiler Installed in November 2019 forms part of the Oratory School, standing in extensive park like grounds east of the main village. A variety of local activities appealing to young and old are based in the Village Hall and nearby Community Centre and which are well publicised in the monthly village newspaper, the Woodcote Correspondent, circulated to all local residents.

Woodcote has good road communications with easy access for Reading, Henley, Oxford and the M40 and M4 networks. For rail commuters there are mainline stations locally at Pangbourne and Goring on Thames, as well as Reading, all providing fast services up to London (Paddington).

N.B. Crossrail services are scheduled to be commencing from Reading in 2020 which together with the electrifying of the line will significantly improve travelling times to Paddington and central London destinations.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Dating from the early 1970’s, 74 Wayside Green is a delightful semi- detached family house, traditionally constructed having red brick and boarded elevations under a pitched tile roof. To the ground floor the front door opens into a Reception Hall with Cloakroom off, and an internal door to the garage. To the opposite side is the fitted Kitchen with external door, and to the rear is the spacious Sitting Room and Dining Room, with doors opening out on to the pretty mature gardens, perfect for ‘Al Fresco’ dining. To the first floor, leading off a central landing are three good Bedrooms and the family Bathroom. With spacious accommodation presented in good order throughout and occupying an advantageous position enjoying a lovely rural aspect, early viewing is advised.

OUTSIDE To the frontage is a private driveway providing ample parking space and leading up to the garage and front door with part covered porch, flanked by a lawned front garden and with timber gate providing side access to the rear. Across the rear of the house is a paved patio terrace ideal for outside dining and entertaining leading directly off the reception rooms. The patio overlooks the level lawned family garden, with fenced boundaries, mature shrubs adding interest, and to the further end, a useful timber storage / potting shed. 74 Wayside Green, Woodcote, RG8 0QJ N Approximate Gross Internal Area = 88 sq m / 947 sq ft (excluding void)

Sitting / Dining Room Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 5.71 x 3.33 3.35 x 3.20 3.68 x 2.42 18'7 x 10'2 10'9 x 10'4 12'0 x 7'9

Void Kitchen 3.64 x 2.31 11'9 x 7'5 Bedroom 3 T 2.73 x 2.41 8'9 x 7'9

Garage First Floor Feet 4.78 x 2.45 0 5 10 15'6 x 8'0

0 123 Metres = Reduced head height below 1.5 m Ground Floor CREATESPACE DESIGN ref 164 Surveyed and drawn in accordance with the International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS 2: Residential) GENERAL INFORMATION Services: All mains services are connected to the property. Central heating and domestic hot water from gas fired boiler. Energy Performance Rating: D / 65 Postcode: RG8 0QJ Local Authority: District Council Telephone: 01235 422422

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 where at the railway bridge junction turn right, and take the next turning left, proceeding up the hill and out of the village. In approx. 2 miles on reaching Crays Pond turn left at the crossroads for Woodcote. In a further 3/4 of a mile turn left at the crossroads by the supermarket into Beech Lane and follow this road which becomes Behoes Lane. In a further 100 meters or so turn left into Wayside Green and proceed through the development, whereby 74 Wayside Green will be found off on the right hand side.

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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01491 874144 4/5 High Street, Goring-on Thames Nr Reading RG8 9AT E: [email protected] www.warmingham.com