The Thatched Cottage

THE THATCHED COTTAGE www.warmingham.com CROWMARSH F OXFORDSHIRE THE THATCHED COTTAGE CROWMARSH F OXFORDSHIRE F Cholsey Train Station (London Paddington within the hour) -4 miles F Reading - 14 miles F M4 (J 12) - 16 miles F M40 (J6) - 9 miles F Henley on Thames - 9 miles F Oxford - 15 miles F Wallingford - 3 miles (Distances and times approximate)

A unique opportunity to acquire a charming detached Grade II listed Cottage dating from the 16th Century, set in 2.4 Acres of sought after Riverside grounds with 250 ft mooring rights, grazing meadow & stables.

 Detached Grade II Listed Thatched Cottage

 Sitting Room with wood burning stove

 Kitchen

 Bathroom

 Inner Lobby

 2 Bedrooms

 Lawned Gardens

 Grazing Meadow

 250’ River Frontage with Mooring Rights

 Stables & Tack Room

 Storage Sheds LOCATION

 Gated Gravelled Driveway Crowmarsh Gifford is a small village situated near the river Thames, just adjacent to Wallingford, and benefits from having its own very well revered primary school. Further amenities include a couple of public houses and a superb Thai restaurant. There are excellent road communications linking to Reading, Oxford, Henley on Thames and for both the M40 and M4 motorway networks. For rail commuters  In all approximately 2.4 Acres there are stations at nearby Cholsey or at Henley on Thames and Reading, the latter having fast intercity services up to London (Paddington) in 25 minutes.

The historic old market town of Wallingford on Thames granted a charter by Henry II in 1155, lies just to the west offering an exceptionally wide variety of shops and facilities, including a Waitrose supermarket, eateries, and cinema to name but a few.

In addition to superb local state schools, locally the area is also extremely well served by an excellent range of private schooling, of particular note; The Oratory, Pangbourne College, Cranford House, The Manor, Moulsford Preparatory, Abingdon Boys and The School of St Helen & Katharine. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION The Thatched Cottage is a rarely available detached Grade II listed cottage dating from the 16th Century, situated in highly sought after riverside grounds of approximately 2.4 acres. Under the current ownership the cottage has been rewired and had a brand new thatch in 2016. With accommodation all on the ground floor and a wealth of character throughout, the cottage boasts a cosy sitting room with log burning stove, Kitchen with stable door, two Bedrooms and a family Bathroom. Planning permission has previously been granted for the addition of a 3rd Bedroom.

OUTSIDE The property is approached over a private Farmyard. Timber double gates open onto a gravelled forecourt providing off road parking for numerous cars, with large wood shed off to one side. The ground slopes down to a further forecourt, where the Cottage sits to the left, and to the right are 2 Loose Boxes, a Tack Room & Shed. Further gated vehicular access is afforded for the stables & meadow. Leading directly off the Cottage itself is a lawned garden, with low picket fenced border. A timber bridge leads from the garden over a stream, and into a grazing meadow of over 1 ¾ Acres, leading down to the river. The meadow has 250’ of riverside frontage and mooring rights. The Thatched Cottage, Old Reading Road, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, OX10 8BW N Approximate Gross Internal Area = 46 sq m / 495 sq ft Outbuildings = 98.5 sq m / 1060 sq ft Total = 144.5 sq m / 1555 sq ft Feet 0 5 10

Store Tack Room Stable Store 2.98 x 2.25 2.97 x 2.25 4.04 x 2.78 0 1 2 3 2.98 x 1.80 Metres 9'9 x 7'5 9'9 x 5'11 9'9 x 7'5 13'3 x 9'1 = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0

Store Utility 3.78 x 1.95 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) 2.52 x 1.27 12'5 x 6'5 8'3 x 4'2

Kitchen (Not Shown In Actual (Not Shown In Actual 3.29 x 2.21 Up Location / Orientation) Location / Orientation) 10'10 x 7'3 Sitting Room 3.95 x 3.29 13'0 x 10'10 Bedroom Workshop 3.04 x 2.69 10.75 x 5.54 10'0 x 8'10 35'3 x 18'2

Bedroom 3.11 x 2.97 10'2 x 9'9

Ground Floor (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation)

FLOORPLANZ © 2017 0203 9056099 Ref: 192473 This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Hot water from immersion heater. Council Tax: C Postcode: OX10 8BW Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council - Telephone: 01235 422422 DIRECTIONS From the centre of Goring on Thames proceed up the high street, over the railway bridge and turn left on to Wallingford Road. Follow this road along for approximately 5 miles, passing through the village of North Stoke and then meeting the A4074. Join the road and continue North, passing straight over the first roundabout. Less then half a mile after the roundabout, take the left hand turning signposted for Newnham Manor Farm. Follow the road down a short way, until reaching an open crossroads, where continue straight over. Follow the track for a further half mile, and turn right into a farmyard. Drive through the yard, where timber gates for the Thatched Cottage will be found to the straight ahead. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co 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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