Maddy Moorings - Title No

MADDY MOORINGS - TITLE NO. ON189257

HIGH STREET F LONG WITTENHAM F OXFORDSHIRE F ENGLAND MADDY MOORINGS - TITLE NO. ON189257 HIGH STREET F LONG WITTENHAM F OXFORDSHIRE F ENGLAND Didcot Railway Station (London Paddington within the hour) – 2 ½ miles F Wallingford on Thames – 3 ½ miles F Oxford – 7 ½ miles (Distances approximate)

Located just up stream from the Barley Mow pub where 19th century author Jerome K. Jerome wrote the timeless classic Three Men in a Boat, situated in a particularly scenic and private mature setting affording awe-inspiring views facing due west across the River Thames to delightful private grazing meadows opposite. Simply stunning, a rarely available river mooring plot approaching 8 acres of park like grounds having approximately 1,000ft of direct river frontage, with approximately 750ft of the river frontage having planning permission for up to 17 moorings, which is currently enjoyed, and there being a number of landing stages already in situ.

LOCATION Long Wittenham lies in an area known to be a Celtic Romano/British and Saxon burial ground, indeed the old Saxon name for the village was Witta’s Ham. Saint Birinus of Dorchester brought Christianity to the village in the 7th Century. The present church of St Mary was built of Caen Stone in about 1120 and boasts a Norman leaded font on an original stone base, which was disguised under a wooden cover during the Civil War in the 17th century to protect it from Cromwell’s soldiers who would have used the lead to melt down into bullets. The font was eventually uncovered in 1839. The church also has a recumbent effigy in the vestry of a Crusader, Gilbert De Clare Earl of Gloucester, who was then the lord of the manor which, at only 3’ long, is said to be the smallest sculptured monument in England. At the west end of the village, flowing into the Thames, is a stream known as St Anthony’s well which is believed to have certain healing powers. The village has numerous interesting properties, many half timbered, reflecting its long architectural history. The scenic surrounding countryside includes Wittenham Clumps, now protected and from the top of which there are glorious views especially over the winding River Thames. Just under a mile from the village is the beautiful brick, arched bridge which leads over the Thames to Clifton Hambden, built by Sir George Gilbert Scott. By the bridge is the Barley Mow, originally a 15th century cruck designed building where in the 19th century author ‘Jerome K. Jerome’ wrote the timeless classic ‘Three Men in a Boat’. The present day village has a, a flourishing primary school, two local inns and the Pendon Museum noted for its modern miniature village and railway. There are good road communications especially with Didcot which has an excellent shopping centre and a mainline station giving fast commuter services up to London Paddington in approximately under the hour.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION The river mooring plot is located a short way up stream from the Barley Mow pub where 19th century author Jerome K. Jerome wrote the timeless classic Three Men in a Boat. Walking distance of the village centre of Long Wittenham, village amenities are afforded. Delightfully situated on this idyllic private stretch of a favoured quiet part of the River Thames, the plot is initially approached off Long Wittenham High Street via a private gated vehicular access which opens through to the most delightfully attractive and secluded setting, screened on three sides with mature woodland, whilst to the west fronting onto the river Thames overlooking private grazing meadows opposite, away from the general public. The plot benefits from many specimen trees and hedging of note, providing for a mature and private initial setting, whilst the grand expanse of fields offers a park like enjoyment for buyers. Having approximately 1,000 ft of direct river frontage enveloped on three sides by the site which approaches the grand size of almost 8 acres, approximately 750 ft of the river frontage benefits from having planning permission for up to 17 moorings, and with there already in situ, many landing stages which are currently used on a let by basis. Rarely available, Maddy Mooring Plot affords a simply unique opportunity for would be buyers to either carry on the existing use of the land, utilising the 17 moorings for letting out, or to cultivate the moorings into larger lengths for more substantial vessels such as Dutch barges, or simply to enjoy the property for ones own use peacefulness and tranquillity that this favoured part of the river Thames affords in abundance. The opportunities are endless! Title number ON189257 Title Number : ON189257 This is a copy of the register of the title number set out immediately below, showing the entries in the register on 5 JUL 2014 at 16:20:58. This copy does not take account This title is dealt with by Land Registry, Gloucester Office. of any application made after that time even if still pending in the Land Registry when this copy was issued. The following extract contains information taken from the register of the above title This copy is not an 'Official Copy' of the register. An official copy of the register number. A full copy of the register accompanies this document and you should read that is admissible in evidence in a court to the same extent as the original. A person is in order to be sure that these brief details are complete. entitled to be indemnified by the registrar if he or she suffers loss by reason of a Neither this extract nor the full copy is an 'Official Copy' of the register. An mistake in an official copy. If you want to obtain an official copy, the Land Registry official copy of the register is admissible in evidence in a court to the same extent web site explains how to do this. as the original. A person is entitled to be indemnified by the registrar if he or she suffers loss by reason of a mistake in an official copy. This extract shows information current on 5 JUL 2014 at 16:20:58 and so does not take account of any application made after that time even if pending in the Land Registry A: Property Register when this extract was issued. This register describes the land and estate comprised in the title. REGISTER EXTRACT OXFORDSHIRE : SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE Title Number : ON189257 1 (07.02.1964) The Freehold land shown edged with red on the plan of the above Title filed at the Registry and being land lying to the north- west of High Street, Long Wittenham. Address of Property : land lying to the north-west of High Street, Long 2 The Conveyance dated 20 December 1963 referred to in the Charges Wittenham Register is expressed to grant the following rights and contains the following exceptions and reservations and this registration takes effect subject thereto:-

Price Stated : Not Available "Together with all rights of way water light drainage and other easements quasi-easements rights and privileges now or usually enjoyed by or in respect of the property hereby conveyed over through from or in respect of all or any part or parts of the adjoining or neighbouring Registered Owner(s) : LIONEL ANTONY EDWARDS of Wincotts Hill, Whichford, land of the Vendors excepting and reserving unto the Vendors and their Warks., CV36 5PQ. successors in title and their said adjoining or neighbouring land all rights of way water light drainage and other easements quasi-easements rights and privileges now or usually enjoyed by or in respect of the said adjoining or neighbouring land of the Vendors over through from or Lender(s) : None in respect of all or part of the property hereby conveyed." 3 The land edged and numbered in green on the filed plan has been removed from this title and registered under the title number or numbers shown in green on the said plan.

B: Proprietorship Register This register specifies the class of title and identifies the owner. It contains any entries that affect the right of disposal. Title absolute 1 (10.05.1996) Proprietor: LIONEL ANTONY EDWARDS of Wincotts Hill, Whichford, Warks., CV36 5PQ. 2 (10.05.1996) The Transfer to the proprietor contains a covenant to observe and perform the covenants referred to in the Charges Register and of indemnity in respect thereof.

C: Charges Register This register contains any charges and other matters that affect the land. 1 A Conveyance of the land in this title dated 20 December 1963 made between (1) The President and Scholars of Saint John Baptist College in the University of Oxford (Vendors) and (2) Marjorie Edwards (Purchaser) contains the following covenants:- "The Purchaser for herself and her successors in title hereby covenants with Vendors and their successors in title as follows:-

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(b) That she the Purchaser will maintain at all times in a proper state of working order and condition the existing water supply pipes or any pipes for the time being renewing or replacing the same and will permit and enable the free and uninterrupted passage and flow of water through such supply pipes to the Vendors said adjoining or neighbouring land or any part thereof."

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(a) That she the Purchaser will forthwith erect and forever after maintain in good repair and condition a cattle proof fence to be approved by the Vendors Surveyor along the whole of the southern boundary of the property hereby conveyed where indicated by "T" marks on the said plan. (b) That she the Purchaser will maintain at all times in a proper state of working order and condition the existing water supply pipes or any pipes for the time being renewing or replacing the same and will permit and enable the free and uninterrupted passage and flow of water through such supply pipes to the Vendors said adjoining or neighbouring land or any part thereof."

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GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Main services should be available for connection off the main road. Outgoings: It is recommended that ones own enquiries are made with the relevant authorities as to possible future charges which will be dependent on ones own use of the moorings.

VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co or Knight Frank.

DIRECTIONS Maddy Mooring plot is located to the north of Long Wittenham as you head out to Clifton Hampden. Driving along the High Street heading North West out of the village the plot will be found off to the left accessed via high wrought iron double gates.

DISCLAIMER The agent has nottested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify thatthey 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 or Knight Frank. 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 anyoffer or contract. Intending clients must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy prior to signing a contract.

01865 790077 280 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7ED E: [email protected] www.knightfrank.co.uk

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