Newlands – Goring Heath Road Whitchurch Hill South Oxfordshire
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NEWLANDS – GORING HEATH ROAD www.warmingham.com WHITCHURCH HILL SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE NEWLANDS – GORING HEATH ROAD WHITCHURCH HILL SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE Pangbourne on Thames & mainline station – 2 miles Goring on Thames – 3½ miles Reading – 6 miles * Newbury – 14 miles Oxford – 17 miles Henley on Thames – 11 miles M4 at Theale (J12) – 8 miles M40 at Lewknor (J6) – 17 miles Occupying an elevated position looking directly over the scenic surrounding countryside, just a short drive from Pangbourne on Thames with trains for London in under the hour, excellent local shops and amenities, and outstanding primary and secondary schooling. A detached 3-4 bedroom Bungalow of impressive proportions set in a secluded and generous plot of approximately ½ an acre with open views, well presented and flexibly arranged accommodation, delightful gardens and double garage. Stunning Far Reaching Views Private Gated Driveway & Forecourt LOCATION Double Garage Whitchurch Hill is a quiet, hilltop village lying some 450’ above sea level on the edge of the Chilterns Escarpment close to the Thames Valley approximately 2 miles from Pangbourne on Thames with the surrounding countryside designated an “A.O.N.B. “ Reception Hall Traditional timbered and thatched cottages overlook the village green as does the parish church of St John and there are many other period Sitting Room with fireplace properties reflecting the differing architectural styles through the ages, which essentially form the character and provenance of this unspoilt Dining Room rural community historically based on agriculture and farming. In Hill Bottom on the Northern edge of the village, is located the well known Sun Inn, a Brakspear Pub which has a good reputation for food. Kitchen/Breakfast Room At the bottom of the hill is the separate village of Whitchurch on Thames lying opposite the village of Pangbourne, and which boasts a highly Utility Room rated Primary School and 2 popular Inns. Inner Hall The village of Whitchurch on Thames also boasts its own very well regarded Primary School, with the also well regarded secondary school, ‘Langtree’, being in catchment for the village also, and having its own bus route. The local area is also extremely well catered for by a great Family Room / Bedroom 4 many wonderful private schools. Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom Pangbourne on the Berkshire side of the River offers excellent shopping facilities including a supermarket as well as a wide range of 2nd Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room amenities including a mainline railway station with frequent commuter services to Reading and London (Paddington well under the hour). 3rd Bedroom There are good road communications particularly for Reading, Henley on Thames, Oxford, Newbury and both the M40 and M4 motorway Family Shower Room networks. Beautifully Mature Landscaped Gardens & Grounds PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Summer House with decked Veranda Dating from the 1960’s, Newlands is a very spacious detached 3-4 Bedroom Bungalow arranged in an L shape. The front door opens into a central Reception Hall, off which are the large double aspect Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen Breakfast Room and Utility Room, all In all approximately 0.47 Acres facing the rear with a Southerly aspect overlooking the beautiful gardens and countryside beyond. The inner part of the hall leads to three main Bedrooms, two with En-Suite facilities, a fourth Bedroom / Family Room, and a family Shower Room. The property has been immaculately maintained and affords generous and flexibly arranged accommodation in a wonderful private setting. OUTSIDE Newlands occupies a particularly special plot of approximately half an acre, enjoying complete privacy and simply beautiful open countryside views. A five bar gate opens into a spacious gravelled forecourt with turn circle around a lawned garden with central tree. To one end of the bungalow is an attached double garage. Access can be gained around both sides of the house to the rear. The South facing garden is truly delightful, with wide paved terrace spanning the rear of the house leading off all principle rooms and providing the perfect location for outside dining and entertaining, enjoying the spectacular views over the garden itself, adjoining paddock and farmland beyond. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and beautifully mature, with a variety of well stocked beds and borders of specimen shrubs plants and trees adding colour and seclusion. The garden gently slopes away, enhancing the view. Towards the bottom is a carefully placed Summer House with decked veranda taking advantage of the late evening sunshine, and further still a well screened working area. Newlands, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7PN Approximate Gross Internal Area = 175.7 sq m / 1891 sq ft Garage = 27.2 sq m / 292 sq ft Total = 202.9 sq m / 2184 sq ft Feet 0 5 10 0 1 2 3 Metres Family Room / Bedroom 4 6.32 x 5.37 20'9 x 17'7 B Utility 2.93 x 1.87 9'7 x 6'2 Garage T 5.42 x 5.07 Master Bedroom 17'9 x 16'8 Bedroom 3 4.56 x 3.01 Kitchen 3.56 x 3.07 15'0 x 9'11 Bedroom 2 5.04 x 2.98 11'8 x 10'1 16'6 x 9'9 3.52 x 3.46 11'7 x 11'4 Dining Room 5.04 x 3.89 16'6 x 12'9 Floorplanz © 2018 0203 9056099 Ref: 212918 This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale, unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Sitting Room Whilst every care is taken in the 6.96 x 3.75 preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass 22'10 x 12'4 bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Ground Floor GENERAL INFORMATION Services: All mains services are connected. Central heating and hot water from gas fired boiler. Council Tax Band: G Postcode: RG8 7PN Energy Efficiency Rating: E / 45 Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council - Telephone: 01235 422422 DIRECTIONS From our offices in the centre of Goring turn right and proceed up to the top of the High Street. At the railway bridge junction turn right again and then next left into the Reading Road. Follow this road up the hill and out of the village and on reaching Crays Pond in approx. 2 miles bear right at the crossroads for Whitchurch and Pangbourne. In a further 1 ¼ miles take the turning left into Hill Bottom. At the further end of Hill Bottom, the road will bare right in Goring Heath Road. Take this turning and in a further few hundred metres Newlands will be found off on the left hand side. 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. www.warmingham.com 01491 874144 4/5 High Street, Goring-on Thames Nr Reading RG8 9AT E: [email protected] www.warmingham.com .