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SYLVAN HOUSE - GORING ROAD www.warmingham.com WOODCOTE SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE SYLVAN HOUSE - GORING ROAD WOODCOTE SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE Goring on Thames & Station – 3 miles Reading – 8 miles M4 at Theale (J12) – 9 miles Henley on Thames – 11 miles Oxford – 18 miles M40 at Lewknor (J.6) - 16 miles Privately situated in delightful gardens & grounds of approximately 1/3rd of an acre, the property is idyllically situated in an elevated position adjoining paddocks, with lovely views being afforded, yet conveniently placed for Oxford, Reading, the M4 and mainline trains to London Paddington in under the hour. Only recently newly built, Sylvan House is a stunning bespoke architect designed house of approximately 3,942 sq ft, built to an exacting standard with striking elevations of architectural note displaying stylish and high quality fixtures and fittings throughout. Affording both an open plan yet traditional design, Sylvan House is a delightful family home in a truly beautiful location, with early viewing being highly recommended. Private Electrically Gated & Gravelled Driveway Entrance Porch Galleried Entrance Hall Cloakroom Cloaks Cupboard Open Plan Kitchen / Breakfast Room & Family / Dining Room Utility Room LOCATION Dining Room / Games Room The village of Woodcote, which lies just off the Reading to Oxford Road, is situated in an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ surrounded by Study the scenic countryside of the Chilterns, with extensive beech woodlands and undulating fields. The village is some 500’ (160 metres) above Sitting Room With Open Fireplace 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 • Galleried Landing With Vaulted Ceilings amenities including Post Office stores, supermarket, nursery/garden centre, two public houses, modern health centre (recently enlarged and Airing Cupboard upgraded) and excellent education facilities with two toddler playgroups, primary and secondary schools. Master Bedroom Suite With Walk-In Dresser Area & En-Suite Bathroom 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 Guest Bedroom Suite With En-Suite Shower Room a few traces of original walling still surviving. Woodcote House, an historic country mansion built in the 1730s, now forms part of the Oratory 3 Further Bedrooms School, standing in extensive park like grounds east of the main village. The Prep. School for the Oratory is situated nearby at Crays Pond. A Family Bathroom 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. Attached Double Garage With Electric Door Woodcote has good road communications with easy access for Reading, Henley, Oxford and the M40 and M4 networks. For rail commuters Spacious Accommodation Of Approximately 3,942 Sq Ft there are mainline stations locally at Pangbourne and Goring on Thames, as well as Reading, all providing fast services up to London (Paddington) in under the hour. Delightful Private Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 1/3rd Acre In 2018 Crossrail services are scheduled to be commencing from Reading which together with the electrifying of the line will significantly 10 year NHBC Warranty Originating In 201 improve travelling times to Paddington and central London destinations. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Quietly situated amongst the beautiful Chilterns located just off the Goring Road privately approached via wrought iron electrically operated gates over a private gravelled driveway, Sylvan House occupies a commanding elevated position on the fringe of the village adjoining open paddock land set in mature landscaped gardens and grounds of approximately a 1/3rd acre within close reach of extensive local facilities and schooling, and additionally benefits from being but a short drive from Goring & Streatley mainline railway station providing direct access to London Paddington within the hour. Modern and contemporary throughout, with a rather more traditional architectural vernacular, Sylvan House is a simply striking residence with a wholly relaxing yet engaging ambience, with wide natural light capturing glazing, vaulted & galleried hall and landing, and a Juliet balcony to the master bedroom suite, showcasing proudly the architectural attributes of the property, and inviting one to enjoy the grounds and views which surround the property. With generous well-proportioned open plan modern & contemporary accommodation of approximately 3,942 sq ft being afforded, high quality stylish fixtures and fittings are evident throughout, with particular attention also paid to the general energy efficiency of the property, providing a comfortable style of living, which is also most modern & contemporary. Quite stunning, with meticulous attention to detail entirely evident throughout, the entire property has much in it to enthuse over, yielding a very tasteful quality, wholly apparent on viewing. The property benefits from an original 10 year NHBC warranty, originating in 2014. OUTSIDE The property has a gated & gravelled private entrance drive located just off the Goring Road. Wrought iron electrically operated gates open off the initial gravelled driveway, onto a further gravelled forecourt area which extends across the frontage of the property, affording parking for numerous vehicles, and making way to the larger than average attached double garage, which has an electrically operated up and over door. Flanking the drive and forecourt is a large lawned area with close-boarded fencing on one side and mature trees and hedging to the other. An immensely attractive and mature private approach, a stone laid patio terrace wraps itself around the property linking together the entrance hall and all principle reception room externally to encourage an ‘Al Fresco’ lifestyle. Sylvan House stands well set back in landscaped gardens and grounds of approximately 1/3rd of an acre adjoining open paddock land and occupies an elevated position with is mainly lawned gardens extending around the property, yet being afforded a sheltered aspect flanked by mature planted shrubs, hedging, and an array of trees. Beyond the private rear boundary glorious far reaching views of the adjoining paddocks are to be found in abundance. GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to Sylvan House, Goring Road, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0QE the property. Central heating and hot water from gas fired boiler. Postcode: RG8 0QE Approximate Gross Internal Area = 322.4 sq m / 3470 sq ft EPC Rating: Rating: B / 85 Garage = 43.9 sq m / 472 sq ft Total = 366.3 sq m / 3942 sq ft Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council – Telephone: 01491 823000 DIRECTIONS From our offices in the centre of Goring turn right and proceed Family / Dining Room up to the top of the High Street. At the railway bridge junction bear right and then next left into Reading Road by the Queens Master Bedroom Suite Feet Arms. Continue out of the village and on reaching Crays Pond 7.44 x 7.41 0 5 10 24'5 x 24'4 in approximately 2 miles bear left at the crossroads by the White 8.47 x 7.40 Lion Public House signposted for Woodcote. In a further mile 27'9 x 24'3 0 1 2 3 Metres on entering Woodcote the private electrically gated & gravelled driveway to Sylvan House will be found just off on the right hand Kitchen / side. Breakfast Room = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co. Utility 3.20 x 2.19 10'6 x 7'2 Galleried Landing Dining Room / Bedroom 5 DISCLAIMER Games Room Sitting Room 4.90 x 3.00 Bedroom 3 The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings 6.17 x 3.67 5.38 x 4.96 16'1 x 9'10 5.38 x 5.01 or services so cannot verify that they are in working order. If 20'3 x 12'0 17'8 x 16'3 17'8 x 16'5 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 Galleried Reception Hall taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility for Bedroom 4 Study 5.12 x 3.17 their accuracy is accepted, nor do they form part of any offer or 4.89 x 3.17 3.90 x 2.99 16'10 x 10'5 16'1 x 10'5 contract. Intending clients must satisfy themselves by inspection 12'10 x 9'10 or otherwise as to their accuracy prior to signing a contract. Floorplanz © 2017 T 0203 9056099 Ref: 189092 This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale, unless stated. Windows & Garage door openings are approximate. 7.47 x 5.88 Whilst every care is taken in the www.warmingham.com 24'6 x 19'3 preparation of this plan, please check Guest Bedroom all dimensions, shapes & compass 4.46 x 4.14 bearings before making any 14'8 x 13'7 decisions reliant upon them. 01491 874144 Ground Floor First Floor 4/5 High Street, Goring-on Thames Nr Reading RG8 9AT E: [email protected] www.warmingham.com .