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4 GORING ROAD www.warmingham.com WOODCOTE F OXFORDSHIRE 4 GORING ROAD WOODCOTE F OXFORDSHIRE Goring on Thames - 3.5 miles F Pangbourne - 4 miles F Reading - 8 miles F Henley on Thames - 10 miles F Wallingford - 7 miles F Oxford - 17 miles F M4 (Junction 12) - 10 miles (Distances approximate) Situated in the heart of Woodcote, which nestles in an elevated position within the beautiful Chilterns, within close walking distance of local amenities, highly regarded schooling and extensive woodland paths, in addition to being a short drive away from Goring & Streatley mainline railway station providing direct access to London Paddington within the hour. A superb semi-detached family home, tastefully refurbished and presented to a very high standard, affording light and airy well laid out 3 bedroom 2 reception room accommodation in excellent condition with mature secluded South facing rear gardens and stores. F Convenient Village Location Walking Distance Of Shops, Schooling, Amenities F Covered & Part-Enclosed Oak Framed Glazed Entrance Porch F Entrance Hall F Open Plan Kitchen F Open Plan Dining Room SITUATION F Utility Room / Cloakroom The village of Woodcote, which lies just off the Reading to Oxford Road, is situated in an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ surrounded by the scenic countryside of the Chilterns, with extensive beech woodlands and undulating fields. The village is some F Sitting Room With Fireplace 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, public house, modern health centre and excellent F Triple aspect Master Bedroom education facilities with a toddler playgroup, and primary and secondary schools. F Two further Bedrooms In addition to having the well revered and outstanding state primary and secondary schooling, the area is also extremely well served F Family Bathroom by an excellent range of private schooling, of particular note; Cranford House School, The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School, St Andrews Preparatory School, The Oratory School, Pangbourne College, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Queen Anne’s School, Downe House, Rupert House School, Shiplake College, The Abbey School, Bradfield College, The Manor F Mature Landscaped Southerly Gardens With Pergola & Terrace Preparatory School, Abingdon School, Abingdon Preparatory School, Radley College, and St Helen & St Katharine. F Brick Built Stores / Workshop 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 F Private Driveway With Ample Parking 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 which together with the electrifying of the line will significantly improve travelling times to central London destinations. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Conveniently situated with village amenities easily accessible, a fantastic semi-detached three bedroom home, tastefully refurbished to a very high standard. The well laid out contemporary accommodation is light and airy throughout and comprises of a spacious and welcoming Entrance Hall, modern fitted Kitchen with ‘Neff’ appliances, open plan Dining Room, Cloakroom/ Utility Room, Sitting Room with fireplace, triple aspect Master Bedroom, two further Bedrooms and contemporary Bathroom. An excellent opportunity to purchase a family home in wonderful condition, early viewing is highly recommended. OUTSIDE The house is approached via a private gravelled driveway with a fenced & hedged frontage and planted borders, providing ample parking for several cars. An oak framed and glazed part- enclosed porch opens through to the main reception hall. A side gate provides access to a delightful mature rear garden having dual terraces, with a sunny southerly aspect. Largely laid to lawn with fenced boundaries, the garden boasts both a patio terrace across the rear of the house and one beneath a Pergola to the rear of the garden, perfect for ‘Al Fresco’ dining. An original outhouse provides two brick built storage sheds, which could serve as a workshop, or if converted, a home studio. 4 Goring Road, Woodcote. Store Store Approximate gross internal area House 83.61 sq.m. 900 sq.ft. Stores 3.59 sq.m. 39 sq.ft. Landing Cloaks / Dining Room Utility Bedroom 2 Room 2.55m x 2.38m Sitting Room Bedroom 1 8'4" x 7'10" 3.04m x 2.22m 4.08m x 3.73m 10' x 7'3" 4.10m x 3.78m 13'5" x 12'3" 13'6" x 12'5" Kitchen 3.32m x 2.79m 10'11" x 9'2" Hall Bedroom 3 2.81m x 2.78m 9'3" x 9'2" Ground Floor First Floor 123Metres Scale: 510 Feet © 2015 Berkshire Draughting Ltd. GENERAL INFORMATION Services: All mains services are connected. Central heating and hot water from gas fired combination boiler. Energy Performance Rating: C / 77 Postcode: RG8 0QG Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council Telephone: 01491 823000 VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co. 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 and then first left following this road out of the village. In a further 2 miles on reaching Crays Pond bear left at the crossroads for Woodcote. Follow the road into the village and in approximately 1 mile, the property will be found on the right-hand side, opposite Wood Green. 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 .