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HILL VIEW – THE COOMBE www.warmingham.com STREATLEY ON THAMES BERKSHIRE HILL VIEW – THE COOMBE STREATLEY ON THAMES BERKSHIRE Goring Station 1 mile Wallingford 5 miles. Reading 10 miles Henley on Thames 13 miles Newbury 14 miles Oxford 18 miles M4 at Theale (J.12) 10 miles M40 at Lewknor (J.6) 15 miles (Distances Approximate) In an elevated and picturesque setting, nestling at the top of a quiet cul-de-sac with far reaching views of the surrounding scenic National Trust owned wooded hillsides above Streatley on Thames and the ‘Goring Gap’. An individual detached house of generous proportions affording contemporary accommodation in a flexible arrangement, with delightful mature South facing gardens extending to nearly half an acre backing onto woodland. Covered Porch approaching ½ an Acre Reception Hall Cloakroom Kitchen / Dining Room Utility Room Adjoining National Trust Woodland Sitting Room with Fireplace Family Room / Bedroom 4 Study Large Landing Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room Appealing Views to Front & Rear 2 Further Double Bedrooms Family Bathroom Private Driveway Store Room Mature Gardens & Grounds of LOCATION and from the top there are panoramic views far into Oxfordshire. The woodland and hills surrounding Streatley have been acquired in recent years by the National Trust and the extensive bridleways and The picturesque village of Streatley on Thames lies in a valley on the Berkshire side of the river between footpaths are now open to the public. Reading and Oxford, facing Goring on the Oxfordshire side. The surrounding countryside is designated an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and historically this was a natural crossing point of the river, Across the river, the larger village of Goring on Thames offers a wide range of amenities and facilities set between the Berkshire Downs and Chiltern Hills, known geographically as the ‘Goring Gap’. The including shops, modern health centre, traditional inns, a hotel, library, dentist and importantly a main interesting High Street, which forms the central part of the village running down to the river and the line railway station providing excellent commuter services to Oxford, Reading and up to London bridge across to Goring, is now a ‘Conservation Area’ where there are a wealth of period properties (Paddington). There is also easy access for the major local towns, including Oxford, Reading and many of considerable architectural merit including a thatched cottage, a beautiful William and Mary Newbury, the M40 and M4 motorways, the latter linking directly to Heathrow. house and an Elizabethan Farmhouse, supposedly haunted by a lady in white. Following the building of The Coombe is a long cul-de-sac road rising up to the top from where a footpath leads up onto the railway through the Thames Valley by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in approximately 1840, the villagers the surrounding National Trust wooded hillsides and Lardon Chase which overlooks Streatley and of Streatley decided the railway should go on the Goring side with the result now that while Streatley from where there are dramatic views right across the ‘Goring Gap’. The road comprises a mixture of has changed little, the village of Goring on Thames has grown substantially and is now the larger village. interesting residential properties some dating back to the late Victorian and Edwardian eras and there is In the village there is a parish church with Norman origins, a luxury riverside four star hotel, The Swan, easy access into the central village Conservation Area and historic High Street. Located at the bottom of which also offers a leisure and fitness club and at the top of the High Street is the Bull Inn which was an the road is the village primary school. Streatley Primary Schools has a widespread reputation for being old coaching inn when the Royal Mail stopped en-route between Oxford and London. There is also a a friendly run school that continues to achieve the highest recognition through it’s pupils achievements. prestigious golf club, established over one hundred years ago, set amidst beautiful rolling countryside. A further advantage is that Streatley Primary School is one of ‘The Downs Secondary School’s’ feeder The village also boast its own very well regarded Streatley Primary School, with the outstanding schools. Again The Downs continues to be regarded as one of the very best secondary schools within secondary school, ‘The Downs’, being in catchment for the village also, and having its own bus route. the area, maintaining a long and well regarded reputation. The local area is also extremely well catered for by private schools, with school busses also leaving from In 2019 Crossrail services are scheduled to be commencing from Reading which together with the the end of Townsend Road for St Helen & St Catherine’s, and The Manor. electrifying of the line will significantly improve travelling times to Paddington and central London Behind Streatley the ground rises steeply where the Berkshire Downlands meet the wide Thames Valley destinations. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION folding doors leading to the garden and ‘hidden’ Utility Room, a further Family Room/4th Bedroom, Occupying an advantageous elevated position, Hill View is a detached residence standing in a generous Study and Cloakroom. Upstairs arranged around a spacious central landing are the Master Bedroom plot of approximately 0.47 Acres. The front door opens into a particularly sizable central Reception with En-Suite Shower Room, two further Double Bedrooms and a contemporary Family Bathroom. The Hall, off which lead the Sitting Room with fireplace, sleek newly fitted Kitchen/Dining Room with bi- accommodation all enjoys an appealing outlook over the gardens and surrounding wooded hillsides. OUTSIDE overlooking Streatley and the Goring Gap. A pedestrian gate from the garden gives access directly into the woodland, which forms a delightful rural backcloth, containing mainly deciduous trees. The property is approached over a gravelled driveway, affording ample parking space, and leading up to the garage store (partially converted). Steps lead up from the drive to a pathway around the front of the Leading off the rear of the house is a paved patio terrace providing the perfect spot for outside dining house leading to the front door and around to the rear garden. The front garden is lawned, with flower and entertaining, leading up to a large lawned area, which has well-stocked and colourful flower borders beds, hedged borders and mature trees on the frontage. together with hedged boundaries and a number of mature shrubs and trees. The garden beyond is The rear garden is an important feature of the property, being south facing and gently sloping up mainly lawned with numerous island flower and shrub beds. to National Trust woodland at the rear, through which there are superb walks to the hills beyond, In all the grounds amount to 0.47 Acres. GENERAL INFORMATION Services: All mains services are connected to the property. Central Hill View, The Coombe, Streatley, Reading, RG8 9QL heating & hot water from gas fired boiler. Council Tax Band: F Approximate Gross Internal Area Postcode: RG8 9QL 194.4 sq m / 2093 sq ft Energy Efficiency Rating: D / 61 Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone: 01635 42400 T Bedroom Master 4.90 x 2.98 DIRECTIONS Bedroom 16'1 x 9'9 From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down 4.09 x 3.92 the High Street. Continue over the river bridge and up to the top 13'5 x 12'10 of Streatley High Street where at the traffic lights continue straight Landing across onto the Aldworth Road. In a few hundred yards at the foot 5.05 x 3.92 of the hill bear left into The Coombe and follow this road up to the 16'7 x 12'10 Bedroom very top where Hill View will be found on the left hand side. 4.89 x 2.97 Feet 16'1 x 9'9 0 5 10 VIEWING 0 1 2 3 Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co Metres DISCLAIMER First Floor 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 B are conducted through Warmingham & Co. Whilst all due care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility for Kitchen / Dining Area their accuracy is accepted, nor do they form part of any offer or 9.76 x 3.02 Sitting Room contract. Intending clients must satisfy themselves by inspection 32'0 x 9'11 4.83 x 4.02 or otherwise as to their accuracy prior to signing a contract. 15'10 x 13'2 Utility 2.59 x 2.34 8'6 x 7'8 Hall Family Room 4.97 x 3.69 4.63 x 3.02 16'4 x 12'1 Study Storage 15'2 x 9'11 3.62 x 3.05 2.56 x 1.87 11'11 x 10'0 8'5 x 6'2 www.warmingham.com Ground Floor 01491 874144 FLOORPLANZ © 2018 0203 9056099 Ref: 215196 4/5 High Street, Goring-on Thames This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Nr Reading RG8 9AT E: [email protected] 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. www.warmingham.com .