WEST STREATLEY HOUSE www.warmingham.com STREATLEY ON THAMES F WEST STREATLEY HOUSE STREATLEY ON THAMES F BERKSHIRE

Goring & Streatley Station - 0.6 miles F Pangbourne - 5 miles F Wallingford - 6 miles F - 19 miles F Newbury - 13 miles F M4 at J12 () - 10 miles (Distances approximate)

An important village house of handsome appearance dating from the late Georgian period with generous family accommodation of elegant proportions and character, occupying a prominent central position overlooking grazing meadows, and with south facing gardens of nearly half an acre.

✦ Excellent road and rail communications ✦ Two large second floor Bedrooms

✦ First-class range of Private and State schools in immediate local area ✦ Third Bathroom on second floor

✦ Grand Reception Hall

✦ ✦ Three Reception Rooms Railed frontage with views across to protected meadows and parish church ✦ Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room

✦ Period Orangery/Conservatory ✦ Expansive lawned South facing gardens with shrub and tree-lined boundaries ✦ Utility Room and Cloakroom

✦ Four principal Bedrooms ✦ Rear access also off Vicarage Lane with ✦ Two Bathrooms (one en-suite) potential for garage in SITUATION Primary School with a separate Nursery and is also is in the catchment area for the much acclaimed The picturesque village of Streatley on Thames lies in a wide valley on the Berkshire side of the river Downs Secondary school in Compton. between Reading and Oxford, opposite Goring on the bank with the surrounding countryside Across the river, the larger village of Goring on Thames offers a wide range of amenities and facilities designated an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”. Historically the two villages are located at a natural including shops, modern health centre, traditional inns, choice of restaurants, Gourmet Deli, a riverside crossing point of the river, set between the and , known geographically as café, “Boutique” hotel, library, dentist and importantly a main line railway station providing excellent the ‘Goring Gap’ where the ancient Ridgeway path comes down to meet the river after its long journey across the Berkshire Downlands before continuing up onto the Chiltern Hills and the . commuter services to Reading and up to (Paddington) in under the hour and with connections for the future Crossrail services into central London. The interesting High Street, which forms the central part of the village running down to the river and the bridge over to Goring, is now a ‘Conservation Area’ with a wealth of period properties many of Behind Streatley the ground rises steeply where the Berkshire Downlands meet the Thames Valley and considerable architectural merit including a thatched cottage, a beautiful William and Mary house and an from the top there are panoramic views far into Oxfordshire. The woodland and hills surrounding Streatley Elizabethan Farmhouse. have been acquired in recent years by the National Trust and there are extensive bridleways and footpaths open to the public. The village has a parish church with Norman origins, “The Swan” a luxury 4 star riverside hotel also offering a leisure and fitness club, and at the top of the High Street is the Bull Inn being an old coaching inn from N.B. Crossrail services are scheduled to be commencing from Reading in approx. 2017 which the era when the Royal Mail stopped en route from London to Oxford. There is also a prestigious Golf together with the electrifying of the line will significantly improve travelling times to Paddington Club, established over 100 years ago, set amidst beautiful rolling countryside. Streatley has a highly rated and central London destinations. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Internally the generous accommodation reflects the grandeur of the period with high ceilings, excellent West Streatley house occupies a central and prime position in the village directly opposite grazing room proportions, original windows with internal shutters, period fireplaces with decorative cast grates, and heavy wood panelled doors. There is an arched theme throughout the central hall area on the ground meadows which extend across to the parish church of St Mary’s. The meadows have been acquired by floor as well as deep ceiling cornicing both adding architectural interest. the village and are now protected. The well fitted kitchen/breakfast room at the rear boasts a gas-fired Aga. Adjoining the kitchen is a Victorian The house itself forms an integral part of the history of the village and dates from the early 1800s with a Orangery/Conservatory, with wrought iron fittings, terracotta tiled floor and a mature and productive truly impressive period façade typical of this era grapevine. At the side of the kitchen are covered steps which lead to the Cellar. OUTSIDE Integral at the rear of the house is a useful store/garden room. Decorative wrought iron railings extend across the frontage to the house with brick piers astride a From the rear boundary there is a fenced strip which has Rights of Way for vehicular access of Vicarage pedestrian gate which opens onto a flagged path leading to the front door. Lane and provides potential for garaging to be built subject to planning permission. To the rear are magnificent South facing gardens with sweeping lawns, well-stocked shrub and flower borders and with a wooded copse at the bottom. In all the gardens/grounds extend to approximately 0.46 of an acre. GENERAL INFORMATION West Streatley House, High Street, Streatley, Reading, RG8 9HY Services: All main services are connected. Central heating and hot Approximate Gross Internal Area = 396.8 sq m / 4271 sq ft water from gas fired wall boiler. (Excluding Void / Eves Storage) Council Tax: G Store = 5.6 sq m / 60 sq ft Energy Performance Rating: E / 47 Total = 402.4 sq m / 4331 sq ft Postcode: RG8 9HY Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council Telephone: 01635 42400

= Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co

Void DIRECTIONS Eaves Storage From the centre of Goring on Thames proceed down the High Street Dining Room Sitting Room 5.02 x 3.01 and over the River Bridge into Streatley High Street. West Streatley 5.08 x 4.97 5.74 x 5.60 Bedroom 16'6 x 9'11 House will be found on the left hand side opposite the open meadows 16'8 x 16'4 18'10 x 18'4 6.29 x 3.97 20'8 x 13'0 on the right.

Bedroom 5.44 x 5.13 17'10 x 16'10 DISCLAIMER Master Bedroom The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or 5.34 x 5.00 services so cannot verify that they are in working order. If required, 17'6 x 16'5 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 Kitchen Conservatory 6.92 x 3.97 Bedroom satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy 7.18 x 3.78 Bedroom 22'8 x 13'0 6.48 x 3.98 23'7 x 12'5 21'3 x 13'1 5.74 x 5.22 prior to signing a contract. Bedroom 18'10 x 17'2 Family Room 4.65 x 3.77 5.57 x 3.78 15'3 x 12'4 18'3 x 12'5

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Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor Feet 0 5 10 4.35 x 1.90 Store 2.65 x 2.12 14'3 x 6'3 0 1 2 3 www.warmingham.com 8'8 x 6'11 Metres T

01491 874144 4/5 High Street, Goring-on Thames FLOORPLANZ © 2017 0203 9056099 Ref: 185926 Nr Reading RG8 9AT This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. 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