ASHMOUNT HOUSE FERRY LANE F SOUTH STOKE F SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE ASHMOUNT HOUSE FERRY LANE F SOUTH STOKE F SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE

Goring on Thames – 2 miles F Wallingford – 4 miles F Henley on Thames – 12 miles F Oxford – 16 miles F Reading – 12 miles F Newbury – 15 miles F M4 at Theale (J12) – 12 miles F M40 at Lewknor (J6) – 12 miles (Distances and times approximate)

In historic South Oxfordshire Village by the River Thames, an imposing family house of impressive proportions occupying an unrivalled position set in 7.5 acres with a wet Boathouse mooring inlet and direct River frontage of approx. 600’ together with an extensive range of garaging and outbuildings.

✦ Exceptional riverside location with unrivalled views and First Floor ‘sunsets’ ✦ Beamed Drawing Room with feature fireplace and door to railed Balcony Terrace ✦ Prestigious village in “A.O.N.B.” ✦ Beamed Dining Room with door to Balcony terrace

✦ Excellent road and rail communications ✦ Library

✦ Back Lobby approached by secondary staircase ✦ Substantial village house of nearly 5,000 sq ft with potential for separate wing ✦ Kitchen with Breakfast Room and door to Balcony Terrace

Accommodation ✦ Utility/Preparation Room Ground Floor ✦ Study/Office with Cloakroom off ✦ Entrance Lobby with Cloakroom off, and leading to Reception Hall with Grand Oak Staircase ✦ Master Bedroom with door to Loggia Terrace and with Second Floor En Suite Dressing Room and Bathroom with Shower ✦ 2 Further double Bedrooms each with En Suite ✦ 3 Further principal Bedrooms including a Bed/Sitting Bathroom, and one having walk-in Attic/Store Room. Room ✦ Shower Room ✦ Useful range of outbuildings and garaging ✦ Inner Hall leading to Back Hall with secondary staircase ✦ Approx. 600’ direct river frontage with Wet Boathouse ✦ Laundry/Utility Room with separate Store Room and door to rear Lobby and a mooring dock ✦ Inner walled Courtyard with integral Store Room ✦ Formal gardens and meadow land extending to approx. 7.5 acres LOCATION The Thameside village of South Stoke situated between Reading and Oxford, lies on the East bank of The historic Ridgeway Path also runs through the village, having crossed the river at Goring on Thames the river, set between the Berkshire Downlands and the Chilterns in Oxfordshire in the wide River valley from Streatley, continuing along the riverbank to North Stoke where it leaves the Thames and continues opposite the village of Moulsford, surrounded by scenic rural countryside designated as an “Area of up onto the Chilterns and the Icknield Way. Outstanding Natural Beauty”. The nearby village of Goring on Thames offers more comprehensive shopping facilities, a modern health Largely unspoilt having only a limited amount of modern development, the village has a fine main street centre, a dentist, library, bank, Post Office, several “Olde Worlde” Inns, a Boutique Hotel, range of restaurants, with many interesting period properties, some dating from the 16th century. Historically the village retains a fabulous Riverside Bistro/Café, and a mainline railway station providing fast commuter services to a close connection with Christchurch College in Oxford who were given land and property by Henry VIII Reading and London (Paddington) in well under an hour. There are excellent road communications with at the time of the Reformation in the Middle Ages and as a result of this the timeless country way of life easy access to Henley, Wallingford, Reading and Oxford as well as the M4 and M40 Motorways. survives even today. Local amenities include a highly regarded traditional Inn “The Perch & Pike”, a C. of E. Primary School, a village hall, shop and recreation ground, and regular bus services to Wallingford Ferry Lane is a quiet no through road eventually leading down to the River and historically links back to the and Reading. The bus service also connects with train services to Reading and Paddington. The River era when a Ferry service operated across the River to Moulsford. The road comprises an eclectic mix of Thames is within easy walking distance at each end of the village offering recreational facilities including individual properties dating from the 16th Century and including the late Victorian and Edwardian eras with walks along the Tow Path to Goring and Wallingford. a number being Listed denoting their intrinsic historical and architectural importance.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Built in the grand manner Ashmount House has its principal bedroom accommodation arranged on the Ashmount House which dates from the 1930’s and formerly owned by a titled family, has an imposing ground floor with the main living accommodation and grand rooms situated on the first floor so as to take full appearance in a unique setting enjoying uninterrupted westerly views to the rear over lawned gardens and advantage of the fabulous views over the scenic landscape across its own lawned gardens and meadows meadow land leading down to the River. down to the River and beyond to the Berkshire Downlands opposite and the magnificent “sunsets”.

The property occupies an especially advantageous and private position towards the end of Ferry Lane set Notably points of interest include the fine carved oak balustraded wide staircase, characterful beamed behind a walled frontage. ceilings and oak flooring in the reception rooms with the timbers reputedly acquired from the luxury Cunard Liner “Aquitania” which was launched in 1913. The impressive proportions and versatile layout of the accommodation which extends to almost 5,000 sq ft offers potential for different living options including an ancillary wing if required served by two staircases. The Drawing Room also has an especially imposing Inglenook style fireplace with heavy bressumer beam. This year a new ‘state of the art’ gas boiler was also installed supplying central heating and hot water. Originally the house was designed incorporating a Servants wing and whilst subsequently differently adapted a separate self-contained suite could easily be reinstated to suit personal requirements including This is a grand village house affording immense potential not least by virtue of having its own land extending re-operating the ‘dumb waiter’ facility. directly down to the River and an approximate 600’ frontage.

OUTSIDE To the rear are extensive lawned gardens with meadow land beyond down to the River Thames. The property has a high walled frontage to Ferry Lane splayed centrally with entry through tall decorative wrought There is direct frontage to the Thames of approx.. 600’ with a Mooring Dock c. 30’ x 13’ and a refurbished elm iron gates which open onto the driveway and an extensive private forecourt area leading to the house. boarded Wet Boathouse with pitched clay tile roof.

There is a separate wrought iron side pedestrian gate and off Ferry Lane which continues to run along the Additionally there are a range of Outbuildings and garaging which are identified on the plan included in the Northern boundary down to the River and the original Ferry staging, there are further gated entrances to the brochure. garaging and the Riverside area. In all the garden and grounds extend to approx. 7.5 acres.

GENERAL SERVICES DISCLAIMER Services: All main services are connected. Central heating and hot water from 2 gas fired boilers. The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in Council Tax: H 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 Energy Performance Rating: E / 51 in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility for their accuracy is accepted, nor do they form Postcode: RG8 0JL part of any offer or contract. Intending clients must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy prior to signing a contract. Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council Telephone: 01491 823000

VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co

DIRECTIONS From our offices in Goring turn right and proceed up to the top of the High Street. At the railway bridge junction bear left onto the Wallingford Road and continue out of the village. On reaching South Stoke in 01491 874144 just under 2 miles take the first turning left into the village and at the sharp bend bear round to the right into 4/5 High Street, Goring-on Thames, Nr Reading RG8 9AT The Street. At the further end on meeting the next junction bear left into Ferry Lane. Ashmount House will E: [email protected] then be found at the further end on the left hand side just before the Lane down to the River. www.warmingham.com