1 WAYSIDE GREEN www.warmingham.com WOODCOTE F OXFORDSHIRE

1 WAYSIDE GREEN WOODCOTE F OXFORDSHIRE Goring on Thames - 3 miles F Pangbourne on Thames - 3.5 miles F Wallingford - 7 miles F Reading - 8 miles F Henley on Thames - 11 miles F M4 at Theale (J.12) - 9 miles F M40 at Lewknor (J.6) - 16 miles (Distances approximate)

Occupying a pleasant mature and private residential location on the fringe of the village, and centrally placed for easy access to shops, co-op supermarket, and both primary & secondary schools in this popular village surrounded by scenic Chilterns countryside, yet within an hour of London, a delightful and inspired 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, and 3 reception room detached house, attractively presented with a private driveway, set in a mature private gardens and grounds.

✦ Reception Hall ✦ Inner Hall ✦ Cloakroom / Shower Room

✦ Kitchen ✦ Utility Room ✦ Sitting Room SITUATION ✦ Dining / Family Room The village of Woodcote, which lies just off the Reading to Oxford Road, is situated in an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ ✦ Study surrounded by the scenic countryside of the Chilterns, with extensive beech woodlands and undulating fields. The village is some 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 ✦ Landing now a thriving village with a good range of local amenities including supermarket, nursery/garden centre, two public houses, modern ✦ Airing Cupboard health centre and excellent education facilities with two toddler playgroups, primary and secondary schools. ✦ 3 Bedrooms In addition to having well revered local state primary and secondary schooling, the area is also extremely well served by an excellent range of private schooling, of particular note; Cranford House School, The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory ✦ Family Bathroom School, St Andrews Preparatory School, The Oratory School, Pangbourne College, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Downe House, Rupert House School, Shiplake College, The Abbey School, Bradfield College, The Manor Preparatory School, Abingdon School, ✦ Mature & Private Gardens Abingdon Preparatory School, Radley College, and St Helen & St Katharine. ✦ Vaulted Loggia 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 ✦ Timber Shed structure, with a few traces of original walling still surviving. Woodcote House, an historic country mansion built in the 1730s, now 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 ✦ Private Driveway & Parking 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 in 2021 which together with the electrifying of the line will significantly improve travelling times to Paddington and central London destinations. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION 1 Wayside Green is a delightful detached family house situated on the very fringe of the development, close to open countryside, being traditionally constructed having multi-stock brick and timber boarded elevations under a pitched tile roof, with inspired additions. To the ground floor the front door opens into a grand Reception Hall with an inner hall leading off to the main reception rooms and the cloakroom / shower room. To the opposite side is the fitted Kitchen with adjoining utility room, and to the rear is the spacious Dining / Family Room with Study off, and the main Sitting Room to one side, with all three reception rooms having wide glazed doors opening out to the mature gardens. To the first floor, leading off a central landing are three good Bedrooms, and the family Bathroom including a spa bath. With spacious and stylish accommodation presented in good order throughout, extending to approximately 1,506 sq ft, and displayed in an inspired fashion, a pretty and private position is enjoyed, with early viewing advised. OUTSIDE To the frontage is a spacious and private gravel driveway, flanked on two sides with mature hedging and a Silver Birch, providing an attractive approach and ample parking. Off to one far side there is a useful store area, as well as a small Loggia. A side access runs along the side, opening through to the pretty and mature private gardens and terrace, which wrap their way along the rear of the house, enjoying a light aspect, and with three sets of wide glazed doors opening up from the house on to the terrace and valuted Loggia, perfect for ‘Al Fresco’ dining. The terrace overlooks the lawned family garden, with fenced boundaries, adorned with mature shrubs and planted border, adding great interest, and to the further end, there is a useful timber shed. Delightfully mature and attractive, the gardens must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

1 Wayside Green, Woodcote, RG8 0PR N Approximate Gross Internal Area = 140 sq m / 1506 sq ft

Loggia Study 5.08 x 1.96 16'6 x 6'4

Bedroom 1 Dining / Family Room 5.64 x 3.35 3.48 x 3.21 Bedroom 2 18'5 x 10'9 11'4 x 10'5 3.66 x 2.41 12'0 x 7'9

Sitting Room 7.11 x 3.48 23'3 x 11'4 Utility 2'86 x 1.65 9'3 x 5'4 Kitchen 3.63 x 2.18 11'9 x 7'1 Bedroom 3 T 2.76 x 2.70 9'0 x 8'8

First Floor

Reception Hall Feet 0 5 10

0 123 Loggia Metres

Ground Floor

CREATESPACE DESIGN ref 126 Surveyed and drawn in accordance with the International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS 2: Residential) GENERAL INFORMATION Services: All mains services are connected to the property. Central heating and domestic hot water from gas fired boiler. Energy Performance Rating: C / 71 Postcode: RG8 0PR Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council Telephone: 01235 422422

VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co.

DIRECTIONS From our offices in the center of Goring-on-Thames turn right and proceed up to the top of the High Street where at the railway bridge junction turn right, and take the next turning left, proceeding up the hill and out of the village. In approx. 2 miles on reaching Crays Pond turn left at the crossroads for Woodcote. In a further 3/4 of a mile turn left at the crossroads by the supermarket into Beech Lane and follow this road which becomes Behoes Lane. In a further 100 meters or so turn left into Wayside Green and, 1 Wayside Green will be found a short way along off on the left hand-side.

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.

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