St. Anthony's Close, Bear Lane, Wallingford, OX10
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St. Anthony’s Close, Bear Lane, Wallingford, OX10 A charming Grade II listed Queen Anne house in the centre of Wallingford, with views over the castle ruins. 3 3 2 Henley-on-Thames 11 miles, Oxford 12 miles, M4 (J8/9) 15 miles, 2 Cholsey 3 miles (Paddington 55 minutes), Reading 13 miles (Paddington 25 minutes), (All times and distances are approximate) Situation The house is tucked away at the end of a private road in the centre of Wallingford, moments from the town centre. The property is well placed for access to the M40 motorway at Watlington (J6). The pretty Thameside town of Wallingford has an excellent range of shops including a Waitrose supermarket, schools and recreational facilities. Henley-on-Thames, Oxford and Reading are also within easy reach and offer a more extensive range of amenities. There is an excellent commuter rail service from Cholsey Station to London in around 55 minutes. Schools in the area include Moulsford Preparatory School, The Oratory School at Woodcote, Cranford House School at Moulsford and St Helen and St Katharine School for girls in Abingdon. Oxford schools include Dragon School, Headington School for girls, Cothill House School, Summer Fields School and Radley College. The property St Anthony’s is a beautiful Grade II listed, Queen Anne house occupying a wonderful position in Wallingford, moments from the centre of town, overlooking the castle ruins. Formerly a coach house, the property has evolved over the years and was used as a school in the early 1900’s before being converted into a house. In 2002 the house was meticulously restored to create a property of real quality with high ceilings, period features, light rooms and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors. Approached via a long driveway and entered through attractive walled gardens, the front door opens into a large central reception hall. Off the hallway is a stylish kitchen/dining room with a central island, gas fired Aga, pantry cupboard and lovely views of the castle to the front and French windows opening onto the beautiful south facing gardens to the rear. Off the hallway a wide glazed door opens into the timber framed conservatory with access onto the rear garden. To the right of the hall is a generous downstairs bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room. Upstairs, the principal r bedroom enjoys lovely views front and back and benefits from en suite bathroom. The main reception room is on the first floor, is dual aspect and has an attractive fireplace which provides a lovely focal point. Off the drawing room, at the front of the house is a study enjoying views over the front garden and castle beyond and on the second floor there is an additional bedroom with en suite bathroom. N E Garden and Grounds The front and rear gardens have been beautifully W S landscaped with well stocked flower beds and a variety of mature shrubs and trees. The rear walled garden is south facing, is laid to lawn and provides a high degree of privacy. Bedroom 3 A gate off the garden leads to a path which provides a 5.46 x 2.68 17'11" x 8'10" convenient short cut to The High Street. At the front of Garage Garage 5.15 x 2.90 5.15 x 2.77 the house the raised terrace enjoys stunning views of the 16'11" x 9'6" 16'11" x 9'1" castle ruins with a water feature creating a very tranquil place to sit and enjoy. There is a gravel driveway which provides parking for a number of cars and a timber framed Conservatory carport (with planning permission to add a double bedroom 4.25 x 2.77 13'11" x 9'1" with en suite shower room), with one open and one secure parking bay. Hall Kitchen/ Bedroom 2 4.57 x 3.02 4.53 x 3.86 Breakfast room 15'0" x 9'11" 5.64 x 5.56 14'10" x 12'8" 18'6" x 18'3" Directions (OX10 8DR) Enter Wallingford High Street via the river bridge and continue towards the centre of town. Turn right at the cross roads just before Waitrose supermarket on to Castle Street. Continue for approximately 200 yards and turn right onto Bear Lane. The house and parking area will be found at the end of this road. F/P Master bedroom Reception Services 4.94 x 3.40 7.70 x 4.57 16'2" x 11'2" 25'3" x 15'0" Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. (Maximum) Viewing Study 3.42 x 2.44 Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents, Knight Frank 11'3" x 8'0" LLP Local Authority Knight Frank I would be delighted to tell you more. 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