THE HOUSE ON THE HILL – HARDWICK ROAD www.warmingham.com WHITCHURCH-ON-THAMES  OXFORDSHIRE

THE HOUSE ON THE HILL – HARDWICK ROAD WHITCHURCH-ON-THAMES  OXFORDSHIRE  READING - 5 Miles  HENLEY ON THAMES - 12 Miles NEWBURY - 13 Miles  PANGBOURNE ON THAMES - ½ Mile  M4 MOTORWAY (J 12) - 6 Miles  GORING ON THAMES - 3½ Miles  HEATHROW Approx. 37 Miles Situated in a charming tree lined road on the elevated edge of this sought after riverside village lying on the banks of the River Thames, yet within close walking distance of mainline train station providing direct access to London Paddington in under the hour, extensive shopping & social amenities, and highly regarded schooling, a truly stunning modern & contemporary 6 bedroom (3 ensuite), 4 reception room, 5 bathroom home, of contemporary design, affording excellent proportions and an inspired layout, extending to approximately 3,315 sq ft. Built in 1984, to the highest standard, with stylish and quality fixtures and fittings entirely evident throughout, the property is attractively set in professionally landscaped gardens and grounds of approximately 0.33 of an acre, and including a heated swimming pool with private driveway and detached double garage, and fantastic views afforded.  An Exquisite Family Residence Of Striking Architectural Design  Prestigious Location With Far-Reaching Views LOCATION  Walking Distance Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, The  Sitting/Dining Room /Kitchen The picturesque village of Whitchurch on Thames lies just into South River Thames, Mainline Railway Station  Utility Store Oxfordshire on the northern bank of the River Thames at the foot of the  Covered Entrance Porch Chiltern escarpment, with the river forming the boundary between the  Bedroom 5 two counties of South Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. The village has  Reception Hall  Shower Room with underfloor heating a wealth of period properties, many Listed as being of special historic  Sitting Room with open fireplace and Balcony enjoying far and architectural merit and interest and the High Street and immediate reaching views  Large Terrace With Built in seating surrounding area is now a Conservation Area. The River Thames continues to provide a tranquil background with its water meadows and   Heating Swimming Pool Beautifully presented fully fitted Kitchen with adjoining leisurely way of life. There are numerous riverside and country walks and Dining Room also with wonderful views  Garden Shed the surrounding scenic countryside is designated as being an “AONB”.  Side entrance lobby  Log Store In the village there are two ‘Olde Worlde’ inns, a well revered primary  Master Bedroom Suite With En-Suite Bathroom school with pre-school and a well-used cricket ground supported by an  Large Lawn enthusiastic village team.  Dressing Room  Detached Double Garage The village boasts an OFSTED rated ‘Outstanding’ primary school, and  Bedroom 4 With En-Suite Bathroom  Driveway Parking a pre-school and is also in the catchment area of the well regarded  Bedroom 2 With En-Suite Bathroom and underfloor Langtree Secondary School, based in nearby Woodcote (with own bus heating  Roof Mounted Solar Panels route). In addition, the area is also extremely well served by an excellent range of private schooling, of particular note; Cranford House School,  Bedroom 3 With En-Suite Bathroom and underfloor  In All Approximately 3,315 Sq Ft The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School, St heating  Professionally Landscaped Gardens & Grounds Of Andrew’s Preparatory School, The Oratory School, Pangbourne College,  Office/ Bedroom 6 Approximately 0.33 Of An Acre Brockhurst & Marlston House, Queen Anne’s School, Downe House, Rupert House School, Shiplake College, The Abbey School, Reading Boys Grammar school, Kendrick Girls Grammar School, Bradfield College, The Manor Preparatory School, Abingdon School, Abingdon Preparatory School, Radley College, and St Helen & St Katharine. The larger village of Pangbourne, connected to Whitchurch on Thames by a Toll Bridge, offers a comprehensive range of facilities with many independent shops and mainstream ones, including a supermarket and WH Smith, an array of restaurants, cafes including a Costa, pubs, an impressive health centre, library, dentists, hairdressers, post office, hardware store, boutique shops, outdoor activity centre including canoeing and climbing to name but a few, and a main line railway station providing fast commuter services to Reading and London, (Paddington) in well under the hour. There are also good road communications enabling easy access to Reading, Newbury, Oxford, Henley and the M4 Motorway at Theale. Crossrail (Elizabeth Line) services have commenced from Reading, with the full service scheduled to commence in 2021, which together with the completed electrification of the line has significantly improved travelling times to East and West destinations.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Situated in a peaceful and idyllic location on the quiet fringe of this popular village, The House on The Hill is a simply stunning family residence with a wholly relaxing yet engaging ambience, showcasing proudly the architectural attributes of the property, both internally and externally. Built to a high standard in 1984, and applauded by Tomorrow’s World at the time, as a house of the future. Part white rendered elevations at the front, internally a more contemporary note is The property has a wide and mature private frontage to Hardwick evident, with high quality and stylish fixtures and fittings entirely Road, with a vehicular entrance driveway and forecourt providing evident, most impressive and complimentary to the building as ample parking for numerous vehicles, and leading to the detached a whole, which affords particularly generous accommodation of double garage, with light and power, and 2 electric up and over approximately 3,315 sq ft spread over 4 floors, with an inspired doors, heated flooring plus loft storage. A side pedestrian gate layout to be found, boasting open plan contemporary living. The gives access to the good size rear gardens, heated swimming pool rear of the property is individually designed having an eclectic mix and grounds. of mainly glass, wood and solar panels, incorporating a balcony which encapsulates the wonderful views afforded. The gardens and grounds at the rear of the house enjoy a stunning and sheltered southerly aspect, with extensive mature planting of A simply stunning home, stylishly and tastefully presented shrubs, and an array of trees affording a simply wonderful outlook, throughout, in a most delightful and convenient setting, early further enhanced by the stunning views afforded, reaching well viewing is advised. into the far distance. The main lawned garden is flanked by a wide decked and granite stone terrace which runs across the back of OUTSIDE the house, perfect for ‘Al Fresco’ dining, with exterior wall lighting Situated well set back on a delightful tree lined road on the elevated extending the useable hours in the day, and adding an attractive fringe of the village, yet within close walking distance of the village ambience. The heated swimming pool is a fabulous feature of the pre-school and primary school, pubs, art gallery and over The garden, being elevated and adding further merit to the wonderful River Thames to Pangbourne, where an extensive range of shops, entertaining area. There is also a useful log store in a sheltered area restaurants and amenities can be found. The mainline railway and a large garden shed at the end of the garden. station at Pangbourne is approximately 15 minutes’ walk away, providing regular, direct access to London Paddington within the Simply stunning, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately hour. 0.33 of an acre, and must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

House on the Hill, Hardwick Road, Whitchurch on Thames, RG8 7HW N Approximate Gross Internal Area = 278 sq m / 2992 sq ft Garage and Log Store = 33 sq m / 355 sq ft Total = 311 sq m / 3347 sq ft

Dressing Room 3.35 x 2.57 Bedroom 4 11'0 x 8'5 Master Bedroom 3.73 x 3.56 4.55 x 3.80 12'3 x 11'8 15' x 12'6 Office / Bedroom 6 3.35 x 2.54 Bedroom 3 11'0 x 8'4 Bedroom 2 3.73 x 3.56 4.56 x 3.72 T 12'3 x 11'8 15'0 x 12'3 Landing

First Floor Landing T Balcony

Lower Ground Floor

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 7.16 x 5.63 23'4 x 18'6 Sitting Room 5.66 x 4.56 Swimming Pool 18'6 x 15'0

Hall

Ground Floor Level

Terrace

Feet Garage 0 5 10 Sitting / Dining Room / Kitchen 5.83 x 5.24 8.16 x 5.60 19'1 x 17'1 0 1 2 3 Bedroom 5 26'7 x 15'0 Metres 5.60 x 3.56 18'5 x 11'8

Log Store 1.86 x 1.84 Utility 1.70 x 1.36 6'1 x 6'0 5'5 x 4'4

(Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Garden Level CREATESPACE DESIGN ref 105 Surveyed and drawn in accordance with the International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS 2: Residential) GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Mains gas, electricity, water, and drainage are connected. Central heating and hot water from gas fired boiler. Mains electricity supplemented via P-V roof panels. Postcode: RG8 7HW Energy Efficiency Rating: Rating: D / 68 Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council. Telephone: 01235 422422 DIRECTIONS From our offices in the centre of Goring turn right and proceed to the top of the High Street where at the railway bridge junction turn right and then next left into the Reading Road. Follow this road up Whitehill and out of the village, in a further 2 miles on reaching the crossroads at Crays Pond, turn right for Whitchurch-on-Thames and Pangbourne. In a further 1½ miles continue down the hill into the village of Whitchurch-on-Thames itself, and after the narrow part of the road turn left in the square into Hardwick Road. The House on the Hill will then be found after 200 metres off on the right hand side, just before the first turning right into Swanston Field. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co. 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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