8 THE OLD FORGE www.warmingham.com STREATLEY ON THAMES F BERKSHIRE 8 THE OLD FORGE STREATLEY ON THAMES F BERKSHIRE Goring & Streatley Station - 0.8 miles F Pangbourne - 4 miles F Wallingford - 6 miles F Oxford - 19 miles F Newbury - 13 miles F M4 at J12 (Theale) - 10 miles (Distances approximate) An impressive two bedroomed first floor Apartment with balcony, stunning far-reaching views, and designated parking, presented beautifully and occupying an advantageous position in part of a small exclusive development of 8, arranged around a private courtyard setting with communal gardens and ideally situated close to the historic High Street of this picturesque village. F Spacious Communal Parking Forecourt F Stunning Far-Reaching Views F Reception Hall F Sitting / Dining Room With Balcony SITUATION The picturesque village of Streatley on Thames lies in a wide valley on the Berkshire side of the river between Reading and Oxford, F Kitchen opposite Goring on the Oxfordshire bank with the surrounding countryside designated an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”. Historically the two villages are located at a natural crossing point of the river, set between the Berkshire Downs and Chiltern Hills, known geographically as 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 Icknield Way. F Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room The interesting High Street, which forms the central part of the village running down to the bridge over the river to Goring, is part of the F 2nd Double Bedroom extensive Streatley Conservation Area, with a wealth of period properties many of considerable architectural merit including a thatched cottage, a beautiful William and Mary house and an Elizabethan Farmhouse. F Main Bathroom 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 the era when the Royal Mail stopped en route from London to Oxford. There is also a prestigious Golf Club, established over 100 years ago, set amidst beautiful rolling countryside. Streatley has a highly rated Primary School with a separate Nursery and is also is in the catchment area for the much acclaimed Downs F Communal Gardens Secondary school in Compton. Across the river, the larger village of Goring on Thames offers a wide range of amenities and facilities including shops, modern health centre, traditional inns, choice of restaurants, Gourmet Deli, a riverside café, “Boutique” hotel, library, dentist and importantly a main line railway station providing excellent commuter services to Reading and up to London (Paddington) in under the hour and with connections for the future Crossrail services into central London. Behind Streatley the ground rises steeply where the Berkshire Downlands meet the Thames Valley and from the top there are panoramic views far into Oxfordshire. The woodland and hills surrounding Streatley have been acquired in recent years by the National Trust and there are extensive bridleways and footpaths open to the public. N.B. Crossrail services are scheduled to be commencing from Reading in late 2019, which together with the electrifying of the line will significantly improve travelling times to London Paddington and The City financial district. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION The Old Forge comprises an exclusive development of only eight apartments built by J Smallbone Ltd in 1996 and constructed to a high standard of specification. 8 The Old Forge is a first floor apartment, with the independent front door opening into a central hallway. To the further end of the hall is a particularly spacious sitting / dining room, with an open plan contemporary fitted kitchen with a host of appliances situated off. From the sitting / dining room, French double-glazed doors open out on to a vaulted balcony, from where stunning far-reaching views are afforded. Also, off the central hallway, are the master bedroom with built in wardrobes and en-suite shower room, second double bedroom with built in wardrobes and an additional family bathroom. Presented tastefully and immaculately throughout and affording generous accommodation of approximately 845 sq ft, early viewing is advised. OUTSIDE The Old Forge is approached off the Reading Road, close to the traffic lights at the top of the High Street where there is a wide, brick pavior entrance drive leading into a Large Forecourt & Parking Area with marked parking bays for the resident owners and visitors. The parking and forecourt area are essentially walled with an area of attractively landscaped communal gardens between the parking area from the apartments themselves. 8 The Old Forge, Streatley on Thames, RG8 9JW Approximate IPMS2 Floor Area = 78.5 sq m / 845 sq ft Feet 0 5 10 0 1 2 3 Metres Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1 3.99 x 3.05 5.42 x 3.13 13'1 x 10'0 17'9 x 10'3 Sitting / Balcony Dining Room 2.49 x 1.05 6.52 x 3.61 8'2 x 3'5 21'5 x 11'10 Kitchen 2.67 x 2.37 8'9 x 7'9 First Floor IN Surveyed and drawn in accordance with IPMS: Residential Buildings by fourwalls-group.com 234266 GENERAL INFORMATION Services: All main services are connected to the Apartment. Central heating and hot water from gas fired boiler. Energy Performance Rating: C / 77 Postcode: RG8 9JW Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council Telephone: 01635 42400 TENURE Each of the 8 Apartments has the benefit of a 999 year lease originating in 1996. Additionally each leaseholder has a 1/8th share in the freehold ownership. A Management Company has been formed by the resident leaseholders to control and supervise the maintenance and upkeep of the Apartments and all communal areas. Currently there are Management Charges of approximately £100 per month which also includes Building Insurance and a contribution towards a Sinking Fund. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co. DIRECTIONS From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street across the River Bridge and up to the top of Streatley High Street where at the traffic lights turn left and then in a further 50 yards turn almost immediately right into The Old Forge. 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. www.warmingham.com 01491 874144 4/5 High Street, Goring-on Thames Nr Reading RG8 9AT E: [email protected] www.warmingham.com .