SOUTH WODEN www.warmingham.com MANOR ROAD GORING ON THAMES OXFORDSHIRE SOUTH WODEN MANOR ROAD GORING ON THAMES OXFORDSHIRE High Street shops, River Thames and railway station (London Paddington within the hour) – 2/3 Minutes’ Walk Reading (London, Paddington 27 minutes) – 11 Miles M4 (J 12 ) - 11 Miles M40 (J6) - 14 Miles Henley on Thames - 12 Miles Oxford - 19 Miles Wallingford - 4.5 Miles (Distances and times approximate) Situated in one of the most prestigious locations within this desirable riverside village lying on the banks of the River Thames, South Woden lies within pretty sheltered gardens and grounds, affording privacy and a most attractive outlook. The property is walking distance from the central High Street shops and amenities, mainline station providing access to London in under the hour and for delightful riverside and country walks. A most appealing period property of distinctive architectural design comprising the southern wing of an important village house dating from approximately 1890, believed to have been built originally for the Palmer family of Huntley and Palmer fame. The property has only recently been thoroughly refurbished, providing charming modern and contemporary accommodation that extends to approximately 1,612 sq ft, including the open basement floor, which embraces it’s period origins. Spacious Driveway & Forecourt Reception Lobby Cloakroom / Shower Room Kitchen Utility Room Sitting Room With Fireplace Dining Room Basement Hall Basement Study 2 Basement Storage Rooms Galleried Landing Master Bedroom Suite with En-Suite Bathroom 2nd Bedroom Family Shower Room Private & Mature Gardens & Grounds LOCATION Streatley on Thames, on the Berkshire side of the river, is another picturesque village surrounded by hills and The much prized village of Goring on Thames occupies a stunning location in the scenic Thames Valley set woodlands now mainly owned by the National Trust. Fronting onto the river by the bridge crossing over to between the Chiltern Hills and the Berkshire Downlands as it flows from Oxford down to Reading, the area Goring is the luxury 4 star riverside hotel the Swan renowned for its fine cuisine and spa and fitness facilities known geographically as the ‘Goring Gap’ and designated an ‘A.O.N.B.’ In 2009 Goring was awarded the Manor Road is generally regarded as the ‘premier’ residential location in Goring on Thames, situated within prestigious ‘Oxfordshire village of the Year’ and also the coveted best in ‘South of England’ title. The central a few minutes’ walk of the central High Street shops, railway station, and local facilities. Wide and tree part of Goring is a Conservation Area and has a wealth of interesting period properties, many, Listed being lined, it is a no through road with only local traffic and at the Southern end immediately adjoins fields and of significant architectural and historical interest dating from the 16th Century. open countryside with footpaths leading directly down to the river itself and across fields to the Chilterns Escarpment overlooking the “Goring Gap”. The larger impressive houses in the road date mainly from The ancient Ridgeway Path linking the West Country with East Anglia also runs through the village on its around the turn of the last century, reflecting the grandeur and wealth associated with the growth and journey from the Berkshire Downs up on to the Chilterns. This stretch of the river the longest between locks, importance of Goring at this time. is regarded as one of the most beautiful and is forever associated with Kenneth Grahame’s immortal book “Wind in the Willows” as well as Jerome K Jerome’s book “Three Men in a Boat” which actually mentions Woden House is an impressive house of striking appearance, traditionally built and constructed with Streatley in its narrative. distinctive Dutch gables and set well back from Manor Road in mature and private gardens. Originally dating from around 1890 and incorporating many delightful architectural features of this fine building era, the house The village boasts an excellent range of shops and facilities together with olde worlde pubs, a highly was divided into six separate freehold houses in about 1953, with the gardens being kept as originally laid regarded bistro / café, choice of restaurants, a bank, boutique hotel, doctors and dental surgeries and out and not subdivided thus retaining the overall ‘park like’ appearance. All the other properties now have a importantly a mainline station offering fast services up to London (Paddington). There is also easy access shared vehicular access off Lime Tree Road whilst South Woden has its own separate access road and drive for the major local towns, including Oxford, Reading and Newbury, the M40 and M4 motorways, the latter off Manor Road which it owns, albeit with the three adjacent detached and private properties which have linking directly to Heathrow. Rights of Access over the road. Recognised as a thriving community there are a wide range of clubs, societies and special interest groups Crossrail services are scheduled to be commencing from Reading in approximately 2019, which together to suit people of all age groups. There is a highly rated primary school and in the local area are a first class with the electrifying of the line will significantly improve travelling times to Paddington and central London choice of both state and private schools with ‘bus collections. / City destinations. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION on to the sheltered brick laid terrace. The property also has the original cellars to the then original main South Woden occupies a delightfully mature and private position in a premier road within this highly regarded house, which have now been professionally converted and are utilised for daily living. village, which is situated on the banks of the River Thames, within scenic tree lined surroundings. The Only recently refurbished and modernised to an exceptionally high standard throughout, the accommodation gardens and grounds benefit from being within close walking distance of the mainline train station which internally strikes a most pleasing tone, with modern and contemporary fixtures and fitting blending provides direct access to London Paddington in under the hour, extensive village amenities, and superb seamlessly with that of a rather more characterful air, in keeping with the property’s period origins, affording schooling. simply delightful and spacious accommodation that in all extends to approximately 1,612 sq ft, including the basement rooms. The property enjoys a superb light aspect with all the principal rooms facing south or west overlooking the private gardens and grounds, and with the sitting room having delightful French doors opening directly out A wonderful opportunity afforded, early viewing is advised. OUTSIDE A brick laid pathway leads up through the lawned gardens, peeling off left to the front entrance door, The property is approached over a long gravelled entrance drive which is privately situated off Manor and right to the spacious brick laid terrace garden. The terrace garden has a mature centrally planted Road, and initially shared with three other properties only. At the top of the private drive, the private tree and is fenced and hedged, affording a most secluded and attractive outlook to be enjoyed. driveway leads along to South Woden itself, opening out in to a wide splayed gravelled forecourt, affording ample parking and turning. Tucked away, adjacent to the terrace garden, is a useful timber store and storage area. Spanning the full width of the gravelled forecourt are open mainly lawned gardens, attractively flanked Delightfully attractive and most private, the gardens and grounds must be viewed to be fully with mature hedging and colourful planting, and edged with a curved brick laid border. appreciated. GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Mains water, drainage, gas, and electricity are connected. Central heating and hot water provided via a gas boiler. Postcode: RG8 9EB South Woden, Manor Road, Goring, Reading, RG8 9EB EPC Rating: E / 54 Approximate Gross Internal Area = 112.0 sq m / 1205 sq ft Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council - Telephone: 01235 422422 Basement = 37.8 sq m / 407 sq ft Total = 149.8 sq m / 1612 sq ft DIRECTIONS From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street. Turn left opposite the Miller of Mansfield into Manor Road and at the bend in the road by the John Barleycorn Pub continue straight across onto Manor Road again. After passing Storage Lime Tree Road on your left, continue another 150 yards where you 1.83 x 1.82 will find a private driveway on the left hand side leading to South 6'0 x 6'0 Woden. VIEWING Up Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co. Study 4.57 x 2.57 4.43 x 2.63 Master Bedroom DISCLAIMER 15'0 x 8'5 14'6 x 8'8 Kitchen 4.21 x 3.64 The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings Dining Room 4.86 x 1.76 13'10 x 11'11 or services so cannot verify that they are in working order. If 5.52 x 4.85 15'11 x 5'9 required, the client is advised to obtain verification. These 18'1 x 15'11 particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Warmingham & Co. Whilst all due care is Storage taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility for 4.02 x 1.96 their accuracy is accepted, nor do they form part of any offer or 13'2 x 6'5 contract. Intending clients must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy prior to signing a contract. Basement Sitting Room Bedroom 4.25 x 3.76 4.23 x 3.77 Feet B 0 5 10 13'11 x 12'4 13'11 x 12'4 0 1 2 3 www.warmingham.com Metres Ground Floor First Floor 01491 874144 4/5 High Street, Goring-on Thames Nr Reading RG8 9AT E: [email protected] FLOORPLANZ © 2018 0203 9056099 Ref: 216749 www.warmingham.com This plan is for layout guidance only.