Property description
Smith's Cottage has origins, it is believed, in the 16th Century. The property lies on the edge of the village of Kingwood, tucked away off the Stoke Row Road, and with little passing traffic. The cottage has been the subject of renovation over the last few years and is ready to move into. EPC rating E.
LOCAL INFORMATION Kingwood is a hamlet just 5 miles from Henley-on-Thames. The nearest shops are at Stoke Row or Sonning Common which has a good selection of local stores together with an award-winning health centre. More comprehensive leisure and shopping facilities including a Waitrose, cafés and specialist shops available in Henley-on-Thames and Reading (8 miles). Henley and Reading railway stations have an excellent service to London, Paddington (from 45 mins and 29 mins respectively) with Crossrail allowing direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow from 2018. The area is well served for schools, both state and private, including The Oratory, Pangbourne College, Moulsford and Cranford House Preps, with Shiplake College, Reading Blue Coat and Queen Anne's in Caversham easily accessible. Connection to the M4 via junction 8/9 is about 12 miles away with Heathrow under 30 miles distant. There are miles of riding and walking in the surrounding countryside with access to Peppard Woods just yards from the house.
ACCOMMODATION From the private parking area, a gate leads under a rose covered arch and into the garden. French windows lead into the superb triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room. This is wonderfully bright with skylights into the high, vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and is beautifully fitted with a range of painted wall and floor cabinets, oak work surfaces, fitted oven, display plate rack, butlers sink, oak floor and a feature exposed brick wall. The dining room or second sitting room has a wood burning stove, polished floorboards and a door to the garden. The main sitting room is a lovely cosy room with a door to the garden. The utility room used to be the old kitchen and is a useful space that could be converted to a small study if preferred. There is a smartly fitted bathroom with marble tiles, a corner bath and shower cubicle. Upstairs, there are two good size bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, a wealth of exposed timbers, polished floorboards and with views over the garden.
OUTSIDE The charming gardens lie mainly to the front of the cottage and face South and West to take advantage of the sun. They are mainly laid to lawn with a paved terrace accessed from the kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room and dining room. Hedges and mature trees give privacy and seclusion and there is a further area to the rear of the house which could be paved to give an extra sitting area if required. There is a private parking space for 4-6 cars.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES South Oxfordshire District Council, 01491 823000. All mains services connected. Gas fired central heating.
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MORTGAGES Whether you're a first time buyer or a current home owner; Davis Tate can provide you with access to Mortgage Advisors who can assist with professional advice.
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DISCLAIMER These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
Property Features :
- Country and Riverside
- Quiet location
- Period cottage with beams
- Lovely gardens
- Parking for 4-6 cars