Property description
A delightful Grade II listed period cottage dating from the mid-1600s nestled in the heart of Streatley, and yet offering seclusion with a private walled garden and ample off street parking and double carport. The property boasts many character features, and offers three double bedrooms. Available with no onward chain, the accommodation includes: sitting room, dining room, study, kitchen, utility/boot room, master bedroom with en-suite, two further bedrooms, family bathroom and cellar. EPC Exempt
LOCAL INFORMATION Recognised as one of the most beautiful stretches of the Thames known as the ‘Goring Gap‘, the villages of Goring & Streatley lie on opposite sides of the river in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering many amenities such as shops, restaurants, hotels, pubs and a highly sought after primary school and pre-school, Goring is also conveniently located for commuting to London (56 minutes) and Reading (15 minutes), Oxford (25 minutes) by train, or easily accessible to nearby towns such as Henley-on-Thames by car. The spectacular scenery in and around the Goring Gap is the setting for such classic books as Wind in the Willows, Watership Down and Three men in a Boat.
Views of Goring Lock, the weirs and the rural landscape, especially as seen from the bridge, are some of the most photographed and painted scenes in England. The village has a thriving local community with a wide range of clubs, societies and special interest groups - latest news and events are available on the village website at www.goring-on-thames.co.uk
ACCOMMODATION - GROUND FLOOR Hardwood front door leads into an entrance hall with doors into both the sitting and dining rooms. The sitting room is a superb light and airy room, offering double aspect views over the garden, with a cast iron fire set within a traditional brick and wooden surround, fitted alcove shelving and French doors onto the rear garden. A door from the sitting room leads into the kitchen, which is fitted with a matching range of wall and base units and wooden countertops, with a door to the rear patio, dual electric and gas range, and dishwasher. Off the kitchen is a utility/boot room with a fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, and access to the cellar offering excellent wine storage. The utility room also opens onto a conservatory with lovely views over the rear garden, with tiled flooring and a radiator (agent‘s note: there is planning permission in place to replace the conservatory). Again from the entrance hall is access into the front aspect dining room, with hatch to the kitchen and sash window seat with original shutters, and an archway leading to a front aspect study with storage cupboard and another original sash window seat with shutters.
ACCOMMODATION - FIRST FLOOR Turning staircase leads to upstairs landing with doors to all rooms. The master bedroom is double aspect with fitted cupboards, with an en-suite fitted with a bath and separate shower and white suite. There are two further front aspect double bedrooms, one with an open fireplace, and both with fitted cupboards and exposed beams. The family bathroom is rear aspect with a roll top claw foot bath, white suite, exposed wooden flooring and airing cupboard.
OUTSIDE SPACE Shared gated drive at the rear leads to a private gate opening onto the carport and gravelled drive with ample off-street parking.
The rear garden is an unexpected delight, South facing and measuring .25 acre. The garden is laid mainly to lawn with thoughtful landscaping, planted beds and borders, mature yew trees, various fruit trees and soft fruit, and a small pond. The garden is enclosed by original feature brick and flint walls to both sides, with a new timber fence at the rear. A patio is adjacent to the house, and is accessible by all rear doors. Gated side access leads to the front. Two timber sheds.
DOUBLE CARPORT Originally a cattle byre, the carport offers parking for two cars, with original beams and cast iron hardware. Sensor-controlled security lighting.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES West Berkshire District Council 01635 42400 www.westberks.gov.uk. Tax Band F. Gas fired central heating, with new boiler installed last year. All mains services. Security lighting throughout garden and carport.
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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 :
- Grade II listed period cottage
- Double carport and off-street parking
- South facing private walled garden
- Three double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Available with no onward chain