Property description
An elegant turn of the century period residence conveniently located within walking distance of village amenities. The extensive accommodation set over three floors boasts six bedrooms & three reception rooms, and is to be found beautifully presented and retaining many of its original features and charm. Comprises: Entrance hall, dining room, sitting room, kitchen, breakfast room, cloakroom, utility, six bedrooms, and family bathroom. Awaiting EPC Rating
LOCAL INFORMATION Goring & Streatley is 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 including shops, restaurants, hotels, pubs and a highly sought after primary school, Goring is also conveniently located for commuting to London (56 minutes) and Reading (15 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.visitgoringandstreatley.co.uk
ACCOMMODATION - GROUND FLOOR Covered porch with stained glass front door leads into an entrance hall with staircase to the first floor, exposed wooden flooring and doors to ground floor principal rooms. The dining room is double aspect with generous walk in bay window, original feature full drop mirror, and cast iron fireplace with decorative tiled surround. The sitting room is front aspect with open fireplace with stone hearth and mantle and French doors to external paved terrace. The kitchen/breakfast room is side aspect, a fantastic open plan space, with a re-fitted white kitchen, Corian work tops, integrated appliances, feature log burning stove, and door to a utility room. There is a rear lobby off the kitchen with door to the garden and a rear aspect W.C.
ACCOMMODATION - FIRST FLOOR To the first floor, turning staircase leads to a first floor landing with side aspect window that offers distant views and staircase to the second floor. The master bedroom is generous in proportion with a front aspect, feature cast iron fireplace with tiled surround, and fitted wardrobes. There are two further double bedrooms to the first floor (both with decorative cast iron fireplaces). The family bathroom is rear aspect with a re-fitted white suite including separate walk in shower and attractive tiling. To the second floor there are three bedrooms.
OUTSIDE Block paved driveway provides ample off road parking and access to detached large garage. To the rear and side of the property, patio area adjacent opening onto a garden laid mainly to lawn, with flower and shrub beds, and raised vegetable garden. The front of the property has been professionally landscaped to create a terraced patio area.
GARAGE Detached garage, brick built, dual hinged doors, light and power.
LOCAL AUTHORITY & SERVICES South Oxfordshire District Council. 01491 823000. Council Tax Band F. Mains water and drainage, gas fired central heating. Sash windows have been professionally double glazed.
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 :
- Period residence
- Six bedrooms
- Character features throughout
- Easy access to primary school and mainline train
- Tastefully presented throughout