FERN COTTAGE STREATLEY ON THAMES F BERKSHIRE www.warmingham.com
FERN COTTAGE STREATLEY ON THAMES F BERKSHIRE Goring & Streatley Station - 0.6 miles F Pangbourne - 5 miles F Wallingford - 6 miles F Oxford - 19 miles F Newbury - 13 miles F M4 at J12 (Theale) - 10 miles (Distances approximate) Quietly nestling in the heart of this picturesque Thameside village at the end of a private driveway leading off the High Street. A most appealing semi-detached early Victorian cottage believed to date from around 1850 with period architectural features. Sympathetically extended, restored and upgraded to the highest standards providing versatile, traditional accommodation of considerable character and style arranged over three floors overlooking the beautifully laid out secluded gardens, village rooftops and national trust hills beyond. Covered Entrance Porch Hallway Sitting Room with fireplace Family Room Kitchen Dining Room Garden Room 3 Principle Bedrooms Family Bathroom Ground Floor 4th Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Large Boarded Loft Delightful Part Walled Gardens & Grounds 1/2 Acre Private Meadow Land Home Office Workshop Private Driveway Parking Timber Garden Shed SITUATION The picturesque village of Streatley on Thames lies in a wide valley on the Berkshire side of the river between Reading and Oxford, 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. 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 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. 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 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 approx. 2019 which together with the electrifying of the line will significantly improve travelling times to Paddington and central London destinations. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Fern Cottage is situated tucked off the High Street, approached over a private gravelled driveway and enjoys a very secluded, quiet and protected location, set in generous private gardens and grounds providing a delightful setting. Dating from approximately 1850, the cottage is traditional in design and incorporates particularly appealing architectural features including red and grey coloured brickwork with decorative banding under steeply pitched and gabled clay tiled roofs. The current owners have sympathetically modernised, improved and extended the property, which now affords generous and flexibly arranged family accommodation. On the ground floor is the principle Sitting Room with fireplace and door to the garden, Family Room, contemporary fitted Kitchen, Dining Room, stunning vaulted Garden Room, and ground floor Double Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room. Over the 4th Bedroom and Family Room is an extensive boarded Loft providing excellent storage space. To the first floor are two Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom, and to the second floor a third Bedroom with lovely garden views. The house is light and bright and immaculately presented throughout. Early viewing is advised. OUTSIDE A private, shared, gravelled lane leads off the High Street with Fern Cottage being located at the further end. A wide gravelled forecourt extends across the front of the property with ample space for turning, parking for four cars and a timber storage shed. Planning permission exists for a garage if required. The principle garden extends to the rear of the cottage with a high brick and flint wall along its rear boundary. The garden is mainly lawned on two levels with interesting and well stocked flower borders together with a variety of shrubs and trees. There is attractive landscaping with low brick walling and flagged pathways leading to a home office and workshop. To one end of the house is an attached glass house. Extending to the South of the cottage is a delightful meadow of approximately 0.54 Acres with mature trees and spring flowers. This additional land is owned on a leasehold basis with a 999 year lease originating in 2011, and has no associated costs.
Fern Cottage, High Street, Streatley, Reading, RG8 9JB Approximate Gross Internal Area = 179.2 sq m / 1929 sq ft Outbuildings = 19 sq m / 204 sq ft Total = 198.2 sq m / 2133 sq ft (Excluding Shed / Eaves Storage) N = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 Eaves Storage Feet 0 5 10 0 1 2 3 Metres Workshop 3.43 x 2.23 11'3 x 7'4 Tool Shed Home Office 3.12 x 3.06 10'3 x 10'0 Bedroom 3 4.98 x 4.79 16'4 x 15'9 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Second Floor Glass Room 3.15 x 1.59 10'4 x 5'3 Garden Room 5.47 x 2.95 17'11 x 9'8 Dining Room 3.27 x 2.96 10'9 x 9'9 Kitchen 4.38 x 2.93 14'4 x 9'7 Bedroom 1 4.90 x 2.99 16'1 x 9'10 Bedroom 4 5.55 x 3.34 18'3 x 10'11 Family Room 5.39 x 3.32 17'8 x 10'11 Sitting Room 6.62 x 4.67 21'9 x 15'4 Bedroom 2 3.49 x 2.71 11'5 x 8'11 Ground Floor First Floor FLOORPLANZ 2018 0203 9056099 Ref: 204913 This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.
GENERAL INFORMATION Services: All main services are connected. Central heating and domestic hot water from gas fired boiler. Secondary hot water supply from immersion heater. Photovoltaic Panels for additional electricity supply. Council Tax: E Energy Performance Rating: D / 63 Postcode: RG8 9JB Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council Telephone: 01635 42400 VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co DIRECTIONS From our offices in the centre of Goring, turn left and proceed down the High Street. Continue across the river bridge and up Streatley High Street. Shortly after passing the open meadows on the right, turn left left onto a private gravel drive which leads down to Fern Cottage, located at the further end on the right hand side. 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: sales@warmingham.com www.warmingham.com