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WEST LINKS COTTAGE
STREATLEY ON THAMES BERKSHIRE
Goring Station 0.75 miles????????????? Wallingford 5 miles??
Reading 9.5 miles
Henley on Thames 13 miles?? Newbury 14 miles? Oxford 18 miles
M4 at Theale J.12 10 miles? M40 at Lewknor J.6 15 miles
Description of Property
West Links Cottage sits in an advantageous position with wonderful
far reaching views.? Offering 2 bedroom accommodation, this single
storey semi detached property sits elevated within ? acre of
grounds. On the fringe of Streatley close to the Golf Course and
conveniently located for The River Thames, village pub, and primary
school, yet also but a short drive to a railway station providing
access to London in under the hour.?
Kitchen
Sitting Dining Room
Bedroom with built in Wardrobes and Terrace Access
Second Bedroom
Shower Room
Utility Room with Cloakroom
Carport
Driveway
In All Extending to Approximately 947 Sq Ft
Mature Gardens & Grounds of Approximately ? Acre
LOCATION
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 river and the bridge over to Goring, is
now a 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 caf , 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.
Crossrail services from Reading which together with the
electrifying of the line significantly improve travelling times to
central London destinations.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
West Links Cottage is a semi detached former stabling to the
neighbouring property Linksdown .? With whitened pebbled dash
elevations and clay tile roof if offers stunning views across to
the open countryside? which extend across the Thames Valley to The
Chilterns.?
Entrance is into the kitchen which is fully fitted and overlooks
the pretty terrace. The sitting dining has views of the front
garden and beyond.? There are 2 bedrooms, the main bedroom has
fitted triple wardrobes and both have doors to the private terrace
and there is a separate shower room.
The car port is gated and gives access to the property, plus
utility room which has a cloakroom within.
This property has a unique setting and viewing is strongly
recommended to appreciates its position, not least of which being
the glorious views.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a private drive leading off Rectory
Road which serves two other properties.? At the top of the drive on
the left hand side is the splayed entrance leading to West Links
Cottage. Running across the front is a large lawned garden with
pretty borders and driveway.? Opposite the driveway is a separate
garden accessed through a gate which overlooks the Chilterns and is
flanked by mature shrubs.
The private terrace leads from the utility room and is a perfect
opportunity for al fresco dining.? Steps to the right of the drive
then take you up and behind the property where the main garden is
found.? Mainly laid to lawn with some mature trees, the garden
faces South West and offers some of the best uninterrupted
views.?
GENERAL INFORMATION
Services Water, Gas and Electric are connected to the property.?
Central heating and hot water from gas fired boiler. Private septic
tank drainage
Council Tax E
Postcode RG8 9QA
Energy Efficiency Rating D 64
Local Authority West Berkshire District Council Telephone
DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring on Thames, turn left and
proceed over the river bridge towards Streatley on Thames. Once at
the top of the High Street, bear right onto the Wallingford Road,
and after a short way along onto Wantage Road.? In a further few
hundred metres Rectory Road will be found off on the left.?
Continue on this road for approximately? 1 3 mile and just before
reaching the Golf Course the property will be found off on the left
hand side.? West Links Cottage is the first property at the top of
the drive on the left hand side.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co
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