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DOWN HOUSE WANTAGE ROAD
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
Distances & Times Approximate
Situated on a much favoured road on the fringe of this popular
Thameside village in a private elevated position, Down House is an
impressive detached Edwardian house, beautifully presented with
appealing architectural design.
Set in secluded gardens and grounds of approximately ? of an
acre and backing on to National Trust land with far reaching
panoramic views across to the Chilterns on the opposing side of the
river Thames, Down House has been sympathetically restored,
incorporating period features and presented immaculately.? Offering
generous reception space and 5 bedroom accommodation with 2
bathrooms, the property has the added benefit of a detached 2 room
home office study, garden store with Sauna and heated swimming
pool.? Located within this quintessential English riverside
village, yet just a short walk to extensive amenities and schooling
in the village and across the river in Goring on Thames, as well as
for the mainline railway station, providing direct access to London
Paddington within the hour.?
A Stunning Detached Edwardian Residence Of Striking
Architectural Design, Set Within 0.75 Of An Acre With Swimming
Pool
Quintessential English Riverside Village Within Close Walking Of
The River Thames, Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline
Railway Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour
Detached Garage
Driveway Parking
Reception Hall
Sitting Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Utility Room
Family Room
Cloakroom
Study
Galleried Landing
Main Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom and Balcony Overlooking The
Gardens
4 Further Double Bedrooms
Family Shower Room
Stunning Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 0.75 Of An Acre
Backing On To National Trust Countryside
Swimming Pool
Summer House Pool Room
Garden Store with Sauna
Detached 2 Room Home Office
In All Extending To Approximately 3,100 Sq Ft
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.? Locally the area is
also extremely well served by an excellent range of private
schooling, of particular note; Bradfield College, Pangbourne
College, Downe House, Cranford House, Moulsford Preparatory, The
Manor, Abingdon Boys and The School of St Helen & Katharine. A
variety of secondary school buses run through Streatley.
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
Down House is a beautifully presented Edwardian home with stunning
features and restored to a high standard throughout.? Privately
situated in an elevated position, it offers well proportioned,
generous family accommodation.? With leaded pane windows with stone
mullions, its design is typical of its era and the current owners
have enhanced with sympathetic restoration throughout. Solid
panelled doors with moulded architraves, beautiful cornicing plus
picture rails feature throughout the property.? Entrance is into
the reception hall which has a balustraded turning staircase,
period decorative fireplace and ceramic tiled floor.? From here is
access to the reception rooms, as well as the cloakroom.? The
sitting room features original wood flooring as well as a beautiful
wide rounded bay window overlooking the gardens.? There is a period
fireplace and wide arch taking you through to the dining room which
is next to the kitchen.? The kitchen was an extension to the
original house and now offers underfloor heating and has beautiful
hand made units and granite worktops.? There is a door from the
kitchen which leads onto the terrace.? The second staircase can be
found in between the kitchen and utility room which takes you up to
Bedroom 5.? The family room is adjacent to the utility room and
there is plenty of built in storage.? There is a separate
study.
The balustraded staircase takes you up to the galleried landing,
featuring a tall window allowing natural light to stream through.?
The main bedroom overlooks the garden and has a wall of built in
wardrobes.? The luxurious ensuite has a bath and separate shower as
well as access onto the balcony which is south facing and overlooks
the garden and swimming pool.
There are 4 further bedrooms and a family shower room.
Showcasing its unique charm and presented with much care and
attention to detail, Down House is a wonderful property,
complemented by its private setting, grounds and swimming pool.?
Rare to the market an early viewing is highly recommended
OUTSIDE
The property extends to 0.75 of an acre and begins at road level
with a single garage ahead of the entrance drive.? The long drive
brings you up to property which allows ample parking for several
cars.? The elevated position gives much privacy with high hedges
and mature trees.? At the rear of the property is the detached 2
room home office.? The plant room for the pool is to the side of
the kitchen and a new air source heat pump which heats the pool was
installed earlier this year. The main garden sits in front of the
house with terrace running the length of the property, perfect for
al fresco dining and entertaining.? There is a large lawned area to
one side and then steps up to the shaped heated swimming pool,
approximately 39 x 20 .? The pool has an electric safety cover.?
Borders of lavender surround the pool providing much colour.? There
is a summer house pool room towards the rear boundary which can be
used as a changing area for the pool. Along the roadside boundary
is a shed which has a garden store to one side and working sauna on
the other.?? Along the western side of the property is the elevated
copse which slopes up to the boundary with Lough Down, owned by The
National Trust and Down House having access onto it.? This area has
many specimen trees and wild flowers, perfect for inquisitive
children.?
GENERAL INFORMATION
Services Mains electric, gas and water are connected to the
property. Swimming pool heated separately via an air source heat
pump installed in 2023.? Private drainage from newly installed
treatment plant . Underfloor heating in kitchen and bathrooms.
There is a water softener.
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Postcode RG8 9LD
Energy Efficiency Rating D 59
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 up to the crossroads at Streatley on
Thames. At the crossroads, turn right, then take the next left
turn, sign posted to Wantage. The driveway for Down house will be
found about 100 metres along off on the left hand side.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co.
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.
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