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The Little Cottage
Goring on Thames Oxfordshire
Goring Railway Station London Paddington within the hour
Streatley High Street River 0.25 miles Reading 10 miles London
Paddington 27 minutes M4 Junction 12 10 miles Henley on Thames 13
miles Newbury 14 miles Oxford 17 mile
Located in a convenient position within the central part of the
village and easily accessible for the High Street shops and
amenities, scenic Riverside and for the station.? A picturesque
semi detached period Cottage Listed Grade II as being of
significant historical and architectural interest which has been
beautifully restored and refurbished with delightful beamed
accommodation of considerable character, together with a sizeable
‘Cottage‘ garden and good parking space.
Sitting Room with Inglenook Fireplace and Log Burning Stove
Dining Room with period cast fireplace
Kitchen newly fitted and with Range Oven
Cellar Store Room?
Bathroom with white suite
2 Double Bedrooms, one with En Suite Shower Room
Gas Central Heating
Attractive well laid out Gardens, having a fenced and brick and
flint walled frontage, and which are secluded with distant views
across to the NT Lardon Chase above Streatley
Wide brick walled double parking bay
Planning permission for utility room, WC and garden access off the
existing kitchen
LOCATION
The much prized village of Goring on Thames occupies a stunning
location in the Thames Valley set between the Chiltern Hills and
Berkshire Downlands as the River flows from Oxford down to Reading,
in an area of scenic landscape known geographically as the Goring
Gap and designated an A.O.N.B. In 2009 Goring was awarded the
prestigious Oxfordshire Village of the Year and also won the
coveted best in South of England title.
This stretch of the River, the longest between locks, is
regarded as one of the most beautiful and is forever associated
with Kenneth Grahame s immortal book The Wind in the Willows as
well as Jerome K Jerome s book Three Men in a Boat which actually
mentions Streatley in its narrative.
The village boasts an excellent range of shops and facilities
together with Olde Worlde pubs, a highly regarded Bistro Caf ,
choice of restaurants, Boutique hotel, Doctors and Dental surgeries
and importantly a mainline station offering fast services up to
London Paddington . There is also easy access for the major local
towns, including Oxford, Reading and Newbury, the M4 and M40
motorways, and for Heathrow.
Crossrail services have commenced from Reading in 2019 which
together with the electrification of the line significantly improve
travelling times to Paddington and central London destinations.
Recognised as a thriving community, there are a wide range of
clubs, societies and special interest groups to suit most
people.
There is a highly rated Primary school and in the local area are
a first class choice of both state and private schools with bus
collections.
The central part of Goring is a Conservation Area and has a
wealth of interesting period properties many Listed being of
significant architectural and historical interest.
Streatley on Thames, situated on the opposite Berkshire side of
the river, is another pretty village surrounded by hills and
woodlands now mainly owned by the National Trust.? Fronting onto
the river by the bridge crossing over to Goring is the luxury 4
star riverside hotel The Swan, renowned for its fine cuisine and
leisure and fitness facilities and Coppa Club restaurant.
The Property
The Little Cottage is believed to date back to the 17th Century
c1680 and acknowledged to be one of the oldest surviving properties
in the village originally thought to have been built as a small
detached thatched Cottage with the adjoining Cottage probably added
in a later Century.
Having traditional whitened brick and part rendered elevations
with exposed external timbers under a pitched clay tile roof
including two tiled front dormer windows to the first floor, the
Cottage fronts onto Red Cross Road near the junction with Station
Road? in the central part of the village. Historically Station Road
was the main village street containing some of the oldest
properties in the original settlement, and led down to the River
where there was a Ferry service to Streatley on the Berkshire
side.? The arrival of Brunel s railway in 1840, coinciding with the
building of a bridge over the Thames, changed the structure of the
village and the present High Street then became the main
thoroughfare.
In recent years the Cottage has seen considerable investment by
way of sympathetic improvement, restoration and tasteful
refurbishment notably featuring a new contemporary fitted Kitchen
with Range Oven along with newly fitted, handmade wooden windows.
In addition, the roof has had new ridge tiles and the chimney has
been re pointed.
Throughout, the property exudes immense charm and character
complimented by a wealth of beamed ceilings, exposed wall timbers,
an Inglenook and a cast fireplace all adding to its period
ambience.? There is also a useful Cellar Store Room.
Accommodation comprises of a heavy wooden panelled front door
opening into the Sitting Room which is a room full of character
with Inglenook fireplace having raised quarry tiled hearth, exposed
brickwork across the rear, bressummer beam and log burning stove.
Exposed ceiling and wall beams. 3 wall light points.
The Dining Room has a quarry tiled floor throughout. Door to
understairs Store Cupboard. Period cast fireplace having decorative
design? with a canopy over the grate and a mantel shelf.? Door to
Lobby with turning staircase up to first floor.? Further inner door
gives access to Cellar Room.? Approached via bricked steps and
having? whitened brick and flint walls. Gas fired combination
boiler in deep recess.
The Bathroom is a beautifully presented period style white suite
with beamed walls and ceiling and tiled floor.
The kitchen benefits from good natural light and has been
completely refitted with contemporary cupboards and drawers and
inset stainless steel sink unit.? Original brick floor &?
Stable door.
On the first floor there is a small landing and high level
Storage Cupboard over the stairwell.
Bedroom 1 is a delightful room beautifully presented with
interesting eaves including wide dormer at the front and raised
vaulted ceiling. Tall period cast fireplace with decorative design,
open grate and mantel shelf. Exposed ceiling and wall timbers.
Extensive range of matching floor to ceiling Fitted Furniture
comprising two double wardrobes with eaves storage and a further
shelved cupboard.
Bedroom 2 has interesting eaves and wide front dormer. Tall
period cast fireplace with decorative design, open grate and mantel
shelf. Trap access to Loft. Ensuite shower room.
OUTSIDE
The Cottage has a fenced and brick and flint walled frontage to
Red Cross Road with the property set back on a raised level with
its gardens.
A pedestrian gate and footpath leads up to the front door with
attractive beds and borders on each side as well as a private
seating area.
A gravelled pathway leads round to the main garden at the side
of the Cottage which centres around a large area of lawn with well
stocked borders around all sides containing a variety of herbaceous
Cottage plants, shrubs and roses all combining to give a range of
colours and interest through the seasons.
The planting and arrangement of the garden compliments the style
of the Cottage and additionally provides natural screening and
privacy.? Of particular note are the rose arch, raised vegetable
beds and large log store.?
From the garden there are distant Westerly views across to the
NT Lardon Chase on the Berkshire side of the River above
Streatley.
Across the rear boundary is a further brick and flint wall and
located also at the rear is a useful large timber boarded Garden
Store Shed with light and power.
There are a number of trees strategically placed including a
Hazelnut Cluster, Silver Birches Tibetan Cherry Trees and a Crab
Apple Tree.
On the Northern end of the road frontage is a wide brick walled
double Car Parking Bay
GENERAL INFORMATION
All main services are connected to the property.? Central
heating and domestic hot water from gas fired wall boiler located
in the Cellar Room.?
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire District Council, Crowmarsh, Wallingford,
Oxon, OX10 8HQ
Tel
Council Tax
Band E
EPC Listed building
DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn right and proceed
up towards the top of the High Street. Turn right at the small
crossroads just before the railway bridge into Red Cross road.
Continue down this road and near the junction with Station Road,
The Little Cottage will be found on the left hand side opposite the
Hardware Shop.
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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