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CRAMOND
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
Situated within a delightfully secluded plot, in ½ an acre of
stunning wraparound gardens. A beautifully presented 3 4 bedroom
detached house just a short walking distance of the high street,
River Thames, village shops and restaurants, schooling, and
mainline railway station, which provides direct access to London
within the hour.
A Detached 3 4 Bedroom House
Wraparound Gardens of ½ an Acre
Entrance Hall with Double Coats Cupboard
Shower Room
Kitchen Breakfast Room
Utility Room
Sitting Room
Study Bedroom 4
Galleried Landing with Cupboard
3 Bedrooms
Family Bathroom
In All Extending To Approximately 1883 Sq Ft, including Generous
Eaves Storage
Detached Garage
LOCATION
The picturesque village of Streatley on Thames lies in a valley on
the Berkshire side of the river between Reading and Oxford, facing
Goring on the Oxfordshire side. The surrounding countryside is
designated an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and historically
this was a natural crossing point of the river, set between the
Berkshire Downs and Chiltern Hills, known geographically as the
Goring Gap. The interesting High Street, which forms the central
part of the village running down to the river and the bridge across
to Goring, is now a Conservation Area where there is a wealth of
period properties, many of considerable architectural merit
including a thatched cottage, a beautiful William and Mary house
and an Elizabethan Farmhouse, supposedly haunted by a lady in
white. Following the building of the railway through the Thames
Valley by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in approximately 1840, the
villagers of Streatley decided the railway should go on the Goring
side with the result now that while Streatley has changed little,
the village of Goring on Thames has grown substantially and is now
the larger village
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In the village there is a parish church with Norman origins, a
luxury riverside four star hotel, The Swan and Coppa Club, which
also offers a leisure and fitness club and at the top of the High
Street is the Bull Inn which was an old coaching inn when the Royal
Mail stopped en route between Oxford and London. There is also a
prestigious golf club, established over one hundred years ago, set
amidst beautiful rolling countryside. The village also boasts its
own very well regarded Streatley Primary School, with the
outstanding secondary school, The Downs, being in catchment for the
village also, and having its own bus route. In addition to having
well regarded local state primary and secondary schooling, the area
is also extremely well served by an excellent range of private
schooling, of particular note; Cranford House School, The Oratory
Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School, St Andrews
Preparatory School, The Oratory School, Pangbourne College,
Brockhurst & Marlston House, Downe House, Rupert House School,
Shiplake College, The Abbey School, Bradfield College, The Manor
Preparatory School, Abingdon School, Abingdon Preparatory School,
Radley College, and St Helen & St Katharine.
Behind Streatley the ground rises steeply where the Berkshire
Downlands meet the wide 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 the extensive bridleways and footpaths are now
open to the public.
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, a hotel, library, dentist and
importantly a main line railway station providing excellent
commuter services to Oxford, Reading and up to London Paddington .
There is also easy access for the major local towns, including
Oxford, Reading and Newbury, the M40 and M4 motorways, the latter
linking directly to Heathrow.
Crossrail Elizabeth Line services have commenced from Reading,
which together with the completed electrification of the line has
significantly improved travelling times to Heathrow, London and
beyond.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Cramond is a detached chalet style house with part rendered walls
with a clay tile roof. Set in a secluded spot, it has been upgraded
by the current owners and is presented in immaculate condition.
Entrance is into a spacious hallway which gives access to all
reception rooms and shower room, plus it has a double built in
coats cupboard. The sitting room has large windows overlooking both
the eastern and southern aspect of the garden offering a sunny
tranquil outlook. It also benefits from having a wood burner. The
kitchen is fully fitted with granite worktops and connects through
to the utility room. The dining area has doors leading onto the
terrace for al fresco dining. There is a study bedroom 4 just by
the foot of the stairs. The staircase takes you up to the galleried
landing which has a double linen cupboard. There are 3 bedrooms,
the main bedroom has 2 double built in wardrobes, plus all bedrooms
have access to generous eaves storage. Bedroom 2 also has built in
wardrobes. The family bathroom has a bath with overhead shower and
access to loft storage. Offering spacious and light accommodation,
the property could also easily be extended, subject to relevant
planning permission. Cramond offers a great opportunity, and an
early viewing is highly recommended.
OUTSIDE
A private lane off Wantage Road leads down to Cramond, which is the
last property on the left. A gated gravelled driveway takes you to
the house with plenty of parking and access to the detached garage.
The setting is totally private, surrounded by large trees with
fencing to the east. Beautiful lawns wrap round the whole of the
plot with bountiful borders, pretty shrubs and trees. The terrace
is facing south and runs round the west of the house which has a
bricked BBQ area. Raised beds and a greenhouse allow for fruit and
vegetable home growing and a large timber workshop with mains power
offers ample garden storage. The gardens are truly complementary to
the property and its setting is very unique to the market.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Services Mains gas, electricity and water are connected. Central
heating and domestic hot water from gas combi boiler in utility
room. The property benefits from a water softener and a filtered
drinking water tap.
Council Tax G
Postcode RG8 9LB
Energy Efficiency Rating TBC
Local Authority West Berkshire District Council Telephone
DIRECTIONS
From our offices turn left and continue along the high street and
over the river bridge to Streatley High Street. At the traffic
lights turn right and take the next left into Wantage Road. After
approx. 350 yards there is a small driveway on the right with
several house names, including Cramond. Continue down this driveway
and Cramond is the last house on the left hand side.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co
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