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19 THE BIRCHES
GORING ON THAMES SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE
Reading 10 miles Newbury 13 miles Oxford 20 miles
Wallingford 5 miles Henley on Thames 13 miles
M4 at Theale J12 10 miles M40 at Lewknor J6 15 miles
Set in mature gardens in an attractive location within the
central part of the village overlooking a private Green to the
front and woodland running along the hillside on the opposing side
of the river Thames, easily accessible for the High Street shops
and amenities, and for the main line railway station to both Oxford
and London Paddington. A traditional modern and contemporary Mews
style terrace house of appealing design, with well presented
modernised three bedroom accommodation and offering potential for a
possible conversion of the loft into an additional room subject to
Planning Approval.
Ideally situated within easy reach of all village amenities,
shops, River, station and school
Entrance Hall
Cloakroom
Sitting Room with access into garden
Kitchen Breakfast Room
Landing
Airing Cupboard
3 Bedrooms
Family Bathroom
Secluded mature South facing Garden
Timber Store Shed
Single brick built Garage in separate adjoining block
LOCATION
The much prized village of Goring on Thames occupies a stunning
location in the scenic Thames Valley set between the Chiltern Hills
and the Berkshire Downlands as it flows from Oxford down to
Reading, the area 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 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
Grahams immortal book Wind in the Willows as well as Jerome K
Jeromes 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, a Bank, 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.
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, on the Berkshire side of the river, is
another picturesque 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.
The Birches is a development of mews style properties arranged
in staggered terraces around private lightly timbered greens,
situated between Cleeve Road and Thames Road just a short distance
from the central village High Street and river. Built in the late
1970s to an award winning design the properties are traditionally
constructed having appealing brick elevations under clay tiled
roofs with internal walls dry lined for additional insulation and
economy.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Displaying as a modern and contemporary home throughout, with a
spacious and light feel, 19 The Birches enjoys a pleasant aspect
overlooking the private green fringed by mature Silver Birch trees
with a Southerly rear aspect over its private garden and far
reaching views towards the wooded hillsides on the opposing side of
the river Thames.
The property sits in the centre of a staggered terrace and has
been recently modernised. The ground floor provides a cloakroom,
sitting room with access directly out to he south facing garden and
terrace, perfect for Al Fresco dining, and a good sized newly
fitted kitchen enjoying views of the mature garden. On the first
floor are three bedrooms, and a modern bathroom with a shower over
the bath. In addition there is access from the landing to a
sizeable loft which offers possibilities for conversion into an
additional room subject to relevant Planning Approval.
OUTSIDE
The property has an attractive position overlooking the central
green of this popular residential development with a number of
trees providing interest and a change of colours through the
seasons. A wide footpath extends across the front of the property
leading to the front entrance flanked on one side by an area of
lawned garden.
The mainly lawned rear garden faces south and backs onto a row
of mature Pine trees which line the rear access along one side.
There is a wide paved terrace immediately adjoining the house which
takes advantage of the private southerly aspect, and approached
directly from the sitting room is perfect for Al fresco dining.
At the bottom of the garden there is a timber Store Shed.
Across the rear boundary there is a picket fence with a rear
pedestrian gate giving access on to a communal footpath and the
parking garaging area. This can also be accessed from the front of
the property.
Vehicular access is gained off Thames Road where a private
entrance drive leads into the garaging area. The Garage belonging
to No 19 is in the right hand block. The garages are of similar
construction to the houses having brick elevations under pitch clay
tiled roofs. The garage belonging to No 19 measures approximately
161 x 83 with an up and over entrance door and a useful loft
storage space.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Services Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas are connected.
Central heating and hot water from gas fired boiler.
Council Tax C
Postcode RG8 9BW
Energy Efficiency Rating C 70
Local Authority South Oxfordshire District Council Telephone
Tenure Freehold. There is an annual charge of £50 to The Birches
Ground Committee for the maintenance of signage, parking and
communal areas.
DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down
the High Street and after passing the Miller of Mansfield take the
next turning right into Thames Road opposite the Village hall. In a
further 50 yards turn right into the private parking area for The
Birches and then walk through into the central lawned green where
No 19 will be found on the right hand side.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co
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