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ABBOTTS TOWER
GORING HEATH OXFORDSHIRE
Goring on Thames 3 miles??? Pangbourne on Thames 3 miles
Wallingford 8 miles??? Reading 7 miles??? Newbury 22 miles???
Oxford 20 miles
M4 at J12 Theale 7 miles??? London Within the hour
All distances & times are approximate
Occupying an idyllic rural position privately situated on the
edge of the Chilterns in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just
a few miles from Goring on Thames and within easy reach of Reading
and Henley on Thames, the M4 and trains for London Paddington
within the hour. Set in beautiful gardens of approximately 0.25
acre, this totally unique former water tower to Abbotts Field has
been transformed into a beautifully presented 3 bedroom home with
generous living accommodation.? Approximately 1,894 sq ft including
outbuildings, Abbotts Tower has been extended to great effect and
embraces original character with impressive modern twists,
including a family room with picture window and French doors
allowing for wonderful garden views.
A most impressive late Victorian detached property, renovated to
a high standard, providing generous living space and 3 bedroom
accommodation?? as well as separate garden annexe.? Embracing
inside outside living, the property? encapsulates an al fresco
lifestyle.
Quintessential English Countryside Location Within Close Driving
Distance Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway
Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour
A Rare Opportunity To Acquire A Unique Detached Property With
Outbuildings, Extending In All To Approximately 1,894 Sq Ft
Entrance Hall with Log Burner
Cloakroom
Kitchen
Sitting Room
Dining Room
Boot Room with Tower Stair Access
Family Room
Landing
Bedroom 1 in circular tower with attached Room with Wardrobes
Bedroom 2 with Eaves Storage
Bedroom 3
Studio Annexe with Kitchenette & Shower Room
Outbuildings, Including 2 Sheds and a Summer House?
Beautiful Gardens & Grounds, onto Adjoining Fields
Driveway Parking
LOCATION
Goring Heath, lying a few miles east of Goring on Thames, is a
scattered, rural Parish extending from the South Western edge of
Woodcote, skirting round Whitchurch Hill and then South towards
Mapledurham, with the A329 Reading to Wallingford Road forming the
perimeter along its eastern boundary. In the centre of the Parish
are located the Alms houses built in a most pleasing aesthetic
period architectural style, founded in 1726 by Henry Alnutt, a
wealthy London barrister, and together with their historic Chapel
are arranged around three sides of a cobbled courtyard. Whilst
modernised in recent years, the Buildings have retained their
authentic character appearance largely as they were in the 18th
century, as has their unspoilt rural setting.
Conveniently located close to the village of Woodcote, a
thriving village with a good range of local amenities including
supermarket, nursery garden centre, two public houses, modern
health centre recently enlarged and upgraded and excellent
education facilities with two toddler playgroups, primary and
secondary schools. There is also a regular bus service to Reading
and Oxford.
Comprehensive everyday amenities and facilities including shops,
health centres, libraries and excellent primary schools are also
available at Goring on Thames and Pangbourne, with both villages
also having main line railway stations providing fast commuter
services to Reading and up to London Paddington in well under an
hour .? Road communications are also excellent for the major
surrounding centres and with the M4 and M40 motorways both easily
accessible. In addition to having well revered 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, 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.
Crossrail services have commenced from Reading, which together
with the electrifying of the line will significantly improve
travelling times to central London and financial district
destinations.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Built around 1900 Abbotts Tower displays wonderful Victorian
architecture.? This former? water tower has been restored to a high
specification and extended by its current owners, to include
underfloor heating to ground floor, replacement handmade windows to
the original building and anthracite grey windows and sliding doors
to the new family room.? Entrance is into a large hall with
engineered oak flooring which runs into the dining and sitting
room.? There is a working french enamelled log burner and the hall?
gives access to the cloakroom, fully fitted kitchen and staircase
with boiler cupboard underneath. From the dining room are doors to
the boot room which also houses the spiral staircase taking you up
the tower to the study.? The spiral staircase is fully enclosed and
there are windows for plenty of natural light. The family room has
a large roof light and sliding doors onto the terrace as well as a
full wall of windows which allows for stunning garden views.
Upstairs is fully carpeted and there are 3 bedrooms.? The main
bedroom has 2 rooms, the approaching room has wardrobes and then
steps take you up to the circular tower room with windows.
The second bedroom has generous eaves storage and there is a? third
bedroom currently being used as a dressing room and family bathroom
with bath and separate shower.
OUTSIDE
The property is privately accessed with gravelled driveway parking
to the front, extending to the side where there is an iron gate
leading to the rear.? The studio annexe is found with its own
terrace and all doors and windows facing the garden.? The annexe is
self contained with its own kitchenette and shower room.?? The main
terrace leads off the family room with steps down to the garden.?
Bountiful borders., mature shrubs and trees make for a stunning
backdrop to the property, encompassing indoor outdoor lifestyle.?
The gardens extend down to the adjoining field for breath taking
views in all directions and there is a summer house for further
enjoyment.
The gardens form an important part and along with this totally
distinctive property combine to offer a rare opportunity.? An early
viewing is advised.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage.
Underfloor central heating and hot water from oil fired boiler.?
Wifi extended to the Annexe
Postcode RG8 7RZ
The property has received approved planning to change the
enclosed wooden tower structure for a glazed enclosure
Local Authority South Oxfordshire District Council Telephone
DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring on Thames, proceed up the
High Street, turning right on to Gatehampton Road at the railway
bridge junction, then left on to Reading Road. Proceed for
approximately 3 miles, staying on the B4526, and veering left well
after Crays Pond for Reading.? Abbotts Tower will be found on the
right hand side? about 200 metres along.?
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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