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THE BEECHES
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
In an elevated setting backing on to National Trust land, this
lovely detached bungalow with light and airy accommodation?
provides a wonderful family home.?
Idyllically located in a most desirable location within this
quintessential English riverside village, privately situated in
most attractive gardens and grounds of 0.27 of an acre 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.?
Built in 1978, the property offers well presented family
accommodation extending to approximately 2744 sq ft, inclusive of
double garage & store, affording 4 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 4
reception rooms
A Lovely Presented Family Residence Backing On To National Trust
Land Extending To Approximately 2744 Sq Ft With Gardens of
Approximately 0.27 Of An Acre
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
Entrance Hall Extending Through The House
4 Receptions Rooms
Kitchen with Separate Utility Room
Conservatory
4 5 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
In All Extending To Approximately 2744 Sq Ft Inclusive Of Double
Garage
Beautiful Landscaped Gardens and Grounds Of Approximately 0.27
Of An Acre
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 are 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.
In the village there is a parish church with Norman origins, a
luxury riverside four star hotel, The Swan, 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 boast 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
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,
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.
Elizabeth line services have commenced from Reading which
together with the electrifying of the line have significantly
improved travelling times to Paddington and central London
destinations.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The Beeches is a detached bungalow built at the foot of National
Trust land.? Originating from 1978, the property is occupied by the
original owners and has been kept in excellent order throughout.
Offering flexible accommodation it features solid oak flooring, oak
skirting boards and oak doors with large windows and patio doors
allowing for much light.
Entrance is into a wide hall with cupboard and a second set of
doors leading into the main house.? The reception hall extends
round the property with 2 large double cupboards, one being a large
airing cupboard.? There is a Study Family Room Bedroom 5 off the
entrance hall. The sitting room has a gas fire. Both the Study and
Sitting Room have patio doors opening? onto a large balcony
overlooking the front and down towards Goring on Thames..? The
dining room has beautifully restored parquet flooring and there are
bi fold doors opening onto a patio.? The fitted kitchen is a Mark
Wilkinson design and there is a separate utility room with back
door.? The conservatory overlooks the garden and leads straight out
to a lovely terrace.? There is a second Study or Exercise Room in
the middle of the house. The main bedroom has a dressing area with
two sets of triple wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom. There are
French Windows opening to a south facing patio. There are three
further double bedrooms all with built in wardrobes. There is an
additional shower room.
The property has been well cared for and slightly extended from its
original design to include a larger entrance hall and utility room.
There is scope for further extension, subject to planning
permission.?
Offering lovely light and airy accommodation with picture windows
providing a wonderful house to garden connection.
OUTSIDE
The driveway to the property is a private shared driveway and
offers parking for several cars in front of the double garage with
further parking inside the garage.? There is hedging across the
front boundary, with lovely borders behind having many shrubs and
plants.? Large, wide steps with an iron rail takes you up to the
front door with path carrying on to the left and wooden gate taking
you to the rear of the property. The main rear garden has various
seating areas offering wonderful opportunities for al fresco
dining, one coming off from the main bedroom and another from the
conservatory.? The remainder gardens are terraced with fully
planted borders and an in built seating area looking back at the
property and lawned areas. There are 2 sheds and a summer house.?
At the top of the garden is a gate which takes you to National
Trust land at the rear, with wonderful walks.
The integral garage is accessed from the front of the property on
ground level, with an electric door.? It has a useful store room
within it.? To the side of the house are steps down to a second
utility room with floor and wall cupboards and access to the garage
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Services All main services are connected to the property.??
Heating and hot water from a gas fire boiler located in the
garage
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Postcode RG8 9JJ
Energy Efficiency Rating D 61
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 left and carry on for about 300
metres and the driveway for The Beeches will be found on the right
hand side in an elevated position.
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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