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EAST THURLE
STREATLEY ON THAMES BERKSHIRE
*Goring London Paddington within the hour ? *Streatley High
Street River 1? miles
* Reading 10 miles London Paddington 27 minutes *M4 Junction 12 10
miles
*Henley on Thames 13 miles *Newbury 14 miles *Oxford 17 miles
Distances and times approximate
With awe inspiring far reaching views, nestling in the heart of
The Berkshire Downs within this charming picturesque Thames side
village, the setting is simply delightful.? Situated within a
stunning Edwardian Manor House with architectural features and
having been renovated to a high standard in recent years
Affording spacious and well appointed traditional yet
contemporary accommodation of approximately 1,691 sq ft, this
elegant and stylish duplex apartment forms part of a small
exclusive development and offers 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom
accommodation with its own private garden and parking spaces.
Idyllic Thames side Village Ideally Situated Between Reading &
Oxford In The Heart Of The Berkshire Downs in an A.O.N.B.
Awe Inspiring Far Reaching Views
Private Covered Entrance Porch
Reception Hall
Inner Landing With Built In Storage Cupboards
Cloakroom
Utility Room
Bedroom On Ground Level With Ensuite Shower Room
Kitchen Dining Room
Drawing Room With Fireplace
Double Bedroom With French Doors Onto Balcony
2nd Bedroom
Family Bathroom with Bath and Separate Shower
Private, Spacious & Mature Lawned & Hedged Gardens
Spacious Communal Grounds & Entrance Drive With 3 Designated
Parking Bays
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 and outstanding local state primary and secondary
schooling, including a primary school within Goring on Thames
itself, 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 East and West
destinations.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
East Thurle, a stunning duplex apartment, occupies a particularly
advantageous position, initially on the ground floor at the front
right hand side of the house, with the added benefit of the elegant
features and proportions of this fine building, notably the high
ceilings which have deep period ceiling cornicing, leaded and
architecturally imposing windows, walk in curved bay window in the
drawing room, and a feature balcony off the main bedroom, accessed
through French doors. There are deep moulded skirtings and
architraves around the panelled doors which all have period yet
contemporary furniture.
This elegant and spacious duplex apartment affords well
appointed striking 3 bedroomed accommodation of approximately 1,691
sq ft, boasting a private covered porch with steps leading up to
it, then opening in to your private entrance hall. With a 3rd
bedroom suite study to be found on the ground floor, to the 1st
floor a great wealth of space and imposing accommodation
reminiscent of the original manor house will be found, as will the
awe inspiring far reaching views across to The Berkshire
Downlands.
Stylish contemporary fixtures and fittings combine traditional
elegance, with great attention to detail being entirely evident
throughout, and much to enthuse over, yielding a very real tasteful
quality, wholly apparent on viewing.
Incorporating numerous attractive features throughout in such a
delightful setting, early viewing is advised.
OUTSIDE
The professionally landscaped and beautifully laid out gardens and
grounds provide for an impressive approach to the property,
deriving great benefit from the mature and private setting.
Initially accessed through tall brick pillars with wrought iron
gates, one continues along the driveway, lined with mature
topiaried yew balls, formal hedging and neat lawns.
The apartment itself also benefits from having its own private
and hedged lawned garden, affording great space, and also wonderful
views both back to the manor house and beyond to the open
countryside.? To the front of the property is 2 private parking
spaces and a third space located opposite
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tenure Leasehold. 995 years.
Service Charge Approx £2,000pa reviewed annually
Ground Rent £1pa payable as part of the Service Charge
Share of the Freehold to be made available for purchase.
Services Mains electricity, water, and gas are connected to the
property. Private shared drainage sewage treatment plant. Central
heating and domestic hot water from gas fired boiler. High speed
broadband is available for connection.
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Postcode RG8 9QH
EPC Rating D 63
Local Authority West Berkshire District Council.? Telephone
DIRECTIONS
From Warmingham & Co s offices in the centre of Goring turn left
and proceed down the High Street continue over the River Bridge and
up to the top of Streatley High Street. At the traffic lights turn
right onto the Wallingford Road and in a further few hundred yards
bear left onto the A417 Wantage Road.? Just before leaving
Streatley bear left again into Rectory Road and follow along for a
further ? a mile, passing the Golf club, and continuing a while
longer. On reaching Thurle Grange on your right, take the first
main entrance, driving through the tall brick pillars and up along
the wide gravelled driveway. East Thurle will be found immidiatley
ahead, having its own private access, being on the right hand side
of the main building, with 2 parking spaces in front and one
further space off to the right.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co
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