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LITTLE COURT ICKNIELD ROAD
GORING ON THAMES OXFORDSHIRE
Goring & Streatley Station London Paddington within the hour 15
Minute Walk
Reading London, Paddington 27 minutes 11 Miles M4 J 12 11 Miles M40
J6 14 Miles Henley on Thames 12 Miles Oxford 19 Miles Wallingford
4.5 Miles Distances and times approximate
Ideally situated nestling on the quiet edge of this delightful
picturesque Thames side village easily accessible for the High
Street shops and amenities, the scenic riverside, and mainline
railway station providing access to London Paddington in under the
hour.
A sympathetically restored Edwardian house, built in 1907 and
having had only 2 previous owners. Show casing many of its original
features, this beautiful family home has generously proportioned
rooms of approximately 5,000 sq ft. Having been extended by the
current owners to include a wonderful Kitchen Breakfast room and
Main Bedroom with Ensuite, it sits within 2 acres of fabulous
grounds adjoining fields and offering wonderful views. A truly
stunning property of exceptional standards. An early viewing is
recommend.
Private Gated Access
Spacious Driveway & Forecourt
Open Porch
Entrance Hall
Cloakroom
Family Room
Sitting Room
Dining Room
Study
Scullery
Kitchen Breakfast Room
Boot Room
Shower Room
1st Floor Galleried Landing
Main Bedroom Suite With Dressing Room And Built In Wardrobes.
Ensuite With Walk in Shower and Separate Bath
3 Bedrooms all with Built In Wardrobes
Family Bathroom with Bath and Separate Shower
2nd Floor
2 Further Double Bedrooms
Bathroom
In All Approximately 4,316 Sq Ft
Private & Mature Gardens & Grounds Adjoining Open
Countryside
Detached Double Garage of 473 sq ft
In All Approximately 2 acres
Awe Inspiring Views
SITUATION
The much prized village of Goring on Thames occupies a stunning
location in the Thames Valley set between the Chiltern Hills and
Berkshire Downlands as the River flows from Oxford down to Reading,
in an area of scenic landscape 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 won 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 Grahames immortal book The 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, 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, situated on the opposite Berkshire side of
the river, is another pretty 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 and Coppa Club restaurant.
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.
Icknield Road lies on the elevated North Eastern fringe of the
village eventually climbing up onto the surrounding Chilterns
countryside.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Little Court is a sympathetically restored family home, built in
1907 and indicative of the grand Edwardian style with superb
architectural features of the period. Individually designed, the
substantial proportions and generous accommodation extends over 3
floors and in recent years the property has benefited from
extensive refurbishment throughout
including a wonderful extension at the rear incorporating a high
specification kitchen breakfast room and main bedroom with ensuite.
All rooms have been renovated to an exacting standard encompassing
a modern and contemporary flare and embracing both its past and the
future. The entrance takes you into a large hallway which extends
through the house, displaying impressive carved architraves and
skirtings, deep ceiling cornicing, feature arched spans and high
ceilings, which run through the property. Large reception rooms
overlook the gardens, with the family room and dining room both
having outdoor access. The sitting room displays a large bay window
and, like the family room, has a wood burner. The study can be
accessed from either the dining room or the scullery. There are
stairs from the scullery down to the wine cellar.
Low steps lead down into the kitchen breakfast room with
beautiful large curved bay windows capturing the most stunning
views across the Elvendon Valley and Wroxhill Wood. The kitchen is
of hand made design by Thomas & Thomas and features a large central
Island. Doors then lead onto a south facing terrace providing a
wonderful area for al fresco entertaining and dining. There is a
separate boot room with side door access which benefits from having
a cloakroom with shower. An impressive balustraded staircase leads
up to the first and second floor with generous landing areas. The
main bedroom suite incorporates a dressing room with built in
wardrobes which leads through into the main room, with curved bay
windows overlooking the garden and valley beyond, providing a
wonderful back drop. The ensuite is a luxurious space with large
walk in shower, double sink and bath. There are 3 further bedrooms
to the first floor, all with built in wardrobes and a family
bathroom has a bath and separate shower. On the second floor are 2
bedrooms, both with generous eaves storage and another bathroom. A
wonderful family home in pristine condition. An early viewing is
recommended.
OUTSIDE
Initially approached through electrically operated timber gates,
the entrance drive leads up to the property with a large forecourt
area and a further driveway off to the detached double garage. The
garage is timber framed and has an electric door to the front and
side door for additional access. A covered entrance vestibule with
columned piers flanking one side leads to the main front door of
the property.
The mainly lawned gardens extend to the south and west with the
house occupying an elevated position enjoying sweeping views across
to the surrounding hills and countryside of the Elvendon Valley
from a terrace which wraps around the property. Extending to 2
acres, the gardens and grounds offer several opportunities for
seating amongst a wide variety of trees including copper beech,
Japanese maple, walnut, yew and ash. There is a separate kitchen
garden area for home growing and a wild garden which adjoins the
boundary. The property enjoys a right of access to the field
behind. The gardens truly compliment this stunning property.
GENERAL SERVICES
Services Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the
property. Central heating and hot water from mains gas fired
boiler. The property has been re wired.
Council Tax Band H
Energy Performance Rating C 69
Postcode RG8 0DG
Local Authority South Oxfordshire District Council. Telephone
DIRECTIONS
From the centre of Goring proceed up to the top of the High Street
where at the Railway Bridge junction bear left onto the Wallingford
Road. Just before leaving the village as the road begins to rise
take the last turning right into Springhill Road. At the junction
with Icknield Road bear left and continue up the hill where Little
Court will then be found a further few hundred yards on the right
hand side.
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