Welcome to 8 Pound Cottages Wallingford Road, Reading, a cozy and compact terraced type home with 3 bed in the RG8 9JH area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band D.
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The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £579,462 and a rental potential of £3,767 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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8 POUND COTTAGES
STREATLEY ON THAMES BERKSHIRE
Goring London Paddington within the hour Streatley High Street
River ? 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
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A delightful 3 bedroom Mews Cottage, set in mature private gardens
and grounds, incorporating Georgian period style architectural
features, whilst also benefitting from a modern and contemporary
flare, with attractively arranged spacious accommodation, having
been modernised throughout to an exacting standard in more recent
years.
Privately situated adjacent to the top of the historic High Street
of this favoured Thameside village, within the heart of a
conservation area overlooking a small green with superb views of
nearby colourful paddocks and the surrounding National Trust
hillsides, and conveniently placed for the village primary school,
as well as for the excellent range of shops and amenities in the
adjoining village of Goring on Thames located just over the River
bridge in Oxfordshire, which includes a mainline station affording
access to London Paddington in under the hour.
Stunning Far Reaching Rural Views
Delightful Private Location Within Close Walking Distance Of
Extensive Amenities & River Thames
Reception Hall
Cloakroom
Under Stairs Store Cupboard
Under Stairs Utility Cupboard
Open Plan Sitting Dining Room with Bay Window & Fireplace With Log
Burner
Fitted Kitchen
Landing
Airing Cupboard
3 Bedrooms
Family Bathroom with Bath and overhead Shower
Separate Adjoining Garage
Mature & Spacious Front Lawned Garden with raised area
Part Walled Rear Garden with gate to Garage
SITUATION
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. 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.
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 boasts its own very
well regarded Primary School, with the outstanding secondary
school, The Downs , being in catchment for the village also, and
having its own bus route. 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.
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 now commenced from Reading,
with the full service scheduled later in the year, which together
with the completed electrification of the line has significantly
improved travelling times to East and West destinations.
8 POUND COTTAGES
The property enjoys a commanding yet private and truly scenic
location in the heart of a conservation area, afforded a pleasant
sheltered front aspect and enjoying stunning views of both nearby
colourful paddocks and the surrounding National Trust
hillsides.
An attractive and charming 3 bedroom Mews Cottage incorporating
Georgian period style architectural features to the exterior,
whilst internally, the property benefits from having been
modernised throughout to an exacting standard in more recent years,
yielding a modern and contemporary flare, with high quality stylish
fixtures and fittings being entirely evident, and attractively
arranged spacious accommodation afforded combining, more modern
open plan living with that of a rather more traditional nature,
with much character intertwined to the heart of the property.
OUTSIDE
Across the main frontage to Pound Cottages there is a low brick and
flint wall, with a raised maturely planted area to the front of the
property affording privacy.
Adjoining the house at the rear is a delightful? garden, containing
plants, shrubs, and a mature apple and pear tree. Off to one side,
there is a useful log store.
The garage belonging to 8 Pound Cottages is located directly behind
the property, adjoining its rear boundary, with direct access being
afforded via a private tall timber pedestrian gate at the rear
corner of the garden.?
GENERAL SERVICES
Services All main services are connected to the property. Gas fired
central heating and hot water.
EPC Rating D
Postcode RG8 9JH
Local Authority West Berkshire District Council Telephone
Council Tax Band D
Term of 12 months minimum
Deposit equal to 5 week s deposit Tenancy
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DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down
the High Street. Continue across the river bridge and up to the top
of Streatley on Thames High Street where after turn right onto the
Wallingford Road Pound Cottages will be seen immediately on the
right hand side behind a small green. Communal parking can be found
either in front of the green or within the immediate vicinity. The
private garaging for the property is located behind the properties,
with free vehicular access at the top of the High Street just
before reaching the traffic lights.
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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