House For Sale £1,695,000
The Glen, Whitchurch Hill
previous price £1,650,000

Full description

THE GLEN
GASHES LANE - WHITCHURCH HILL - OXFORDSHIRE

*Pangbourne – 2 miles *Goring on Thames – 4 miles
*Reading – 6 miles *Henley on Thames – 12 miles
M4 at Theale (J12) – 7 miles *Newbury – 14 miles
*Oxford – 22 miles

Situated in favoured Oxfordshire hilltop village bordering the Thames Valley and close to Pangbourne for the River Thames and mainline station (London Paddington in under the hour). 
A stunning bespoke contemporary detached 4 bedroom residence set in gardens and grounds of 2.2 acres in an idyllic location surrounded by open countryside, with detached garaging, studio, detached barn and summer house. Accommodation in all approximately 5367 sq ft.

In scenic countryside setting off quiet lane
Excellent road and rail communications for Reading and London

Contemporary Bespoke Built House with principle accommodation of approx. 3113 sq ft

Oak Framed Porch
Double Height Reception Hall
Cloakroom

Bespoke Kitchen with a host of high quality appliances
Utility Room

Open Plan Dining Room
Vaulted Open Plan Living Room
Sitting Room
Study

Ground Floor Double Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom

Vaulted Master Suite with Dressing Room & luxurious Bathroom
3rd & 4th Double Bedrooms both with En-Suite Bath or Shower Rooms

Built-in Sonos Sound System
Under Floor Heating to Ground Floor & Bathrooms

Detached 4 bay Garaging
Self-contained 41’ Studio/Home Office
Detached Barn of 985 sq ft
Summer House with Veranda

Magnificent Gardens & Grounds of approximately 2.2 Acres.

LOCATION
Whitchurch Hill is a quiet, hilltop village lying some 450’ above sea level on the edge of the Chilterns Escarpment bordering the Thames Valley approximately 2 miles from Pangbourne on Thames with the surrounding countryside designated an “A.O.N.B. “

Traditional timbered and thatched cottages overlook the village green as does the parish church of St John and there are many other period properties reflecting the differing architectural styles through the ages, which essentially form the character and provenance of this unspoilt rural community historically based on agriculture and farming.

Hill Bottom forms the Eastern side of the village and adjoins beautiful countryside.

At the bottom of the hill is the separate village of Whitchurch on Thames lying opposite the village of Pangbourne, and which boasts a high Ofsted rated Primary School and 2 popular Inns.

Pangbourne on the Berkshire side of the River and connected by an historic Toll Bridge,  offers excellent shopping facilities including a supermarket as well as a wide range of amenities and notably a mainline railway station with fast commuter services to Reading and up to London (Paddington well under the hour). Road communications are especially good particularly for the major centres of Reading, Henley on Thames, Oxford, and Newbury and for both the M.40 and M4 motorway networks.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Built in 2009 for the current owner, The Glen is an impressive bespoke detached residence of contemporary design and displays a high quality finish throughout. The main house affords principle accommodation of approximately 3113 sq ft with additional outbuildings bringing the total to approximately 5367sq ft. Stylish and superbly presented, the house incorporates features such as limestone floors, oak & glazed staircase, vaulted ceilings, a galleried landing, and spacious open plan living areas arranged around the wonderful vistas over the beautiful grounds and surrounding countryside. 

OUTSIDE
Leading off a quiet no through lane and overlooking grazing meadows to the front, the house is approached via a gated entrance into the gravelled forecourt providing generous parking space and leading to the detached garaging with two enclosed bays and two further car port bays. Above the garage is a 41’ studio room with independent external access.  The hedged frontage has an additional pedestrian gate with path to the oak framed front porch flanked by neat front lawns.

To the rear the magnificent and beautifully kept lawned gardens gently undulate away from the house, with a mature backcloth of trees and country shrubs. Leading off the living spaces are a paved patio terrace and further raised decked terrace providing excellent al-fresco entertaining spaces with a simply delightful outlook. In the garden is a large timber Summer House with light, power, and a veranda positioned to enjoy the evening sunshine. To the far side is an area of meadow, with a large detached undeveloped Barn of 985sq ft.

In all the grounds amount to 2.2 acres.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Services: All main services are connected. Central heating and domestic hot water from gas fired boiler. Under floor heating to the ground floor.

Council Tax: F

Postcode: RG8 7PY

Energy Efficiency Rating: C / 78

Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council. Telephone: 01235 422422

DIRECTIONS

From our offices in the centre of Goring on Thames turn right and continue up to the top of the High Street. At the railway bridge junction turn right and in a further 150 yards bear left onto Reading Road. Follow this road out of the village and on reaching Crays Pond turn right at the crossroads for Whitchurch Hill and Pangbourne. In 1 mile on entering Whitchurch Hill turn left for Hill Bottom and continue until reaching the start of the houses on the left-hand side where gashes Lane will be found immediately before. The Glen will be found toward the further end on the right hand side.

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.