2 bed Flat For Sale £350,000
3 streatley hills house
streatley on thames – berkshire
*Goring & Streatley Station – 0.8 miles *Pangbourne – 4 miles
*Wallingford – 6 miles *Oxford – 19 miles
*Newbury – 13 miles *M4 at J12 (Theale) – 10 miles
(All measurements are approximate)
Situated in a gentle fold at the foot of the National Trust owned The Holies on the edge of the Berkshire Downlands with stunning views across the Thames Valley to the Chiltern Hills in Oxfordshire, a detached Georgian house of particularly impressive architectural appearance with gabled elevations and gothic arched windows, more recently the subject of a sympathetic and skilful conversion into four elegant 2 bedroomed Apartments of differing size and arrangement, set in lawned gardens and grounds of approximately 0.58 acre.
Apartment 3 is on the First Floor and has the advantage of a Southerly main aspect and a magnificent Grand Reception Room with wide bay giving panoramic views.
Spacious Communal Parking Forecourt
Stunning Far-Reaching Views
Covered Front Porch
Communal Reception Hall
Private Reception Hall
Grand Sitting / Dining Room
Kitchen
Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room
2nd Double Bedroom
Main Bathroom
Internally Extending To Approximately 980 Sq Ft
Communal Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 0.58 Of An Acre
Private Garage
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.
Crossrail services are scheduled to be commencing from Reading which together with the electrifying of the line will significantly improve travelling times to Paddington and central London destinations.
Property description
Streatley Hills House is believed to date from approximately 1765 with later additions, and was built allegedly for a Mr Edward Shore a successful tailor from Savile Row in London.
The house has a distinctive classical front façade with gothic arched windows to Ground and First Floors together with gables at each end, and on the South side a further period gable with wide bays to Ground and First Floors. Having appealing red brick elevations incorporating typical decorative detailing of the Georgian period, and with tile hanging between the side bays and in the main gable above in the Victorian style, the house sits under a pitched slate roof with tall brick chimney stacks tiered around the top.
In 2006 Streatley Hills House was converted into four 2 bedroomed apartments each of differing size and arrangement and the major building project associated with the conversion incorporated the complete renovation and refurbishment of the property including renewal of all services and utilities.
Apartment 3 occupies a particularly advantageous position on the First Floor at the Southern end of the house and has the benefit of a South and West facing Grand Reception Room of magnificent proportions enjoying stunning views over the lawned gardens, paddocks and woodland beyond and with side views across to the Chiltern hills in Oxfordshire.
Outside
The entrance to the property is over a wide splayed forecourt area enclosed by fencing with tall double wooden gates opening onto a gravelled drive which extends across the front of the property to garaging located at the further end. From the frontage is a clipped evergreen hedge set behind high close boarded fencing providing an effective screen and natural privacy. Across the front of the house is a well planted border containing a variety of specimen mainly evergreen shrubs.
The Garage is of brick construction having an ‘up and over’ entrance door, rear window and with a depth of approximately 18’. There is further allocated parking and turning space.
The lawned gardens and grounds extend mainly on the South side closed by ranch style fencing and close boarded fencing with a delightful aspect over adjoining paddocks and woodland. In the garden there is an octagonal outbuilding under a thatched roof.
General information
Services: Mains electricity. Private water supply from bore hole. Private drainage. Built-in ceiling audio and provision for wall flat screen TV.
New, efficient air-air heat-pump and high-heat retention storage heating. Cool air from air conditioning. Domestic hot water from dual immersion heaters.
Energy Performance Rating: D / 67
Postcode: RG8 9NB
Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone: Tenure: Each apartment has the benefit of a 125 year lease from 2006 and 1/4th share in the freehold. A management company run by the residents controls the maintenance and upkeep of the apartments and communal area.
Directions
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street across the river bridge and up to the top of Streatley High Street where at the traffic lights turn left for Pangbourne and the property will be found on the right hand side after approximately ½ mile.
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.
streatley on thames – berkshire
*Goring & Streatley Station – 0.8 miles *Pangbourne – 4 miles
*Wallingford – 6 miles *Oxford – 19 miles
*Newbury – 13 miles *M4 at J12 (Theale) – 10 miles
(All measurements are approximate)
Situated in a gentle fold at the foot of the National Trust owned The Holies on the edge of the Berkshire Downlands with stunning views across the Thames Valley to the Chiltern Hills in Oxfordshire, a detached Georgian house of particularly impressive architectural appearance with gabled elevations and gothic arched windows, more recently the subject of a sympathetic and skilful conversion into four elegant 2 bedroomed Apartments of differing size and arrangement, set in lawned gardens and grounds of approximately 0.58 acre.
Apartment 3 is on the First Floor and has the advantage of a Southerly main aspect and a magnificent Grand Reception Room with wide bay giving panoramic views.
Spacious Communal Parking Forecourt
Stunning Far-Reaching Views
Covered Front Porch
Communal Reception Hall
Private Reception Hall
Grand Sitting / Dining Room
Kitchen
Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room
2nd Double Bedroom
Main Bathroom
Internally Extending To Approximately 980 Sq Ft
Communal Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 0.58 Of An Acre
Private Garage
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.
Crossrail services are scheduled to be commencing from Reading which together with the electrifying of the line will significantly improve travelling times to Paddington and central London destinations.
Property description
Streatley Hills House is believed to date from approximately 1765 with later additions, and was built allegedly for a Mr Edward Shore a successful tailor from Savile Row in London.
The house has a distinctive classical front façade with gothic arched windows to Ground and First Floors together with gables at each end, and on the South side a further period gable with wide bays to Ground and First Floors. Having appealing red brick elevations incorporating typical decorative detailing of the Georgian period, and with tile hanging between the side bays and in the main gable above in the Victorian style, the house sits under a pitched slate roof with tall brick chimney stacks tiered around the top.
In 2006 Streatley Hills House was converted into four 2 bedroomed apartments each of differing size and arrangement and the major building project associated with the conversion incorporated the complete renovation and refurbishment of the property including renewal of all services and utilities.
Apartment 3 occupies a particularly advantageous position on the First Floor at the Southern end of the house and has the benefit of a South and West facing Grand Reception Room of magnificent proportions enjoying stunning views over the lawned gardens, paddocks and woodland beyond and with side views across to the Chiltern hills in Oxfordshire.
Outside
The entrance to the property is over a wide splayed forecourt area enclosed by fencing with tall double wooden gates opening onto a gravelled drive which extends across the front of the property to garaging located at the further end. From the frontage is a clipped evergreen hedge set behind high close boarded fencing providing an effective screen and natural privacy. Across the front of the house is a well planted border containing a variety of specimen mainly evergreen shrubs.
The Garage is of brick construction having an ‘up and over’ entrance door, rear window and with a depth of approximately 18’. There is further allocated parking and turning space.
The lawned gardens and grounds extend mainly on the South side closed by ranch style fencing and close boarded fencing with a delightful aspect over adjoining paddocks and woodland. In the garden there is an octagonal outbuilding under a thatched roof.
General information
Services: Mains electricity. Private water supply from bore hole. Private drainage. Built-in ceiling audio and provision for wall flat screen TV.
New, efficient air-air heat-pump and high-heat retention storage heating. Cool air from air conditioning. Domestic hot water from dual immersion heaters.
Energy Performance Rating: D / 67
Postcode: RG8 9NB
Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone: Tenure: Each apartment has the benefit of a 125 year lease from 2006 and 1/4th share in the freehold. A management company run by the residents controls the maintenance and upkeep of the apartments and communal area.
Directions
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street across the river bridge and up to the top of Streatley High Street where at the traffic lights turn left for Pangbourne and the property will be found on the right hand side after approximately ½ mile.
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.
