Oakenwood cottage
Goring heath – oxfordshire
*reading –6 miles *goring on thames – 3 ½ miles *wallingford – 7 miles
*pangbourne on thames – 2 ½ miles *henley on thames –9 miles
*M4 (J.12 at Theale) - 8 miles *M40 (J. 4 at High Wycombe) - 17 miles.
A charming well - presented 3 bedroom detached character cottage in lovely rural position with far reaching views and delightful substantial mature gardens.
Bullet points
Enclosed Entrance Porch
Large triple aspect Sitting Room with open fireplace
Fully fitted Kitchen with larder storage
Dining Room
Utility Room
Master Bedroom with fitted wardrobes and Ensuite shower room
2 Further good size double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes
Family bathroom with separate shower cubicle
Extensive lawned gardens
Polytunnel and raised beds
Large water feature
Large terrace for al fresco dining
Gravelled Driveway
Electric gates with remote
Location
Goring Heath, lying a few miles east of Goring on Thames, is a scattered, rural Parish extending from the South Western edge of Woodcote, skirting round Whitchurch Hill and then South towards Mapledurham with the A329 Reading to Wallingford Road forming the perimeter along its eastern boundary. In the centre of the Parish are located the Almshouses built in a most pleasing aesthetic period architectural style, founded in 1726 by Henry Alnutt, a wealthy London barrister, and together with their historic Chapel are arranged around three sides of a cobbled courtyard. Whilst modernised in recent years, the Buildings have retained their authentic character appearance largely as they were in the 18th century, as has their unspoilt rural setting.
The nearby village of Woodcote, which lies just off the Reading to Oxford Road, is situated in an area of ‘outstanding natural beauty’ surrounded by the scenic countryside of the Chilterns, with extensive beech woodlands and undulating fields. The village is some 500’ (160 metres) above sea level and there are glorious far-reaching views from several parts of the village.
Originally a small community based on farming and agriculture, Woodcote has grown substantially, especially during the 1960s and 1970s, to be a thriving village with a good range of local amenities including supermarket, nursery/garden centre, two public houses, modern health centre and excellent education facilities with two toddler playgroups, Woodcote Primary School and Langtree School for secondary level education, as well as a range of notable private schools in the local area including The Oratory and it’s Prep School.
Goring Heath has first class road communications with easy access for Reading, Henley, Oxford and both the M4 and M40 motorway networks. For rail commuters there are mainline stations locally at Pangbourne and Goring on Thames, as well as Reading, all providing fast services up to London (Paddington approx 25 minutes from Reading).
The riverside villages of Pangbourne and Goring both offer established shopping centres and a range of facilities including banks, modern health centres as well as restaurants, hotels and olde worlde inns.
Property description
Charming well - presented 3 bedroom detached character cottage in lovely rural position with far reaching views and beautiful substantial mature gardens.
The accommodation comprises of a good size enclosed entrance porch and adjoining utility room. The Kitchen is recently fully fitted and benefitting from a good size larder for additional storage. Next to the kitchen is the dining room with wonderful views overlooking the garden. There are French doors into the garden giving access to the terrace and lovely gardens. The Sitting room is very spacious with a lovely open fireplace and enjoys a triple aspect, giving plenty of natural light and lovely rural views.
Upstairs the cottage has 3 good size double bedrooms all with lovely views over the surrounding countryside. Bedroom 1 has fitted wardrobes and a newly fitted and well -presented large ensuite shower room. Bedroom 2 is spacious with built in wardrobes and far- reaching views and bedroom 3 is again a good size with fitted wardrobes and a delightful view. The family bathroom is recently and beautifully fitted to a good standard with a separate shower cubicle and bath.
Outside
There are electric gates with a remote fob to access the gravelled driveway, that provides parking for multiple cars. The gardens are extensive with lovely mature trees including stunning multi stemmed silver birches, affording great privacy. There is a stunning water feature and large terrace close to the property and another in the heart of the garden for al fresco dining. A poly tunnel and raised beds provide a wonderful vegetable garden for keen gardeners wishing to ‘grow their own’. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the ambience and size of the gardens.
General information
Services: Oil Central Heating, Septic tank drainage and mains water.
Council Tax: F
Postcode: RG8 7SB
Energy Efficiency Rating: E
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council - Telephone: Directions
From our offices turn right and continue up the high street to the railway bridge. Turn right and then left into Reading Road (B4526). Continue on this road out of Goring and up Whitehills Hill towards Crays Pond. Pass through the crossroads at Crays Pond but before the junction with Goring Heath the property will be found on the left -hand side shortly after Woodcote self-storage on the edge of the woodland overlooking open fields. There are electric gates into the property on the right- hand side.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co
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