House For Sale £2,850,000
Mill house – high street
streatley-on-thames – berkshire
Goring Station 0.75 miles Wallingford 5 miles Reading 9.5 miles
Henley on Thames 13 miles Newbury 14 miles Oxford 18 miles
M4 at Theale (J.12) 10 miles M40 at Lewknor (J.6) 15 miles
(Distances & Times Approximate)
Idyllically located in a most desirable location in the very heart of this quintessential English riverside village, just a short hop to London on the train, in well under the hour, with extensive amenities and outstanding schooling all within walking or short driving distance, Mill House is a most distinguished and elegant Georgian residence, believed to date back to 1751, affording most light and contemporary accommodation which extends to approximately 3,361 sq ft, privately situated on the banks of The River Thames, enjoying a relaxing ambience and outlook, with panoramic views of the river in abundance, set in stunning and mature part-walled riverside gardens and grounds of approximately 0.31 of an acre, with approximately 85 feet of river frontage and approximately 0.33 of an acre of private riverside island.
Early viewing is advised to fully appreciated the simply wonderful and quite rare opportunity afforded.
• Quintessential English Riverside Village Within Close Walking / Driving Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour
• A Rare Opportunity To Acquire A Contemporary Georgian Riverside Home Set In Approximately 0.31 Acre Of Part-Walled Gardens & Grounds, With Approximately 85 Feet Of River Frontage & Approximately 0.33 Acre Of Private Riverside Island
• Panoramic Views Over Private Gardens & The Adjoining River Thames
• Wide Impressive Walled Entrance Driveway With Attractive Electric Gates
• Covered Entrance Porch
• Galleried Reception Hall
• Cloakroom
• Kitchen / Breakfast Room
• Utility Room
• Dining Room
• Drawing Room With Fireplace & Walk-In Bay Window
• Rear Hall
• Sitting Room With Fireplace & Walk-In Bay Window
• Cellar
• Galleried 1st Floor Landing
• Master Bedroom Suite With Dressing Room & En-Suite Bathroom & Walk-In Bay Window
• 2nd Bedroom Suite With En-Suite Shower Room & Walk-In Bay Window
• 1 Further Bedroom
• Family Bathroom
• 2nd Floor Landing
• 2 Bedrooms (one with sitting room)
• Loft Store
• Shower Room
• Internally Extending To Approximately 3,361 Sq Ft
• Stunning Mature Riverside Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 0.31 Acre
• Approximately 85 Feet Of River Frontage
• Approximately 0.33 Acre Of Private Riverside Island
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 (Elizabeth Line) services have commenced from Reading, with the full service scheduled to commence in shortly, which together with the completed electrification of the line has significantly improved travelling times to East and West destinations.
Mill house
Rarely available to the market, Mill House offers would be buyers a simply wonderful opportunity to acquire something quite special, both a lifestyle and home, just a short distance from London.
A most stunning and distinguished residence, believed to date back to 1751, a commanding yet private position in the heart of the village is to be enjoyed, situated in beautiful mature part-walled gardens and grounds on the banks of The River Thames, affording panoramic views, which only enhance the historic elegance of the property.
The property is privately approached through attractive tall timber electric gates, with rising brick pillars either side, flanked by the elegant wall which wraps its way around three sides. Opening through the gates, the spacious driveway affords ample parking, and is laid to light gravel, rolling seamlessly on to the front lawned garden, which spans the width of the property, interspersed with an array of mature trees, shrubs, shaped hedging, and adjoins The River Thames via the stone laid terrace and mooring, which itself is approximately 85 ft in width.
From the front lawn, far-reaching views over the river and weir are enjoyed, with the private island belonging to The Mill House just across the river, affording a sheltered and protected view, and truly being a haven for wildlife, quite your own nature reserve, and a fun-filled place for hopping on and off by boat for swimming, leisure, fishing, or simply winding the day away. From the driveway, flag stone steps rise to the front terrace and original covered porch which opens through to the galleried reception hall.
Pedestrian access is granted around the side of the house, meandering through lawned and planted gardens to the main rear terrace and lawned garden. The rear flagged terrace runs across the back of the house, with a delightful pergola, which boasts a stunning mature wisteria trailed across it. From here lovely views over the sculpted gardens can be enjoyed, with a gravel pathway reaching around the main lawned area, flanked by period walling, box hedging, and an extensive array of mature tree and shrubs. To one corner there is an attractive painted timber and glazed store shed.
In all the formal gardens and grounds, and the private island extend to approximately 0.64 acre.
From the charming galleried reception hall one is met with a delightful view through to the rear garden terrace and pergola, whilst off to either side the drawing and sitting rooms can be found, with elegant fireplaces inviting you in. The property is most spacious, affording 5 bedrooms, including 2 suites, one with a dressing room also, 4 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms, and a cellar, and in all, extends to approximately 3,361 sq ft internally.
More recent tasteful modernisation has successfully embraced architecturally the old and new elements, whilst retaining the great many period features and charm that is to be found in abundance throughout internally and externally, creating a most stunning and characterful contemporary home, well apportioned and light, and quite engaging to the outside surrounding, encouraging ‘Al Fresco’ living, whether it be in formal gardens to the rear, or riverside gardens to the front.
A simply wonderful lifestyle and most charming period yet contemporary home, very rarely seen locally to the market, Mill House must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
General information
Services: Mains electric, gas, drainage, and water are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating and hot water.
Postcode: RG8 9HS
Energy Efficiency Rating: E.
Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone: Directions
From our offices in the centre of Goring-on-Thames, turn left and proceed over the river bridge towards Streatley-on-Thames. Mill House will be found immediately off the Streatley-on-Thames side of the river bridge, on the left-hand side, privately accessed through tall electric timber gates.
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 Station 0.75 miles Wallingford 5 miles Reading 9.5 miles
Henley on Thames 13 miles Newbury 14 miles Oxford 18 miles
M4 at Theale (J.12) 10 miles M40 at Lewknor (J.6) 15 miles
(Distances & Times Approximate)
Idyllically located in a most desirable location in the very heart of this quintessential English riverside village, just a short hop to London on the train, in well under the hour, with extensive amenities and outstanding schooling all within walking or short driving distance, Mill House is a most distinguished and elegant Georgian residence, believed to date back to 1751, affording most light and contemporary accommodation which extends to approximately 3,361 sq ft, privately situated on the banks of The River Thames, enjoying a relaxing ambience and outlook, with panoramic views of the river in abundance, set in stunning and mature part-walled riverside gardens and grounds of approximately 0.31 of an acre, with approximately 85 feet of river frontage and approximately 0.33 of an acre of private riverside island.
Early viewing is advised to fully appreciated the simply wonderful and quite rare opportunity afforded.
• Quintessential English Riverside Village Within Close Walking / Driving Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour
• A Rare Opportunity To Acquire A Contemporary Georgian Riverside Home Set In Approximately 0.31 Acre Of Part-Walled Gardens & Grounds, With Approximately 85 Feet Of River Frontage & Approximately 0.33 Acre Of Private Riverside Island
• Panoramic Views Over Private Gardens & The Adjoining River Thames
• Wide Impressive Walled Entrance Driveway With Attractive Electric Gates
• Covered Entrance Porch
• Galleried Reception Hall
• Cloakroom
• Kitchen / Breakfast Room
• Utility Room
• Dining Room
• Drawing Room With Fireplace & Walk-In Bay Window
• Rear Hall
• Sitting Room With Fireplace & Walk-In Bay Window
• Cellar
• Galleried 1st Floor Landing
• Master Bedroom Suite With Dressing Room & En-Suite Bathroom & Walk-In Bay Window
• 2nd Bedroom Suite With En-Suite Shower Room & Walk-In Bay Window
• 1 Further Bedroom
• Family Bathroom
• 2nd Floor Landing
• 2 Bedrooms (one with sitting room)
• Loft Store
• Shower Room
• Internally Extending To Approximately 3,361 Sq Ft
• Stunning Mature Riverside Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 0.31 Acre
• Approximately 85 Feet Of River Frontage
• Approximately 0.33 Acre Of Private Riverside Island
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 (Elizabeth Line) services have commenced from Reading, with the full service scheduled to commence in shortly, which together with the completed electrification of the line has significantly improved travelling times to East and West destinations.
Mill house
Rarely available to the market, Mill House offers would be buyers a simply wonderful opportunity to acquire something quite special, both a lifestyle and home, just a short distance from London.
A most stunning and distinguished residence, believed to date back to 1751, a commanding yet private position in the heart of the village is to be enjoyed, situated in beautiful mature part-walled gardens and grounds on the banks of The River Thames, affording panoramic views, which only enhance the historic elegance of the property.
The property is privately approached through attractive tall timber electric gates, with rising brick pillars either side, flanked by the elegant wall which wraps its way around three sides. Opening through the gates, the spacious driveway affords ample parking, and is laid to light gravel, rolling seamlessly on to the front lawned garden, which spans the width of the property, interspersed with an array of mature trees, shrubs, shaped hedging, and adjoins The River Thames via the stone laid terrace and mooring, which itself is approximately 85 ft in width.
From the front lawn, far-reaching views over the river and weir are enjoyed, with the private island belonging to The Mill House just across the river, affording a sheltered and protected view, and truly being a haven for wildlife, quite your own nature reserve, and a fun-filled place for hopping on and off by boat for swimming, leisure, fishing, or simply winding the day away. From the driveway, flag stone steps rise to the front terrace and original covered porch which opens through to the galleried reception hall.
Pedestrian access is granted around the side of the house, meandering through lawned and planted gardens to the main rear terrace and lawned garden. The rear flagged terrace runs across the back of the house, with a delightful pergola, which boasts a stunning mature wisteria trailed across it. From here lovely views over the sculpted gardens can be enjoyed, with a gravel pathway reaching around the main lawned area, flanked by period walling, box hedging, and an extensive array of mature tree and shrubs. To one corner there is an attractive painted timber and glazed store shed.
In all the formal gardens and grounds, and the private island extend to approximately 0.64 acre.
From the charming galleried reception hall one is met with a delightful view through to the rear garden terrace and pergola, whilst off to either side the drawing and sitting rooms can be found, with elegant fireplaces inviting you in. The property is most spacious, affording 5 bedrooms, including 2 suites, one with a dressing room also, 4 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms, and a cellar, and in all, extends to approximately 3,361 sq ft internally.
More recent tasteful modernisation has successfully embraced architecturally the old and new elements, whilst retaining the great many period features and charm that is to be found in abundance throughout internally and externally, creating a most stunning and characterful contemporary home, well apportioned and light, and quite engaging to the outside surrounding, encouraging ‘Al Fresco’ living, whether it be in formal gardens to the rear, or riverside gardens to the front.
A simply wonderful lifestyle and most charming period yet contemporary home, very rarely seen locally to the market, Mill House must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
General information
Services: Mains electric, gas, drainage, and water are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating and hot water.
Postcode: RG8 9HS
Energy Efficiency Rating: E.
Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone: Directions
From our offices in the centre of Goring-on-Thames, turn left and proceed over the river bridge towards Streatley-on-Thames. Mill House will be found immediately off the Streatley-on-Thames side of the river bridge, on the left-hand side, privately accessed through tall electric timber gates.
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.
