House For Sale £1,350,000
Arbor house – the coombe
streatley-on-thames – berkshire
*Goring Station 1 mile *Wallingford 5 miles. *Reading 10 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 Approximate)
Enjoying a relaxing ambience and outlook, with panoramic views of National Trust hillsides and woodland in abundance, the setting is simply delightful, being idyllically located in a most desirable location within this quintessential English riverside village, privately situated in attractive mature gardens and grounds of approximately 0.50 of an acre, backing on to accessible woodland, yet just a short walk to extensive amenities and schooling in the village and across the river in Goring-on-Thames, as well as for the mainline railway station, providing direct access to London Paddington within the hour.
A stunningly characterful yet modern and contemporary residence with most charming and inspired accommodation, extending to approximately 3,692 sq ft, inclusive detached annexe, with the main residence yielding great light and space, affording 5 bedrooms, 2 being suites, 3 bathrooms, and 4 reception rooms. Careful planning and attention has been provided to combine modern open plan living with that of a rather more traditional nature also, whilst embracing the delightful mature gardens and grounds and encapsulating an al fresco lifestyle, providing for an exquisite family home.
• An Exquisite Family Residence Of Striking Architectural Design With Annexe Extending To Approximately 3,692 Sq Ft & Gardens & Grounds of Approximately 0.50 Of An Acre
• Quintessential English Riverside Village Within Close Driving Walking Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour
• Spacious Driveway
• Covered Entrance Porch
• Galleried Reception Hall
• Cloakroom
• Boot Room
• Kitchen / Breakfast Room
• Utility Room
• Dining Room With Fireplace
• Sitting Room With Fireplace
• Family Room
• Vaulted Garden Room With Gallery / Snug
• Study
• Galleried Landing
• Part-Vaulted Master Bedroom With Lobby & En-Suite Shower Room
• 2nd Bedroom Suite With En-Suite Shower Room & French Doors To Gallery / Snug
• 3 Further Bedrooms
• Family Bathroom
• Detached Annexe With Veranda / Balcony, Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom, Dressing Room
• In All Extending To Approximately 3,692 Sq Ft
• Mature Landscaped Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 0.50 Of An Acre
• Garage
• Shed / Workshop
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 thatched cottages, 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 Streatley 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 a 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 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 high standard 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.
Property description
Arbor House sits privately in its exceptionally private and mature gardens and grounds and takes full advantage of the panoramic views over the National Trust hillsides and woodland, which are to be found in abundance.
Built to an exceptionally high standard, the property is most interesting in design, quite inspiring, with more traditional architectural elements blending seamlessly with that of a rather more contemporary air, providing great light and space throughout, and particularly generous accommodation of approximately 3,692 sq ft, including the detached annexe.
Opening through from the covered entrance porch with wide glazing, all bar 1 of the principle reception rooms lead off a large galleried reception hall, including the sitting room with fireplace, family room, study, dining room with fireplace and kitchen / breakfast room, whilst off the sitting room there is a most impressive double height vaulted orangery / garden room with gallery / snug. French double doors open out from 3 reception rooms to the extensive rear patio and gardens, perfect for ‘Al Fresco’ dining.
From the galleried reception hall the staircase leads up to the 1st floor galleried landing, from which all 5 bedrooms are accessed, including the part-vaulted master bedroom suite with en-suite shower room and lobby, a 2nd bedroom suite with en-suite shower room and access to the gallery / snug off the vaulted orangery / garden room, 3 further bedrooms, and a family bathroom.
Towards the top of the garden, adjoining woodland and, looking back over towards the main residence, there is a delightful timber cladded annexe with walk-on veranda balcony, whilst inside there is a hall with separate cloakroom, sitting room, and bedroom with dressing area.
Affording stylish and high-quality fixtures and fittings throughout, a most impressive design and lifestyle is to be enjoyed, providing for a simply exquisite family home in a most charming and convenient location, with early viewing being highly recommended.
Outside
Arbor House stands back proudly in its grounds, privately nestled at the top of The Coombe adjoining woodland, in an elevated setting with far-reaching views across the National Trust hillside and woodland.
Extending to approximately 0.50 of an acre, the gardens and grounds are simply delightful, wrapping their way around the property, with a wide splayed entrance drive across the frontage, flanked by extensive hedging and mature specimen trees, with shaped lawned gardens interspersed with colourful herbaceous planted flower beds.
Wide and deep interconnecting terraces meet on three sides of the house itself, with French double doors opening out, encouraging inside outside flow, perfect for ‘Al Fresco’ dining.
The main lawned gardens extend into the woodland, with the detached annexe off to one end of the gardens and a spacious shed / workshop off to the other end of the gardens.
Most attractive, and beautifully mature and well cared for, the gardens themselves are only enhanced by the bountiful views over the National Trust land afforded, and in all, extend to approximately 0.50 of an acre.
General information
Services: All mains services are connected to the property. Central heating & hot water from gas fired boiler. Gas fired cooker. Gigaclear ultra-fast broadband (Up to 900 mbs) available for connection.
Postcode: RG8 9QT
Energy Efficiency Rating: D / 60
Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone: Directions
From our offices in the centre of Goring-on-Thames turn left and proceed down the High Street. Continue over the river bridge and up to the top of Streatley-on-Thames High Street where at the traffic lights continue straight across onto the Aldworth Road. In a few hundred metres at the foot of the hill bear left into The Coombe. Arbor House will be found at the top of The Coombe, being the last house 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.
streatley-on-thames – berkshire
*Goring Station 1 mile *Wallingford 5 miles. *Reading 10 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 Approximate)
Enjoying a relaxing ambience and outlook, with panoramic views of National Trust hillsides and woodland in abundance, the setting is simply delightful, being idyllically located in a most desirable location within this quintessential English riverside village, privately situated in attractive mature gardens and grounds of approximately 0.50 of an acre, backing on to accessible woodland, yet just a short walk to extensive amenities and schooling in the village and across the river in Goring-on-Thames, as well as for the mainline railway station, providing direct access to London Paddington within the hour.
A stunningly characterful yet modern and contemporary residence with most charming and inspired accommodation, extending to approximately 3,692 sq ft, inclusive detached annexe, with the main residence yielding great light and space, affording 5 bedrooms, 2 being suites, 3 bathrooms, and 4 reception rooms. Careful planning and attention has been provided to combine modern open plan living with that of a rather more traditional nature also, whilst embracing the delightful mature gardens and grounds and encapsulating an al fresco lifestyle, providing for an exquisite family home.
• An Exquisite Family Residence Of Striking Architectural Design With Annexe Extending To Approximately 3,692 Sq Ft & Gardens & Grounds of Approximately 0.50 Of An Acre
• Quintessential English Riverside Village Within Close Driving Walking Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour
• Spacious Driveway
• Covered Entrance Porch
• Galleried Reception Hall
• Cloakroom
• Boot Room
• Kitchen / Breakfast Room
• Utility Room
• Dining Room With Fireplace
• Sitting Room With Fireplace
• Family Room
• Vaulted Garden Room With Gallery / Snug
• Study
• Galleried Landing
• Part-Vaulted Master Bedroom With Lobby & En-Suite Shower Room
• 2nd Bedroom Suite With En-Suite Shower Room & French Doors To Gallery / Snug
• 3 Further Bedrooms
• Family Bathroom
• Detached Annexe With Veranda / Balcony, Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom, Dressing Room
• In All Extending To Approximately 3,692 Sq Ft
• Mature Landscaped Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 0.50 Of An Acre
• Garage
• Shed / Workshop
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 thatched cottages, 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 Streatley 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 a 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 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 high standard 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.
Property description
Arbor House sits privately in its exceptionally private and mature gardens and grounds and takes full advantage of the panoramic views over the National Trust hillsides and woodland, which are to be found in abundance.
Built to an exceptionally high standard, the property is most interesting in design, quite inspiring, with more traditional architectural elements blending seamlessly with that of a rather more contemporary air, providing great light and space throughout, and particularly generous accommodation of approximately 3,692 sq ft, including the detached annexe.
Opening through from the covered entrance porch with wide glazing, all bar 1 of the principle reception rooms lead off a large galleried reception hall, including the sitting room with fireplace, family room, study, dining room with fireplace and kitchen / breakfast room, whilst off the sitting room there is a most impressive double height vaulted orangery / garden room with gallery / snug. French double doors open out from 3 reception rooms to the extensive rear patio and gardens, perfect for ‘Al Fresco’ dining.
From the galleried reception hall the staircase leads up to the 1st floor galleried landing, from which all 5 bedrooms are accessed, including the part-vaulted master bedroom suite with en-suite shower room and lobby, a 2nd bedroom suite with en-suite shower room and access to the gallery / snug off the vaulted orangery / garden room, 3 further bedrooms, and a family bathroom.
Towards the top of the garden, adjoining woodland and, looking back over towards the main residence, there is a delightful timber cladded annexe with walk-on veranda balcony, whilst inside there is a hall with separate cloakroom, sitting room, and bedroom with dressing area.
Affording stylish and high-quality fixtures and fittings throughout, a most impressive design and lifestyle is to be enjoyed, providing for a simply exquisite family home in a most charming and convenient location, with early viewing being highly recommended.
Outside
Arbor House stands back proudly in its grounds, privately nestled at the top of The Coombe adjoining woodland, in an elevated setting with far-reaching views across the National Trust hillside and woodland.
Extending to approximately 0.50 of an acre, the gardens and grounds are simply delightful, wrapping their way around the property, with a wide splayed entrance drive across the frontage, flanked by extensive hedging and mature specimen trees, with shaped lawned gardens interspersed with colourful herbaceous planted flower beds.
Wide and deep interconnecting terraces meet on three sides of the house itself, with French double doors opening out, encouraging inside outside flow, perfect for ‘Al Fresco’ dining.
The main lawned gardens extend into the woodland, with the detached annexe off to one end of the gardens and a spacious shed / workshop off to the other end of the gardens.
Most attractive, and beautifully mature and well cared for, the gardens themselves are only enhanced by the bountiful views over the National Trust land afforded, and in all, extend to approximately 0.50 of an acre.
General information
Services: All mains services are connected to the property. Central heating & hot water from gas fired boiler. Gas fired cooker. Gigaclear ultra-fast broadband (Up to 900 mbs) available for connection.
Postcode: RG8 9QT
Energy Efficiency Rating: D / 60
Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone: Directions
From our offices in the centre of Goring-on-Thames turn left and proceed down the High Street. Continue over the river bridge and up to the top of Streatley-on-Thames High Street where at the traffic lights continue straight across onto the Aldworth Road. In a few hundred metres at the foot of the hill bear left into The Coombe. Arbor House will be found at the top of The Coombe, being the last house 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.
