House For Sale £995,000
Thyme cottage – rectory road
streatley-on-thames – berkshire
Goring & Streatley Railway Station – 2 miles (London in under the hour)
Goring-on-Thames High Street / The River Thames - 1.5 miles
Reading 11 miles M4 (Junction 12) - 10 miles
Henley-on-Thames - 13 miles Newbury - 14 miles Oxford - 17 miles
(Distances and times approximate)
Enjoying a most relaxing ambience and outlook, overlooking riding stables and open countryside in a most impressive setting with far-reaching views afforded, idyllically located nestling in the heart of the Berkshire Downs on the quiet fringe of this charming picturesque Thames-side village, and just a few minutes’ drive from the High Street shops, River Thames, and mainline railway station in Goring-on-Thames, providing access to London Paddington in under the hour, this stunning residence, built in 2013, extends to approximately 1,915 sq ft in all, including a detached double garage and studio / home office. The property is impeccably finished to the very highest of standards, culminating in a very special home, which yields an inspired and tasteful orientation, affording 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 3 reception rooms, encapsulating beautiful architect designed landscaped gardens and grounds of approximately 0.15 of an acre.
Careful planning and attention have provided a seamless blend of modern open plan living with traditional features and ambience, embracing the delightful gardens and grounds with inside outside living, encapsulating an ‘Al Fresco’ lifestyle, culminating in a delightful family home.
• An Exquisite Modern Residence Of Striking Architectural Design Overlooking Open Countryside Extending To Approximately 1,915 Sq Ft Inclusive Detached Garage & Studio / Home Office, With Gardens & Grounds of Approximately 0.15 Of An Acre
• Idyllic Thames-side Village Ideally Situated Between Reading & Oxford in The Heart Of The Berkshire Downs in an “A.O.N.B.”
• Private Electrically Gated Drive
• Double Garage
• Covered ‘Veranda Style’ Entrance Porch
• Reception Hall
• Cloakroom
• Kitchen / Dining & Family Room With French Doors To Gardens
• Sitting Room With Fireplace & Log Burner
• Utility Room
• Landing
• Master Bedroom With En-Suite Shower Room & Dressing Area
• 2 Further Bedrooms
• Family Shower Room
• Garden Studio / Home Office
• In All Extending To Approximately 1,915 Sq Ft
• Beautifully Mature Landscaped Gardens & Grounds Extending To Approximately 0.15 Of An Acre With Notable Architectural Features
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. 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. A short walk away, there is also a prestigious golf club, established over 100 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, 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 begin shortly, which together with the completed electrification of the line has significantly improved travelling times to East and West destinations.
Property description
Thyme Cottage is a most stunning modern and contemporary residence, quietly set back in private and mature architect designed gardens which reside on the quiet fringe of the beautiful riverside village of Streatley-on-Thames, just a short hop to the River Thames, village shops and restaurants, schooling, and mainline railway station, which provides direct access to London within the hour.
Built in 2013, great care was taken to design a home that yielded to the local architectural vernacular, whilst duly enhancing its stunning environment, having mainly red brick elevations with soldier courses and decorative banding, sitting under a slate tiled roof, with a combination of hipped and dormer elevations, complimented by wide leaded glazing.
Modern open plan living blends seamlessly with that of a rather more traditional air, providing a most stunning characterful yet modern and contemporary home which extends to approximately 1,915 sq ft, inclusive of detached double garage with attached studio / home office, with the internal and external architecture truly embracing inside outside living, and its stunning professionally landscaped gardens and grounds and private surroundings, from which the most delightful views are afforded over open countryside.
A simply wonderful opportunity afforded to acquire such a delightful home, and quite rare to the open market, early viewing of Thyme Cottage is highly recommended.
Outside
Thyme Cottage sits privately nestled away on the edge of the village, past the golf club, enjoying simply stunning far reaching views of open countryside beyond the riding stables. Set in architect designed professionally landscaped gardens and grounds of approximately 0.15 of an acre, the gardens are an absolute delight to view, detailing most interesting design and attractive planting, engaging one throughout the property, inside and outside.
From Rectory Road, a low lying timber picket gate makes way through tall and deep mature hedging, leading through the gardens to the covered veranda style front porch and reception hall. Whilst off to the side of the property, accessed off an initially shared gravel driveway, electrically operated timber gates open through to the spacious private driveway, affording ample parking for numerous vehicles, and leading up to the detached double garage, which has a charming studio / home office attached, duly looking back towards the house itself.
Interesting stone laid terraces flanked by mature planting wrap their way around the property on all four sides, interspersed with further design features including a timber decked terrace, part-raised pond, and attractive boxed hedging, linking the gardens throughout, and creating a truly encompassing ‘Al Fresco’ lifestyle.
Simply stunning, beautifully planted and designed, the gardens themselves are only enhanced by the peaceful setting and delightful views.
General information
Services: Mains electricity, gas and water are connected to the property. Private drainage. Gas central heating and hot water.
Postcode: RG8 9QH
Energy Efficiency Rating: Tbc
Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone: Directions
From Warmingham & Co’s 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. At the traffic lights turn right onto the Wallingford Road and in a further few hundred yards bear left onto the A417 Wantage Road. Just before leaving Streatley bear left again into Rectory Road and follow along for a further ¾ a mile, passing the Golf club, and continuing a while longer. On reaching Thurle Grange on your right, Thyme Cottage will be found just on the right.
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 Railway Station – 2 miles (London in under the hour)
Goring-on-Thames High Street / The River Thames - 1.5 miles
Reading 11 miles M4 (Junction 12) - 10 miles
Henley-on-Thames - 13 miles Newbury - 14 miles Oxford - 17 miles
(Distances and times approximate)
Enjoying a most relaxing ambience and outlook, overlooking riding stables and open countryside in a most impressive setting with far-reaching views afforded, idyllically located nestling in the heart of the Berkshire Downs on the quiet fringe of this charming picturesque Thames-side village, and just a few minutes’ drive from the High Street shops, River Thames, and mainline railway station in Goring-on-Thames, providing access to London Paddington in under the hour, this stunning residence, built in 2013, extends to approximately 1,915 sq ft in all, including a detached double garage and studio / home office. The property is impeccably finished to the very highest of standards, culminating in a very special home, which yields an inspired and tasteful orientation, affording 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 3 reception rooms, encapsulating beautiful architect designed landscaped gardens and grounds of approximately 0.15 of an acre.
Careful planning and attention have provided a seamless blend of modern open plan living with traditional features and ambience, embracing the delightful gardens and grounds with inside outside living, encapsulating an ‘Al Fresco’ lifestyle, culminating in a delightful family home.
• An Exquisite Modern Residence Of Striking Architectural Design Overlooking Open Countryside Extending To Approximately 1,915 Sq Ft Inclusive Detached Garage & Studio / Home Office, With Gardens & Grounds of Approximately 0.15 Of An Acre
• Idyllic Thames-side Village Ideally Situated Between Reading & Oxford in The Heart Of The Berkshire Downs in an “A.O.N.B.”
• Private Electrically Gated Drive
• Double Garage
• Covered ‘Veranda Style’ Entrance Porch
• Reception Hall
• Cloakroom
• Kitchen / Dining & Family Room With French Doors To Gardens
• Sitting Room With Fireplace & Log Burner
• Utility Room
• Landing
• Master Bedroom With En-Suite Shower Room & Dressing Area
• 2 Further Bedrooms
• Family Shower Room
• Garden Studio / Home Office
• In All Extending To Approximately 1,915 Sq Ft
• Beautifully Mature Landscaped Gardens & Grounds Extending To Approximately 0.15 Of An Acre With Notable Architectural Features
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. 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. A short walk away, there is also a prestigious golf club, established over 100 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, 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 begin shortly, which together with the completed electrification of the line has significantly improved travelling times to East and West destinations.
Property description
Thyme Cottage is a most stunning modern and contemporary residence, quietly set back in private and mature architect designed gardens which reside on the quiet fringe of the beautiful riverside village of Streatley-on-Thames, just a short hop to the River Thames, village shops and restaurants, schooling, and mainline railway station, which provides direct access to London within the hour.
Built in 2013, great care was taken to design a home that yielded to the local architectural vernacular, whilst duly enhancing its stunning environment, having mainly red brick elevations with soldier courses and decorative banding, sitting under a slate tiled roof, with a combination of hipped and dormer elevations, complimented by wide leaded glazing.
Modern open plan living blends seamlessly with that of a rather more traditional air, providing a most stunning characterful yet modern and contemporary home which extends to approximately 1,915 sq ft, inclusive of detached double garage with attached studio / home office, with the internal and external architecture truly embracing inside outside living, and its stunning professionally landscaped gardens and grounds and private surroundings, from which the most delightful views are afforded over open countryside.
A simply wonderful opportunity afforded to acquire such a delightful home, and quite rare to the open market, early viewing of Thyme Cottage is highly recommended.
Outside
Thyme Cottage sits privately nestled away on the edge of the village, past the golf club, enjoying simply stunning far reaching views of open countryside beyond the riding stables. Set in architect designed professionally landscaped gardens and grounds of approximately 0.15 of an acre, the gardens are an absolute delight to view, detailing most interesting design and attractive planting, engaging one throughout the property, inside and outside.
From Rectory Road, a low lying timber picket gate makes way through tall and deep mature hedging, leading through the gardens to the covered veranda style front porch and reception hall. Whilst off to the side of the property, accessed off an initially shared gravel driveway, electrically operated timber gates open through to the spacious private driveway, affording ample parking for numerous vehicles, and leading up to the detached double garage, which has a charming studio / home office attached, duly looking back towards the house itself.
Interesting stone laid terraces flanked by mature planting wrap their way around the property on all four sides, interspersed with further design features including a timber decked terrace, part-raised pond, and attractive boxed hedging, linking the gardens throughout, and creating a truly encompassing ‘Al Fresco’ lifestyle.
Simply stunning, beautifully planted and designed, the gardens themselves are only enhanced by the peaceful setting and delightful views.
General information
Services: Mains electricity, gas and water are connected to the property. Private drainage. Gas central heating and hot water.
Postcode: RG8 9QH
Energy Efficiency Rating: Tbc
Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone: Directions
From Warmingham & Co’s 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. At the traffic lights turn right onto the Wallingford Road and in a further few hundred yards bear left onto the A417 Wantage Road. Just before leaving Streatley bear left again into Rectory Road and follow along for a further ¾ a mile, passing the Golf club, and continuing a while longer. On reaching Thurle Grange on your right, Thyme Cottage will be found just on the right.
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.
