House For Sale £1,995,000
Townsend house - wallingford road
Streatley-on-thames – berkshire
Goring-on-Thames High Street – 0.6 mile Goring & Streatley Railway Station 0.9 mile Wallingford 5 miles Reading 10 miles Henley-on-Thames 13 miles
Newbury 13 miles Oxford 18 miles M4: (J12) 9 miles M40 (J6) 15 miles
(Distances & Times Approximate)
Privately situated on the elevated fringe of the village overlooking glorious farmland and a far-reaching rural landscape, yet just a short walk to The River Thames, extensive high street shops in Goring-on-Thames, well revered primary school, mainline railway station providing direct access to London within the hour, and yet also conveniently placed for Oxford, Reading, and the M4 & M40.
A stunning Edwardian residence, built in circa 1900, of appealing design most reminiscent of this much favoured ‘Arts & Crafts’ architectural era, originally built by renowned master craftsman ‘Smallbones’, sympathetically and tastefully extended, providing traditional yet contemporary open plan modernised accommodation, with 5 bedrooms, of which there are 3 suites, 2 further bathrooms, and 6 reception rooms, set in private mature gardens & grounds of approximately 0.75 of an acre, with a separate double garage and stabling (loose boxes).
Careful planning and attention has been provided to combine modern open plan living with that of a rather more traditional nature, whilst also embracing the delightful mature gardens and grounds and encapsulating an al fresco lifestyle, providing for an exquisite family home.
• Quintessential English Riverside Village Within Close Walking / Driving Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour
• An Exquisite Edwardian Residence Of Striking ‘Arts & Crafts’ Architectural Design Built By Renowned Master Craftsman ‘Smallbones’ With Impressive Contemporary Notes & Cultivated Gardens Set In Approximately 0.75 Of An Acre Overlooking Delightful Farmland, Extending To Approximately 3,907 Sq Ft In Total
• Panoramic Views Over Private Gardens & The Adjoining Farmland
• Wide Entrance Driveway
• Reception Hall
• Drawing Room With Stone Open Fireplace Attributed To A Lutyens Design And Lovely Large Bay Window With Seating Enjoying Spectacular Views
• TV / Sitting Room With Oak Flooring
• Kitchen / Dining / Family Room with Bi-Fold Doors
• Study
• Garden Room With Awe Inspiring Views
• Utility Room
• Bathroom
• Cloakroom
• Galleried Landing
• Master Bedroom Suite With Lovely Ensuite Shower Room And Large Bay Window With Seating Enjoying Spectacular Views
• Bedroom Suite 2 With Luxury Ensuite Shower Room
• Bedroom Suite 3 With Ensuite Shower Room
• 2 Further Bedrooms
• Family Bathroom With Separate Shower Cubicle
• Internally Extending To Approximately 3,282 Sq Ft
• Stunning Mature Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 0.75 Acre Adjoining Open Paddocks
• In-ground Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
• Detached Double Garage & timber building comprising Stables (2 loose boxes) Of 602 Sq Ft
• In All Extending To Approximately 3,907 Sq Ft
• Gigaclear superfast broadband connected (up to 900 mbps available)
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.
Property description
Nestling within 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, Townsend House is a most charming and architecturally imposing Edwardian residence, peacefully set back with mature hedging affording great privacy and seclusion, in an elevated setting, with expansive mature gardens and grounds backing on open farmland.
Proudly displaying its historical roots associated with the much-favoured early Edwardian ‘Arts & Crafts’ era, the property has appealing elevations with whitened cast render, under a pitched and gabled clay tile roof to window bays, with an interesting arched brick recess entrance porch. Throughout the property, many historical fixtures are to be found, including a wealth of beams, period fireplaces, large leaded bay windows, and more ornate details including a stone fireplace attributed to a Lutyens design in the drawing room, original entrance bell and servant bells. The ample glazing to the property draws in great natural light, further enhanced by the creative additions to the property that have taken shape over the years, affording a most pleasing blend of open plan living with that of a rather more traditional air throughout, whilst embracing and harnessing the mature gardens and far-reaching views over the adjoining farmland. More modern and contemporary stylish fixtures and fittings play tribute to the origins of the property.
A most stunning and stylish residence with spectacular views, internally the well-appointed accommodation extends to approximately 3,907 Sq Ft, affording a wonderful opportunity to acquire such a delightful home within this most favoured riverside village.
Outside
Privately approached driveway opens flanked by mature clipped hedged frontage, and leading on foot to the recessed front porch, and splaying off to one side and running along to the detached double garage and rear of the property. The gravelled driveway is flanked by a wide lawned garden, with colourful planting to the borders.
Across the back and side of the house, a wide and deep stone flagged garden terrace with in-ground Jacuzzi, and wrought iron rail edging overlooks the gardens and farmland beyond, with open access from the house providing inside outside flow, perfect for ‘Al Fresco’ dining.
The gardens are truly stunning, running around the house itself, whilst mainly laid to the rear and one side of the house, attractively hedged for great privacy and seclusion, and interspersed with an extensive array of shrubs, trees, and colourful planting, with a large lawned area sweeping down to the rear boundary which frames the stunning rural views over the adjoining farmland and beyond.
Delightfully attractive, with simply stunning rural views, the gardens & grounds must be viewed to be fully appreciated, and in total extend to approximately 0.75 of an acre.
General information
Services: Mains electric, gas, and water are connected to the property. Gigaclear superfast broadband connected (up to 900 mbps available)
Postcode: RG8 9JX
Energy Efficiency Rating: D / 61
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. Once at the top of the High Street, bear right onto the Wallingford Road, and proceed for a couple of hundred metres, whereby, Townsend House will be found off on the right-hand side, privately tucked away adjacent to paddocks, just before the left-hand turning onto Wantage Road.
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-on-Thames High Street – 0.6 mile Goring & Streatley Railway Station 0.9 mile Wallingford 5 miles Reading 10 miles Henley-on-Thames 13 miles
Newbury 13 miles Oxford 18 miles M4: (J12) 9 miles M40 (J6) 15 miles
(Distances & Times Approximate)
Privately situated on the elevated fringe of the village overlooking glorious farmland and a far-reaching rural landscape, yet just a short walk to The River Thames, extensive high street shops in Goring-on-Thames, well revered primary school, mainline railway station providing direct access to London within the hour, and yet also conveniently placed for Oxford, Reading, and the M4 & M40.
A stunning Edwardian residence, built in circa 1900, of appealing design most reminiscent of this much favoured ‘Arts & Crafts’ architectural era, originally built by renowned master craftsman ‘Smallbones’, sympathetically and tastefully extended, providing traditional yet contemporary open plan modernised accommodation, with 5 bedrooms, of which there are 3 suites, 2 further bathrooms, and 6 reception rooms, set in private mature gardens & grounds of approximately 0.75 of an acre, with a separate double garage and stabling (loose boxes).
Careful planning and attention has been provided to combine modern open plan living with that of a rather more traditional nature, whilst also embracing the delightful mature gardens and grounds and encapsulating an al fresco lifestyle, providing for an exquisite family home.
• Quintessential English Riverside Village Within Close Walking / Driving Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour
• An Exquisite Edwardian Residence Of Striking ‘Arts & Crafts’ Architectural Design Built By Renowned Master Craftsman ‘Smallbones’ With Impressive Contemporary Notes & Cultivated Gardens Set In Approximately 0.75 Of An Acre Overlooking Delightful Farmland, Extending To Approximately 3,907 Sq Ft In Total
• Panoramic Views Over Private Gardens & The Adjoining Farmland
• Wide Entrance Driveway
• Reception Hall
• Drawing Room With Stone Open Fireplace Attributed To A Lutyens Design And Lovely Large Bay Window With Seating Enjoying Spectacular Views
• TV / Sitting Room With Oak Flooring
• Kitchen / Dining / Family Room with Bi-Fold Doors
• Study
• Garden Room With Awe Inspiring Views
• Utility Room
• Bathroom
• Cloakroom
• Galleried Landing
• Master Bedroom Suite With Lovely Ensuite Shower Room And Large Bay Window With Seating Enjoying Spectacular Views
• Bedroom Suite 2 With Luxury Ensuite Shower Room
• Bedroom Suite 3 With Ensuite Shower Room
• 2 Further Bedrooms
• Family Bathroom With Separate Shower Cubicle
• Internally Extending To Approximately 3,282 Sq Ft
• Stunning Mature Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 0.75 Acre Adjoining Open Paddocks
• In-ground Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
• Detached Double Garage & timber building comprising Stables (2 loose boxes) Of 602 Sq Ft
• In All Extending To Approximately 3,907 Sq Ft
• Gigaclear superfast broadband connected (up to 900 mbps available)
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.
Property description
Nestling within 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, Townsend House is a most charming and architecturally imposing Edwardian residence, peacefully set back with mature hedging affording great privacy and seclusion, in an elevated setting, with expansive mature gardens and grounds backing on open farmland.
Proudly displaying its historical roots associated with the much-favoured early Edwardian ‘Arts & Crafts’ era, the property has appealing elevations with whitened cast render, under a pitched and gabled clay tile roof to window bays, with an interesting arched brick recess entrance porch. Throughout the property, many historical fixtures are to be found, including a wealth of beams, period fireplaces, large leaded bay windows, and more ornate details including a stone fireplace attributed to a Lutyens design in the drawing room, original entrance bell and servant bells. The ample glazing to the property draws in great natural light, further enhanced by the creative additions to the property that have taken shape over the years, affording a most pleasing blend of open plan living with that of a rather more traditional air throughout, whilst embracing and harnessing the mature gardens and far-reaching views over the adjoining farmland. More modern and contemporary stylish fixtures and fittings play tribute to the origins of the property.
A most stunning and stylish residence with spectacular views, internally the well-appointed accommodation extends to approximately 3,907 Sq Ft, affording a wonderful opportunity to acquire such a delightful home within this most favoured riverside village.
Outside
Privately approached driveway opens flanked by mature clipped hedged frontage, and leading on foot to the recessed front porch, and splaying off to one side and running along to the detached double garage and rear of the property. The gravelled driveway is flanked by a wide lawned garden, with colourful planting to the borders.
Across the back and side of the house, a wide and deep stone flagged garden terrace with in-ground Jacuzzi, and wrought iron rail edging overlooks the gardens and farmland beyond, with open access from the house providing inside outside flow, perfect for ‘Al Fresco’ dining.
The gardens are truly stunning, running around the house itself, whilst mainly laid to the rear and one side of the house, attractively hedged for great privacy and seclusion, and interspersed with an extensive array of shrubs, trees, and colourful planting, with a large lawned area sweeping down to the rear boundary which frames the stunning rural views over the adjoining farmland and beyond.
Delightfully attractive, with simply stunning rural views, the gardens & grounds must be viewed to be fully appreciated, and in total extend to approximately 0.75 of an acre.
General information
Services: Mains electric, gas, and water are connected to the property. Gigaclear superfast broadband connected (up to 900 mbps available)
Postcode: RG8 9JX
Energy Efficiency Rating: D / 61
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. Once at the top of the High Street, bear right onto the Wallingford Road, and proceed for a couple of hundred metres, whereby, Townsend House will be found off on the right-hand side, privately tucked away adjacent to paddocks, just before the left-hand turning onto Wantage Road.
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.
