House For Sale £3,995,000
Charity farm barns
Goring heath - oxfordshire
Goring-on-Thames – 3 miles Pangbourne-on-Thames – 3 miles
Wallingford - 8 miles Reading - 7 miles Newbury – 22 miles Oxford – 20 miles
M4 at J12 (Theale) – 7 miles London – Within the hour
(All distances & times are approximate)
Occupying an idyllic and peaceful rural position privately situated on the edge of the Chilterns in an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ just a few miles from Goring-on-Thames and within easy reach of Reading and Henley-on-Thames, the M4 and trains for London Paddington within the hour. Set in stunning cultivated and productive gardens & paddocks extending to approximately 5 acres with outbuildings of approximately 2,894 sq ft, a most stunning and charming country estate residence with indoor swimming pool and 2 separate garage and annexe complexes, extending to approximately 9,041 sq ft in total. The property is Grade II Listed, having been both extended to great effect and fully restored and modernised, encompassing most attractive modern and contemporary high-quality fixtures and fittings throughout. With an inspired contemporary flair, which embraces and complements the property’s original character features externally, whilst internally affords impressive and flexible grand vaulted accommodation of an open plan yet traditional nature.
Careful planning and attention have provided modern open plan living whilst embracing classical living and ambience, embracing the delightful gardens and grounds and far-reaching views. The property offers inside outside living, encapsulating an ‘al fresco’ lifestyle, culminating in an exquisite family home.
• Quintessential English Countryside Location Within Close Driving Distance Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour
• A Rare Opportunity To Acquire A Most Distinguished Country Estate Residence Afforded Panoramic Far-Reaching Views Set In Approximately 5 Acres Of Cultivated & Productive Gardens & Paddocks, With Extensive Garaging & Annexes, Extending In All To Approximately 9,041 Sq Ft, With Indoor Swimming Pool And Outbuildings Of Approximately 2,894 Sq Ft
• Grand Reception Hall
• Cloakroom
• Kitchen / Breakfast Room With Aga & Walk-In Larder & Boot Room
• Utility Room
• Part-Vaulted Dining Room
• Grand Vaulted Sitting / Family Room & Snug With Fireplace & Log Burner
• Part-Vaulted Drawing Room
• Office With Log Burner
• Inner Hall
• 2 Bedrooms
• Family Bathroom
• Vaulted Indoor Swimming Pool Room With Hot Tub
• Shower Room
• Studio Room
• Potting Shed
• Plant Room
• Vaulted Grand Galleried Landing
• Library
• Vaulted Master Bedroom Suite With Dressing Room & En-Suite Bathroom With Roll Top Bath & Walk-In Shower
• 2nd Bedroom Suite With Shower Room
• 2 Further Vaulted Bedrooms
• Family Shower Room
• Extending Internally To Approximately 6,609 Sq Ft
• Triple Garage & Annexe Complex With Basement Workroom / Craft Kitchen & 2 Bedroom Apartment Over With Kitchen / Sitting Room And Shower Room Extending To Approximately 1,926 Sq Ft
• Double Garage & Annexe Complex With Annexe / Studio Over Extending To Approximately 505 Sq Ft
• In All Extending To Approximately 9,041 Sq Ft
• Extensive Mature Landscaped Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 5 Acres, Inclusive Formal Gardens, Railed Paddocks, Fruit Orchard, Vineyard, Vegetable Garden With Watering System & Poly Tunnels, Tennis Court
• Extensive Outbuildings Inclusive Field Barn, Workshop & Store Complex, Greenhouse, In All Extending To Approximately 2,894 Sq Ft
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 Alms houses 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.
Comprehensive everyday amenities and facilities including shops, health centres, libraries and excellent primary schools are available at Goring-on-Thames and Pangbourne, with both villages also having main line railway stations providing fast commuter services to Reading and up to London (Paddington in well under an hour). Road communications are also excellent for the major surrounding centres and with the M4 and M40 motorways both easily accessible. 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, 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.
Crossrail services have commenced from Reading, which together with the electrifying of the line will significantly improve travelling times to central London and financial district destinations.
Property description
Charity Farm Barns is a delightful Grade II listed country estate residence with origins, it is believed, in the early 18th century, circa 1740. Beautifully extended and refurbished in more recent years, modern and contemporary luxury living is afforded, blended seamlessly with the charm and character appeal of grand period living, resulting in a simply wonderful home, quite distinguished, and most rare to be found.
Internally, most spacious and well-appointed grand vaulted accommodation is afforded, extending to approximately 6,609 sq ft, boasting 6 bedrooms, including 2 suites, one being a master bedroom suite with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, 5 bathrooms, and 7 reception rooms, including a vaulted indoor swimming pool room with hot tub. The property displays a wealth of beams and character, which integrates with the more modern and contemporary elements in a most stylish manner, with high quality fixtures and fitting entirely evident throughout.
A separate barn style triple garage and annexe complex affords 2 further bedrooms and a shower room, with its own kitchen / sitting room, and basement workroom / craft kitchen, in addition to a second double garage and annexe complex with studio over.
Both the main residence and separate annexes are stylishly appointed, benefitting from a range of French doors, which embrace inside outside living, and truly encapsulate the stunning landscaped gardens and grounds and private surroundings, from which the most awe-inspiring views are afforded over the adjoining rural countryside, much of it belonging to the property itself.
A simply wonderful opportunity afforded, careful planning and attention has been provided, combining more modern open plan living with that of a rather more traditional nature, in addition to embracing outside living to inside living, and as a consequence the property presents itself as a true ambassador of the modern age, whilst honouring a period time.
Outside
A wonderful location and setting to be discovered, the property is privately accessed from a quiet rural lane through electrically operated timber gates. A spacious winding gravelled driveway flanked with mature gardens meanders past the two detached garage and annexe complexes, with a side track running down to the paddocks and outbuildings.
Formal gardens with spacious lawned areas wrap their way around the main residence, with simply wonderful beautifully colourful planting providing a haven to enjoy throughout the day and seasons. Carefully designed and landscaped areas of the formal gardens afford their own enjoyment, whilst collectively providing a most stunning backdrop from the house itself, with interconnecting stone laid areas connecting the buildings throughout, further embraced through a collection of tall glazed French doors to be found throughout, encouraging inside outside living.
The formal gardens open out to extensively cultivated productive gardens, laid to fruit orchard, vineyard, and a vegetable garden, with large greenhouse and poly tunnels to one side, and a useful workshop and store complex to the other side.
Before proceeding along to the adjoining railed paddocks, a secure tennis court is situated off to one side, privately tucked out of site from the main house. The railed paddocks are extensive and benefit from a field shelter and grand field barn, which affords tall vehicular access for more industrially sized tractors.
Altogether a simply wonderful balance of family living with extensive outdoor cultivated space for a rural lifestyle with contemporary leisure facilities and beautifully appointed gardens, extending in all to approximately 5 acres.
General information
Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Underfloor central heating and hot water from oil fired boiler. Ultrafast broadband available.
Postcode: RG8 7RR.
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council - Telephone: Directions
From our offices in the centre of Goring-on-Thames, proceed up the High Street, turning right on to Gatehampton Road at the railway bridge junction, then left on to Reading Road. Proceed for approximately 3 miles, staying on the B4526, and veering left well after Crays Pond for Reading. Having veered left at the junction with Long Toll, the rural track to Charity Farm Barns will be found off on the right hand side after a few hundred metres.
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.
Goring heath - oxfordshire
Goring-on-Thames – 3 miles Pangbourne-on-Thames – 3 miles
Wallingford - 8 miles Reading - 7 miles Newbury – 22 miles Oxford – 20 miles
M4 at J12 (Theale) – 7 miles London – Within the hour
(All distances & times are approximate)
Occupying an idyllic and peaceful rural position privately situated on the edge of the Chilterns in an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ just a few miles from Goring-on-Thames and within easy reach of Reading and Henley-on-Thames, the M4 and trains for London Paddington within the hour. Set in stunning cultivated and productive gardens & paddocks extending to approximately 5 acres with outbuildings of approximately 2,894 sq ft, a most stunning and charming country estate residence with indoor swimming pool and 2 separate garage and annexe complexes, extending to approximately 9,041 sq ft in total. The property is Grade II Listed, having been both extended to great effect and fully restored and modernised, encompassing most attractive modern and contemporary high-quality fixtures and fittings throughout. With an inspired contemporary flair, which embraces and complements the property’s original character features externally, whilst internally affords impressive and flexible grand vaulted accommodation of an open plan yet traditional nature.
Careful planning and attention have provided modern open plan living whilst embracing classical living and ambience, embracing the delightful gardens and grounds and far-reaching views. The property offers inside outside living, encapsulating an ‘al fresco’ lifestyle, culminating in an exquisite family home.
• Quintessential English Countryside Location Within Close Driving Distance Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour
• A Rare Opportunity To Acquire A Most Distinguished Country Estate Residence Afforded Panoramic Far-Reaching Views Set In Approximately 5 Acres Of Cultivated & Productive Gardens & Paddocks, With Extensive Garaging & Annexes, Extending In All To Approximately 9,041 Sq Ft, With Indoor Swimming Pool And Outbuildings Of Approximately 2,894 Sq Ft
• Grand Reception Hall
• Cloakroom
• Kitchen / Breakfast Room With Aga & Walk-In Larder & Boot Room
• Utility Room
• Part-Vaulted Dining Room
• Grand Vaulted Sitting / Family Room & Snug With Fireplace & Log Burner
• Part-Vaulted Drawing Room
• Office With Log Burner
• Inner Hall
• 2 Bedrooms
• Family Bathroom
• Vaulted Indoor Swimming Pool Room With Hot Tub
• Shower Room
• Studio Room
• Potting Shed
• Plant Room
• Vaulted Grand Galleried Landing
• Library
• Vaulted Master Bedroom Suite With Dressing Room & En-Suite Bathroom With Roll Top Bath & Walk-In Shower
• 2nd Bedroom Suite With Shower Room
• 2 Further Vaulted Bedrooms
• Family Shower Room
• Extending Internally To Approximately 6,609 Sq Ft
• Triple Garage & Annexe Complex With Basement Workroom / Craft Kitchen & 2 Bedroom Apartment Over With Kitchen / Sitting Room And Shower Room Extending To Approximately 1,926 Sq Ft
• Double Garage & Annexe Complex With Annexe / Studio Over Extending To Approximately 505 Sq Ft
• In All Extending To Approximately 9,041 Sq Ft
• Extensive Mature Landscaped Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 5 Acres, Inclusive Formal Gardens, Railed Paddocks, Fruit Orchard, Vineyard, Vegetable Garden With Watering System & Poly Tunnels, Tennis Court
• Extensive Outbuildings Inclusive Field Barn, Workshop & Store Complex, Greenhouse, In All Extending To Approximately 2,894 Sq Ft
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 Alms houses 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.
Comprehensive everyday amenities and facilities including shops, health centres, libraries and excellent primary schools are available at Goring-on-Thames and Pangbourne, with both villages also having main line railway stations providing fast commuter services to Reading and up to London (Paddington in well under an hour). Road communications are also excellent for the major surrounding centres and with the M4 and M40 motorways both easily accessible. 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, 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.
Crossrail services have commenced from Reading, which together with the electrifying of the line will significantly improve travelling times to central London and financial district destinations.
Property description
Charity Farm Barns is a delightful Grade II listed country estate residence with origins, it is believed, in the early 18th century, circa 1740. Beautifully extended and refurbished in more recent years, modern and contemporary luxury living is afforded, blended seamlessly with the charm and character appeal of grand period living, resulting in a simply wonderful home, quite distinguished, and most rare to be found.
Internally, most spacious and well-appointed grand vaulted accommodation is afforded, extending to approximately 6,609 sq ft, boasting 6 bedrooms, including 2 suites, one being a master bedroom suite with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, 5 bathrooms, and 7 reception rooms, including a vaulted indoor swimming pool room with hot tub. The property displays a wealth of beams and character, which integrates with the more modern and contemporary elements in a most stylish manner, with high quality fixtures and fitting entirely evident throughout.
A separate barn style triple garage and annexe complex affords 2 further bedrooms and a shower room, with its own kitchen / sitting room, and basement workroom / craft kitchen, in addition to a second double garage and annexe complex with studio over.
Both the main residence and separate annexes are stylishly appointed, benefitting from a range of French doors, which embrace inside outside living, and truly encapsulate the stunning landscaped gardens and grounds and private surroundings, from which the most awe-inspiring views are afforded over the adjoining rural countryside, much of it belonging to the property itself.
A simply wonderful opportunity afforded, careful planning and attention has been provided, combining more modern open plan living with that of a rather more traditional nature, in addition to embracing outside living to inside living, and as a consequence the property presents itself as a true ambassador of the modern age, whilst honouring a period time.
Outside
A wonderful location and setting to be discovered, the property is privately accessed from a quiet rural lane through electrically operated timber gates. A spacious winding gravelled driveway flanked with mature gardens meanders past the two detached garage and annexe complexes, with a side track running down to the paddocks and outbuildings.
Formal gardens with spacious lawned areas wrap their way around the main residence, with simply wonderful beautifully colourful planting providing a haven to enjoy throughout the day and seasons. Carefully designed and landscaped areas of the formal gardens afford their own enjoyment, whilst collectively providing a most stunning backdrop from the house itself, with interconnecting stone laid areas connecting the buildings throughout, further embraced through a collection of tall glazed French doors to be found throughout, encouraging inside outside living.
The formal gardens open out to extensively cultivated productive gardens, laid to fruit orchard, vineyard, and a vegetable garden, with large greenhouse and poly tunnels to one side, and a useful workshop and store complex to the other side.
Before proceeding along to the adjoining railed paddocks, a secure tennis court is situated off to one side, privately tucked out of site from the main house. The railed paddocks are extensive and benefit from a field shelter and grand field barn, which affords tall vehicular access for more industrially sized tractors.
Altogether a simply wonderful balance of family living with extensive outdoor cultivated space for a rural lifestyle with contemporary leisure facilities and beautifully appointed gardens, extending in all to approximately 5 acres.
General information
Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Underfloor central heating and hot water from oil fired boiler. Ultrafast broadband available.
Postcode: RG8 7RR.
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council - Telephone: Directions
From our offices in the centre of Goring-on-Thames, proceed up the High Street, turning right on to Gatehampton Road at the railway bridge junction, then left on to Reading Road. Proceed for approximately 3 miles, staying on the B4526, and veering left well after Crays Pond for Reading. Having veered left at the junction with Long Toll, the rural track to Charity Farm Barns will be found off on the right hand side after a few hundred metres.
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.
