House For Rent £2,250
SNOWDROP COTTAGE
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
A beautiful 3 bedroom cottage situated in a prime positon on the high street. The property overlooks the meadow and offers stunning views.
Entrance Porch
Entrance Hall
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Dining Room with fireplace
Sitting Room
3 Bedrooms
Family Bathroom with bath and overhead shower
Cottage gardens with shed
Off road Parking
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 is 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 and Coppa Club, 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 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 well regarded 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 Heathrow, London and beyond.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Snowdrop Cottage sits in a prime position on the high street. Entrance is through low gates and across the driveway to the tiled porch. The front door leads into the hallway which also has the staircase and useful under stairs cupboard. The kitchen/breakfast room is a large space with room for a dining table. The dining room has a fireplace and steps leading up to the sitting room which has lovely beamed ceilings and views of the garden and meadow beyond. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms. The main bedroom and bedroom 2 both have built-in wardrobes. The middle bedroom is a single room. The family bathroom is a white suite and has a bath with overhead shower
OUTSIDE
There are several pretty borders at the front of the property and an old fashioned “turning circle” which is no longer in use. There is a gate leading to the rear garden which has a patio, as well as grassed area. The shed is found at the far end. The garden overlooks the meadow and church. The driveway is at the entrance.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Services: All mains services are connected to the property. Heating and hot water are from a gas fired boiler located in the airing cupboard
Council Tax: Band F
Postcode: RG8 9JD
Energy Efficiency Rating: E/39
Holding Deposit Equal to 1 Weeks Rent = £507.69
Deposit Held Against Damages Equal to 5 Weeks Rent = £2,538.46
Minimum 12 Month Tenancy
DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street. Continue across the River bridge and Snowdrop Cottage can be found immediately after the meadow on your right hand side.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co
DISCLAIMER
N.B. 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.
