4 bedroom house

VINE COTTAGE – HIGH STREET
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
(Distances & Times Approximate)

Idyllically located in a most desirable location in the very heart of this quintessential English riverside village, just a short hop to London on the train, in well under the hour, with extensive amenities and outstanding schooling all within walking or short driving distance, Vine Cottage is a most distinguished and elegant period residence, believed to date back to the reign of Charles II, in 1680, listed Grade II, being of historical importance, affording most light and contemporary accommodation which extends to approximately 2,669 sq ft, inclusive workshop / studio and garden laundry barn, privately situated enjoying a relaxing ambience and outlook, with stunning rural views, set in delightful mature part-walled gardens and grounds of approximately 0.20 of an acre.

Early viewing is advised to fully appreciated the simply wonderful and quite rare opportunity afforded.

• Quintessential English Riverside Village Within Close Walking / Driving Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour

• A Rare Opportunity To Acquire A Stunning Contemporary 17th Century Home Set In Approximately 0.20 Acre Of Part-Walled Gardens & Grounds, With Workshop / Studio & Garden Laundry Barn

• Stunning Views Over Private Gardens & Across Meadowland Towards The Chilterns

• Private Entrance Driveway With Off Street Parking for Two Cars

• Grand Reception Sitting Room With Inglenook Fireplace
• Cloakroom
• Kitchen / Breakfast Room
• Dining Room
• Study / Library
• Drawing Room With Fireplace
• Snug
• Cellar

• Part-Galleried Landing
• Master Bedroom With En-Suite Shower Room
• 3 Further Bedrooms
• Family Bathroom With Walk-In Airing Cupboard

• Internally Extending To Approximately 2,195 Sq Ft

• Stunning Mature Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 0.20 Acre
• Workshop / Studio
• Garden Laundry Barn
• Shed

• Extending In All To Approximately 2,669 Sq Ft

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.

VINE COTTAGE

Rarely available to the market, such charming homes as Vine Cottage offer would be buyers a simply wonderful opportunity to acquire something quite special, both a lifestyle and home, just a short distance from London, and walking distance of extensive amenities and The River Thames.

A most stunning and distinguished residence, believed to date back to 1680, during the reign of Charles II, listed Grade II, being of historical importance, a private position is enjoyed in the heart of the village, situated in beautiful mature part-walled gardens and grounds, afforded lovely rural views over the village meadows and beyond, which duly enhance the historic elegance of the property. 

Privately approached off the High Street over an initially shared private gravelled lane, mature greenery opens through to the driveway and forecourt, providing ample parking for two cars, and with rear access to the property to be found.

Internally, the cottage provides most stunning accommodation, yielding a wealth of character, with great space and light to be found. From the charming grand reception sitting room one is met with the most wonderful inglenook fireplace and open views through to the study / library and gardens beyond. From here, all main reception rooms, including the cellar can be accessed, with each room providing its own character and charm to enjoy, quite a treat!

In recent years, more recent tasteful modernisation has successfully embraced architecturally the old and new elements, whilst retaining the great many period features and charm that is to be found in abundance throughout internally and externally, providing a most stunning and characterful contemporary home, well apportioned and light, and quite engaging to the beautiful outside surroundings, encouraging ‘Al Fresco’ living. Affording 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 5 reception rooms, and a cellar, in all the property extends to approximately 2,195 sq ft internally.

From the cottage, an attractive arrangement of two pathways lead off to interconnecting parts of the gardens, providing two sheltered patio terraces off to one side, and a garden laundry barn off to the other side, which has fitted light and power, affording a delight outbuilding adjacent to the house itself.

The main gardens are laid to lawn, with a most attractive array of colourful planting of herbaceous borders, hedging, shrubbery, and trees forming both a stunning backdrop and also framing for the far-reaching rural views which are to be found reaching out across to you from the brick and flint garden wall. To the far end of the gardens, there is a superb workshop / studio, which offer great space, with fitted light and power.

In all the gardens and grounds, extend to approximately 0.20 acre.

A simply wonderful lifestyle and most charming period yet contemporary home, of which are very rarely seen locally to the market, Vine Cottage must be viewed to be fully appreciated.  

GENERAL INFORMATION
Services: Mains electric, gas, drainage, and water are connected to the property. Gas fired central heating and hot water.
 
Postcode: RG8 9JD

EPC: Exempt

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. Proceed half way up the High Street, and Vine Cottage will be found off on the right, adjacent to a private gravelled lane called White Hart Yard, with the driveway to Vine Cottage being off White Hart Yard.

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.