The Little Cottage
Goring on Thames- Oxfordshire


Goring Railway Station (London Paddington within the hour) Streatley High Street / River 0.25 miles Reading 10 miles (London Paddington 27 minutes) M4 (Junction 12) 10 miles Henley on Thames 13 miles Newbury 14 miles Oxford 17 mile


Located in a convenient position within the central part of the village and easily accessible for the High Street shops and amenities, scenic Riverside and for the station.  A picturesque semi-detached period Cottage Listed Grade II as being of significant historical and architectural interest which has been beautifully restored and refurbished with delightful beamed accommodation of considerable character, together with a sizeable 'Cottage' garden and good parking space.


• Sitting Room with Inglenook Fireplace and Log Burning Stove
• Dining Room with period cast fireplace
• Kitchen newly fitted and with Range Oven
• Cellar Store Room 
• Bathroom with white suite
• 2 Double Bedrooms, one with En Suite Shower Room
• Gas Central Heating
• Attractive well laid out Gardens, having a fenced and brick and flint walled frontage, and which are secluded with distant views across to the NT Lardon Chase above Streatley
• Wide brick walled double parking bay
• Planning permission for utility room, WC and garden access off the existing kitchen


LOCATION
The much prized village of Goring on Thames occupies a stunning location in the Thames Valley set between the Chiltern Hills and Berkshire Downlands as the River flows from Oxford down to Reading, in an area of scenic landscape known geographically as the ‘Goring Gap’ and designated an ‘A.O.N.B.’ In 2009 Goring was awarded the prestigious ‘Oxfordshire Village of the Year’ and also won the coveted best in ‘South of England’ title.


This stretch of the River, the longest between locks, is regarded as one of the most beautiful and is forever associated with Kenneth Grahame’s immortal book “The Wind in the Willows” as well as Jerome K Jerome’s book “Three Men in a Boat” which actually mentions Streatley in its narrative.


The village boasts an excellent range of shops and facilities together with Olde Worlde pubs, a highly regarded Bistro/Café, choice of restaurants, Boutique hotel, Doctors and Dental surgeries and importantly a mainline station offering fast services up to London (Paddington). There is also easy access for the major local towns, including Oxford, Reading and Newbury, the M4 and M40 motorways, and for Heathrow.


Crossrail services have commenced from Reading in 2019 which together with the electrification of the line significantly improve travelling times to Paddington and central London destinations.


Recognised as a thriving community, there are a wide range of clubs, societies and special interest groups to suit most people.


There is a highly rated Primary school and in the local area are a first-class choice of both state and private schools with bus collections.


The central part of Goring is a ‘Conservation Area’ and has a wealth of interesting period properties many Listed being of significant architectural and historical interest.


Streatley on Thames, situated on the opposite Berkshire side of the river, is another pretty village surrounded by hills and woodlands now mainly owned by the National Trust.  Fronting onto the river by the bridge crossing over to Goring is the luxury 4 star riverside hotel The Swan, renowned for its fine cuisine and leisure and fitness facilities and Coppa Club restaurant.


The Property


The Little Cottage is believed to date back to the 17th Century (c1680) and acknowledged to be one of the oldest surviving properties in the village originally thought to have been built as a small detached thatched Cottage with the adjoining Cottage probably added in a later Century.


Having traditional whitened brick and part rendered elevations with exposed external timbers under a pitched clay tile roof including two tiled front dormer windows to the first floor, the Cottage fronts onto Red Cross Road near the junction with Station Road  in the central part of the village. Historically Station Road was the main village street containing some of the oldest properties in the original settlement, and led down to the River where there was a Ferry service to Streatley on the Berkshire side.  The arrival of Brunel’s railway in 1840, coinciding with the building of a bridge over the Thames, changed the structure of the village and the present High Street then became the main thoroughfare.


In recent years the Cottage has seen considerable investment by way of sympathetic improvement, restoration and tasteful refurbishment notably featuring a new contemporary fitted Kitchen with Range Oven along with newly fitted, handmade wooden windows. In addition, the roof has had new ridge tiles and the chimney has been re-pointed.


Throughout, the property exudes immense charm and character complimented by a wealth of beamed ceilings, exposed wall timbers, an Inglenook and a cast fireplace all adding to its period ambience.  There is also a useful Cellar Store Room.


Accommodation comprises of a heavy wooden panelled front door opening into the Sitting Room which is a room full of character with Inglenook fireplace having raised quarry tiled hearth, exposed brickwork across the rear, bressummer beam and log burning stove. Exposed ceiling and wall beams. 3 wall light points.


The Dining Room has a quarry tiled floor throughout. Door to understairs Store Cupboard. Period cast fireplace having decorative design  with a canopy over the grate and a mantel shelf.  Door to Lobby with turning staircase up to first floor.  Further inner door gives access to Cellar Room.  Approached via bricked steps and having  whitened brick and flint walls. Gas fired combination boiler in deep recess.


The Bathroom is a beautifully presented period style white suite with beamed walls and ceiling and tiled floor.


The kitchen benefits from good natural light and has been completely refitted with contemporary cupboards and drawers and inset stainless steel sink unit.  Original brick floor &  Stable door.


On the first floor there is a small landing and high- level Storage Cupboard over the stairwell.


Bedroom 1 is a delightful room beautifully presented with interesting eaves including wide dormer at the front and raised vaulted ceiling. Tall period cast fireplace with decorative design, open grate and mantel shelf. Exposed ceiling and wall timbers. Extensive range of matching floor-to-ceiling Fitted Furniture comprising two double wardrobes with eaves storage and a further shelved cupboard.


Bedroom 2 has interesting eaves and wide front dormer. Tall period cast fireplace with decorative design, open grate and mantel shelf. Trap access to Loft. Ensuite shower room.


OUTSIDE


The Cottage has a fenced and brick and flint walled frontage to Red Cross Road with the property set back on a raised level with its gardens.


A pedestrian gate and footpath leads up to the front door with attractive beds and borders on each side as well as a private seating area.


A gravelled pathway leads round to the main garden at the side of the Cottage which centres around a large area of lawn with well stocked borders around all sides containing a variety of herbaceous “Cottage “ plants, shrubs and roses all combining to give a range of colours and interest through the seasons.


The planting and arrangement of the garden compliments the style of the Cottage and additionally provides natural screening and privacy.  Of particular note are the rose arch, raised vegetable beds and large log store. 


From the garden there are distant Westerly views across to the NT Lardon Chase on the Berkshire side of the River above Streatley.


Across the rear boundary is a further brick and flint wall and located also at the rear is a useful large timber boarded Garden Store Shed with light and power.


There are a number of trees strategically placed including a Hazelnut Cluster, Silver Birches Tibetan Cherry Trees and a Crab Apple Tree.


On the Northern end of the road frontage is a wide brick walled double Car Parking Bay


GENERAL INFORMATION


All main services are connected to the property.  Central heating and domestic hot water from gas fired wall boiler located in the Cellar Room. 


Local Authority


South Oxfordshire District Council, Crowmarsh, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 8HQ
Tel:01491 823000


Council Tax


Band: ‘E’


EPC: Listed building

DIRECTIONS


From our offices in the centre of Goring turn right and proceed up towards the top of the High Street. Turn right at the small crossroads just before the railway bridge into Red Cross road. Continue down this road and near the junction with Station Road, The Little Cottage will be found on the left- hand side opposite the Hardware Shop.


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.