5 UNDERWOOD COTTAGES- THE COOMBE
STREATLEY-ON-THAMES- BERKSHIRE


*Goring Station 1 mile *Wallingford 5 miles. *Reading 10 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 Approximate)


Enjoying a relaxing ambience and outlook, with stunning far-reaching views of National Trust hillsides and woodland in abundance, the setting is simply delightful, being idyllically located in a most desirable location within this quintessential English riverside village, privately situated in attractive mature gardens and grounds of approximately 0.09 of an acre, yet just a short walk to extensive amenities and schooling in the village and across the river in Goring-on-Thames, as well as for the mainline railway station, providing direct access to London Paddington within the hour.


A most impressive characterful yet modern and contemporary home with inspired well-appointed refurbished accommodation, extending to approximately 1,571 sq ft, inclusive of home studio / office and garage / workshop, yielding great light and space, affording ¾ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2/3 reception rooms. Careful planning and attention has been provided to combine more modern open plan living with that of a traditional nature, whilst embracing the delightful mature gardens and grounds and encapsulating an ‘Al fresco' lifestyle, providing for a most delightful family home.


• A Striking Contemporary Period Home With Home Studio / Office & Garage / Workshop, Extending In All To Approximately 1,571 Sq Ft & Gardens & Grounds of Approximately 0.09 Of An Acre With Stunning Far-Reaching Rural Views Afforded


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


• Private Driveway
• Garage / Workshop


• Entrance Porch
• Reception Hall
• Cloak / Shower Room
• Utility Room
• Open-Plan Kitchen / Dining Room
• Open-Plan Part-Vaulted Family Room
• Sitting Room With Fireplace


• Landing
• Master Bedroom
• 2 Further Bedrooms
• 4th Bedroom / Study
• Family Bathroom


• Home Studio / Office


• In All Extending To Approximately 1,571 Sq Ft


• Mature Landscaped Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 0.09 Of An Acre
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 thatched cottages, 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 Streatley 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 a 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 high standard 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
5 Underwood Cottages is a most stunning home, dating back to the 1930's, having originally been built by the late revered local building company, Smallbones, quietly set back in elevated gardens which resides 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.


The property has been the subject of an exacting refurbishment project, with the original house having been enlarged with a most inspired addition, and duly adapted and re-configured during the modernisation works to afford an exceptionally appealing period home, which has blended in architecturally the old and new elements, whilst retaining a characterful charm, which meets modern living. Most stunning, stylish modern and contemporary fixtures and fittings are found throughout, with the well-appointed accommodation offering a skilful blend of both traditional living, with that of a rather more modern open plan air, embracing inside outside living, and its delightful landscaped gardens and grounds and private surroundings, from which far-reaching rural views are afforded.


Internally the accommodation extends to approximately 1,205 sq ft, incorporating an enclosed entrance porch and entrance hall, sitting room, inner hall, cloak / shower room, utility room, and a most stunning open plan kitchen with dining room off and part-vaulted family room beyond, which enjoys an open aspect over the rear patio terrace through the bi-fold doors, creating superb inside outside living. To the first floor off the ‘L' shaped landing, there are 3 spacious bedrooms, and a 4th bedroom or study, with a stylish bathroom servicing all rooms.


A simply wonderful opportunity afforded to acquire such a delightful home, early viewing of is highly recommended.


OUTSIDE
The Cottage has an advantageous elevated location, being situated at the top of The Coombe, with stunning far-reaching views across the adjoining wooded hillside and beyond the ‘Goring Gap' to the scenic countryside on the Oxfordshire side of the river.


Attractively approached off The Coombe, across the frontage is a low brick wall with painted picket fencing, which opens through to a lawned garden, planted to the sides, with a pedestrian pathway running up the enclosed front porch.


Extending along the western boundary of the adjoining terrace is a private gravelled lane owned by the adjoining detached property which leads up to the rear of Underwood Cottages and then across the rear of the terrace, becoming a wider private access road for all owners. At the end of this lane, the rear of 5 Underwood Cottages will be found, with private parking and the detached garage / workshop off to one side of the parking and the detached home studio / office off to the other side. The home studio / office has only recently been built, and is fitted out exceptionally well, and itself from both inside and outside on its narrow decking, enjoys stunning far-reaching views.


A stone laid patio terrace runs across the back of the house, with timber sleeper steps running up to the main lawned garden, flanked by extensive mature planting, with a delightful array of mature and colourful herbaceous planted flower beds, affording a wonderfully attractive backdrop, only enhanced by the rural views.


Most attractive, and beautifully mature and well cared for, the gardens and grounds in all extend to approximately 0.09 of an acre.


GENERAL INFORMATION
Services: All mains services are connected to the property. Central heating & hot water from gas fired boiler. Gigaclear ultra-fast broadband (Up to 900 mbs) available for connection.


Council Tax: D


Postcode: RG8 9RA


Energy Efficiency Rating: D / 64


Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council- Telephone: 01635 42400


DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring-on-Thames turn left and proceed down the High Street. Continue over the river bridge and up to the top of Streatley-on-Thames High Street where at the traffic lights continue straight across onto the Aldworth Road. In a few hundred metres at the foot of the hill bear left into The Coombe. 5 Underwood Cottages is found almost at the top on the 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.