Wantage Road, Streatley, Reading, RG8

DESCRIPTION

A substantial detached house set in an elevated position on the edge of Streatley, offering fantastic countryside views at the rear. The property offers flexible accommodation including four double bedrooms and three bathrooms in the main house. The property also benefits from outbuildings including a fully self contained one bedroom annexe and an insulated timber garden studio perfect for home working. The accommodation includes: entrance and reception halls, WC, sitting room, kitchen/diner, utility, study/play room, main bedroom suite with en-suite and dressing room, en-suite guest bedroom, two further double bedrooms and family bathroom, plus one bedroom annexe and summerhouse. EPC Rating C.


LOCAL INFORMATION

Recognised as one of the most beautiful stretches of the Thames known as the 'Goring Gap', the villages of Goring & Streatley lie on opposite sides of the river in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering many amenities such as shops, restaurants, hotels, pubs and a highly sought after primary school and pre-school, Goring is also conveniently located for commuting to London (56 minutes) and Reading (15 minutes), Oxford (25 minutes) by train, or easily accessible to nearby towns such as Henley-on-Thames by car. The spectacular scenery in and around the Goring Gap is the setting for such classic books as Wind in the Willows, Watership Down and Three men in a Boat.Views of Goring Lock, the weirs and the rural landscape, especially as seen from the bridge, are some of the most photographed and painted scenes in England. The village has a thriving local community with a wide range of clubs, societies and special interest groups - latest news and events are available on the village website at goring-on-thames.co.uk

ACCOMMODATION

The front door opens to a split landing. A half staircase leads down to a reception hall, with French doors to the rear patio, a WC, and glazed folding doors to the sitting room. This room has a woodburning stove with stone surround and French doors to the rear patio. The kitchen/diner is fitted with a painted range of units, with Blue Pearl granite worktops, a matching central island, integral dishwasher and microwave, and a 7 ring gas range cooker, American style fridge/freezer and wine fridge. The kitchen also leads to a utility room with an auxiliary sink, washing machine, tumble dryer and space for an additional fridge with ample storage and a door to the front. Also accessible from the kitchen is a further reception room, ideal as a study or play room. To the first floor is a galleried landing. The main bedroom suite has double windows offering a fantastic rear outlook over the rolling hills in the distance. The suite also includes a dressing room with a full range of bespoke wardrobes and an en-suite fitted with both a bath and separate shower and full tiling. The guest room is also rear aspect with a lovely view and an en-suite shower room, again with full tiling. There are two further double bedrooms, both with built in wardrobes, and a family bathroom fitted with a bath with shower over and full tiling.

OUTSIDE SPACE & OUTBUILDINGS

Double five bar timber gates open onto a hardstanding drive providing ample off street parking. Gated access at both sides leads to the rear. The rear garden faces East and is tiered to provide different areas. A flagstone patio runs the length of the house providing ample outdoor seating, with a fantastic elevated outlook over the distant rolling countryside. Steps lead down to an additional patio/barbecue area and level lawn, with access to the garden studio. A further set of steps lead down again to another level lawned area, with a shed and raised vegetable beds. An artificially turfed space at the side provides a golf/sporting area. The garden is fully enclosed by timber fencing. There is a timber garden studio in the rear garden with full insulation, electric heating and cooling system and a WC, providing the perfect work from home environment. There is also a garden store at the side. Located at the front is a self contained annexe offering a living space, fully fitted kitchen and a double bedroom with en-suite wet room with full tiling. A door from the living room leads out to a decked seating area at the front.
Please note a gardener is included within the rental price.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

West Berkshire District Council. Tax Band G. Gas fired central heating. Solar panels benefitting from the feed in tariff.