Property description
Nestling in a peaceful corner of the village and surrounded by its own land, a character country house that has been a comfortable family home for many years. The house has been much changed over the years, reflecting the growing needs of the family and now provides flexible accommodation which could be suitable for one or two families. EPC Rating E.
LOCAL INFORMATION Summerlea is situated in the charming village of North Stoke in a tranquil position beside its own private lake. The village is surrounded by some of South Oxfordshires prettiest countryside and provides miles of walking and riding; the historic Ridgeway Path runs along the Thames in the village, continuing up into the Chiltern Hills.The Springs 4-star hotel and golf course is within a short stroll. The Thameside town of Wallingford (3 miles) has a Waitrose, cafés, restaurants and specialist shops and a cinema and theatre, whose Sinodun amateur dramatic group was once presided over by Wallingford resident, Agatha Christie. The village of Goring (4 miles) offers local shops and a mainline railway station with a fast service to Oxford and to London, Paddington (from 53 mins) with Crossrail allowing direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow from 2019. Local schools include Moulsford and Cranford House preps, Bradfield and Pangbourne Colleges.
ACCOMMODATION Approached through wrought iron gates, the private drive curves around the edge of the gardens to the gravel driveway and garaging. The attractive brick and flint elevations reveal the cottage origins of Summerlea before it was extended into a spacious family house. Well-proportioned principal rooms include a good size drawing room with open fire, a sitting room, a dining room, a study and a spacious conservatory with doors to the terrace and formal garden. There is a large kitchen/breakfast room with utility room and 2 cloakrooms. With its own separate access and hallway, a double size room with en-suite shower room would make an ideal annexe. Upstairs, there is a large 24 master bedroom with a dressing room, an en-suite bathroom and a balcony overlooking the gardens. There are 3 further bedrooms, each of them with a bathroom and there is an attic dressing room with a further balcony.
OUTSIDE The gardens of Summerlea are magnificent with stretches of lawn, perennial flower borders and large mature trees including Pine, Oak and other natives giving a park-like setting. There are bluebell glades and areas planted with wildflowers blending with the more formal lawns. Accessed from the conservatory is a carefully planted formal garden with beds of roses and yew hedging. The one acre spring-fed private lake with a central island, is an outstanding feature of Summerlea and attracts a wonderful variety of wildfowl including herons, ducks, geese and swans. Across the lake are views over The Springs golf course. The Springs 4-star hotel and golf course is within a short stroll. The Thameside town of Wallingford (3 miles) has a Waitrose, cafés, restaurants and specialist shops and a cinema and theatre, whose Sinodun amateur dramatic group was once presided over by Wallingford resident, Agatha Christie. The village of Goring (4 miles) offers local shops and a mainline railway station with a fast service to Oxford and to London, Paddington (from 53 mins) with Crossrail allowing direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow from 2019. Local schools include Moulsford and Cranford House preps, Bradfield and Pangbourne Colleges.
IMPORTANT NOTICE Within the meaning of the Estate Agents Act 1979, the vendor of this property is a relative of an employee of the LSLi Group
LOCAL AUTHORITY South Oxfordshire District Council 01491 823000.
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MORTGAGES Whether you`re a first time buyer or a current home owner; Davis Tate can provide you with access to Mortgage Advisors who can assist with professional advice.
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Property Features :
- Country and Riverside
- Private lake with island
- In excess of 4300 sq/ft
- 4 bedrooms (4 en-suites) separate annexe with en-suite
- 4 acres of grounds
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