Property description
The Garden House is a gracious Georgian property tucked away just off the High Street in Wargrave. With origins in the 18th Century, the house is the front South-East facing part of a large country house. Principal rooms have elegant proportions, high ceilings, decorative plasterwork, polished wooden floors and a light and airy atmosphere. EPC Rating G.
ACCOMMODATION The tall painted front door leads to the spacious reception hall with archway and painted panelling. The drawing room is glorious with a high ceiling, painted cornicing and large windows letting in plenty of light. There are a pair of graceful French windows to the front and restored shutters to the windows. A polished Oak herringbone floor reflects the sunny aspect and there is a marble fireplace with open fire. The sitting room has an open fire and large bay window overlooking the gardens, again with original shutters. The elegant dining room has three large windows with French windows leading to the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room has a good range of wall and floor units, granite work surfaces and built-in appliances and there is a cupola roof light above the breakfast area. There is a utility room with sauna and a cloakroom. There is a cellar with good head height, which has been used in the past as a games room. There is an integral garage with workshop above, this could be integrated into the main house, subject to the usual consents.
From the reception hall an elegant turned staircase leads to the first floor. Again there are exceptionally high ceilings and an abundance of light and space. The master bedroom is a spacious room with an en-suite bathroom and dressing area. There are 2 further double bedrooms on this floor, one with stylish en-suite bathroom and a family bathroom. On the second floor, there are two generous double bedrooms.
OUTSIDE Approached via a gravel drive the property has a parking area for a number of cars. The South-facing walled garden is richly planted with palms and screened with shrubs and bushes, giving a Mediterranean feel to the space. The swimming pool is lined and has a cover. There is a summer house to one side and there was previously planning permission for a double garage (lapsed).
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LOCATION Tucked away in a peaceful corner of the village, the property sits privately within its garden. Within a short stroll is the pretty centre of Wargrave village with three pubs, a local shop. Post Office, dentist and doctor. Wargrave is also home to an annual summer Regatta which is held on the River Thames which flows past the village. A footpath close by leads to Wargrave railway station which is one stop from Twyford, which has a fast service to London, Paddington (from 34 minutes) with Crossrail allowing direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow from 2018. The centre of Twyford is about less than 2 miles distant and has local amenities including a Waitrose. The historic riverside town of Henley-on-Thames (3 miles) has individual cafés and restaurants, a fine variety of shops and restaurants and is home to the world famous Regatta. Connection to the M4 (J8) via the A404M is approximately 5 miles distant providing access to Heathrow (20 miles) and the motorway network. There is an excellent and varied selection of schooling in the area including the Piggott Schools within half a mile, Shiplake College, Reading Blue Coat, The Oratory and Queen Annes in Caversham. There are miles of walking in the surrounding countryside and rowing and boating on the River Thames.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES Wokingham Borough Council, telephone 0118 974 6000.
All mains connected. Oil fired central heating,
Property Features :
- Country and Riverside
- Georgian unlisted property
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Village location
- Garden with swimming pool