Property description

Goring On Thames shops/ station – 1 mile, Wallingford 7miles, M4 jct 12 – 25 miles,
Reading – 25 mins, M40 – 35 mins
(All distances and timings are approximate)

Approx 5615 sq ft / 521 m². Gardens & Grounds - 2 acres (approx.) grass tennis court, swimming pool.


A splendid Edwardian house and a marvellous family home with high ceilings, set on high ground in a very peaceful location. Within stunning southerly facing grounds bounded by fields. A village shop is within walking distance as is the centre of Goring On Thames with its excellent selection of shops and train station to London, Paddington. The flow of accommodation is extraordinary, typical of this fine period of English architecture. The setting of Icknield House is probably one of the most important features of this property with sweeping lawns leading from a high brick terrace with access from the main reception rooms and a grass tennis court and outdoor swimming pool. There is also room here for a pony paddock if required.

Note : Due to local planning precedent there is a possibility of a plot for a further dwelling on the site (subject to local authority planning permission)

Special Features : large reception hall and original staircase winding gracefully to the second floor gallery * Inner hall gives access to all the main reception rooms * Drawing room, dining room, conservatory and sitting room all have inter connecting doors which makes this a wonderful entertaining house * Wonderful oak joinery in the property especially shown in the part panelled sitting room * The Amdega conservatory is heated, this room is an extension of the drawing room * The original features of the property have been retained, there is a fine carved marble open fireplace to the drawing room * The master bedroom suite overlooks the beautiful grounds * This marvellous period house offers tremendous potential for a new owner *

Recent improvements : The property has undergone considerable expenditure since 2009, commencement of the present owners occupation including the extension of the drawing room * Oak flooring to the Kitchen/ breakfast room and the drawing room * New boiler installation and pressurised water system * New bathroom to the master bedroom, complete refitting of recent times of the kitchen/ living room with modern gas fired two oven Aga fitted in 2010 together with a Aga two oven extension module fitted for summer use with 4 ring gas hob and 2 ovens * The swimming pool was constructed by the current owners in 2010 and is heated by a separate gas boiler *

Schools : A good village school within walking distance and the well regarded Langtree School is within a few minutes driving distance, a number of private schools easily accessible by car to include The Oratory School, The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School for Boys, Cranford House, St Andrew`s Preparatory School on the edge of Pangbourne, Bradfield College, Pangbourne College, Elstree and Downe House.

Local Facilities : The village of Goring on Thames has a fine selection of shops, a station giving an intercity fast train connection to London Paddington for the commuter and a good car park, There is an excellent golf club in Streatley, Goring & Streatley Golf Club. There are pretty pubs and restaurants in the village and surrounding countryside with the riverside inns, The Swan in the centre of Goring and the Rossini at The Leatherne Bottel now serving fabulous Italian food on the River Thames by the well known chef Almmerindo from the Amalfi Coast is only a few minute`s drive outside Goring in South Stoke, offering fine cuisine in a beautiful river setting. An excellent Waitrose will be found 10 minutes away in the ancient riverside market town of Wallingford.

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION: Entrance lobby, large reception hall, inner hall giving access to drawing room and Amdega conservatory, dining room, sitting room, large kitchen/ breakfast area with AGA and golden oak flooring, rear access lobby, utility room, 7 bedrooms, (bedrooms 6 & 7 are linked on the 2nd floor)bedroom 1 has large dressing room and en-suite bathroom, 4 bathrooms in total. Long and imposing entrance drive which can accommodate numbers of cars. Detached double garage mainly used for air conditioned wine store with store room above and rear store, cellar with exterior access, Wendy house, timber garden machinery store, block constructed secure store for garden machinery and further potting shed (one of which may have been used as a pony stable in the past) heated swimming pool and grass tennis court.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS: Beautiful well established gardens extending in all to 2 acres/ 0.81 ha approx.

DIRECTIONS: From the offices of Dudley Singleton turn right proceed to the traffic lights with The Bull Public House on the left at Streatley turn right sign posted Goring proceed over the two bridges over the River Thames and proceed through the centre of the village and pass over the railway bridge and turn left. You will pass a Londine shop on the right hand side and a short distance along on the right, turn right into Elvendon Road. Turn first left into Icknield Road passing the fire station on the right and some Victorian red brick cottages and the entrance to Icknield House will be found on the right with high close boarded, panelled gates which are electrically operated.

SERVICES : Mains gas, water, drainage and full gas fired central heating.

POST CODE: RG8 0DG

LOCAL AUTHORITY: South Oxfordshire District Council

Viewing by arrangement with vendor`s agent, Dudley Singleton & Daughter,
No. 1 Station Road,
Pangbourne,
Berkshire, RG8 7AN.

Tel: 0118 984 2662
Fax: 0118 984 5490

E-mail: info@singletonanddaughter.co.uk

London Office: Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London, W1.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Dudley Singleton & Daughter for themselves and for the vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items. We relied upon our own brief inspection and information supplied to us by the vendors. (i) The description, including photographs of the property and its contents, are intended to be a guide only rather than a detailed and accurate report and inventory. (ii) Floor plans, measurements, areas and distances are intended to be approximately only. (iii) Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to check measurements. The position of bathroom fittings as shown on the plan is indicative only – sizes, shapes and the exact locations may differ. Wall thicknesses, together with window and door sizes are approximate only and window and door openings are shown without frame details. (iv) Photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current and no assumption should be made that any contents shown in them are included in the sale.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them:
3. No person in the employment of Dudley Singleton & Daughter has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or surveyor


Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Property Features :

• Splendid Edwardian family home
• Seven bedrooms
• Four reception rooms
• Amdega conservatory
• Fine period features
• Double garage
• Heated outdoor swimming pool
• Southerly gardens