Property description
A beautifully presented five bedroom period residence situated in the heart of the peaceful and desirable village of South Stoke. Originating from the late 17th century and skilfully extended over the past 35 years by the present owners, the house delivers a stylish ambiance whilst retaining a wealth of period charm afforded by its timber-framed origins. EPC Rating D
LOCAL INFORMATION The village of South Stoke, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, lies on the River Thames between Goring-on-Thames and North Stoke in the southern-most part of Oxfordshire. Conveniently located within close proximity to Goring-on-Thames with is rail links to London (approx 45mins), Reading and Oxford. There is a regular bus service through the village to both Goring-on-Thames and historic Wallingford. The M4 and M40 are each a 25-minute drive away.
With no through-traffic South Stoke is truly villagey with a 13th century Anglican church, popular pub/restaurant, primary school, village hall, recreation ground with fully-equipped play area and village shop. Many musical, theatrical and social events are organised throughout the year. The WI, the bell-ringers and the angling society all flourish. The village has its own slipway to the river Thames for boating enthusiasts.
ACCOMMODATION - Ground floor Original oak double outer front doors lead into a covered bricked porch with oak door to double-height main hallway with a wealth of exposed beams and original quarry tiles. This leads to formal, double-height drawing room with garden aspect. Beamed ceiling and magnificent fireplace with bath stone surround reclaimed from an old monastery. Inner hallway leads to formal dining room with garden views, original fireplace and beamed ceiling. Staircase leads to bedrooms. Hallway continues to utility room and downstairs WC then onwards to beamed dual-height kitchen/ breakfast room with garden views and 5-burner range style gas hob and electric oven. Full range of built-in appliances and stylish painted units with central island and granite worktops throughout. Rear hall continues to side entrance door out to north-entrance gravelled driveway and single garage with power and light. Door leads directly from kitchen to family room and further reception room currently arranged as a gym. Rear hallway to study and spacious sitting room with French doors to garden. Bath stone fire surround housing convector log burner.
ACCOMMODATION - First floor Spiral staircase leads to master bedroom/sitting room with dual aspect over gardens. Fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom with contemporary freestanding bath and separate double shower. Heated towel rail. Stairs down to further bedrooms. Double bedroom with side aspect and en suite shower room with heated towel rail. Fitted wardrobes. Single bedroom with front aspect. Two further double bedrooms each with fitted wardrobes and rear garden views. Family bathroom overlooking rear garden with white suite including bath with overhead shower. Airing cupboard. (Agent's note: The master bedroom and en-suite bathroom connected via the spiral staircase to the garden sitting room and study below have been configured to be easily convertible to a self-contained 4-room annexe).
OUTSIDE SPACE Southern entrance from main street via double gates to gravelled driveway with detached timber-clad double garage with light and power. Summer house with light and power and adjacent shrub-garden with powered water feature. Landscaped 0.7 acre formal garden laid mainly to lawns with mature flower beds abutting patio to rear of house then low brick retainer walls with established borders leading up to apple and pear orchard. Lawns beyond with 5-bar gate to watered paddocks of 3 acres. River Thames lies beyond. (Agent's note: Paddocks have rear access via right of way over third-party drive connecting to village main street).
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES South Oxfordshire District Council 01491 823000 www.southoxon.gov.uk. Tax Band G. Gas fired central heating, mains drainage.
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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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DISCLAIMER These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
Property Features :
- Country and Riverside
- Five bedrooms
- Three bathrooms
- Seven reception rooms
- 3.7 acre plot
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