Property description
Oriel House is a unique split level property which has been extended and refurbished by the current owners and now has a wonderfully light and airy atmosphere. A beautifully fitted kitchen/breakfast room has been added which has an open plan, conservatory style family room, ideal for families or for entertaining. Ceiling heights are generous and there are polished wooden floors throughout the downstairs space. 4/5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en-suite), sitting room, study/bed 5, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom. Landscaped gardens. EPC Rating C
LOCAL INFORMATION The pretty riverside village of Streatley is conveniently located for commuting to London (56 minutes) and Reading (15 minutes) by train from Goring & Streatley station. Reading Station has a fast service to London, Paddington (from 29 mins) with Crossrail allowing direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow from 2019. The spectacular scenery in and around Streatley and the famous Goring Gap, is the setting for The Wind in the Willows and Three Men in a Boat. Views of Goring Lock, the weirs and the rural landscape, especially from the bridge, are some of the most photographed and painted scenes in England. The twin villages of Goring & Streatley have a thriving community with local shops and a wide range of clubs, societies and special interest groups - latest news and events are on the village website at www.goring-on-thames.co.uk.
ACCOMMODATION - Ground Floor With just under 3,000 sq ft of accommodation, Oriel House has spacious and well-proportioned rooms on three floors. The hub of the home is the kitchen/breakfast room fitted with high gloss cabinets, Corian worksurfaces, Miele appliances including an induction hob, two full size ovens, microwave, steam oven, two warming drawers, two large fridge/freezers and two Siemens dishwashers and a Quooker boiling water tap. There is a large central island with breakfast bar and bi-fold doors from the family room to the terrace and garden. There is also a utility room and a larder. To the front of the property is a study and a cloakroom and shower room which could be used as additional en-suite guest accommodation. From the family room, an open ballustraded staircase leads to a galleried landing and the main sitting room, a lovely light room with a wood burning stove, windows to the front and back and French windows to the terrace and garden.
ACCOMMODATION - First floor On the landing is an unusual Oriel window, after which the house is named, a type of bay window often found in classical architecture. On the first floor, the master bedroom is a superb triple aspect room, with fitted wardrobes and a luxurious en-suite shower room. The guest room also has fitted cupboards and an en-suite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom with freestanding bath and a separate shower cubicle.
OUTSIDE The property is approached from the private, unmade road via a gravel driveway leading to a parking area. The front garden is planted with shrubs and hedges giving privacy and seclusion. A gate leads to the back garden which is mainly laid to lawn and is again very private. A terrace is accessed from the sitting room and a further paved terrace is reached from the family room and kitchen. The whole is beautifully planted and landscaped.
SERVICES / LOCAL AUTHORITY Gas fired central heating, mains water and electric, private drainage. West Berkshire District Council 01635 42400 http://www.westberks.gov.uk. Tax Band G
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Property Features :
- Country and Riverside
- 4/5 Bedrooms (2 en-suite)
- Sought-after private road
- Downs School catchment
- Private landscaped gardens
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