Thurle Grange Barn, Rectory Road STREATLEY ON ... - Warmingham

Thurle Grange Barn, Rectory Road
STREATLEY ON THAMES
Berkshire
PRICE GUIDE: £899,950 FREEHOLD
Quietly situated in a fold of the Berkshire Downlands some 1½ miles from
Streatley on Thames amid a stunning rural landscape designated an area of
‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ & less than 5 minutes from Goring and Streatley
Golf Club. A superb conversion of a 17 th Century Tithe Barn providing particularly
generous 5 bedroom family accommodation of conspicuous merit with original
structural beams affording architectural authenticity and character, together with
lawned gardens and an orchard of around ½ an acre.
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the agent as above

Thurle Grange Barn, Rectory Road, Streatley on Thames, Reading RG8 9QH 2
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Spacious ENTRANCE LOBBY
GRAND RECEPTION HALL
CLOAKROOM
SITTING ROOM with fireplace
DINING ROOM
STUDY/FAMILY ROOM
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM with
Aga
UTILITY ROOM
GALLERIED LANDING
SUMMARY
o MASTER BEDROOM with EN SUITE
SHOWER ROOM
o GUEST BEDROOM with EN SUITE
SHOWER ROOM
o 3 Further DOUBLE BEDROOMS
o FAMILY BATHROOM
o GAS CENTRAL HEATING
o Integral DOUBLE GARAGE
o Private drive ENTRANCE with
spacious FORECOURT
o Lawned GARDENS with ORCHARD
in mature tree fringed surroundings.
In all approx 0.56 of an acre
Location
The picturesque village of Streatley on Thames lies in a valley on the Berkshire side of the river
between Reading and Oxford, facing Goring on the Oxfordshire side. The surrounding countryside is
designated an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’. Historically the location of the two villages is at a
natural crossing point of the river, set between the Berkshire Downs and Chiltern Hills, known
geographically as the ‘Goring Gap’ where the ancient Ridgeway path comes down to meet the river after
its long journey across the Berkshire Downlands before continuing up onto the Chiltern Hills and the
Icknield Way. The interesting High Street, which forms the central part of the village running down to
the river and the bridge over to Goring, is now a ‘Conservation Area’ with a wealth of period properties
many of considerable architectural merit including a thatched cottage, a beautiful William and Mary
house and an Elizabethan Farmhouse, supposedly haunted by a lady in white.
Following the construction of the railway line through the Thames Valley by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
in approximately 1840, the villagers of Streatley decided the railway should be located on the Goring side
of the river with the result that while Streatley has changed little, the village of Goring on Thames has
grown substantially and is now the larger village.
In the village there is a parish church with Norman origins, a luxury riverside four star hotel, The Swan,
which also offers a leisure and fitness club and at the top of the High Street is the Bull Inn being an old
coaching inn from the era when the Royal Mail stopped en route from London to Oxford. There is also a
prestigious Golf Club, established over one hundred years ago, set amidst beautiful rolling countryside, a
Nursery and a highly regarded Church of England primary school. The local area generally is well catered
for by private and state schools and is in the catchment area for the much acclaimed Downs secondary
school in Compton.
Across the river, the larger village of Goring on Thames offers a wide range of amenities and facilities
including shops, two banks, modern health centre, traditional inns, a hotel, library, dentist and
importantly a main line railway station providing excellent commuter services to Oxford, Reading and up
to London (Paddington).
Behind Streatley the ground rises steeply where the Berkshire Downlands meet the wide Thames Valley
and from the top there are panoramic views far into Oxfordshire. The woodland and hills surrounding
Streatley have been acquired in recent years by the National Trust and there are extensive bridleways and
footpaths open to the public.
The village has good road and rail communications with easy access to the surrounding towns, motorway
networks and for London (via train forty-five minutes, by car approx. one hour).
* READING - 9 miles * HENLEY on THAMES - 13 miles * WALLINGFORD - 4 miles
* OXFORD - 16 miles * NEWBURY - 14 miles * M4 Motorway (J.12 at Theale) - 8 ½ miles.
* M40 Motorway (J.6 at Lewknor) – 14 miles

Thurle Grange Barn, Rectory Road, Streatley on Thames, Reading RG8 9QH 3
Rectory Road is a much sought after residential location being a no-through road leading out of the
village on the Western side, past the Golf Course and ending at Warren Farm from where the ancient
Ridgeway Path continues on its journey across the Berkshire Downlands. The differing cottages, houses
and older style properties together with the especially noteworthy Thurle Grange are all individually
interesting, many dating from the late Victorian and Edwardian periods or earlier. The Golf Course,
noted for its scenic landscape and sloping fairways, as well as for the surrounding farmland and National
Trust hills, have helped to limit any development in the road, which has greatly enhanced its appeal by
retaining its quiet, rural character.
The Property
Located to the rear of Thurle Grange an imposing early Victorian country house, Thurle Grange Barn
is one of four linked period properties formed from an original farm tithe barn and including a former
single storey Chapel, believed to date from the 17 th Century or possibly earlier. Successfully converted in
the 1980’s Thurle Grange Barn is probably the largest and has the traditional appeal of warm red brick
and flint elevations under a steeply pitched and half hipped clay tiled roof with projecting front and rear
gables.
Internally the impressive accommodation has an easy arrangement with all rooms flowing off the
reception hall and galleried landing. The heavy structural beams of the original Barn have been carefully
restored and revealed providing a fascinating and genuinely rustic period theme throughout. There is a
huge loft area with ample space for storage.
Other notable points of interest include a bespoke custom fitted ‘Shaker’ style kitchen with aga, period
fireplace in the sitting room with Jetmaster grate, and newly tastefully refurbished en suite shower
rooms and family bathroom. Additionally Planning Permission has just been granted for a garden
pavilion. There is also potential for extending into and converting the integral garaging subject to the
relevant approval with ample space off the drive for erecting new garaging.
Accommodation
GROUND FLOOR
SPACIOUS ENTRANCE LOBBY:
(W, N & E)
Windows on 3 sides give good light and aspect.
Ceramic tiled floor. 2 built-in part shelved
Cloaks/Store Cupboard. Hardwood
panelled inner door with casement upper half
opening into the Grand Reception Hall.
GRAND RECEPTION HALL: (N & S)
Generously proportioned with a central
balustraded turning staircase up to a galleried
landing. Double radiator. Understairs Store
Cupboard, and fitted wall shelving.
CLOAKROOM: (N)
Suite of wash hand basin and low level W.C.
Radiator. Quarry tiled floor.
STUDY/FAMILY ROOM: (N)
Custom fitted floor to ceiling cupboards and
book shelving along one side of the room
finished in period styling and high level
panelling as feature.
Grand Reception Hall
Study/Family Room

Thurle Grange Barn, Rectory Road, Streatley on Thames, Reading RG8 9QH 4
SITTING ROOM: (S)
An attractive room with a southerly aspect over
the secluded gardens. Chimney breast with
carved period style surround to fireplace with
mantel shelf, marble inset and hearth and
‘Jetmaster’ grate. Double radiator. Inset ceiling
lighting. Dimmer Controls. Wood flooring.
KITCHEN: (S)
Bespoke custom fitted with ‘Shaker’ style wall
and floor units providing excellent cupboard and
drawer storage together with granite
worksurfaces and featuring chimney breast with
high mantel shelf fireplace recess housing a 4
oven Aga. Countersunk twin bowl stainless
steel sink unit with granite upstands around sink
and working areas. Inset ceiling lighting. Miele
integrated dishwasher and fridge. Wood
flooring.
Sitting Room
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
UTILITY ROOM: (S)
Fitted worksurface with inset stainless steel sink
cupboard under and built-in space for
appliances. Wide fitted double shelved
larder/store cupboard. Quarry tiled floor. Back
door to terrace and garden. Integral door to
garaging.
Sitting Room thru to Dining Room
DINING ROOM: (S)
This room similarly has southerly views over the
secluded garden with French doors opening
directly onto the terrace. Wood flooring. 2
radiator. Inset ceiling lighting.
FIRST FLOOR
GALLERIED LANDING:
Well lit by 2 deep recessed sky light windows
and featuring the heavy structural timbers of the
original barn. Carved balustrading around 3
sides overlooking the stairwell and Reception
Hall. Radiator. Low door in a spacious and
boarded Eaves Store Room with internal
light. Built-in double Airing Cupboard
containing foam insulated hot water tank with
with immersion heater and extensive slatted
shelving.
Dining Room

Thurle Grange Barn, Rectory Road, Streatley on Thames, Reading RG8 9QH 5
BEDROOM 1: (S)
Fitted with extensive range of matching
furniture comprising wardrobes, several drawer
units and deep shelf worktops. Double radiator.
B.T. point. Inset ceiling light.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
Beautifully refitted period style suite with wash
hand basin. Stainless steel stand with tapered
legs and glazed shelf under, low level W.C. and
wide walk-in shower cubicle extending the full
width of the room ceramic fully tiled internally.
Ceramic tiled floor. 2 wall light points and inset
ceiling lighting. Heated chromium towel rail.
Master Bedroom
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: (S)
White suite comprising twin inset basins with
long vanitory top and range of fitted cupboards
and drawers under with further cupboards to
side and above. Overhead pelmet lighting with
twin fitted wall mirrors. Low level W.C. Large
shower cubicle ceramic tiled internally with
built-in ‘Mira’ wall shower with flexible handset.
Radiator and heated chromium towel rail.
Garden views.
En Suite Shower Room
BEDROOM 3: (N)
Interesting exposed wall timbers. Views over the
orchard. Double radiator.
BEDROOM 4: (S)
Garden views. Radiator. Trap access up into a
spacious Loft Area providing generous storage
and where can be seen the original structural
timbers of the barn.
En Suite Shower Room
BEDROOM 2: (S)
Fitted range of furniture comprising double
Wardrobe Cupboard tall shelved cupboard,
central dressing table with drawer and high level
double cupboard. Radiator. Garden views.
Bedroom 4

Thurle Grange Barn, Rectory Road, Streatley on Thames, Reading RG8 9QH 6
BATHROOM: (N)
White ‘Heritage’ suite comprising panelled bath
pedestal wash hand basin and low level W.C.
Built-in wall shower over bath with flexible
handset and glazed side shower screen.Italian
Carera marble wall tiling up to ceiling height at
shower end of bath and matching splashback
above basin. Wall light point. Radiator. Inset
ceiling lighting.
An enclosed garden to the rear of the property
enjoys a sheltered southerly aspect with
established trees and shrubs around the
boundaries providing natural cover and interest
through the seasons with a lawned garden
having central circular bed edged by low box
bushes. A wide flagged terrace extends across
the rear of the Barn with well stocked
surrounding borders which contain a variety of
cottage flowers, plants and roses.
The property is approached of Rectory Road
over a private gravelled lane which extends
around the rear of the imposing Thurle Grange
with a 5 bar gate at the end opening onto a
gravelled drive leading to the forecourt area at
the front of the property. Beyond the forecourt
approached by wide shallow stone flagged steps
and matching walled sides, is the main lawned
garden with an orchard to one side, and being
elevated allows far reaching views across the
valley and scenic surrounding countryside
including Streatley Golf Course. The orchard
has electricity and water plumbed in. In the
garden as well as the fruit trees, are numerous
other varieties including Cherry, Laburnam and
Beech providing colour and interest.
Beyond the rear garden is a woodland copse
comprising mainly deciduous trees for added
protection.
Bathroom
BEDROOM 5: (N)
Exposed original structural beams. Double
radiator. Views over the garden. Fitted double
Wardrobe Cupboard and low cupboard into
an Eaves Store Area. Inset ceiling lighting.
OUTSIDE
Approached off the entrance drive and forecourt
is an integral double Garage with twin ‘up and
over’ entrance doors, fitted light and power and
in the rear corner 2 steps up to a raised railed
platform with door into the Utility Room.
Potterton gas fired wall boiler supplying CH and
HW.
Directions
In all the garden and grounds extend to
approx 0.56 of an acre
Services
All main services are connected to the property.
Central heating and domestic hot water from gas
fired boiler located in the garage. Secondary hot
water supply from immersion heater. Oil fired
Aga for cooking. Fitted water softener.
Local Authority
West Berkshire Council, Council Offices,
Market Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5LD
Tel: 01635 42400
Council Tax
Band: ‘G’
Current year’s charges payable 08/09: £2,327.31
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street across the River
Bridge and up to the top of Streatley High Street where at the traffic lights turn right for Wallingford.
In a further ¼ of a mile bear left onto the A417 Wantage Road and just before leaving the village bear
left again into Rectory Road. Continue along this road for just over 1 mile and immediately after
passing Thurle Grange turn right onto a private gravelled lane. Follow the lane round to rear of
Thurle Grange and at the end of the lane will be seen the 5 bar gate marked Thurle Grange Barn. This
drive leads round to the forecourt and entrance to the property.

Thurle Grange Barn, Rectory Road, Streatley on Thames, Reading RG8 9QH 7
Southerly Facing Rear Garden
Orchard

Thurle Grange Barn, Rectory Road, Streatley on Thames, Reading RG8 9QH 8
Forecourt with Orchard and Garden Beyond
Orchard from Garden

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Garden
Rear view of Property

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N.B. The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order. If required, the client is advised to
obtain verification. These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Warmingham & Co.Whilst all due care is
taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility for their accuracy is accepted, nor do they form part of any offer or contract.Intending clients
must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy prior to signing a contract.