Chalk Pit Cottage, 2 Wallingford Road NORTH ... - Warmingham

Chalk Pit Cottage, 2 Wallingford Road 

NORTH STOKE 

South Oxfordshire 

PRICE GUIDE: £800,000 FREEHOLD 

Situated in one of South Oxfordshire’s most prized 

villages near the River Thames just to the south of 

the historic old market town of Wallingford on 

Thames, an appealing detached property of 

individual ‘Cottage’ design having tiled dormer 

windows to the first floor and incorporating ‘Arts 

and Crafts’ features. The good sized accommodation 

offers potential to improve and extend subject to the 

necessary permissions, and is set in delightful 

gardens and grounds of approximately 2/3 of an acre 

on the edge of the village adjoining scenic Chilterns 

countryside and enjoying stunning views. 

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the agent as above

Chalk Pit Cottage, 2 Wallingford Road, North Stoke, South Oxfordshire OX10 6BD 2 

SUMMARY 

Spacious ENTRANCE LOBBY 

RECEPTION HALL 

SHOWER CLOAKROOM 

SITTING ROOM 

with fireplace and doors into a 

CONSERVATORY/GARDEN ROOM 

DINING ROOM 

KTICHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 

UTILITY ROOM 

BOOT ROOM/LAUNDRY ROOM 

GALLERIED LANDING 

4 BEDROOMS 

BATHROOM 

OIL CENTRAL HEATING 

Detached brick built DOUBLE GARAGE 

Useful GARDEN STUDIO BUILDING 

Lawned GARDENS with mature trees 

and superb open views over adjoining 

countryside 

Heated SWIMMING POOL 

In all approximately 0.66 

Location 

The timeless small South Oxfordshire village of North Stoke occupies a tranquil setting by the River 

Thames, just downstream from the historic old market town of Wallingford which was granted a 

Charter by Henry II in the mid 14 th century. 

Over the years the village has seen little intrusive development, retaining much of its original peaceful 

charm. 

The historic Ridgeway Path runs through the centre of the village, having followed a route along the 

banks of the Thames from Goring continuing its journey up onto the Chilterns. The immediate local area 

has numerous footpaths and bridleways through the scenic surrounding countryside which is designated 

an “AONB”. The village also has the luxury 4 star Springs Hotel set in extensive ‘park like’ grounds 

overlooking a private lake and now having a highly regarded and established golf course which can easily 

be accessed on foot from Chalk Pit Cottage. 

The peaceful nature of the village belies its close proximity to an excellent road network, linking with the 

M4 and M40 motorways. For rail commuters there are stations at Goring on Thames and Cholsey, both 

of which provide fast and regular services to Oxford, Reading and London (Paddington). 

* GORING on THAMES – 4 miles * WALLINGFORD – 2½ miles * DIDCOT – 9 miles 

* OXFORD – 14 miles * HENLEY on THAMES – 10 miles * READING - 10 miles 

* M40 at Lewknor (J6) – 9 miles * M4 at Theale (J12) – 13 miles 

* CHOLSEY – 3 miles 

The Property 

Chalk Pit Cottage is a detached house individually designed and built in the early 1960’s using 

reclaimed old red bricks under a pitched reclaimed clay tile roof featuring tiled dormer windows to the 

first floor reflecting a ‘Cottage style’. 

The traditionally constructed house stands well back from the village road in a large mature garden plot 

of approximately 2/3 of an acre with stunning views at the rear over surrounding scenic Chilterns 

countryside.


Internally the house incorporates an ‘Arts and Crafts’ theme and features including heavy panelled door, 

reclaimed oak balustrade staircase up to a galleried landing, German tiled floors in the hall, maple wood 

flooring in the Sitting Room and Dining Room and an impressive stone faced chimney breast and open 

fireplace in the Sitting Room. 

The property easily lends itself for enlargement to form a larger family home of distinction subject to the 

necessary planning permissions and would also benefit from further refurbishment and upgrading. 

Accommodation 

GROUND FLOOR 

FRONT ENTRANCE LOBBY: 

Ceramic tiled floor. Heavy wooden front door 

with full height casement window panels either 

side giving good natural light. Inner casement 

door opens into the main Reception Hall. 

RECEPTION HALL: 

Arranged in an L-shape with oak balustraded 

turning staircase leading to a galleried first floor 

landing. Ceramic tiled floor. Radiator. 

SHOWER CLOAKROOM: 

White suite of wash hand basin and low level 

W.C. Shower cubicle with deep tray. Ceramic 

wall tiling and with Aqualisa wall shower with 

flexible handset. Radiator. Ceramic tiled floor. 

Tiled splashback above basin. 

SITTING ROOM: 

This room enjoys an attractive aspect on three 

sides over the surrounding gardens. An 

impressive stone built chimney breast with stone 

surround to an open fireplace having raised 

flagged hearth, inset display ‘niches’ and with 

mantel shelf above. Fitted oak shelf. Maple 

wood flooring. Skirting radiators. French doors 

open into a south facing 

Conservatory/Garden Room which has 

ceramic tiled floor. 

DINING ROOM: 

Similarly enjoying attractive views from two 

windows overlooking the gardens. Maple wood 

flooring. Skirting radiators. Ceiling beam as 

feature 

Sitting Room


KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 

Well proportioned with windows giving a triple 

aspect. Matching fitted floor units providing 

cupboard and drawer storage with appropriate 

work surfaces and inset stainless steel sink unit. 

Built-in Tricity split level electric double oven 

and with separate inset 2 burner gas hob. 

Quarry tiled floor throughout. 

FIRST FLOOR 

GALLERIED LANDING: 

Arranged in an L-shape with windows giving 

double aspect. Radiator. Deep built-in Airing 

Cupboard containing foam insulated hot water 

tank with immersion heater and slatted shelving 

above. 

BEDROOM 1: 

A triple aspect room featuring expansive views 

over the adjoining Chilterns landscape. Skirting 

radiators. Double doors on either side of the 

room into fitted eaves Wardrobe/Store 

Cupboards. 

BEDROOM 2: 

A double aspect room with garden and village 

views. 2 radiators. 2 double Wardrobe 

Cupboards with central dressing table top and 

storage along one side of the room. 

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 

Bedroom 2 

Ample space for large Breakfast table and chairs. 

Radiator. Beamed ceiling. 

UTILITY ROOM: 

Fitted floor and wall cupboard units together 

with appropriate work surfaces and Belfast stone 

sink. Space for appliances. Trianco oil fired 

floor boiler in fireplace recess supplying CH and 

HW. Double radiator. Ceramic tiled floor. A 

fitted shelved Store Cupboard. Door into a 

Boot/Laundry Room. 

BOOT ROOM/LAUNDRY ROOM: 

Belfast sink. Doors on either side giving access 

to the garden and garaging areas respectively. 

Fitted light and power. 

BEDROOM 3: 

A further double aspected room with the 

principal views over an unspoilt rural landscape. 

Fitted Wardrobe Cupboard and further fitted 

floor cupboard and shelving unit in corner. Wall 

light point. Radiator. 

BEDROOM 4: 

Attractive views over the garden and Chilterns 

countryside. Radiator. Trap access into an 

insulated Loft with aluminium pull down ladder 

providing useful storage space and having 

electric light. Fitted double Wardrobe 

Cupboard with separate storage above and 

with attached shelving unit on one end. 

BATHROOM: 

White suite comprising cast bath (chrome mixer 

taps with shower handset), inset basin in wide 

vanity on table top unit, and low level W.C. 

Radiator. Ceramic wall tiling around bath and 

basin. Fitted floor to ceiling shelved unit.


OUTSIDE 

The property enjoys a long hedged frontage to 

the village road with at the northern end a 

splayed entrance with 5 bar gate opening onto a 

gravelled driveway which sweeps into the 

property leading to a large forecourt area in 

front of the house providing ample parking and 

turning space. 

Fronting on to the forecourt is a detached 

double Garage with twin gabled clay tile roofs 

with each gable having high level trap doors at 

both ends as well as ‘up and over’ entrance 

doors. The garage is partially divided internally 

by a brick wall and there is fitted light and power 

together with a side window. 

Attached to one side of the garage is a useful 

lean to log Store. 

Situated behind the house in an elevated 

position is a timber boarded Studio Building 

measuring approximately 23’ x 11’ having a 

pitched tile roof with windows on each side and 

suitable for a variety of purposes. It also has the 

benefit of water, electricity and telephone point. 

The gardens and grounds surround the property 

and gently slope up to the northern boundary. 

At the top of the garden in a separately fenced 

area is a Heated Swimming Pool of 

approximately 29’ x 15’, with paved surround 

and with a built-in underground Store 

Building housing the oil fired boiler and 

filtration plant equipment. 

Along the north western boundary there is a line 

of mature trees providing privacy and 

protection, including Sycamore, Ash, Beech and 

Fir. 

The majority of the garden is lawned for ease of 

upkeep with two circular turfed terrace areas 

both of which take advantage of the sheltered 

aspect and rural views. There are a number of 

additional fruit trees and numerous specimen 

shrubs adding colour and interest. 

In all the gardens and grounds extend to 

approximately 0.66 of an acre. 

Services 

Mains water and electricity are connected to the 

property. There is a private septic tank drainage 

system. Central heating and domestic hot water 

from oil fired floor boiler located in the Utility 

Room. Secondary hot water supply from 

immersion heater. 

Local Authority 

South Oxfordshire District Council, 

Crowmarsh, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 8HQ 

Tel:01491 823000 

Council Tax 

Band: ‘G’ 

Current year’s charges payable 11/12: £2,481.03 

Directions 

From our offices in the centre of Goring turn right and proceed up to the top of the High Street where at 

the railway bridge junction bear left on to the Wallingford Road. Continue out of the village and on 

reaching North Stoke in approximately 4 miles continue over the first crossroads and just before 

reaching The Springs Hotel on the left hand side Chalk Pit Cottage will be found on the right being the 

last house on leaving the village.

Chalk Pit Cottage, 2 Wallingford Road, North Stoke, South Oxfordshire OX10 6BD 6





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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.

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