Wood Farm Stables Stichens Green, Near Streatley ... - Warmingham

Wood Farm StablesStichens Green, Near Streatley-on-ThamesBerkshirePRICE GUIDE: £895,000 FREEHOLDA former stables and barn of a privateracing horse training yard, Wood FarmStables now presents itself as agenerously proportioned country houseset in delightful grounds andsurroundings with the benefit of a largearray of outbuildings.Wood Farm Stables nestles in theglorious Berkshire Downs a mile or sofrom Streatley-on-Thames and a nearbymainline railway station with links toLondon Paddington in under an hour.VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the agent as above

Wood Farm Stables, Stichens Green, Near Streatley-on-Thames, Berkshire, RG8 9SU. 2Location• FRONT PORCH• RECEPTION HALL• 2 GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOMS• DRAWING ROOM• GAMES ROOM• INNER HALL• DINING ROOM• GARDEN ROOM• STUDY• KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM• UTILITY ROOM• FAMILY BATHROOMSUMMARY• 4 BEDROOMS including MASTERBEDROOM with ENSUITEBATHROOM , CLOAK ROOM, andDRESSING ROOM.• MATURE and PRIVATE GARDENS• AMPLE PARKING• LARGE GARAGE/BARN• FORMER STABLE BLOCK including 4stables adjacent to the house havingpotential to be integratedresidentially• OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATINGcomplimented by double glazedwindows• DELIGHTFUL COURTYARDSETTINGStitchens Green is an unspoilt rural hamlet situated in an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ some 2miles from Streatley on Thames, occupying an idyllic location in a small valley surrounded bybeautiful countryside with many footpaths and bridleways, with the undulating Berkshire Downlandsand close to National Trust owned hills and woodlands which overlook the Thames Valley. Thepicturesque village of Streatley on Thames lies in a particularly scenic location at the foot of the BerkshireDownlands and by the River Thames, almost midway between Reading and Oxford in the ‘Goring Gap’,an historical crossing point of the River Thames, facing Goring on Thames opposite with the ChilternHills in Oxfordshire forming a backcloth behind. The village high street contains many fine periodproperties and the central part of the village is now a conservation area. Local amenities include anotable 4-star riverside hotel with leisure club facilities, superb golf course, parish church and a highlyregarded primary school.The larger village of Goring lying on the Oxfordshire side of the river, offers a comprehensive range ofshops and facilities, including banks, modern health centre, library, numerous inns and a range ofrestaurants, together with a mainline station with fast commuter services to Reading and up to London(Paddington).READING – 10 miles * WALLINGFORD – 6 miles * OXFORD – 20 miles * PANGBOURNE ONTHAMES – 5 miles* HENLEY ON THAMES – 15 miles * NEWBURY – 12 miles * M4 AT THEALE (Junction 12) – 10milesThe PropertyOriginally the stables and barn of a private racing horse training yard, Wood Farm Stables was bothextended and converted approximately 50 years ago to create a country family residence.The property offers a wealth of character with great care having been taken to retain its quintessentialfeatures and architectural integrity and, it continues to exude significant period ambience havingexposed wall timbers and trusses throughout and a superb Inglenook fireplace in the Drawing room.Set in both private and mature residential grounds the property overlooks a spacious courtyard with just2 other properties, nestled in the glorious Berkshire Downs.

Wood Farm Stables, Stichens Green, Near Streatley-on-Thames, Berkshire, RG8 9SU. 3AccommodationGROUND FLOORFRONT PORCH:Under a pitched clay tiled roof having oaktimber supports on brick plinths.RECEPTION HALL:Approached through a legged and braced oakdoor, the dual aspect reception hall offers awarm and spacious welcome full of characterboasting a wealth of exposed timbers and aperiod fireplace. 2 double radiators.CLOAKROOM:Conveniently located off the entrance hall, thecloakroom is spacious and light have a rearaspect. Comprising of a modern matching suiteentailing low level w.c. with oak seat, and lowlevel pedestal wash hand basin with fitted oakvanity cupboard below. Radiator.DRAWING ROOM:Approached off the entrance hall the Drawingroom affords superb light and space having adual aspect and offers a wealth of characterhaving a part vaulted ceiling with the oak frameand truss being exposed, and a large Inglenookfireplace with an Oak mantle and cast Iron logburner on a tiled hearth complimented by Oakflooring throughout. Wide French doors givingaccess to the private and mature rear terrace andgarden. 4 Double radiators. Wide folding Oakdoors to the Games room;GAMES ROOM:A light triple aspect room that with the foldingOak doors opened extends the breadth of theDrawing room and access to the private andmature rear terrace and garden, or alternativelyserves to provide a private Games room.Exposed Oak frame and truss. Oak flooring. 2Double radiators. Loft access.INNER HALL:Legged and braced oak door giving access to theprivate and mature rear garden. Staircase withoak balustrade leading to galleried landing onfirst floor. Under stairs cupboard. Doubleradiator.DINING ROOM:Ideally situated off the Kitchen, the Dining roomis both light and spacious having a dual aspectover the front courtyard. Open period fireplace.Exposed timbers. Double radiator. Second doorto Garden room;

Wood Farm Stables, Stichens Green, Near Streatley-on-Thames, Berkshire, RG8 9SU. 4GARDEN ROOM:With interconnecting doors to the Dining room,Study, and Kitchen the Garden room has a lightaspect with the advantage of a walk in baywindow with bench seat overlooking theattractive courtyard. 2 Double radiators.matching suite of low level w.c. and low levelpedestal wash hand basin. Rear aspect.FIRST FLOORLANDING:A light and spacious galleried landing having arear aspect over the delightful gardens. Airingcupboard containing foam insulated hot watertank with immersion heater providing secondaryhot water. Trap access into loft.BEDROOM 1:A large master suite having lovely views throughthe walk in bay window over the front courtyardand hills beyond. Triple built in wardrobe.Double radiator with timber casement. Doorleading to en suite bathroom, cloakroom, anddressing room;STUDY:Located off the Garden room providing a usefulwork/reception space having a light dual aspect.Double radiator.KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM:Comprehensively fitted with a matching range ofOak fronted floor and wall mounted units havingappropriate work surfaces, the Kitchen has arear aspect overlooking the private and matureterrace and garden. Spaces for Range cooker anddish washer. Tiling to work areas. Ceramic tiledfloor. Breakfast bar. Sink drainer. Hatch throughto Dining room. Large walk in Pantrycupboard. Double radiator.EN SUITE BATHROOM:Having a dual front and side aspect, acomprehensively fitted suite comprising bathwith electric shower over, bidet, low levelpedestal wash hand basin with vanity cupboardand mirror over having light and shaver point.Chrome towel radiator.CLOAK ROOM:Light and airy cloakroom having a side aspect.DRESSING ROOM:A spacious dressing room having a side aspect. 5long built in wardrobe. Single radiator.UTILITY ROOM:A larger than average dual aspect utility roomwith rear access to the garden having a matchingrange of fitted Oak fronted floor and wallmounted units with appropriate work surfaces.Sink drainer. Spaces for washing machine and 2tall fridge freezers.BEDROOM 2:A large double bedroom having delightful viewsover the front courtyard and hills beyond.Double and single built in wardrobe. Doubleradiator.CLOAKROOM:Conveniently located next to the utility roomand the rear garden the cloakroom comprises a

Wood Farm Stables, Stichens Green, Near Streatley-on-Thames, Berkshire, RG8 9SU. 5comprehensively fitted modern suite includingtimber panelled bath with chrome monoblocmixer taps and shower handset, low level w.c.low level pedestal basin with shaver point, andsingle radiator.BEDROOM 3:A double bedroom having delightful views overthe front courtyard and hills beyond. Doublebuilt in wardrobe. Double radiator.OUTSIDEThe property is approached over an unmadetrack leading to a delightful open courtyard setin the valley of the glorious Berkshire Downs.BEDROOM 4:A double bedroom having a delightful rearaspect over the garden and terrace. Double builtin wardrobe. Double radiator.To the rear of the property there are mature andprivate grounds laid to terrace, lawn, andcontaining a wealth of trees, shrubs, andherbaceous borders. Access is available on bothsides of the property and also to the rear wherethe Garage/Barn can be found with bothaccess of the quiet lane to it along with ampleparking for a few cars also.Almost attached to the main property are theFormer Stable Block presently comprising of4 Stables that offer obvious potential (Subjectto planning permission) for conversion to formeither part of the main residence or a separateAnnexe.ServicesMains water and electricity are connected to theproperty. Private septic tank drainage. Centralheating and domestic hot water from oil firedboiler. Secondary hot water supply fromimmersion heater.Local AuthorityFAMILY BATHROOM:A light bathroom having a lovely aspect over therear garden and terrace comprising aWest Berkshire Council, Council Offices,Market Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5LDTel: 01635 42400

Wood Farm Stables, Stichens Green, Near Streatley-on-Thames, Berkshire, RG8 9SU. 6DirectionsFrom our offices in the centre of Goring, turn left and proceed down the High Street, across the riverbridge and up to the top of Streatley High Street where at the traffic lights continue straight across on theB4009 road for Newbury. Continue up to the top of the hill and immediately past a golf course turn leftfor Stitchens Green. On reaching the bottom of the hill, in a further half mile the driveway to theproperty will be found on the right hand side just before a wiggly bend, with the property being found onthe left hand side.

Wood Farm Stables, Stichens Green, Near Streatley-on-Thames, Berkshire, RG8 9SU. 7

Wood Farm Stables, Stichens Green, Near Streatley-on-Thames, Berkshire, RG8 9SU. 8

Wood Farm Stables, Stichens Green, Near Streatley-on-Thames, Berkshire, RG8 9SU. 9N.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 toobtain verification. These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Warmingham & Co.Whilst all due care istaken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility for their accuracy is accepted, nor do they form part of any offer or contract.Intending clientsmust satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy prior to signing a contract.