Shirvells Hill, Goring Heath, Reading, RG8

A 17th century characterful cottage which has been sympathetically extended in recent years to provide a wonderful balance of period features with modern conveniences. The house retains many original and period highlights including exposed beams, leaded glass gothic arched windows and an inglenook fireplace. The property is set in an elevated position on the edge of the village, with an outlook over open fields across the front. The well presented accommodation includes: entrance hall, sitting room, family room, kitchen/diner, snug, utility, boot room, ground floor shower room, four double bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. EPC Rating D.
LOCAL INFORMATION
Woodcote, situated three miles north east of Goring, and is a vibrant South Chiltern Village with a particularly strong sense of participation amongst its community. The village offers a good selection of amenities including Primary and Secondary schooling at both state and public, well stocked convenience shop, several pubs, a library and garden centre, as outlined on woodcote-online.co.uk. There is excellent access to nearby Wallingford, which is a delightful market town some four miles to the West, with a good bus service, and train access to London (Paddington) and Oxford, with a choice of either Pangbourne or Goring Railway Stations. Woodcote is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is surrounded by beechwoods and farmland that drops down towards the river valley.
ACCOMMODATION
A covered porch made from reclaimed wood dating back as far as the 16th century leads to a hardwood front door, opening into an entrance hall with 1930s terracotta tiling. The sitting room is double aspect with leaded glass windows, including a bay with gothic arches, and an inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and original oven. Within the original part of the house there is another reception room with fireplace (not currently in use) and exposed beams. The hallway continues to a snug area, currently used as a study, and a large utility with a double butler sink, space for additional appliances and a door to the front. The kitchen/diner was extended about 5 years ago, and has been done in a sympathetic style with oak framing and gothic style arched windows overlooking the gardens. The kitchen is fitted with a modern range of units with slate worktop, double butler sink with hot water boiling tap, integral appliances including induction hob with mirrored backsplash, double ovens, microwave and steam oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. The kitchen has an oak framed vaulted ceiling with exposed beams to mirror the exposed woodwork in the rest of the house, travertine flooring with underfloor heating, and bi-folding doors onto the rear patio. A boot room with a door to the rear, and a modern shower room with walk in shower complete the ground floor accommodation. An oak turning staircase leads to the first floor landing. The main bedroom is double aspect, with a high beamed ceiling, a range of built in wardrobes, feature brick fireplace and bay window with original gothic style arched leaded glass windows. There are three further bedrooms, all doubles with built in wardrobes and all taking advantage of the views over the fields both to the front and side of the house. There is a family bathroom with a freestanding cast iron claw foot tub, and a separate shower room.
OUTSIDE SPACE
A five bar timber gate opens to a gravelled drive providing ample off street parking. A brick path leads to the front door and around the front of the property. To the rear, there is a flagstone patio seating area adjacent, accessible from the kitchen/diner. Sleeper steps lead up to two separate garden areas. A lawned garden at the side faces West with fabulous sunsets over the fields opposite and offers an additional wooden decked seating area. The main garden is located at the rear, and is tiered and lawned over two levels. The elevation of the garden enables a lovely view across the fields opposite.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES
South Oxfordshire District Council. Council Tax Band D. Gas fired central heating, all mains services.
CONVEYANCING
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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.
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