Hardwick, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8

Lot 1 - An exciting opportunity to acquire a boathouse on the River Thames with 45m of river frontage located close to the highly sought after South Oxfordshire village of Whitchurch-on-Thames. The site is measured at approximately 0.25 acre with vehicular access via Sheepwash Lane. The boathouse itself comprises of a generously sized storage space with wood burning stove, a kitchen area and covered wet dock. There is a substantial seating terrace to the side with stunning views across an unspoilt stretch of the Thames. In addition there is a further storage shed and seven riverside moorings, one of which benefits from a private river garden.

Whitchurch-on-Thames is a picturesque and highly regarded Thameside village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Pangbourne is close by and provides an excellent range of local facilities including a main line rail link to London, Paddington, with the new Elizabeth line, via Reading, being available to commuters. The more comprehensive amenities of Reading are 7 miles away (London, Paddington 27 mins) and the M4 (J12) is within easy reach providing vehicular access to London, its airports and the motorway network. The local area is served by well-regarded schooling, including Whitchurch Primary school (Ofsted Outstanding), Langtree School in Woodcote (Ofsted Outstanding) which became a DfES Specialist Performing Arts College in 2006, The Oratory Prep and Senior schools, Pangbourne College, St Andrews Prep and Cranford House. There are recreational facilities for all requirements in the locality, including the fitness and tennis centre at Bradfield College and for golf-enthusiasts, courses can be found at Streatley Hills, Mapledurham and Calcot.