Acer Lodge, Streatley on Thames

ACER LODGE
STREATLEY ON THAMES – BERKSHIRE

Goring Station 0.75 miles Wallingford 5 miles Reading 9.5 miles
Henley on Thames 13 miles Newbury 14 miles Oxford 18 miles
M4 at Theale (J.12) 10 miles M40 at Lewknor (J.6) 15 miles
 
Acer Lodge is a most attractive 5 bedroom detached house of  3,775 Sq Ft, quietly set back and offering accommodation on 4 levels.  There is a decked terrace leading down to the mature garden.   Within walking distance of the high street and a short hop to the river Thames, village shops and restaurants, schooling, and mainline railway station, which provides direct access to London within the hour.

An attractive 5 bedroom detached house arranged over 4 levels

Triple Glazed Windows throughout

In All Extending To Approximately 3775 Sq Ft Inclusive Of Detached Garage

Reception Hall

Kitchen Breakfast Room

Study

Family Room

Sitting Room

Main Bedroom Suite with Ensuite Shower Room

3 Further Double Bedrooms

2 Family Bathrooms

Top floor offering Bedroom/Living Space

Large Basement with utility area

Detached Double Garage

Gardens & Grounds to front and rear

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’ and historically this was a natural crossing point of the river, set between the Berkshire Downs and Chiltern Hills, known geographically as the ‘Goring Gap’. The interesting High Street, which forms the central part of the village running down to the river and the bridge across to Goring, is now a ‘Conservation Area’ where there is 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 building of the railway through the Thames Valley by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in approximately 1840, the villagers of Streatley decided the railway should go on the Goring side with the result now 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 and Coppa Club, which also offers a leisure and fitness club and at the top of the High Street is the Bull Inn which was an old coaching inn when the Royal Mail stopped en-route between Oxford and London. There is also a prestigious golf club, established over one hundred years ago, set amidst beautiful rolling countryside. The village also boasts its own very well regarded Streatley Primary School, with the outstanding secondary school, ‘The Downs’, being in catchment for the village also, and having its own bus route. In addition to having well regarded local state primary and secondary schooling, the area is also extremely well served by an excellent range of private schooling, of particular note; Cranford House School, The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School, St Andrews Preparatory School, The Oratory School, Pangbourne College, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Downe House, Rupert House School, Shiplake College, The Abbey School, Bradfield College, The Manor Preparatory School, Abingdon School, Abingdon Preparatory School, Radley College, and St Helen & St Katharine.

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 the extensive bridleways and footpaths are now open to the public.

Across the river, the larger village of Goring-on-Thames offers a wide range of amenities and facilities including shops, 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). There is also easy access for the major local towns, including Oxford, Reading and Newbury, the M40 and M4 motorways, the latter linking directly to Heathrow.

Crossrail (Elizabeth Line) services have commenced from Reading, with the full service scheduled to commence in shortly, which together with the completed electrification of the line has significantly improved travelling times to Heathrow, London and beyond.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Acer Lodge was built in the year 2000 and offers 5 bedroom accommodation over 4 floors and plenty of reception space including a large basement.   Quietly set back offering privacy and seclusion, there are electric gates leading to the driveway which incorporates mature plating and a detached garage.  It resides within a popular road in the beautiful riverside village of Streatley-on-Thames, just a short hop to the river Thames, village shops and restaurants, schooling, and mainline railway station, which provides direct access to London within the hour. The property offers wonderful views across the Thames Valley

A modern property featuring wooden flooring, Ash hardwood staircases and generous room sizes, Acer Lodge is a must see property and early viewing highly recommended.

OUTSIDE
A driveway leads down to the front of the property with ample parking and detached double garage with up and over door.  There is much mature planting and front garden leading up to the boundary.  Access to the rear garden can be from gates on both sides. From the living room is a raised decked terrace overlooking the garden, which is mostly laid to lawn with mature trees offering privacy.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Services: Mains gas, electricity and water are connected. Private drainage. Central heating and domestic hot water from gas boiler. Secondary hot water supply from immersion heater.
High speed internet with upgraded wiring CAT 5 & CAT 6

Council Tax: G

Postcode: RG8 9LA

Energy Efficiency Rating: D

Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone:

DIRECTIONS
From our offices turn left and continue along the high street and over the river bridge to Streatley High Street.  At the traffic lights turn right and take the next left into Wantage Road.  After approx. 400 yards, Acer Lodge will be found on the right hand side

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co