Pickets Lane, North Stoke, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10

Beautiful Country House set in 2.5 acres with gardens sweeping down to the River Thames.

Description

Longreach House is a beautiful double fronted, substantial country house with an entrance portico and brick elevations under a clay tiled roof. The flexible accommodation of approximately 5,000 square feet is arranged over two floors and immaculately presented throughout. The downstairs rooms and flooring were all refurbished in late 2022.

There is expired planning consent for 1 further principle bedroom and en-suite bathroom above the games room and a conversion of one of the garage bays and space above to provide a self sufficient annex.

The reception hall is spacious with vinyl wood flooring and an attractive staircase with wrought iron balustrade leading to the galleried first floor landing. Double doors open from the hall to the elegant sitting room which is full of light being double aspect with two sets of French windows opening to the side and rear gardens. It has an open fireplace and built-in shelving and cabinets to two walls. Also off the hall is a charming family room with open fireplace housing a wood-burner and a study with a door to the side garden, feature fireplace and to one side an impressive built-in wine wall cellar with glazed doors.

The kitchen/dining room is beautifully fitted with a superb range of painted wall and floor units arranged around a central island/breakfast bar. It is well equipped and integrated appliances include an American style fridge/freezer, induction hob with extractor above, two ovens, dishwasher, drinks fridge and wine cabinet. It has a lovely stone floor and there is lots of space for a dining or sitting area to one side. There is a walk-in pantry and doors open to the garden terrace. Beyond the kitchen is a triple aspect, large single storey games room with double doors to the rear and side gardens.

The double aspect principal bedroom is well proportioned and has a door opening to a Jack and Jill bathroom as well as to an inner lobby opening to a further bedroom and bathroom. This arrangement offers great flexibility on use of bedrooms as nursery or dressing rooms as needed. In total there are 5 double bedrooms (three with built-in wardrobes) and three large bathrooms.

Outside
The property is accessed from the lane via wrought iron gates opening to a gravel drive which sweeps through extensive gardens arriving at the front of the main house and adjacent detached garage block. The garage accommodates two cars and to one side is a separate storeroom. The front garden is beautifully landscaped and has parking for several cars.

To the rear of the house is a south facing stone terrace with a partially covered dining area and accessed from the sitting room, games room and kitchen providing a wonderful place to entertain and enjoy the view over the beautiful gardens, grounds and down to the river. The terrace is interspersed with colourful flowerbeds planted with mature climbers and raised beds with a variety of perennials and topiary hedging. A delightful setting overlooking the gardens which are laid mainly to lawn and run down to the River Thames. There is also a substantial garden shed for tools and equipment on a concrete plinth.

The grounds are divided into the main garden and the riverside garden by the well concealed Ridgeway path which runs across from the west to east boundaries. Mature trees to the boundaries and high hedging screen the main house from view and a gate gives access to the riverside garden which leads down to the River Thames. Here there is approx. 150 feet of frontage and a wonderful floating jetty for mooring on this prime stretch of the river.

Location

Longreach House is beautifully situated within the Chilterns ANOB and the sought after Thameside North Stoke village Conservation Area. This peaceful village has many period properties and a historic church and the Ridgeway Path runs through the centre of the village.

The nearby historic town of Wallingford – easily walkable and cyclable, offers excellent local facilities including a fine variety of shops, supermarkets and restaurants and a farmers market every Friday in the town square. There is also a small cinema/theatre, sports centre and there are wonderful opportunities to explore the surrounding Chilterns by foot or on bike.

Goring Village and train station is 4 miles away and a 50 minute direct rail to Paddington and its Elizabeth line links.

Henley on Thames is just 12 miles away and has excellent local facilities and a more extensive range can be found at Reading (11 miles) with good train services to London Paddington (from 25 minutes) including the Elizabeth Line. Oxford station provides links to Birmingham and the North. The M4 at J8/9 and the M40 J6 provide access to Heathrow and the motorway network.

Highly regarded independent schools in the area include Moulsford Preparatory School, Cranford House, Rupert House in Henley, Queen Anne’s in Caversham, The Oratory Schools, Bradfield College and the Oxford schools. Sporting facilities include fine golf courses at Huntercombe, Henley, The Springs and Badgemore Park.

Square Footage: 5,594 sq ft



Directions

Leave Henley on Thames on the Fairmile (A4130) towards Wallingford. At Crowmarsh roundabout take the first exit onto Port Way (A4074) and at the next roundabout take the first exit onto the A4074. After 200 yards turn second right in the direction of Goring (B4009) and after passing the Springs Hotel and Golf Club on the right turn next right into the village of North Stoke and continue along Cook Lane. At the bottom of the lane turn left onto Pickets Lane and the gated entrance to Longreach House will be found on the right. Post code OX10 6BU.