The Penthouse, Goring on Thames

THE PENTHOUSE – APARTMENT 5 CHILTERN COURT
GORING-ON-THAMES – OXFORDSHIRE

Goring & Streatley Train Station (London Paddington within the hour) Reading 11 miles (London, Paddington 27 minutes)  M4 (J 12 ) 11 miles  M40 (J6) 14 miles
Henley on Thames - 12 miles  Oxford 19 miles  Wallingford 8 miles
(Distances and times approximate)

Conveniently located within the delightful riverside village of Goring-on-Thames, easily accessible for extensive high street shops and local amenities, scenic River Thames, and mainline railway station providing access to London Paddington within the hour and Reading and Oxford.

The Penthouse suite is a top floor apartment within Chiltern Court, a signature development built by Cantay Homes in 2008. The Penthouse boasts approximately 1,558 sq ft of impressive light open plan living accommodation built in a contemporary, individual and stylish design. The top floor is both private and enjoys a stunning and far reaching view of the Chiltern Hills, with exclusive elevator lift access.
Contemporary Penthouse Apartment Extending To Approximately 1,558 Sq Ft With Elevator Lift & Private Access
Covered porch entrance to communal Reception Hall
Private Secondary Entrance Hall & Staircase to The Penthouse
Private Reception Hall with glass skylight and Vaulted Glazed Lantern Light
Spacious living room with Open Plan Kitchen / Dining Room with Fitted Bookshelves
Custom designed modern kitchen with granite work surfaces and instant boiling / chilled water tap
Expansive views and daylight nuanced by stylish blinds and bespoke French shutters throughout
Impressive Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and bespoke solid oak wardrobe with fitted safe
Large second bedroom with eave storage
Contemporary family shower room
Spacious Walk-in Utility/cloakroom with washing machine plumbing and generous storage space
Exclusive solar panels and immersion heater for secondary and tertiary water heating
Mature Communal Garden and grounds with two private car parking spaces and secure cycle storage

SITUATION
Goring-on-Thames lies serenely in the beautiful Thames Valley set between the Chiltern Hills in Oxfordshire and the Berkshire Downlands opposite above the village of Streatley, the area known geographically as the ‘Goring Gap’ and designated an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’.

In 2010 Goring was awarded the prestigious ‘Oxfordshire Village of the Year’ and also the coveted ‘South of England’ title. Local amenities include a super primary school, an excellent range of interesting shops and restaurants, together with a riverside café, boutique hotel, two olde worlde inns, health centre, veterinary practice, dentist and library. Importantly, a mainline railway station provides fast commuter services to London (Paddington) in well under the hour. The area is also extremely well served by an excellent range of state and private schooling. 
 
In addition to having well revered and outstanding local state primary and secondary schooling, including a primary school within Goring-on-Thames itself, 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.

Streatley-on-Thames, on the Berkshire side of the river, is another picturesque village surrounded by hills and woodlands now mainly owned by the National Trust. Fronting onto the river by the bridge crossing over to Goring is the Swan at Streatley, a luxury 4 star riverside hotel with adjoining Coppa Club and leisure and fitness facilities.

Crossrail (Elizabeth Line) services have commenced from Reading, with the full service scheduled to commence in 2021, which together with the completed electrification of the line has significantly improved travelling times to East and West destinations.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The Penthouse suite is a top floor apartment within Chiltern Court, a signature development built by Cantay Homes in 2008. The Penthouse boasts an impressive 1,558 square feet of light open plan living accommodation built in a contemporary, individual and stylish design with far reaching views being afforded also.
The apartment is located on the second floor accessed directly via a private elevator lift or staircase where you enter into the reception hall which has natural light flooding in from a large vaulted glazed lantern light. Stylishly decorated throughout, accessible from the reception is a spacious new open plan kitchen /dining room with fitted book shelving, sitting room, and two large double bedrooms. The Master Bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and bespoke fitted wardrobes. The apartment also has a Family Shower room and utility / cloak room.

OUTSIDE
The overall development is fully enclosed and sheltered by lap larch fencing and a mixture of mature hedging and trees.
The hedge lined private entrance leads to the side and rear car parking areas and the main communal entrance to the apartments. The Penthouse has two allocated car parking bays, plus there is sufficient space for visitors to park.
To the west and east of the development you’ll find communal landscaped gardens which are maintained by the management company.

GENERAL SERVICES
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. Central Heating and Hot Water from mains gas fired boiler plus secondary hot water serviced via private solar panels.

Energy Performance Rating: 84 B

Postcode: RG8 0AQ

Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council. Telephone:

Council tax band: E

Tenure: Each apartment has the benefit of a 125year lease from 01 December 2008 together with a 1/10th share in the Freehold ownership of the building through the management company. The Penthouse House pays £200 per calendar month towards the cost of upkeep and maintenance of the internal communal areas, gardens and private lift and includes the buildings Insurance and window cleaning for the development. This figure is reviewed on a yearly basis. No Ground Rent is paid.

DIRECTIONS

From our offices in the centre of Goring proceed up the High Street turning left at the railway bridge. Head along Wallingford road for a further 400 metres or so, and Chiltern Court can be found just off on the right-hand side after having passed by Westholme Stores. Park in the car park and walk round to the northern entrance to the development.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham Estate Agents & Valuers.

DISCLAIMER
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 to obtain verification.  These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Warmingham & Co. Whilst all due care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility for their accuracy is accepted, nor do they form part of any offer or contract. Intending clients must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy prior to signing a contract.