White Lodge, Goring on Thames

WHITE LODGE
LIME TREE ROAD – GORING ON THAMES - OXFORDSHIRE

*High Street shops, river and station – within 5 minutes easy walking distance
*Pangbourne on Thames – 5 miles
*Wallingford on Thames – 6 miles *Oxford – 20 miles *Henley on Thames – 13 miles
*Reading – 10 miles *Newbury – 13 miles *M4 at Theale (J12) – 10 miles
*M40 at Lewknor (J6) – 15 miles

In a sought after location, close to all the village amenities including the High Street shops, River and Train Station at Goring & Streatley with Commuter Service To London Paddington Within The Hour

A substantial late Victorian family home of impressive architectural design occupying a prime village location set in delightful gardens and grounds of 0.25 of an Acre together with outbuildings

• A 5 Bedroom Characterful Home Of Generous Proportions

• Prestigious location approached off private road within easy reach of central shops, river and station

• Boot Room

• Cloakroom with Shower

• Kitchen Breakfast Room

• Utility Room

• Dining Hall

• Sitting Room

• Family Room

• Basement Room

• Main Bedroom with Built In Wardrobes and Ensuite Bathroom

• Second Bedroom Suite Bath and Separate Shower

• 3 Further Bedrooms

• Family Bathroom

• Summer House

• Former Stable with Tack Room and Log Store

• In All Extending To 2,906 sq ft

• Well Planted Gardens and Grounds of 0.25 of an Acre

LOCATION
The much prized village of Goring on Thames occupies a stunning location in the Thames Valley set between the Chiltern Hills and Berkshire Downlands as the River flows from Oxford down to Reading, in an area of scenic landscape known geographically as the ‘Goring Gap’ and designated an ‘A.O.N.B.’ In 2009 Goring was awarded the prestigious ‘Oxfordshire Village of the Year’ and also won the coveted best in ‘South of England’ title.

This stretch of the River, the longest between locks, is regarded as one of the most beautiful and is forever associated with Kenneth Grahame’s immortal book “The Wind in the Willows” as well as Jerome K Jerome’s book “Three Men in a Boat” which actually mentions Streatley in its narrative.

The village boasts an excellent range of shops and facilities together with Olde Worlde pubs, a highly regarded Bistro/Café, choice of restaurants, Boutique hotel, Doctors and Dental surgeries, veterinary centre and importantly a mainline station offering fast services up to London (Paddington). There is also easy access for the major local towns, including Oxford, Reading and Newbury, the M4 and M40 motorways, and for Heathrow.

Recognised as a thriving community, there are a wide range of clubs, societies and special interest groups to suit most people.

There is a highly rated Primary school and in the local area are a first-class choice of both state and private schools with bus collections.

The central part of Goring is a ‘Conservation Area’ and has a wealth of interesting period properties many Listed being of significant architectural and historical interest.

Streatley on Thames, situated on the opposite Berkshire side of the river, is another pretty 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 luxury 4 star riverside hotel The Swan, renowned for its fine cuisine and leisure and fitness facilities and Coppa Club restaurant.

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

Lime Tree Road lies just to the South of the village centre and High Street, and is a private un-adopted road linking Manor Road with Croft Road in what is generally regarded as the most favoured part of Goring comprising mainly individual properties in large gardens.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Dating back to 1890, White Lodge is a beautiful house with whitened brick elevations under a clay tile roof.  Benefitting from sympathetic extensions in previous years including a 2 storey extension in 2012, some new windows plus secondary glazing to the original, the  property has been well maintained and offers spacious family accommodation.  Entrance is into the boot room with good coat and shoe storage and then access into the cloakroom with shower.  The room then flows into the kitchen breakfast room which is a generous space and has fully fitted units  as well as a fitted dresser and a separate utility room with back door. The family room sits off the kitchen and has a woodburner .  There is a door from the family room leading down to the basement, which is full head height and works well as a wine cellar.  The dining room and the sitting room both overlook the front garden and doors give direct access onto the terrace which is perfect for enjoying an “al fresco” lifestyle.  The sitting room has a fireplace.  The staircase takes you up to the landing and access to all bedrooms.  The main bedroom has dual aspects of the garden and generous fitted wardrobes as well as an ensuite bathroom.  There is a second bedroom suite and the bathroom has a bath and separate shower.  Three further bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the upstairs.  White Lodge is a charming family home in a very desirable part of the village and an early viewing is strongly advised

OUTSIDE
White Lodge has a long frontage to Lime Tree Road behind mature hedging with a gated entrance opening onto a gravelled driveway extending round the front and down towards the house and offering parking for several cars.  Also at the front is a detached former stable and tack room offering useful garden storage and with a porch area on the side for log storage.   The gardens and grounds extend to 0.25 of an Acre and display beautiful planting in generous borders throughout.  There are mature specimen trees including Cherry, Oak and Apple trees amongst the lawn which lead up to the property.  A terrace across the front allows for a wonderful view of the gardens to sit and enjoy in total privacy and harmony and to the rear boundary is a summer house.  A path runs round the back of the house and to the door into the utility room.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Services
All main services are connected to the property with gas fired central heating and hot water.
The boiler is located in the utility room.  There are solar panels providing some extra electricity. 

Council Tax: ‘G’

Postcode: RG8 9EY

Energy Efficiency Rating: D/67

Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council - Telephone:

DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street. Turn left opposite the Miller of Mansfield into Manor Road and at the bend in the road by the John Barleycorn Pub continue straight across onto Manor Road again.  Then turn first left into Lime Tree Road and White Lodge will be found on the left hand side in a further 200 yards.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co