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Colebrook House, , Goring
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Full Details for 5 Bedroom Detached for sale in Reading, RG8 :

Stylishly updated, a beautifully presented period house on the edge of the village, with half acre gardens and useful outbuildings. Wayside Cottage is believed to have been built in 1910 and has been thoughtfully extended over the years. A superb open plan kitchen, family and dining room has been added to take advantage of the views over the gardens.

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LOCAL INFORMATION
Wayside Cottage is the last house on the edge of Cray’s Pond, a small semi-rural Oxfordshire village surrounded by open countryside. The village is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is home to the Oratory Prep school. Local shops and amenities can be found in nearby Goring-on-Thames (2 miles) and Pangbourne (4 miles) with both having mainline stations to London, Paddington (Reading from 29 minutes) with Crossrail allowing direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow from 2019. The M4 Motorway at Theale (J12 – 7 miles) is within easy reach as is the A4074 to Oxford City which is about 20 miles away. There are a number of excellent schools in the area including Pangbourne and Bradfield Colleges, The Oratory, Cranford House and Moulsford Preparatory School. There are miles of walking and riding in the surrounding countryside and boating on the River Thames.
ACCOMMODATION
Wayside Cottage is believed to have been built in 1910 and has been thoughtfully extended over the years. A superb open plan kitchen, family and dining room has been added to take advantage of the views over the lovely gardens.A useful porch leads to a large open hallway and through to the open plan kitchen. This is beautifully fitted with bespoke Oak wall and floor units, Topazio granite worksurfaces, 6-burner range cooker and a larder unit. There is a large central island with a Walnut breakfast bar and cupboards under and there is a door to the terrace and garden. The utility room has a back door to the garden and has plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and there is a cloakroom. From the kitchen, a step leads up to the spacious dining area and family room. The luxurious porcelain tiled flooring creates a seamless flow between the rooms which all have underfloor heating. The family room has an unusual cupola roof light which floods the room with light and double doors lead to the terrace and garden. A cosy sitting room is in the older part of the house and has an exposed brick chimney breast with open fire, a polished parquet floor and exposed beams. There is a double aspect study with an open fireplace with a gas fire.

Up the Oak staircase is a central landing with the bedrooms leading off. The master bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower. There are four further bedrooms, all of which have views across the garden or fields, and a family bathroom.
OUTSIDE
Wayside Cottage has an in-and-out driveway with secure high gates giving total security. There is a spacious gravelled parking area and a separate driveway leads down the side of the property to the timber double garage and outbuildings. These comprise a large timber shed and timber three bay stable block which is in need of some repair. A five-bar gate leads to the South-facing garden which is mainly laid to lawn with high hedges and trees giving privacy and seclusion. There are beautifully planted perennial borders and shrubs and a charming clematis covered arbour, perfect for enjoying the afternoon sun. The whole garden amounts to just over half an acre.
SERVICES AND LOCAL AUTHORITY
All mains connected, gas fired central heating, underfloor heating to the kitchen/family room.

South Oxfordshire District Council 01491 823000. www.southoxon.gov.uk Tax Band G.
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Stations Nearby

Tilehurst
4.0 miles
Goring & Streatley
2.1 miles
Pangbourne
2.4 miles

Schools Nearby

Bishopswood School
4.5 miles
Cranford House School Trust Limited
3.8 miles
Brookfields Special School
3.6 miles
Whitchurch Primary School
2.0 miles
Woodcote Primary School
1.2 miles
Oratory Preparatory School
0.3 miles
Langtree School
1.2 miles
The Oratory School
1.4 miles
Pangbourne College
3.2 miles