1 PALMER’S COTTAGES
WHITCHURCH HILL - OXFORDSHIRE

Pangbourne on Thames 2 miles (London Paddington within the hour) Reading 10 miles (London Paddington 27 minutes) M4 (Junction 12) 10 miles Henley on Thames 11 miles Newbury 15 miles Oxford 17 miles (Distances and times approximate)

Occupying a most attractive position on the southern fringe of this idyllic semi-rural village, 1 Palmer’s Cottages offers generous and well-appointed 4 bedroom accommodation of 1,765 sq ft with mature gardens of over ½ acre.

Within close distance of the River Thames, extensive amenities, outstanding schooling, & mainline railway station to London Paddington in well under the hour. The major centres of Reading, Oxford, Newbury and Henley on Thames are all within easy driving distance as are the M4 and M40 Motorways.

On The Fringe Of This Quintessential English Village Setting Within Close Walking Or Driving Distance Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour

Originating from 1911 but extended in 1995 It Offers Lovely Character Accommodation  Of Approximately  1,765 Sq Ft

Entrance Hall
Kitchen
Dining Room
Sitting Room
Utility Room
Cloakroom

Upstairs
Main Bedroom with Dressing Room and En-Suite
3 Further Bedrooms
Family Shower Room

Driveway

Large Outbuilding

Mature Gardens & Grounds of Over ½ acre

LOCATION
Whitchurch Hill is a quiet, hilltop village lying some 450’ above sea level on the edge of the Chilterns Escarpment close to the Thames Valley, approximately 2 miles from Pangbourne on Thames with surrounding countryside designated an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’.

Traditionally timbered and thatched cottages overlook the village green and parish church of St Johns and there are many other period properties reflecting the differing architectural styles through the ages, which essentially form the character and history of this unspoilt rural community historically based on agriculture and farming.

At the bottom of the hill is the separate village of Whitchurch on Thames lying opposite to the village of Pangbourne on the Berkshire side of the river, and home to a well revered and outstanding primary school. Pangbourne offers excellent shopping facilities as well as a wide range of amenities including a mainline railway station which has excellent commuter services to Reading and up to London (Paddington) in under the hour. There is a regular daily bus service to Reading via Pangbourne from Woodcote with good road communications, particularly for Reading and the M4 motorway.

In addition to having well revered and ‘outstanding’ local state primary school in Whitchurch on Thames and secondary schooling in nearby Woodcote, 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, St Helen & St Katharine, Radley College and The European School at Culham.

The major centres of Reading, Oxford, Newbury and Henley on Thames are all within easy driving distance as are the M4 and M40 Motorways.

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.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Originating from 1911 and a former public house, 1 Palmer’s Cottages is the last in the row of 3 cottages.  A truly charming period home in an idyllic semi-rural setting, it was extended in 1995 and offers generous accommodation.
The entrance hall has a lovely tiled floor which continues into the kitchen.  The kitchen is front and side facing and leads round into the dining room which has a woodburner.  The sitting room has an open fireplace and offers views of the gardens and has french doors for easy access to enjoy.  The utility room is larger than average and there is a back door.
Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms.  The main bedroom faces the back and there is a step down to the dressing room which then leads to the en-suite with a corner bath.  The 3 further bedrooms all have built-in wardrobes and there is a family shower room

OUTSIDE
The property has a mature hedged frontage and driveway at the far end.  The gardens extend mainly to the side and rear leading down to the end which has a large barn type outbuilding.  This building is fully functioning with electrics and separate room within, which could offer separate office space. 
The gardens have a southerly aspect and a bountiful array of trees, including apple, silver birch, poplar, wild cherry and pear.   Extending round the side and rear of the house is a wide path and terrace area giving the perfect opportunity for al-fresco dining. Views over the adjoining paddocks and farmland are an added bonus in this stunning country garden. 

Delightful and mature, the private cottage gardens and grounds must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Services:  Main’s water, electricity, and gas are connected to the property. Central heating and hot water from gas fired boiler.

Council Tax: E

Postcode: RG8 7P

Energy Efficiency Rating: 61 | D

Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council - Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button]

DIRECTIONS

From Warmingham offices in the centre of Goring turn right and proceed up to the top of the High Street, where at the Rail Bridge junction turn right and then next left into Reading Road by the Queens Arms. Follow this road up White Hill and out of the village and in a further 2 miles, on reaching the crossroads at Crays Pond, turn right for Whitchurch and Pangbourne. In approximately 2 miles upon reaching Whitchurch Hill, just after the village church and village hall, take the left turn by the village green, and then left again, heading onto the Goring Heath Road. 1 Palmer’s Cottages will be found on the right hand side opposite Oakdown Close.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co

DISCLAIMER
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