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NOVEM, 9 ORCHARD COOMBE
WHITCHURCH HILL OXFORDSHIRE
Pangbourne 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 private tucked away position within this popular
hilltop village, located in the heart of the beautiful rolling
Chilterns yet a short drive to extensive amenities, schooling and
mainline railway station which provides direct access to London
Paddington in under an hour.
A detached 4 5 bedroom family house set within a large south
west facing plot of 0.459 of an acre, affording light and spacious
accommodation and offering further opportunity to extend, subject
to planning permission
Private Driveway & Forecourt
Covered Front Porch
Reception Hall
Cloakroom
Kitchen
Utility Room
Study Bedroom 5
Sitting Room with fireplace
Dining Room
Conservatory
Landing
4 Bedrooms
Shower Room
Family Bathroom
Integral Double Garage
In All Approximately 2,002 sq ft
Delightfully Mature Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 0.459 Of
An 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. The surrounding
countryside is designated an AONB. Close by is an extensive network
of beautiful woodland and hilltop pathways, as well as a childrens
playground.
Traditional timbered and thatched cottages overlook the village
green as does the parish church of St John and there are many other
period properties reflecting the differing architectural styles
through the ages. This essentially forms the character and
provenance of this unspoilt rural community, historically based on
agriculture and farming. In Hill Bottom on the northern edge of the
village, is located the well known Sun Inn, a Brakspear Pub, which
has a good reputation for food.
At the bottom of the hill lies the separate village of
Whitchurch on Thames. This has 2 popular pubs and a highly rated
primary school. These villages are in the catchment area of the
well regarded Langtree Secondary school, based in nearby Woodcote
with own bus route . There is also an excellent range of private
schooling Moulsford Preparatory, The Oratory Preparatory, Cranford
House, Pangbourne College, The Abbey School, Abingdon Boys and the
School of St Helen & Katharine.
Pangbourne, on the opposite side of the river, has a mainline
railway station with frequent commuter services to Reading, London
Paddington under an hour and Oxford. There are good road
communications particularly for Reading, Henley on Thames, Oxford
and Newbury. The M40 and M4 networks are close by. Crossrail
services from Reading, which, together with the electrification of
the line offer fast travelling times to London and the City.
Pangbourne offers excellent shopping facilities including a
supermarket as well as a wide range of amenities such as a doctors
surgery and the Adventure Dolphin water sports centre based on the
River Thames.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Built in the 1970s of traditional design and benefiting from being
one of the biggest overall plot sizes, 9 Orchard Coombe occupies a
private position within the close. Entrance is under a covered
porch into the hallway which has stair access, cloakroom and coats
cupboard. A door leads into the kitchen which has access into both
the dining and utility room. All reception rooms benefit from
windows overlooking the fabulous gardens beyond. The utility room
has a door taking you to the front of the house and one into the
integral double garage. There is a study which could double up as
bedroom 5. On the other side of the house is the sitting room with
real fireplace and sliding doors into the conservatory. The views
are stunning and the floor to ceiling windows showcase the outside
perfectly. Upstairs the landing area has masses of light from a
large window. There are 4 double bedrooms, 3 with built in
wardrobes. There is a shower room and separate family bathroom.
There is a loft which is fully boarded and there is a drop down
ladder. The property has great potential and an early viewing is
highly recommended
OUTSIDE
The property is quietly tucked away within Orchard Coombe and a
lovely cooper beech sits at the top of the deep front garden with
sweeping driveway leading up to the property. Pretty borders run
down the side up to the garage and the remainder front garden is
lawn. The garage has a large double roller door and there is
boarded storage above. The main garden at the back is south west
facing and an absolute delight. It has park like features with
mature trees, shrubs and planting throughout. There are hedged and
fenced boundaries and to the far end a line of trees provide a
wonderful backdrop. A pergola with vine above offers a wonderful
seating opportunity in the middle of the garden and terrace runs
the width of the back of the house, perfect for al fresco dining.
Off to the right hand side, behind a mixed hedged is an area
perfect for vegetable and fruit growing, with greenhouse and 2
sheds. The garden has total privacy and truly compliments this
property.
GENERAL SERVICES
Services All main services are connected to the property. Central
heating and domestic hot water from gas fired boiler.
Postcode RG8 7QL
Energy Efficiency Rating D 64
Local Authority South Oxfordshire District Council Telephone
Council Tax Band F
DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the central of Goring turn right and proceed up
to the top of the High Street where at the railway bridge junction
bear right and next left into the Reading Road. Follow this road up
Whitehill and out of the village and on reaching Crays Pond in
approximately 2 miles turn right at the crossroads for Whitchurch
Hill. In a further 1¼ miles take the next left hand turning after
the Hill Bottom crossroads into Orchard Coombe itself. 9 Orchard
Coombe will be found on the right hand side, about ¾ of the way
along.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co.
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.
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