Description
A pretty Victorian semi-detached cottage, located towards the end of a no-through road in the village of Stoke Row, close to country walks and a short walk from a village shop with cafe and well-loved pub and a restaurant. With charming original features and modern enhancements. 3 double bedrooms, an upstairs bathroom, open-plan kitchen / dining room, separate sitting room, landscaped rear garden with decking. Private driveway with car parking.

ACCOMMODATION
Located towards the end of quiet School Lane in the picturesque village of Stoke Row, 1 Woodside Cottage is one half of a semi-detached Victorian pair of homes, with an attractive red and Nettlebed blue brick exterior finish.

Up the gravel driveway to the wooden front door, and into the entrance hall. There is a large sash window in the hallway, an inlaid sisal mat, space for hanging coats and attractive solid oak flooring that leads into the sitting room.

The impressive sitting room has oak flooring, a large refurbished bay window, a wood burning stove with an oak mantelpiece. There are fitted shelves in alcoves and high ceilings. There is space beneath the open-tread oak stairs for display or storage.

Into the kitchen / dining room - a bright space with skylights, dark tiled floor and opening into the garden via bifold glass doors. The kitchen comprises white wall and base units with a composite work surface. There is a 4-ring induction hob with extractor over and blue tiled splash back, and a double oven. There is a stainless steel sink with mains tap water and also water-softened water. Space for a slimline dishwasher, and space for a washer and dryer.

The dining area opens out to the garden, with space for a 6-seater dining table. Through to a cloakroom with wash hand basin, w.c. and a window to the garden. There is also a stable door out to the garden.

The open-tread oak staircase leads up to a small wooden landing. All the bedrooms have been fitted with new wooden doors.

Bedroom 1 is a bright room with high ceilings, fitted wardrobes, carpeting, 2 new sash windows with a southerly aspect, and a new roll-top radiator.

Bedroom 2 is a double, carpeted with a large original sash window, high ceilings, roll-top radiator, carpet, and provides loft access to the boarded loft.

Bedroom 3 is a double, carpeted with large sash window, high ceilings and a radiator.

Outside

The attractive L-shaped south-facing garden is accessed via a wooden pedestrian gate set into the fence, and enclosed with further fencing and a tall hedge. Laid primarily to lawn, the garden features decked areas and a pergola for shade. Mature shrubs add character to the garden. The heating oil boiler and tank are located in the garden to the side, along with a useful shed.

The gravel driveway has space for car parking, and leads up to the entrance porch.

LOCATION
Living in Stoke Row

School Lane is a quiet no-through road, leading to public footpaths and woodland.

Stoke Row village is 6.4 miles from Henley-on-Thames, 6.7 miles from Wallingford, 3.5 miles from Sonning Common and 8 miles from Reading Mainline train station. Reading station provides frequent fast and stopping services to London Paddington - via both mainline services and the Elizabeth Line which continues through to Canary Wharf; and to London Waterloo, the Midlands, the North and the West Country.

M4 jct 8/9 16.5 miles
M40 jct 4 18 miles
M25 jct 15 27.2 miles
London Heathrow airport 30.2 miles

Stoke Row is surrounded by beautiful beech woodland and has plenty of public foot and bridle paths providing excellent walks and horse riding. There are a number of welcoming clubs nearby, including tennis, cycling and gardening. Water pursuits are available in nearby Henley-on-Thames, and Wallingford. Local golf clubs include The Springs in North Stoke and Huntercombe Golf Club at Nuffield.

There are a number of good pubs in the area, The Cherry Tree in the centre of the village and Crooked Billet for fine dining in Stoke Row. The Rising Sun at Witheridge Hill is a popular country pub with nearby dog walks. Stoke Row also features a highly-regarded village convenience store / deli. Nearby Nettlebed has The White Hart pub, and McQueen’s local deli, the renowned Nettlebed Creamery with 'Cheese Shed' and a popular village social club.

Shopping is available in Henley Town centre, Wallingford and Reading. Local Farm Shops include The Nettlebed Creamery and Blue Tin Produce.

Schools
There is a Stoke Row Primary School (OFSTED Good) a few 100m up School Lane, Peppard Primary School (OFSTED Good), and Nettlebed Primary School. Gillotts School and Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School for secondary.

Prep schools include St Mary's School Henley and Rupert House School, and The Oratory Prep School. Private secondary schools include The Oratory, Queen Anne's School Caversham, Shiplake, Reading Bluecoat, Leighton Park School.


Services

Mains drainage, electricity and water. Oil-fired central heating and hot water with new radiators throughout.
Broadband - currently superfast broadband available up to 30mb download.

Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band: C

Viewing
Please contact us on 01491 876544 if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property, or require further information.

Disclaimer
Philip Booth Esq - RG9 endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in Virtual Tours, Floor Plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection.