Characterful cottage within reach of National Trust land

POSITIONED in The Coombe, at the foot of National Trust land and within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is 1 Helidon Cottages, in the sought-after village of Streatley.

The charming four-bedroom semi-detached cottage has period character and enjoys a tranquil setting while remaining within easy reach of key transport links, excellent schooling and the wide-ranging amenities of neighbouring Goring.

Dating back to around 1910, the cottage is constructed in the late Edwardian villa style, showcasing attractive red brick elevations with decorative corbelling beneath a pitched clay tile roof.

Having been sympathetically extended over time, the home now spans three floors across 1,496 sq ft, providing comfortable and well-proportioned living spaces.

A front porch leads into a bright sitting room, featuring a bay window that overlooks the front of the property. Beyond this, a central dining room provides access to the staircase, while a rear hallway leads through to the kitchen and a utility room/ cloakroom. Both benefit from views over the south-east facing garden.

The first floor comprises three well-sized bedrooms and a family shower room, all offering pleasant aspects towards the surrounding hills. A second staircase ascends to the uppermost level, where a fourth bedroom enjoys built-in storage and generous eaves space. There is also scope for further enhancement, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

Externally, the property is approached via a private driveway privately accessed off The Coombe, leading to a detached garage equipped with an electric roller door, two side doors and a part-boarded loft for additional storage.

A side gate gives access to the rear garden, a beautifully landscaped space that complements the character of the home. The garden is part-walled and features well-established planting, mature fruit trees, including apple, pear, and morello cherry, alongside deep flower borders and a neatly maintained lawn.

A greenhouse and carefully positioned seating areas provide an inviting retreat, perfect for enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Streatley itself is picturesque and steeped in history. It is nestled within a unique landscape where the Berkshire Downlands meet the Thames Valley. This historic crossing point of the River Thames is marked by the iconic bridge linking Streatley with its larger neighbouring village, Goring, across the water in Oxfordshire.

Goring offers a well-rounded selection of shops, a modern health centre, traditional inns, a hotel, library and a dental practice, alongside a mainline railway station.

Streatley’s high street, now designated a conservation area, is lined with period properties of notable architectural interest, including a thatched cottage, an Elizabethan farmhouse and a striking William and Mary house.

The village is also home to The Swan at Streatley, a riverside hotel with a fitness and leisure club, as well as The Bull Inn, a historic coaching inn once frequented by Royal Mail coaches en route between Oxford and London. For outdoor enthusiasts, Streatley offers an abundance of scenic walking and cycling routes, with extensive bridleways and footpaths leading through National Trust land, providing panoramic views across the surrounding countryside. Families will appreciate the excellent local schooling options, with Streatley Primary School enjoying a strong reputation and The Downs School providing outstanding secondary education within catchment.

The wider area is also home to an exceptional range of independent schools, including Cranford House, The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School, Pangbourne College and Bradfield College, among many others.

Despite its idyllic rural setting, Streatley is well-connected. The M4 (Junction 12) is about 10 miles away, offering direct access to London and the West Country, while Henley, Newbury and Oxford are all within easy reach.

For commuters, Goring and Streatley railway station provides regular services to London Paddington, with journey times of under an hour.

l 1 Helidon Cottages has a guide price of £650,000, freehold. For more information and to arrange a viewing, call Warmingham & Co on (01491) 874144.