Castle Street, Wallingford
£1,750,000
Guide price
Guide price
Bedrooms: 6
Description
A large Victorian family home is located on one of the most sought-after residential locations in Wallingford, a very short walk to the town centre and adjacent to the picturesque Wallingford Castle Gardens. Built in the late 19th century and retaining many of its original features including high ceilings and sash windows, ornate coving, and cornices. This impressive property provides elegant and substantial accommodation over three levels. One of four properties located on this road, originally built for the `Boshers` family, it is truly spectacular. On arrival, you are welcomed by an imposing stone arched entrance porch, which gives way to an impressive hallway with a feature stairwell to the upper floors and access to the ground floor accommodation. There is a conveniently placed downstairs cloakroom and a coat hanging area. The hallway also leads to Drawing Room, a Large Study/Library. A corridor provides access to Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, two separate walk-in Pantries, a Large Garden Room and stairs to the cellar which is used for wine storage. The first floor continues with the unique character offering with a large landing with ornate stained-glass windows. The landing accommodates entry to a substantial living room, two double bedrooms with Bathrooms en-suite, and a large walk-in American style closet. The second floor with an open landing area completes the interior offering with a large double bedroom, a Study/Bedroom, a Playroom/Bedroom plus a Family Bathroom. There is access to the large, lined, and insulated Attic Storeroom.
Outside
To the front of the property is the driveway for multiple vehicles with large double length driveway. A mature hedge row and low retaining brick wall affording privacy from the road.
A detached Garage plus a large Garden Tool Store.
The rear garden is private in nature with a large paved terrace leading to the large lawned area with attractive mature flower and shrub borders and various mature trees. Climbing fruits against the garage wall including a mature plum and cherry tree.
Location
Within a short stroll of teh town. Wallingford is a small but bustling market town situated in South Oxfordshire, it has retained much of its historic architecture yet has good amenities for everyday needs. Within the town there is a regular market and farmers market, a Waitrose and Lidl supermarket and a host of small independent shops as well as banks, public houses, plenty of places to eat including some excellent restaurants such as Avanti, Les Clos and Five Little Pigs and Independent cafes. The Corn Exchange is the home of Wallingford`s cinema and theatre, producing a wide variety of productions throughout the year. Three primary schools and a highly regarded High School which is also a sports academy. The town has two nursery schools and a full range of leisure facilities and sports groups. An excellent Medical centre. Set on the banks of the river Thames there are a number of footpaths and open spaces in which to enjoy the surrounding countryside. Wallingford is within easy reach of both the M40 and the M4 and only 15 miles from Oxford and Reading and there are regular bus service to both locations. Mainline train services can be accessed at nearby Cholsey and Didcot with regular trains to London Paddington.
Outgoings
Council tax band G
A large Victorian family home is located on one of the most sought-after residential locations in Wallingford, a very short walk to the town centre and adjacent to the picturesque Wallingford Castle Gardens. Built in the late 19th century and retaining many of its original features including high ceilings and sash windows, ornate coving, and cornices. This impressive property provides elegant and substantial accommodation over three levels. One of four properties located on this road, originally built for the `Boshers` family, it is truly spectacular. On arrival, you are welcomed by an imposing stone arched entrance porch, which gives way to an impressive hallway with a feature stairwell to the upper floors and access to the ground floor accommodation. There is a conveniently placed downstairs cloakroom and a coat hanging area. The hallway also leads to Drawing Room, a Large Study/Library. A corridor provides access to Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, two separate walk-in Pantries, a Large Garden Room and stairs to the cellar which is used for wine storage. The first floor continues with the unique character offering with a large landing with ornate stained-glass windows. The landing accommodates entry to a substantial living room, two double bedrooms with Bathrooms en-suite, and a large walk-in American style closet. The second floor with an open landing area completes the interior offering with a large double bedroom, a Study/Bedroom, a Playroom/Bedroom plus a Family Bathroom. There is access to the large, lined, and insulated Attic Storeroom.
Outside
To the front of the property is the driveway for multiple vehicles with large double length driveway. A mature hedge row and low retaining brick wall affording privacy from the road.
A detached Garage plus a large Garden Tool Store.
The rear garden is private in nature with a large paved terrace leading to the large lawned area with attractive mature flower and shrub borders and various mature trees. Climbing fruits against the garage wall including a mature plum and cherry tree.
Location
Within a short stroll of teh town. Wallingford is a small but bustling market town situated in South Oxfordshire, it has retained much of its historic architecture yet has good amenities for everyday needs. Within the town there is a regular market and farmers market, a Waitrose and Lidl supermarket and a host of small independent shops as well as banks, public houses, plenty of places to eat including some excellent restaurants such as Avanti, Les Clos and Five Little Pigs and Independent cafes. The Corn Exchange is the home of Wallingford`s cinema and theatre, producing a wide variety of productions throughout the year. Three primary schools and a highly regarded High School which is also a sports academy. The town has two nursery schools and a full range of leisure facilities and sports groups. An excellent Medical centre. Set on the banks of the river Thames there are a number of footpaths and open spaces in which to enjoy the surrounding countryside. Wallingford is within easy reach of both the M40 and the M4 and only 15 miles from Oxford and Reading and there are regular bus service to both locations. Mainline train services can be accessed at nearby Cholsey and Didcot with regular trains to London Paddington.
Outgoings
Council tax band G
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