Property description
A gorgeous country cottage of 17th Century origin in a peaceful and pretty rural hamlet. The property has been comprehensively and sympathetically modernised and extended within the last five years and enjoys an elevated position with views over the Pang Valley. The cottage garden is also a delight, having been designed by renowned landscape architect, John Brookes and with its summer house, is a tranquil place in which to escape the rigours of modern life. 3-4 bedrooms. EPC Rating F.
LOCAL INFORMATION Tutts Clump is a tranquil and lovely rural hamlet in the heart of the Pang Valley. Nearby Bradfield Southend is an active community and has its own Post Office and village store, doctors surgery, Church of England primary school, Montessori Nursery School and local pub, The Queens Head. There are some very highly rated independent schools nearby, such as Bradfield College, Pangbourne College and St Andrews. The excellent sporting facilities offered by Bradfield College, including swimming pool and tennis courts are available (via membership) to the public. The village is conveniently located for easy access to Reading, Newbury, as well as Pangbourne with its award winning independent shops and mainline train station. Approximately 3.5 miles to Theale train station and the M4.
ACCOMMODATION The accommodation, with its oak wall and ceiling beams, wood burning stoves and many fine period features, is arranged in an adaptable layout.
Ground floor: Entrance porch and lobby leading to reception hall, sitting room, recently fitted kitchen/breakfast room, impressive oak-framed vaulted garden room with sitting and dining areas, cloakroom with shower, utility, study or fourth bedroom with en suite shower room.
First floor (from main landing): Master bedroom with dressing room, second double bedroom with vaulted ceiling, family bathroom.
First floor (spiral staircase with oak treads from garden room): Studio or third bedroom.
OUTSIDE SPACE There is an attached and part integral DOUBLE GARAGE with electrically operated up and over door and two additional PARKING spaces to the front.
The South facing rear GARDEN is an absolute delight, having been designed by renowned landscape architect, John Brookes, to provide colour and interest all year round. It has a depth of about 87ft (27m) and a maximum width of 62ft (19m). This narrows to 35ft (11m) at the end. At the top of a path that winds through many structured beds and shrubs, there is a substantial SUMMER HOUSE with electric heating. From this higher vantage point, there are glorious views over the roof of the house to the rolling countryside beyond. Overall, the plot size is 0.142 acres (0.058 hectares).
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES West Berkshire Council, Newbury - www.westberks.gov.uk
Council Tax Band F - £2,260.32 for 2016/17
Mains electricity, water and drainage, oil central heating, some double glazing.
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DISCLAIMER These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
Property Features :
- Gorgeous period country cottage
- Peaceful and pretty rural hamlet
- Elevated position with lovely views
- Delightful South facing cottage garden
- 3-4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double garage