Property description
Newbury: 6.4 miles, Reading: 13.1 miles, Pangbourne: 11 miles, M4 Jct 13: 4 miles
(Distances approximate)
WONDERFUL FAR REACHING VIEWS
Main House : 4285 sq ft / 398.1m² (approx.) Gardens & Grounds : 1.6 acres / 0.63 ha (approx.)
DESCRIPTION: An outstanding and impressive country house set in an idyllic peaceful, secluded location; large grounds, fantastic panoramic views of open natural rolling countryside. Built originally in the 1930`s and has undergone total refurbishment, modernisation and refitting to a very high standard by the present owners over recent years. The grounds are very private with a long and imposing drive sweeping to the front with a gravelled forecourt providing car parking for a number of cars.
Special Features:
*Full electrical certificate completed May 2015 *
* Boiler serviced May 2015 with gas safety certificate *
*This is an unusually spacious and light family house with large windows and high ceilings.
*The reception hall is large and imposing with staircase rising at the first floor where it meets a large, light galleried landing.
*The drawing room is very pretty with double aspect views and a large open log fire enclosed by a glass screen.
*The dining room is also a large room with the unusual feature of a bow shaped exterior wall which is also seen in bedroom 2.
*The kitchen area is well fitted, an extensive range of low level Limed Oak units, a fitted 5 ringed gas range unit with stainless steel extractor over, fitted dishwasher, central movable island unit with vegetable basket, drawers and granite work surface with further granite work surfaces to the remainder of the kitchen area and large windows overlooking the front gardens.
*Throughout the house all the rooms show the original and very attractive panelled ceilings and all the bedrooms are large doubles.
*The splendid master bedroom has a dressing room and en-suite with separate bath and shower.
*The television room is used by the present owners sometimes as a 5th bedroom with adjoining shower room.
*There is a very large laundry room with direct access to the outdoor pool.
*All walls have cavity insulation.
* The loft is large and is partly boarded for storage and this area could easily be converted if required, to provide further bedrooms and bathrooms (subject to the planning and building regulations)
Gardens & Grounds :
*The gardens are a delight in all seasons with front gardens to include the grass tennis court, well maintained lawns, and shrubberies *To the right hand side there is a terraced area with greenhouse and large garden store and to the left hand side another high level sun terrace. *There are some fine examples of Yew topiary and the gardens have further well maintained lawn areas and a croquet lawn. * High hedges on all boundaries maintaining absolute privacy and seclusion . *The rear gardens face south. Gardens extending in total to 1.6 acres (approx.)
Restoration and modernisation programme :
* The restoration and modernisation programme included a new gas fired boiler and new heating system throughout, including a Megaflow high pressure system ensuring that all bathrooms, kitchen and utility room have maximum water pressure at all times.
*There is underfloor heating to the kitchen. *New bathrooms, shower rooms and cloakroom. * Fully refurbished wiring system.
*All the windows have been replaced with primary double glazed units. *Secondary kitchen room has a further range of kitchen cupboards with granite work surface.
Outbuildings Annexe/ studio and stable block : *There are an excellent range of outbuildings to include the annexe/studio building which is presently used as a games room but might be used for further accommodation if required as it has light, power and a cloakroom and also an open log fire. *The stable block is in good condition with two loose boxes, tack room/feed store and a covered apron with power and water laid on
* large garden store and greenhouse.
Local Facilities: A village shop/ Post Office is within walking distance. The road links are extremely convenient with the A34, M4 and A4 all within easy reach. Heathrow airport is within 1 hours easy driving distance. Additionally Newbury and Thatcham stations are just a 10 minute drive and provide a high speed fast train connection to London Paddington. Henwick House is within easy access to the market town of Newbury that has been the subject of enormous regeneration and investment of recent years and now is an excellent shopping centre, with its good range of shops and facilities. Newbury has an excellent and well attended theatre, The Watermill Theatre, The Corn Exchange, Vue cinema and the internationally respected Newbury Racecourse. Also Thatcham is a 5 minute drive with its many shops, including Waitrose and Co-op supermarkets. There are lots of pubs and restaurants to include the Royal Oak in Yattendon, famous country house hotel and restaurant, The Crab at Chieveley and just down the road The Bunk Inn which serves excellent food.
Schools :
There are excellent schools in the area including : Brockhurst, Cheam, Elstree, St Andrew`s Preparatory School, Downe House, St Gabriel`s school for Girls, Pangbourne College and Bradfield College, in addition to good state schools.
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION: Large reception hall, door to large cloakroom and further door to walk-in cloaks cupboard, double aspect drawing room, large dining room with double doors to primary double glazed conservatory, family room, fully fitted kitchen, secondary kitchen area, television room/5th bedroom with adjacent shower and cloakroom, large laundry room, large landing, 4 double bedrooms, master bedroom with en-suite and dressing room, also guest bedroom with en-suite, family shower room, attached double garage, outbuildings, detached annexe/studio with open log fire, stable block, large garden store, greenhouse, swimming pool, gardens extending to approximately to 1.6 acres.
DIRECTIONS: From the offices of Dudley Singleton turn left. Proceed out of the village passing The Elephant Hotel through Tidmarsh and over the motorway. Turn right sign posted to Bradfield. Proceed along this road, through Bradfield School buildings to a staggered cross roads with a War Memorial on your left. Turn right, proceed along this road through the Bucklebury Avenue, through Bucklebury Common into Upper Bucklebury, pass the old Peaches Garage on your left. Turn right after the garage into The Ridge, there is a weight restriction sign on the left hand side. Proceed right along The Ridge to the very end and at the cross roads cross straight over. Proceed down Ashmore Green Road until you see a sign for Henwick. Thereafter Henwick House will be the first house on the left hand side.
NOTE 1: The large loft area to the main house has potential for conversion to further accommodation if so desired.
NOTE 2: For the equestrian enthusiast the farm across the road has facilities for do-it-yourself livery with grazing if required. The farm is called, Elmhurst Farm.
SERVICES: All mains including gas and drainage. BT Infinity Fibre Optic Broadband is available.
POST CODE: RG18 9EP
LOCAL AUTHORITY:West Berkshire Council. Tel: 01635 42400. www.westberks.gov.uk Council Tax: G
Viewing by arrangement with vendor`s agent, Dudley Singleton & Daughter, No. 1 Station Road, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AN. Tel: 0118 984 2662
Fax: 0118 984 5490
E-mail: info@singletonanddaughter.co.uk London Office: Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London, W1.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Dudley Singleton & Daughter for themselves and for the vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items. We relied upon our own brief inspection and information supplied to us by the vendors. (i) The description, including photographs of the property and its contents, are intended to be a guide only rather than a detailed and accurate report and inventory. (ii) Floor plans, measurements, areas and distances are intended to be approximately only. (iii) Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to check measurements. The position of bathroom fittings as shown on the plan is indicative only sizes, shapes and the exact locations may differ. Wall thicknesses, together with window and door sizes are approximate only and window and door openings are shown without frame details. (iv) Photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current and no assumption should be made that any contents shown in them are included in the sale.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them:
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FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or surveyor.
NoticePlease note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
Property Features :
- Spacious family home
- Five bedrooms
- Three bathrooms
- High ceilings
- Annexe/studio
- Stable block
- Double garage
- Approx 1.6 Acres