Property description
Approx 6,129sq ft / 569.4msq. Approx 2.856 acres
Reading approx 8 miles,
M4 Junction 12 approx 5.8 miles,
Pangbourne approx 3 miles
Kiln Bolton House is a magnificent 5 bedroom modern country house with equestrian facilities situated and overlooking outstanding and unspoilt natural countryside with far reaching views to the south west over rolling countryside from all major rooms.
This house design draws inspiration from the Arts & Crafts movement, constructed and finished to the highest standards by the well-known builders, Donfield, in 2003.
Kiln Bolton House was individually architect designed in the grand manner; this is one of the finest modern houses to be built in this area of recent years. The property is located just off the village centre with access from a peaceful lane, enjoying complete privacy and sleepy rural tranquillity - yet only 3 miles from the centre of Pangbourne village with is a thriving centre of specialist shops, pubs, restaurant, schools, etc. It is 10 minutes` drive to the M4 Junction 12 at Theale giving access to Heathrow and London. Pangbourne also has a station giving an intercity fast train connection to London Paddington. There has been tremendous detail in the construction in keeping with architectural style of the Arts & Craft movement, intricate brickwork, wonderful chimneys, leaded light windows, and internal fittings created to the highest standards. Everywhere there is space and light with a large terrace to the rear beside the pool enjoying a south westerly aspect.
Special Features: Stunning reception hall 26 ft long with its sweeping staircase rising to a galleried landing with a bespoke curved and carved hardwood bannister. * This is an elegant country house, as well as a very comfortable family residence. * The drawing room, sitting room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room and master bedroom suite look directly over the grounds belonging to the house and take advantage of the views.
* The present owners have fitted a fabulous study, crafted by Mark Wilkinson. * The kitchen/breakfast room is also a very beautiful example of the handiwork of Mark Wilkinson, fitted to the highest standards with a Romana refrigerator which dispenses cold water, crushed ice, ice cubes, Miele dishwasher and microwave oven, granite work surfaces, Britannia stainless steel cooking range with double oven, 5-ring hob, and heating plate to one side, a large granite island working surface, and twin stainless steel sink units under mounted to the black granite working surfaces, plus a further sink unit to the preparation island. The breakfast area could accommodate a large table. * The reception hall and the dining room have had further expensive refitting by the present owners to include an Amtico crafted floor to both. * Air-conditioning and under floor heating have been fitted to the conservatory and the games room above the garage. * Utility room with Mark Wilkinson fittings and black granite working surfaces and stainless steel sink unit and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. * Boiler room which contains twin boilers for main residence and pool. * Concealed filtration plant for the pool to one side of the pool.
* The present owners have also introduced on the ground floor of the garages a shower room with wc which is also used as the pool changing room. * All the communicating doors to the sitting room and drawing room are three-quarter bevelled glass. * To the first floor there is a wonderful 26 ft landing, true to the grand style of the house directly overlooking the reception hall with windows giving double aspect views to front and rear.
* The master bedroom is beautifully fitted with an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and drawers with a large superbly fitted en suite bathroom with shower, marble surfaces and flagstone floor. * The double garage could be easily converted to a self-contained cottage, if so desired, subject to local authority approval, and garages placed elsewhere. * The gardens have been landscaped and have been kept to the rear mainly to lawn and could quite easily be used as paddocks, if so desired, as there is a stable block with tack room and a storage barn. There are lots of bridle paths which make this an ideal spot for the equestrian enthusiast.
* The entrance to the property is secured by electrically operated remote controlled wrought gates well set back from the lane with a long drive sweeping in before the house giving access to the garage block and the main entrance with its fine columned porch and bold hardwood entrance door with carved panel in the Arts & Crafts style.
Local Facilities: Only a few minutes driving distance from Pangbourne with its excellent shopping facilities and mainline station giving an intercity fast train connection to London Paddington. Just up the road from the property are the village church and green and The Red Lion public house and restaurant. There is also an excellent village hall with all sorts of events during the course of the year including a regular farmers` market, next to the village hall are tennis courts and there is an excellent tennis club, an amateur dramatic society and a cricket club.
Upper Basildon has a very successful health centre, The Orchard Clinic, offering a full range of treatments.
Within driving distance of The Rossini at the Leatherne Bottel,now serving fabulous Italian food on the river by well know Amalfi chef Almerindo.
There is a wonderful sporting complex open to public membership at Bradfield College with indoor tennis courts, squash, indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, etc. It is also understood that the 9-hole golf course which is also owned by Bradfield College is still open to public membership. In Upper Basildon and in Bradfield there are riding schools for the equestrian enthusiast with lots of bridle paths and a riding school and livery yard. There are plenty of golf clubs - Calcot, Streatley, Mapledurham, Badgemore. The Royal Berkshire Shooting School is within easy driving distance.
The M4 Junction 12 at Theale is approximately 6 miles connecting to Heathrow and London. Reading is approximately 8 miles. There is a Sainsbury`s hypermaraket at Calcot for those major food shopping expeditions and a fine Waitrose at Tilehurst. Fielders Farm Shop owned by Jo Fielder will be found at Theale.
Schools: There are plenty of schools in the area. Upper Basildon C of E Primary School is within walking distance which has an excellent reputation, Theale Green School has a bus service for pick up and drop off in Pangbourne, St Andrew`s Preparatory School is only a few minutes driving distance, as are Pangbourne College and Bradfield College. There is also The Oratory School, St Finians, Cranford House, Moulsford Boys School, Downe House, all within easy driving distance.
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION: Baronial entrance hall, cloakroom, drawing room with very beautiful carved oak mantle and surround with fireplace presently fitted with a gas coal-effect fire, double doors lead into the conservatory. Sitting room with carved oak mantle and surround with fireplace presently fitted with a gas coal-effect fire. Large dining room, conservatory, study, large fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, boiler room. First floor: Large landing, 4 double bedrooms, large en suite bathroom with double shower to master bedroom, large bathroom with Jack and Jill access from bedrooms 2 & 3, ironing room with airing cupboard, large bathroom en suite to guest bedroom 4. Full oil-fired central heating to the main house, separate boiler for pool, water softener.
Outside: Detached garage block constructed in a similar style with twin up and over electric doors, shower room with lavatory also used as a changing room for the pool or shower room to bedroom 5/ games rooms. Stable block with 4 stables, feed store and tack room/garden store. Purpose-built brick dog kennel and run to one side of the house. Could be used as ancillary accommodation and could easily be fully converted to a self-contained annexe.
Note: A number of new condition items of furniture might be purchased by separate negotiation, if required; this includes the games room equipment.
Gardens & Grounds:Extending to approximately 2.856 acres / 1.156 ha.
DIRECTIONS From the offices of Singleton & Daughter turn left, pass over the mini roundabout and turn first right at St James the Less Church. Proceed up Pangbourne Hill passing the entrance to Pangbourne College and turn almost immediately right at the sign for Upper Basildon. Proceed along this road, passing The Red Lion public house crossroads. At the next turning on the left, turn left into Ashampstead Road. Proceed along this road until you reach a crossroads where you will turn left. Proceed down the hill and the entrance to Kiln Bolton House will be seen laid back on the left hand side.
SERVICES:Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating.
POST CODE:RG8 8SY
LOCAL AUTHORITY:West Berkshire Council.
Tel: 01635 42400. www.westberks.gov.uk
Council Tax: Band H. 2013/14 - £3,021.22
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
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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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 :
- Magnificent country house
- Equestrian facilities
- Far reaching views
- 5 double bedrooms
- Mark Wilkinson Kitchen
- Annexe / Det. cottage
- Double Garage
- 2.856 Acres and stabling