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6 Bedroom Detached for sale

Tidmarsh Lane Tidmarsh Reading, RG8 8HG

RG8 8HG, Tidmarsh Lane, Tidmarsh, Reading, RG8, Reading

Sale Price: £1,150,000

Listed 15 days ago and may not be available Listed on 7/10/2015

Tidmarsh Lane Tidmarsh Reading, RG8 8HG

Property Summary:

Detached
6 Bed(s)
-- Bath(s)
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Property description

A splendid character country house constructed to the highest standards approximately 20 years ago, a first class cavity wall construction, timber clad on the exterior under a clay tiled roof. This delightful country house combines all the best features of a bygone age with all the technical advances of the 21st century.



The property is situated overlooking meadows within an area of outstanding natural beauty, in a peaceful and very private location with lots of country walks adjacent by way of footpaths and bridle paths. The grounds that surround the property have been beautifully landscaped, with lawns and water gardens at the front with a bridge giving access to the main entrance. To the rear a very pretty Mediterranean garden and to the side large well maintained lawns.



Special Features: An open fire to the drawing room fitted with a wood burning stove: French doors open from the drawing room,dinning room and kitchen/living room to the gardens:Separate vehicular access via private road with electric gates opening into a gravelled parking area with a triple carport* Underground water harvester for garden watering and car wash purposes* Thermostatically controlled dog wash facility behind the utility room* underfloor central heating* centralised ducted vaccum cleaning system*part off the Maidenhatch estate grounds are available for use of the owners of Blenheim Barn* elegant décor throughout* well cared for both internally and externally by the current owners* Spacious and well fitted annexe fully self contained or can be used as part of the house if so required: top quality oak panelled kitchen units with granite work surfaces to the annexe and main kitchen: leisure Rangemaster with four rings ,griddle and hotplate, double oven and grill: fitted refrigerator, dishwasher and large oak pantry unit: very beautiful oak joinery throughout to include floors, doors, staircase and landing.

Schools & Local Facilities: There are excellent schooling facilities in the area – Pangbourne College is just along the road, Bradfield College is within easy access, as is St Andrew`s Preparatory School, Moulsford Boys School, Cranford House, Downe House and The Oratory. There is a public sector school at Theale which has a school bus pick up in Pangbourne. There is a first class fitness and tennis centre at Bradfield College which is open to membership with a very fine indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, squash courts, indoor tennis courts. There are also plenty of facilities for the golfing enthusiast in the area – Streatley Hills, Mapledurham and Calcot to name but a few and there are delightful walks from the property by way of footpaths and bridleways. Horse riding stables and livery stables a short driving distance at Buckhold and Upper Basildon. The large supermarkets and hypermarkets of Waitrose and Sainsburys Savacentre are also within easy driving distance. Fielders Farm Shop on the road from Tidmarsh to Theale sells all sorts of good quality local produce.






SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION: Entrance hall, Dinning room, Drawing room, large kitchen/living room, inner hall, utility room, cloakroom, water softner. First floor three bedrooms, two bathrooms to include the master bedroom suite with en- suite bathroom and dressing room, second floor bedroom suite with bathroom and walk in wardrobe. Annexe large kitchen/ living room,first floor two bedrooms and bathroom. Outside gardens, log store and garden store, three bay carport and secure parking area.



GARDENS AND GROUNDS: Very beautiful landscaped gardens fully stocked , vehicular and pedestrian access to front, main vehicular access parking area and carport from the Maidenhatch driveway, with high electrically operated gates.

Note: Blenheim Barn used to be part of the grand Maidenhatch estate and therefore enjoys a rightof access along the private drive to the main private parking area for Blenheim Barn. There is also use of the large orchard area a short distance along the private drive. Both the orchard area and the driveway are maintained by the Maidenhatch estate for an annual,fee of approximately £270.

DIRECTIONS: From the offices of Dudley Singleton turn left passing The Elephant hotel, proceed into Tidmarsh and turn right opposite The Greyhound public house into Tidmarsh lane at the top of the lane just before the cross roads, you will find a sign on the left for Blenheim Barn, turn into the private drive and park at the end.


SERVICES: private drainage and private water supply, oil fired central heating underfloor to the main house and annexe .

POST CODE: RG8 8HG

LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Berkshire Council. Tel: 01635 42400. www.westberks.gov.uk

Council Tax: Band 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:
3. No person in the employment of Dudley Singleton & Daughter has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.
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.


Notice
Please 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 :

  • Character country house
  • 4 bedrooms to the main house
  • 2 bedroom annexe
  • Approx 0.5 acres
  • Triple carport and parking
  • Use of shared orchard srea
  • Peaceful yet convenient location
  • Pangbourne office 0118 9842662