Property description
An attractive, character modern country house, constructed in the 1980s of clay brick under a tiled roof, occupying a pretty location overlooking the village green, within walking distance of the highly regarded village school and open countryside noted to be of outstanding rural beauty.
The property is in first class order, recently decorated throughout with new carpets fitted to two out of the four bedrooms.
Special Features: Jetmaster log fire within the drawing room, presently fitted with a coal effect propane unit * the whole house has primary double glazed replacement windows, * attractive old stock brick wall showing in both the dining room and the sitting room * stripped pine flooring to the dining room * an attractive pine fully fitted kitchen, a Farmhouse 5-ring propane cooking range with double oven and grill has been fitted to a traditional range area constructed in old stock red brick with beam across, fitted dishwasher, attractive ceramic fitted sink with swan neck mixer taps and ceramic tiled flooring * there are pretty views to the rear over the gardens and paddocks belonging to the property and across open fields into the distance. * the paddock has a separate vehicular access and there is an excellent range of purpose-constructed stables for the equestrian enthusiast which has a concrete apron, two loose boxes and a tack and feed room. The paddocks are divided by post and rail fencing and there is a water trough. * There is plenty of car parking to the front with the original garage to one side converted to form a luxurious suite of offices or a granny annexe; the annexe has an entrance lobby, bed/sitting room, kitchenette and cloakroom, electric central heating. *
Pangbourne on Thames is only five minutes drive away which has a fabulous selection of specialist shops, restaurants, pubs, a fine old church, doctors` and dental practices, library, banks and hotels. Pangbourne also has bus services and a train connection giving an intercity fast train service to London Paddington.
Schools & Local Facilities: There are plenty of schools in the area. Upper Basildon C of E Primary School is within walking distance, Theale Green School has a bus service for collection and delivery in Pangbourne, St Andrew`s Preparatory School is only a few minutes driving distance, as is Pangbourne College and Bradfield College.
The M4 Junction 12 at Theale is approximately 5.5 miles connecting to Heathrow and London. Reading is approximately 6 miles. There is a Sainsbury`s Savacentre at Theale for those major food shopping expeditions and a fine Waitrose at Tilehurst.
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION: Entrance porch, entrance lobby, reception hall, sitting room, dining room, family room, kitchen, cloakroom, rear lobby and boot room. First floor: 4 bedrooms, large family bathroom. Full oil fired central heating, propane coal effect fire fitted to the Jetmaster wood burning stove in the drawing room.
Gardens & Grounds: Pretty and private gardens with large stone laid terrace to rear and side, well maintained lawns and shrubberies. Stable block consisting of 2 stables and tack room. Post and rail paddocks with separate vehicular access. In all plot extending to approximately 1.25 acres / 0.50 ha.
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity & drainage. Full oil-fired central heating.
Post Code: RG8 8LS.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Berkshire Council. Tel: 01635 42400. www.westberks.gov.uk
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
Websites: www.singletonanddaughter.co.uk, primelocation.com, rightmove.co.uk, globrix.com, countrylife.co.uk, telegraph.co.uk, fish4homes.co.uk, mayfairoffice.co.uk, findaproperty.com, findanewhome.com, homes and property.co.uk
E-mail: info@singletonanddaughter.co.uk
London Office : Cashel House, Thayer Street, W1
DirectionsFrom the offices of Dudley Singleton turn left, proceed over the mini roundabout passing the front of The Elephant Hotel, turn right into Pangbourne Hill at St James the Less Church. Proceed up Pangbourne Hill until you find a signpost directing you to the right to Upper Basildon - this is just after the entrance to Pangbourne College. Turn right. Proceed into the heart of the village and veer right off the main road onto a lane running to the right hand side of the village green. The property will be found along on the right hand side opposite the green. If you pass The Beehive pub, you have gone too far.
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Property Features :
- Easy Reach Motorway
- Off Road Parking
- Rural
- Scenic views
- Easy reach airport
- Close to amenities
- Stables
- Paddocks
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