Property description
A beautifully presented period residence set on approximately 1/3 of an acre plot nestled in the heart of this desirable village. Thoughtfully modernised throughout whilst retaining its period character, flexible accommodation includes: Covered porch, reception hall, dining room, open plan kitchen/family, study, music room, sitting room, boot room, utility, master bedroom with ensuite, three further bedrooms, family bathroom, large garage, outhouse.
LOCAL INFORMATION Upper Basildon is a highly regarded Downland village in West Berkshire, set in beautiful rolling countryside of woods and fields with an extensive network of footpaths and bridle paths. It is only about two miles from Pangbourne with its range of award winning independent shops, health centre and mainline station to London Paddington. It is an active community with its own magazine and village pub. The hub of the community is the village hall, recently rebuilt and the home of numerous clubs and activities as well as the busy tennis courts. There is an active church which also offers a post office service every Friday. Slightly further afield, Junction 12 of the M4 is only about 4 miles away. The village has a very popular Church of England Primary school and The Downs School and Theale Green school have a pick up and drop off service in the village. St Andrews school, Pangbourne College, Bradfield College, The Oratory and Downe House are all nearby, with the extensive facilities of Bradfield College, including 25 metre swimming pool being open to the public.
ACCOMMODATION - GROUND FLOOR Covered porch with hardwood door leads into a reception hall with staircase to the first floor, stripped wooden flooring and exposed beams. The open plan kitchen/family room is the hub of the ground floor, a vaulted room with large brick fireplace with cast iron wood burner. The kitchen is fitted with a matching range of wall and base units, solid work tops, aga (available by separate negotiation), sliding patio doors onto the rear garden, flagstone flooring and archway into a front aspect dining room. There are three further reception rooms to the ground floor including a sitting room with a brick open fireplace with cast iron wood burner. To complete the ground floor accommodation there is a boot room with a stable door to the rear garden, a rear aspect utility room with plumbing and appliance spaces and a w.c.
ACCOMMODATION - FIRST FLOOR To the first floor there is a galleried landing that overlooks the open plan kitchen/family room. The master bedroom is rear aspect with a semi-vaulted ceiling and recently installed en-suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms, a refitted family bathroom with a separate shower and a loft room.
OUTSIDE SPACE Entered via timber wooden gates to a large gravelled driveway leading to the detached brick built garage. Gravelled patio adjacent to the rear opening onto a generous lawned garden enclosed by mixed hedging offering seclusion. Flower and shrub beds and borders and side access to the front.
GARAGE & DETACHED WORKSHOP Garage is brick built, up & over door, light and power. Detached brick workshop.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES West Berkshire District Council. 01635 42400. Council Tax Band G. Oil fired central heating, mains water and drainage.
PLANNING PERMISSION LINK Planning permission has been granted for the construction of an Oak framed garage with a room above.
http://planning.westberks.gov.uk/rpp/index.asp?caseref=15/00733/HOUSE
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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 :
- Immaculate Four Bedroom Period Home
- Set on Approx. 1/3 of an Acre.
- Refurbished & enhanced throughout.
- Large open plan Kitchen
- Short drive to Goring & Pangbourne mainline stations.