Property description

Rental - Unfurnished
Minimum rental period - 12 months

The property is situated within the heart of this sleepy period village and set beside a quiet no-through lane only used, in the main, by village residents. All the rooms are of generous proportions with large windows making the interior light and airy with excellent ceiling heights.

Special Features: The property extends to approximately 2,500 sq ft. All the character retained of the original period barn. Superb farmhouse kitchen beautifully fitted with purpose built kitchen units designed and constructed for the property with granite work surfaces and solid limed oak units custom made for the property by Cornish craftsmen, and modern 4-oven Aga. The elegant drawing room 20.5ft x 15ft has a wood burning stove and windows overlooking the gardens, wonderful for evening entertaining as this part of the garden gets the westerly sun. This is an exclusive location within one of the most protected period villages within this part of the world.

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION: Entrance hall, drawing room, study, playroom (12.2ft x 10.6ft), kitchen/breakfast room (20ft x 16.4ft), utility room and ground floor bedroom 4. First floor: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, to include master bedroom (20ft x 16.4ft) with adjoining bathroom and dressing room and family bathroom. Single garage and car parking. Pretty gardens with paved area to front and private courtyard garden to the rear.

GARDENS/ GROUNDS: The garden to the front enjoys the south westerly sun and to the rear of the property the spacious courtyard garden is totally enclosed with rear access to the garage and car parking area. There is a timber constructed garden store, a single brick constructed garage with up and over door and further parking for approximately 4 cars.

Local Facilities & Transport: Approximately 30 minutes from Newbury, 40 minutes from Reading, 15 minutes from M4 Junction 12 at Theale and approximately 10 minutes from the excellent shopping facilities in Pangbourne with its buses giving connection to Reading and Oxford and train connection for the commuter to London Paddington. The pretty village of Ashampstead is set on high ground with countryside noted to be of Outstanding Rural Beauty surrounding. There are lots of walks with footpaths and also bridle paths easily adjacent. The village is centred round the village green with the village green a short distance to the left of the property and open fields just across the road to the right. The village farm shop is within easy walking distance of the property. Pangbourne village is only approximately 5 miles away and provides an excellent range of specialist shops, pubs, and restaurants. There are excellent schooling facilities within the area offering both public and private, primary and secondary education. The village hall is the centre of an excellent community life with all sorts of events, Bradfield College is only a short distance away where there is membership open to the public for the sports complex which includes indoor tennis courts, squash, indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, etc. There is a Farm shop in the village, selling groceries, meats and cheese.

SERVICES: Main water electricity, drainage. Propane gas central heating.

Post Code: RG8 8RT

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

Outgoings: The tenant to be responsible for all outgoings including Council Tax, Electricity, Water, Telephone, contents Insurance.
Rent: £1,950 per calendar month paid monthly in advance by Bankers Standing Order.
Cleaning & Gardening:Garden to be maintained by the tenant (s)
Deposit: Equivalent of two months rent to be held throughout the term by the government approved Deposit Protection Service through the Landlord`s Agent.
Possession: Available October 2015.

Administration fee: £200 plus Vat. References £26.00 plus Vat per person plus inventory fee, check in and check out fee – price dependent on whether the property is let furnished, part furnished or unfurnished. To be paid upon completion of the tenant referencing. Tenancy renewal fee £85.00.

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, www.primelocation.com, globrix.com, www.countrylife.co.uk, www.telegraph.co.uk, fish4homes.co.uk, www.mayfairoffice.co.uk

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.


Directions
From the offices of Dudley Singleton turn left, pass over the mini roundabout, turn first right at St James the Less Church into Pangbourne Hill signposted to Yattendon. Continue to the top of the hill, do not bear right to Upper Basildon, but continue until you reach a T-junction with woodland in front of you. Turn right and then immediately right again signposted to Ashampstead. After approximately 2 miles a signpost will be seen on the left directing to Ashampstead village, this is on a right hand bend. Turn left. Proceed up the hill into the village centre, passing the village green on the left, turn right into Chapel Lane and the driveway will be found on the left hand side. Park in front of the right hand garage.


Notice
All photographs are provided for guidance only.

Property Features :

• Garage
• Easy Reach Motorway
• Off Road Parking
• Rural
• Village
• Scenic views
• Easy reach airport
• Close to amenities