Property description
Newbury: 4 miles, Reading: 16 miles, Pangbourne: 11 miles, M4 jct 13: 5 miles
(all distances are approximate)
1,901 sq ft/ 176.6 sq m (approx.)
Gardens extending to 0.3 acre / 0.1 ha (approx.)
DESCRIPTION: A delightful 17th, early 18th century detached cottage listed Grade II. In fabulous order throughout and unusually for a cottage of this period, there are excellent ceiling heights.
The cottage occupies a very beautiful secluded and private plot with generous gardens to enjoy in all seasons, there has been extensive landscaping over the years.
Dudley Singleton and Daughter sold the property to the present owners, and both these owners and the previous owners continued with improvements, making sure that all the period features remain. The present owners extended, rewired and the majority of the house was re-plumbed with the introduction of new bathrooms. There is full gas fired central heating via a new boiler and a gas, two oven, two ring AGA, which also supplies hot water during the winter.
The thatched roof is in good order with the ridge having been replaced some five years ago.
Special Features: * There is a vaulted high ceiling in the kitchen / breakfast room with a door to a large walk in pantry, so rare in today`s world * Kitchen/breakfast room has an extensive range of units * Twin oven gas AGA * AEG electric oven for summer use * Fitted 4 ring gas hob and dishwasher * A door from the entrance lobby gives access to a utility cupboard plumbed for a washing machine.
* The dining room is large with fine Inglenook fireplace with Bessemer beam across and terracotta tiled flooring, inlaid with oak * The staircase to the first floor is broad and shows exposed timber frames * Sitting room with its high beamed ceiling and open fireplace and double French doors leading onto the rear terrace which has a summer dining area * There are three double bedrooms; the fourth bedroom is a single * There is an ensuite bathroom and study / dressing area to the master bedroom on the first floor, also used as a single bedroom (marked on floorplan as bedroom 3). Extensive storage / wardrobes built in.
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION:
Four/five bedrooms, two bathrooms, to include master bedroom suite, which also has a dressing room and study area. Ground floor bedroom has a bathroom beside it and a further room currently used as a play room which could be another bedroom if so desired.
Sitting room, dining room, kitchen / breakfast room with AGA and pantry. Main entrance hall, rear entrance lobby.
Gardens extending to 0.3 acre.
Gardens: This is a very sunny and private garden. A large, very pretty brick laid terrace with paths leading round the garden. Wide lawned area with garden store, vegetable garden with greenhouse and timber constructed further garden store. A children`s play area and fenced in area for chickens if required. A brick built summerhouse. Double tandem linked garage with car parking to front. Outside there is a rear access to the tandem length garage with up and over door.
Local Facilities: A village shop/ Post Office, two village pubs and a playground are all within walking distance. The road links are extremely convenient with the A34, M4 and A4 all within easy reach. Heathrow airport is within 1 hours easy driving distance. Newbury and Thatcham stations are approximately 10 minute drive and provide a high speed fast train connection to London Paddington. Easy access to the market town of Newbury that has been the subject of enormous regeneration and investment of recent years and now is an excellent shopping centre, with its good range of shops and facilities. Newbury has an excellent and well attended theatre, The Watermill Theatre, The Corn Exchange, Vue cinema and the internationally respected Newbury Racecourse. Also Thatcham is a 5 minute drive with its many shops, including Waitrose. The Crab at Chieveley is within easy driving distance and just down the road The Bunk Inn which serves excellent food.
Schools: There are excellent schools in the area including : Brockhurst, Cheam, Elstree, St Andrew`s Preparatory School, Downe House, St Gabriel`s school for Girls, Pangbourne College and Bradfield College, in addition to good state schools.
DIRECTIONS: From the offices of Dudley Singleton turn left, pass over the mini roundabout and pass the front of Elephant Hotel. Leave the village in the direction of the A4. Drive through the centre of Tidmarsh village, over the M4, and turn right signposted to Bradfield. Proceed along this road through the centre of Bradfield village and the College buildings until you reach a sloping T-junction with a War Memorial on your left. Turn right. Proceed along this road through Bradfield Southend and the Avenue of Oaks. Continue past the Bladebone pub, through Bucklebury Common and into Upper Bucklebury. Just after Peach`s Garage on the left hand side, turn right signposted Cold Ash and Hermitage. This is The Ridge. Proceed to the far end of The Ridge to the crossroads, turn left and Bay Cottage will be found a short distance down on the right hand side. If you pass The Castle pub on the left hand side you have gone too far.
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Tenure freehold.
POST CODE: RG18 9PS
LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Berkshire Council. Tel: 01635 42400. www.westberks.gov.uk Council Tax: Band E
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.
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 :
- 17th century detached cottage
- Exceptional order throughout
- Excellent ceiling heights
- Four/five bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- Thatched ridge replaced 5 years ago
- Double tandem garage
- Pangbourne office 0118 9842662