Property description
Pangbourne shops & station 3 miles ? Reading 6 miles ? Heathrow 50 mins drive
(all distances/times are approximate)
House 1,977 sq ft / 184 m² Gardens 0.21acres / 0.08 hectares (measurements are approximate)
An attractive modern country house peacefully situated in probably one of the prettiest and most sought after lanes within the heart of Upper Basildon. Bethesda Street is noted for its mix of high value period and modern country houses.
This property has been substantially extended by the present owners and totally refitted to a very high standard, with views from the rear across fields and woodland.
SPECIAL FEATURES: Large covered entrance porch with oak columns and substantial oak front door ? A spacious reception hall with oak staircase and balustrade rising to the 1st floor galleried landing ? Sitting room with flitted glass fronted wood burning stove with double French doors leading into the dining room which has polished oak stripped flooring ? The dining room enjoys views to fields and woodland in the distance ? All the doors throughout the property are in golden polished oak ? Designer radiators ? Spacious fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room with Neff dishwasher, Bosch ceramic 4 ring hob with stainless steel splash back and hood, Neff fitted electric oven, modern oil fired Rayburn 2 oven cooking range which also supplies hot water and central heating ? Large boot room with fitted cupboards, wine racks, wine cooling unit ? Family bathroom, ensuite bathroom and cloakroom all totally refitted to a very high specification by top of the range Porcelanosa ? Family bathroom has a whirlpool bath, wet room shower and underfloor heating ? Ensuite bathroom has underfloor heating ?All the bedrooms to the rear have far reaching rural views ? There is a megaflo high pressure water system making sure all taps and showers have maximum power on demand
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION: Covered entrance porch, spacious reception hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, boot room, utility room, integral garage, 5 bedrooms, large family bathroom, ensuite shower room to master bedroom.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS: Front; Parking for at least 3 cars, well maintained lawns, shrubbery and fruit trees. Side access to the rear on both sides. Rear garden; Paver covered side entrance with log store, large paved flagstone terrace, large lawns, herb garden, summer house and pergola.
Local facilities and schools: Just along the road is the Upper Basildon village hall which hosts a number of events during the course of the year. The village recreational ground has a football club, an excellent tennis club and children`s play area. The Upper Basildon Farmer`s Market is held in the village hall on Saturday once a month
Just round the corner is a large livery yard for the equestrian enthusiast with many bridle paths surrounding the village. There is an excellent sporting complex open to public membership at Bradfield College with indoor tennis courts, squash, indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, etc. There are many golf clubs nearby and the Royal Berkshire Shooting School is within easy driving distance.
Upper Basildon benefits from being a few minutes` drive from the nearby Thames side village of Pangbourne with its schools, library, dentists, hair salons, doctors` practice, a wonderful selection of independent shops, a supermarket, pubs and fine restaurants. Pangbourne train station gives commuter access to Oxford, Reading and London Paddington. Junction 12 of the M4 at Theale is only 6 miles drive giving easy access to airports.
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 are Pangbourne College and Bradfield College. There is also The Oratory School, St Finians, Cranford House, Moulsford Boys School, Downe House, all within easy driving distance.
DIRECTIONS: From the offices of Dudley Singleton turn left, proceed over the mini roundabout and turn right just past The Elephant Hotel at St James the Less Church. Proceed up Pangbourne Hill and just past Pangbourne College entrance, turn right signposted Upper Basildon. Proceed along this road until you pass the village green and the Red Lion pub, just after Emery Acres on the right, turn right into Bethesda Street. Proceed along this road and the property will be found on the right hand side just before the village hall and directly opposite the house Highview. The 5 bar gate gives access to a gravelled drive.
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage, oil fired central heating
POST CODE: RG8 8NT
LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Berkshire Council. Council Tax: Band F
Viewing by arrangement with vendor`s agent, Dudley Singleton & Daughter, No. 1 Station Road, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AN.
Tel: 0118 984 2662
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 :
- Modern country house
- Five bedrooms
- Refitted family bathroom
- Refitted En-suite
- Modern kitchen
- Ample parking
- Single garage
- Far reaching views