5 bedroom house

BYWAYS – PANGBOURNE ROAD
UPPER BASILDON – BERKSHIRE

Reading - 7 miles    Oxford - 19 miles
Henley on Thames - 13 miles    Newbury - 10 miles
M4 (J12) - 6 miles    M40 (J6) - 15 miles    Heathrow - 40 miles
Mainline Railway Station to London Paddington within the hour – 2 miles
(Distances and times approximate)

Enjoying a relaxing ambience and outlook, the setting is simply delightful, being idyllically located in a most desirable location within this quintessential Downland village, privately situated in most attractive mature gardens and grounds of approximately 0.40 of an acre, yet just a short drive from extensive shops and schooling, and Pangbourne on Thames mainline railway station, providing direct access to London Paddington within the hour. 

A delightful modern and contemporary home, with later additions, extending to approximately 2,421 sq ft, inclusive attached garage, affording charming accommodation with traditional features blending seamlessly with more modern and contemporary notes, together with stunning gardens and grounds adjoining paddocks, with shed and greenhouse.

Careful planning and attention has been provided to combine modern open plan living with that of a rather more traditional nature also, whilst embracing the idyllic mature gardens and grounds and encapsulating an al fresco lifestyle, providing for an inspired family home, with further potential to enlarge should one wish to do so.

A Delightful Home Set In Approximately 0.40 Of An Acre Extending To Approximately 2,421 Sq Ft In Total

Quintessential Downland Village Within Close Driving Distance Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour

Private Driveway & Parking Forecourt
Covered Front Porch

Reception Hall
Kitchen / Breakfast Room
Utility Room
Sitting Room With Fireplace
Cloakroom
4 Ground Floor Bedrooms
Family Bathroom

Rear Lobby Hall
Attached Garage

Landing
Airing Cupboard
Master Bedroom Suite With Dressing Area & En-Suite Shower Room
Eaves Stores

Extending To Approximately 2,421 Sq Ft

Private & Spacious Gardens & Grounds Extending To Approximately 0.40 Acre
South facing rear Garden
Shed
Greenhouse

LOCATION
The village of Upper Basildon sits on the edge of the Berkshire Downlands in an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ with far reaching scenic countryside surrounding it on all sides.

The village itself offers a range of amenities including a parish church, community Post Office, highly regarded C of E primary school, and the Red Lion public house (recently voted one of the Independent newspaper’s top 50 country pubs). There is a splendid modern village hall, which has become the centre for a variety of community sports and activities with its adjoining sports field and tennis courts. A local bus company runs a limited service from the village to Pangbourne on Thames, Reading, Streatley on Thames and Goring on Thames, where a mainline railway station with fast commuter services up to London (Paddington) in well under the hour (25 minutes from Reading) can be found, in addition to the pending Cross Rail from Reading leading up to The City.

Bradfield College, the well-known Public School located some three miles from Upper Basildon, has excellent leisure, fitness and sports facilities including a large indoor swimming pool all of which are available for use by members of the public. The facilities also include squash, badminton courts, tennis courts, hockey and a 9-hole golf course.

In addition to local state primary and secondary schooling, the area is also extremely well served by an excellent range of private schooling, of particular note; Cranford House School, The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School, St Andrews Preparatory School, The Oratory School, Pangbourne College, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Downe House, Rupert House School, Shiplake College, The Abbey School, Bradfield College, The Manor Preparatory School, Abingdon School, Abingdon Preparatory School, Radley College, and St Helen & St Katharine.

N.B. Crossrail services have commenced from Reading which together with the electrifying of the line will significantly improve travelling times to Paddington and central City of London destinations.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Byways is an appealing traditionally built property with red brick elevations under a pitched tile roof with protruding dormers, and later additions successfully blending in architecturally, creating a most charming characterful yet contemporary home, which rests peacefully in its exceptionally private and mature gardens and grounds of approximately 0.40 of an acre.

The property has more recently undergone tasteful refurbishment, affording open plan yet traditionally orientated accommodation, which is both light and airy, with many contemporary features and stylish fittings and features being evident throughout.

Great space is afforded, extending internally to approximately 2,421 sq ft, inclusive of attached garage, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 main reception rooms, and extensive eaves stores.

A wonderful opportunity afforded, Byways must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

OUTSIDE
Privately approached off Pangbourne Road, the property sits well back nestled behind clipped mature hedging, with a wide lawned garden with mature trees and hedging to the front, and a splayed gravelled driveway affording ample parking for numerous vehicles.

Gated side access is granted to the main rear gardens, where across the width of the property there is a large stone flagged terrace, overlooking the extensive gardens, perfect for ‘Al Fresco’ dining.

The South facing rear gardens adjoin paddocks, and are laid mainly to lawn, with most attractive extensive planting of trees, hedging, shrubbery, and herbaceous borders, offering great seclusion, and a simply wonderful rural lifestyle. To the further end of the garden there is a spacious shed and greenhouse.

Both private and delightfully attractive, the gardens and grounds are the subject of much care and attention, which will be evident upon viewing, and in all extend to approximately 0.40 of an acre.

GENERAL SERVICES
Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. Central heating and domestic hot water from oil fired boiler.

Energy Performance Rating: E / 46

Postcode: RG8 8LN

Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone:

DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street across the river bridge and up to the top of Streatley High Street where at the traffic lights turn left for Pangbourne. On reaching Pangbourne continue over the first roundabout and then turn immediately right at the Church, signposted Upper Basildon. After passing the entrance to Pangbourne College on the left-hand side bear right at the fork onto the Pangbourne Road and after approximately a mile Byways will be found off on the left hand-side, tucked away behind high mature planting, just after the turning to Knappswood Close.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co.

DISCLAIMER
The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order. If required, the client is advised to obtain verification.  These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Warmingham & Co. Whilst all due care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility for their accuracy is accepted, nor do they form part of any offer or contract. Intending clients must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy prior to signing a contract.