Lower Hamilton Stables

LOWER HAMILTON STABLES – HOCKHAM ROAD
COMPTON – WEST BERKSHIRE

Newbury– 11 miles    Oxford – 18miles    Reading – 14 miles    Didcot – 7 miles
Goring-on-Thames – 6 miles    A34 at East Ilsley – 2.5 miles    M4 at Chieveley (J13) 7 miles    Mainline Stations at Didcot, Goring-on-Thames, Newbury
(Distances & Times Approximate)

Situated on the quiet fringe of the Ridgeway within the scenic landscape of the rolling Berkshire Downlands between Newbury and Oxford in a popular village easily accessible for the fast A34 and M4 and within walking distance for the acclaimed Downs Secondary School and highly revered village Primary School, village shop and eatery; and mainline railway station in Goring-on-Thames providing access to London Paddington in under the hour.

Lower Hamilton Stables is an inspired modern and contemporary conversion of a former racing yard, now providing a stunning equestrian orientated residence adjoining the renowned Hamilton Stables, which extends to approximately 4,520 sq ft in all, inclusive main residence, traditional stabling complex, and outbuildings, set in approximately 0.3 acres of courtyard gardens with separate railed paddocks of approximately 3 acres adjoining open Ridgeway hacking, from which simply awe-inspiring views across the Ridgeway are afforded.

Careful planning and attention have provided modern open plan and flexible living, achieving classical living and ambience, whilst duly embracing the delightful courtyard gardens with far reaching views across the Ridgeway from the railed paddocks, encapsulating an all-encompassing lifestyle, culminating in an exquisite and unique residence.

• Quintessential English Countryside Location Adjoining The Renowned Racehorse Stables, Hamilton Stables, Within Close Driving Distance Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour

• A Rare Opportunity To Acquire A Modern & Contemporary Barn Residence With Adjoining Stabling Complex & Outbuildings Adjacent To Open Ridgeway Hacking, Set In Approximately 3.3 Acres Of Courtyard Gardens & Railed Paddocks, Extending In All To Approximately 4,519 Sq Ft

• Private Gated Driveway With Spacious Parking Courtyard

Main Residence

• Reception Hall
• Boot Room
• Cloakroom
• Kitchen / Breakfast Room
• Utility Room
• Dining Room
• Sitting Room With Log Burner
• Inner Hall
• Master Bedroom Suite With Dressing Room & En-Suite Bathroom
• Two Further Bedrooms
• Shower Room
• Annexe / Home Office With Kitchenette

• Approximately 2,507 Sq Ft

Stabling Complex & Outbuildings

• Traditional Brick Stabling Complex With: Tack Room, Wash Down Box, 2 Standard Stable Boxes, 1 Double Sized Stable Box, Feed & Bedding Storage Barn

• Garaging & Car Port Complex For 3 Cars and adjoining parking for 2/3 horse lorries/trailers

• Garage With Attached Workshop

• Approximately 2,012 Sq Ft

Courtyard Gardens & Railed Paddocks

• Beautifully Enchanting Mature Part-Walled Landscaped Courtyard Gardens Adjoining Traditional Stabling Of Approximately 0.3 Acre, With Separate Professionally Railed Paddocks Of Approximately 3 Acres With Excellent Drainage & Water Supply Adjoining Open Ridgeway Hacking, Extending In All To Approximately 3.3 Acres

SITUATION
The quiet, rural village of Compton is set in the folds of the rolling Berkshire Downlands, in an “A.O.N.B.” and has a long history, being mentioned in the Domesday Book and with local evidence of earlier Roman occupation.

The beautiful flint walled Parish Church of St Mary and St Nicholas retains some Norman features and there are numerous examples of attractive, period cottages and houses, including the Grade II Listed 17th Century Compton Manor, reflecting the growth of the village over the centuries from its earliest origins as a small hamlet and in particular the expansion of the village over the last 150 years.

The village is now a thriving community with a village Post Office Stores, Hotel with restaurant and excellent primary and secondary schools, notably the Downs Secondary School which has built up an enviable reputation for academic standards in recent years and now boasts its own VI form and excellent Ofsted ratings.

In addition to having well revered 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.

Farming has always been important to the village and is still a major way of life today. The village also has a long-standing connection with the breeding and training of racehorses with a prominent racing yard still existing in the village and with many other well known training establishments in the area.

Compton has good road communications, notably via the fast A34 dual carriageway at East Ilsley some 2 miles to the West linking Newbury and Oxford and with the M4 easily accessible at Junction 13 (Chieveley). The nearby expanding town of Didcot has an established shopping centre and a mainline station providing fast commuter services up to London (Paddington via Reading) in well under the hour. Reading and the M4 at Theale (Junction 12) can both be reached via a quiet cross-country route as can Goring-on-Thames which also has a mainline station and is easily accessible.

To the North of the village lies the ancient Ridgeway Path which winds its way over the Downs eventually crossing the Thames at Streatley and on up into the Chilterns.

Crossrail (Elizabeth Line) services have commenced from Reading, with the full service scheduled to commence shortly, which together with the completed electrification of the line has significantly improved travelling times to East and West destinations.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Situated on the fringe of the Ridgeway within the scenic landscape of the rolling Berkshire Downlands, Lower Hamilton Stables adjoins the renowned racing yard, Hamilton Stables, with professionally railed paddocks of approximately 3 acres, which open out straight on to open hacking across the Ridgeway, affording a most rare and sublimely unique opportunity to acquire an equestrian residence of distinction. 

The property is privately approached from a quiet lane which leads up to the Ridgeway, afforded gated access on to the courtyard, which has ample parking for numerous motor vehicles and horse lorries / trailers. A large garage and car port complex provides parking for 3 cars and offers safe storage and utility space. Additionally, there is a further garage, which duly boasts a connecting workshop. In all, the outbuildings extend to approximately 1,162 sq ft.

A simply stunning and inspired architect designed equestrian property, Lower Hamilton Stables is quite special indeed, formed from the original racing yard, the main residence provides a most delightful and impressive modern and contemporary home, which extends to approximately 2,507 sq ft internally, boasting vaulted and beamed accommodation, with stylish and high-quality fixtures and fittings throughout, and an inspired internal design, including 4 reception rooms, 3  bedrooms, inclusive a master suite with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, an annexe / home office with kitchenette, a shower room, and a separate cloakroom and utility room with boot room adjoining, providing for an exquisite home, with great light and character to be found in abundance. Wide glazed doors open out in to the walled courtyard gardens, which are beautifully landscaped, affording a peaceful place to relax within.

The traditional brick built stabling complex rests quietly across the courtyard gardens from the main residence, affording an attractive backdrop from the main residence, and quite uniquely sited, with private views afforded of ones’ horses whilst stabled. Exceptionally well cared for, the stabling complex is traditionally brick built with concrete floor drainage, light and power, well ventilated, and boast great space and appointment, including 2 standard size boxes, 1 double size box, a wash down box with hot and cold water, a heated tack room with sink unit and hot and cold water, and across the yard is a superb feed and bedding storage barn. In all, the stabling complex extends to approximately 850 sq ft.

The railed grass paddocks, are sited on the other side of the racehorse stables, separately accessed, overlooking the neighbouring racing yard’s training grounds, and opening straight out on to open hacking across the Ridgeway, from which simply awe-inspiring views are afforded. Professionally appointed, the paddocks are railed with ‘Horserail’ flexible polyethylene electric fencing throughout, and benefit from excellent drainage and fitted water, perfectly cultivated for an all-year-round turnout.

A simply wonderful opportunity afforded, with an inspired lifestyle to be enjoyed, in a fabulously convenient and attractive location, careful planning and attention have provided modern open plan and flexible living whilst achieving classical living and ambience, and duly embracing the delightful courtyard gardens with far reaching views across the Ridgeway from the railed paddocks, encapsulating an all-encompassing lifestyle, culminating in an exquisite and unique residence.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Central heating and hot water from gas fired boiler.

Council Tax: E

Postcode: RG20 6QJ

Energy Efficiency Rating: D / 67

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 light continue straight ahead onto the B4009 road to Newbury. Continue up the hill and in a further 2 miles, after passing through the village of Aldworth, turn right opposite the thatched Four Points public house signposted for Compton. Follow this road for a further 2 miles and proceed down the hill into the village of Compton. Proceed into the centre of the village, taking a right hand turn in to Cheap Street, and then Hockham Road. Lower Hamilton Stables will be found a little way along Hockham Road, off the right-hand side. 

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.