A beautiful listed (grade II) period cottage in a lovely rural setting with gardens of 0.59 acres. EPC Exempt.
This family house of immense character and charm has been renovated with care but has further potential for extension, subject to consents.
LOCAL INFORMATION
Whilst the postal address is Buckhold, the property is closer to Ashampstead Common in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Just 3.5 miles away is Pangbourne with its award-winning shops and boutiques, cafes, hotels and pubs. There is also a mainline station (to Paddington or access to Elizabeth Line via Reading) and an excellent health centre.
The pretty village of Yattendon (2.5 miles) has a cafe and village shop and the famous Royal Oak pub.
The excellent sports facilities at Bradfield College (available for public membership) are just over 2 miles away and there are many other excellent schools in the area, both state and independent.
The M4 motorway at Theale is about 5 miles.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance porch leading to hallway, kitchen with side porch (currently used as main entrance), utility room, sun room, large dining room with log-burning stove, delightful sitting room with bay and log-burning stove, office, ground floor shower room, principal bedroom with log-burning stove, dressing room (formerly bedroom 5 and with consent to convert to en suite bathroom), three further bedrooms and family bathroom.
OUTSIDE SPACE
The gardens and grounds area delight and afford wonderful views over the surrounding countryside, much of which is owned by the Yattendon Estate. There are large areas of lawn with terraces interspersed with trees and bushes. At one end of the garden there are two very pretty period brick stores. There are additional sheds and a greenhouse.
The detached double garage has a large gravelled driveway that provides plenty of additional parking/turning.
LOCAL AUTHORITY AND SERVICES
West Berkshire Council, Newbury - www.westberks.gov.uk
Council Tax Band G
Mains electricity and water, private drainage, oil central heating.