FREEHOLD GUIDE PRICE £270,000 Blacksmiths Cottage RG20 8SH

A charming semi detached Grade II listed 18th Century cottage of immense LOCATION history which now requires some remedial work and updating. The location Blacksmiths Cottage lies in a particularly charming is excellent for Oxford, Newbury or Reading. spot in the village of Beedon, surrounded by beautiful countryside and yet easily reached via the A34 or the M4 and with railway stations within 20 minutes' drive.  Grade II listed cottage  No onward chain The area is well served for education with the Downs Secondary School at Compton and a primary school  Character in abundance  Ideal location close to A34 within the village and there are local shops available  Remedial work required  Downs school catchment at with a greater selection at the main town of Newbury, 6 miles to the south. As well as being  Delightful large garden  Delightful rural village setting home to Newbury Racecourse, the town itself offers a  Driveway & outbuildings  Cash buyers or large deposit comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities. Newbury is the headquarters of Vodafone UK and offers a railway station on the direct line to London Paddington (fast train to Paddington has an approx. travel time of 41 minutes). There are also excellent road links via the A34 and M4 motorway, a convenient commute for those working in Reading, Oxford and Southampton.

DESCRIPTION We understand that this charming cottage was originally built in 1757 by John Butler and the Blacksmith had his forge on the green across the lane. The property is Grade II listed along with next door and the cottage offers plenty of evidence of its history with an exposed framework of timbers both inside and out. The ground floor provides an entrance porch, lobby (or dining area), living room, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor with two bedrooms on the first floor. There is a minor flying freehold (next door's first floor overlaps this property's ground floor by a small amount).

OUTSIDE The cottage offers a truly delightful garden with a driveway at the rear from a byway leading to a variety of outbuildings including a very old shed. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn and flower beds and borders and is a lovely addition to the property.

DIRECTIONS From Newbury head north on the A339 and just before the M4 take the exit for Chieveley. Pass under the motorway and take the left slip road towards Chieveley and Beedon. At the T-junction turn left and then immediately right and follow the Oxford Road for about 4 miles through Worlds End. After driving up over a little hill and dropping down the other side, turn left at the mini green sign-posted Peasemore and Blacksmiths Cottage can be found on the left. There is a track just after the cottage. Turn left here and pull into the driveway on the left.

SERVICES Electricity, water & drainage. EPC rating G.

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