Pangbourne Lodge • Pangbourne • Berkshire Pangbourne Lodge, DESCRIPTION: Constructed in the early 1700s, it is a fine The property is valuably unlisted, therefore potential for example of the Georgian period architecture. further extension, subject to local authority planning Pangbourne Lodge Drive, permission, and room if so desired for the erection of a Pangbourne Lodge has frequently been referred to over garage. Pangbourne, Berkshire the years as the ’jewel in the crown’ of this pretty and exclusive period Thameside village. Pangbourne Lodge is entered from an imposing private drive with electrically operated wrought iron gates WITHIN 2/3 MINUTES EASY WALK TO THE As would be expected of this wonderful period of English securing the access from the drive. architecture, the rooms are elegant, well proportioned VILLAGE CENTRE - SET IN LARGE GARDENS with high ceilings and large sash windows, and the The gardens are extremely pretty, very private, and the EXTENDING TO 0.65 ACRE APPROX traditional entrance hall is stone flagged with a property is well set back and away from the road, marvellous original staircase winding gracefully to the first therefore very safe for children and pets. M4 Junction 12 at Theale floor. Yet, Pangbourne Lodge is within the heart of the approximately 3 miles, The property is substantially constructed of rendered wonderful period village within very easy walking Reading approximately 6 miles brick under a slate roof, indiscernibly attached at the distance of buses, train station, schools, library, wonderful rear to another property. selection of shops, doctors’ practice, pubs and fine Restaurants. Your attention is drawn to the important notice on page 7 Easy access is achieved to Reading or Newbury by road or by train. Junction 12 of the M4 at Theale is only five minutes driving distance and Pangbourne station gives commuter access to Oxford, Reading and London Paddington, if so desired.
The River Thames and River Pang are also within walking distance. Excellent schools are to hand with Pangbourne College just up the road, Bradfield College and St Andrew’s Preparatory School are within easy driving distance, The Oratory School, Downe House, Cranford House, Moulsford Preparatory School and, of course, walking distance to the village primary school and within the catchment area with school bus for Theale Green School.
This is a unique, period family house enjoying a unique and exclusive location.
Special features: * Beautiful kitchen/ breakfast room with AGA * Heated swimming pool recently refurbished to a high standard * pretty and luxurious bathrooms * period carved marble fireplace surround to the log fire within the drawing room * A marvellous wine cellar.
Gardens & Grounds: Large gardens of 0.65 acres approximately enjoying the sun all day long with sun terrace and retractable sun awning accessed from the drawing room.
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION: Entrance porch, flagged stoned entrance hall with original period staircase, drawing room with original open log fire, storeroom/possible study (entered from exterior), dining room, kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, utility room, cloakroom.
5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms including master suite. Large gardens extending to 0.65 acres approx, heated swimming pool (31’ in length x 15’ in width approx, graduated depth 4’ to 10’, with pool equipment adjacent) , kitchen garden, 2 large timber constructed garden stores, potting shed, car parking.
DIRECTIONS: From the offices of Dudley Singleton turn left. Proceed over the mini roundabout passing the front of The Copper Inn Hotel. Bear left through the narrow bottleneck past The Cross Keys public house and almost immediately turn right where there is a sign Pangbourne Lodge. There is a gatehouse at the entrance. Proceed straight up the drive and you will enter the gravelled forecourt of Pangbourne Lodge.
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage
POST CODE: RG8 7AZ
LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Berkshire Council
Viewing by arrangement with vendor’s agent, Dudley Singleton & Daughter,
No. 1 Station Road, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AN.
Tel: 0118 984 2662
E-mail: [email protected]
Website : www.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. 1 Station Road, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7AN Tel: 0118 984 2662 www.singletonanddaughter.co.uk [email protected] London Office : Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London W1.