DALNUSTON • CARBINS WOOD LANE COMMON • Dalnuston Carbins Wood Lane • • • Berkshire

A splendid, unusually spacious 5 bedroom modern country residence, situated in a quiet lane within walking distance of Bucklebury Common.

4,002 sq ft / 372 m² Gardens & Grounds extending to 0.69 acre/0.28 hectare (all measurements are approximate)

Pangbourne 9 miles ● M4 (junc 12) 5 miles ● Station 6.5 miles ● Newbury 7.5 miles ● Reading 11 miles (all distances are approximate)

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A splendid, unusually spacious 5 bedroom modern country residence, situated in a Special features: quiet lane within walking distance of Bucklebury Common and set within a large ● The amazing and large sunny south-westerly plot with red brick walls, swimming plot part walled plot extending to 0.69 of an acre. pool, pool room, small orchard and garden stores ● Very large and imposing reception hall with its wide 3 metre corridors, one Dalnuston has been scrupulously maintained by the present owners and is in reaching to the bedroom areas, the other to the main reception rooms and excellent order throughout. It is situated in a very private and secluded plot, once kitchen part of Bucklebury Place, and still enjoys the splendid high red brick walls to the ● The kitchen is spacious with comprehensive oak fronted country cupboard and right hand side and to the rear of the gardens. drawer units at both high and low levels, with china cupboards, Neff stainless It is very unusual to get such a large purpose built well-maintained bungalow in steel electric double oven unit, ceramic hob, double sink, and wine racks in the such a fine semi-rural location, which is only minutes walking distance from Buckle- peninsular bar which separates the kitchen area from the breakfast area with bury Common. With easy access to the Avenue of Oaks with its highly regarded room for a large table and chairs that could seat at least 8 if so desired Bladebone Pub with restaurant, the Blackbird Café, and a short distance along, ● The sitting room has an open fireplace, and a dining area at one end, although a splendid medical centre. there is the option to use one of the other rooms in the property as a dining room if so desired. There are large primary double glazed slide back doors giving This is a very light, sunny property with high ceilings, with security afforded by the access to the rear gardens and the sun terrace. high walls and fencing surrounding the property and the electric entrance gates ● The spacious laundry room with doors to the garden houses the dishwasher, from the lane. The property sits within the heart of its gardens, ideally placed to washing machine and tumble dryer which will remain within the property enjoy southerly and westerly sun to the rear with a large terrace for summer ● There is a spacious study to one side entertaining and a splendid pool area with pool room. ● The master bedroom suite overlooks the rear gardens ● The large garden store/workshop to one side of the property which also houses Designed originally with a wing on the left hand side, which might be used as a the oil tank self-contained annexe (see Note), the sitting room here could easily be used as a ● Large detached double garage with a modern electrically operated roll up door 5th double bedroom as it has a bathroom adjacent. ● There is a full alarm system including the garage ● All the windows and nearly all the doors have been replaced of recent times Note; The present second sitting room, bedroom and shower room area which with modern primary double glazed units were constructed with the thought of becoming an annexe in the future, have ● Fully insulated large loft with plenty of storage space planning which runs to May 2019 for a new front door to be placed, giving ● Full cavity wall insulation separate access and also a kitchen fitted. ● Oil fired boiler replaced in 2012 ● The peaceful pretty lane, with views to the front of woodland with farmland Local facilities: This area is known for fine restaurants and period pubs, just down beyond the road is The Bladebone pub with an excellent restaurant, there is also a lovely tea room serving a fine range of cakes and snacks; The Blackbird Cafe. There is a Summary of accommodation: Large entrance lobby with 2 pairs of entrance general store at Upper Bucklebury and a Post Office/village store at Southend doors, large reception hall and central interior corridors, large sitting room, family Bradfield, both within a few minutes’ drive. is a short distance by room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, side lobby, laundry room, large second car with its famous 16th century pub, The Old Boot Inn and The Bull Inn, both of sitting room to annexe/bedroom 5 if so desired, 4 further double bedrooms, 5 which have restaurants, one of which is owned by the tenants of the Bladebone bathrooms/shower rooms (2 ensuite). Double detached garage, garden who also have a highly regarded catering company. workshop/store, 2 garden sheds, greenhouse, modern pool room, swimming pool. The frontage to the peaceful country lane is very wide, The village of Bucklebury, which is mentioned in the Doomsday Book, is positioned Large gravel forecourt for parking a number of cars, also giving access to the with extremely convenient road links to the M4 and A4. Heathrow airport is an double garage and pedestrian access to the property with electric remote-con- hour’s drive. There are train stations within easy reach at and trolled entrance gates. giving good commuter access to Reading and London Paddington. It is a short drive to Newbury with its excellent shopping centre, leisure facilities and Gardens and grounds: The gardens are a delightful feature, part-walled and the well-known Newbury Racecourse. Pangbourne village is 15 minutes’ drive and unusually large south-westerly facing with sun terraces, herbaceous borders, well- has a fabulous selection of award winning specialist shops, a small supermarket, maintained lawns, fruit trees, a greenhouse, 2 garden sheds and a large garden restaurants, riverside pubs, a health centre, dentists, hairdressers. store/workshop. Outdoor swimming pool with pool room. Bradfield College has a fabulous sports complex open to public membership, with Gardens & Grounds extending to 0.69 acres / 0.28 hectares. a fine indoor pool, indoor tennis courts, squash, gym and fitness centre and 9-hole golf course. Schools: Excellent schools abound within easy driving distance to include; Bradfield College, Pangbourne College, Downe House, St Andrew’s Preparatory School, Cranford House, Moulsford Preparatory School for Boys, The Oratory School, Brockhurst & House Preparatory School & Elstree Preparatory School. There is a C of E primary school at both Upper Bucklebury and Bradfield.

Directions: From the offices of Dudley Singleton & Daughter, turn left, pass over the mini roundabout, pass out of the village, cross over the M4 and turn right signposted to Bradfield. Pass Bradfield College, at the T-junction with the War Memorial on your left, turn right. Drive through Bradfield Southend and onto the Avenue of Oaks, pass the turning to the left to , continue along The Avenue and just before the Bladebone pub and the Blackbird Café turn left into . Proceed own the road and reach a junction with a signpost which points to the right; Bucklebury Common. Turn right here and proceed along passing Windmill Lane on your left hand side, the property will be found a short distance down on the left hand side opposite a wooded copse.

Post Code: RG7 5TS EPC Rating: D Tenure: Freehold Services: Mains water, septic tank drainage, electricity, oil fired central heating. Gigaclear point in the lane.

Local Authority & Council Tax Band: , Band G Viewing by arrangement with vendor’s agent; Dudley Singleton & Daughter

No. 1 Station Road, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AN

Tel: 0118 984 2662

Email: [email protected]

Websites: singletonanddaughter.co.uk rightmove.co.uk onthemarket.com mayfairoffice.co.uk

London Office: Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London, W1U 3JT

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 thickness, 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, Berkshire, RG8 7AN Tel: 0118 984 2662 www.singletonanddaughter.co.uk [email protected] London Office : Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London W1U 3JT