Blenheim Barn • Tidmarsh • Berkshire DESCRIPTION: A splendid character country house Separate vehicular access via private road with electric Blenheim Barn, Tidmarsh constructed to the highest standards approximately 20 gates opening onto a graveled parking area with a triple years ago, a first class cavity wall construction, timber carport. Lane, Tidmarsh clad on the exterior under a clay tiled roof. This delightful country house combines all the best features of a Underground water harvester for garden watering and bygone age with all the technical advances of the 21st car wash purposes. century. Set in beautiful large gardens. Pangbourne and station 2 miles Thermostatically controlled dog wash facility behind the Reading 8 miles The property is situated overlooking meadows within an utility room. area of outstanding natural beauty, in a peaceful and M4 Junction 12 5 miles very private location with lots of country walks adjacent Underfloor central heating. by way of footpaths and bridle paths. The grounds that surround the property have been beautifully landscaped, Centralised ducted vacuum cleaning system. 3899 sq ft/ 362.2 sq m (approx.) with lawns and water gardens at the front with a bridge giving access to the main entrance. To the rear a very Part of the Maidenhatch estate grounds are available pretty Mediterranean garden and to the side large well for use of the owners of Blenheim Barn. Gardens extending to maintained lawns. Elegant décor throughout. 0.5 acres (approx.) Special Features: An open fire to the drawing room fitted with a wood burning stove. Well cared for both internally and externally by the current owners. Your attention is drawn to the important notice on page 7 French doors open from the drawing room, dining room and kitchen/living room to the gardens. Spacious and well fitted annexe fully self-contained or can be used as part of the house if so required.

C:\Users\Katherine\Documents\Photos\Blenheim barn 6.JPG Top quality oak panelled kitchen units with granite work surfaces to the annexe and main SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION: kitchen, leisure Rangemaster with four rings, griddle and hotplate, double oven and grill, fitted refrigerator, dishwasher and large oak pantry unit, very beautiful oak joinery Main house: Entrance hall, dining room, drawing room, large kitchen/living room, throughout to include floors, doors, staircase and landing. inner hall, utility room, cloakroom, water softener.

Schools & Local Facilities: 1st floor : 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms to include the master bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom and dressing room. There are excellent schooling facilities in the area – Pangbourne College is just along the road, Bradfield College is within easy access, as is St Andrew’s Preparatory School, Moulsford 2nd floor : bedroom suite with bathroom and walk in wardrobe. Boys School, Cranford House, Downe House and The Oratory. There is a public sector school at Theale which has a school bus pick up in Pangbourne. Annexe : large kitchen/ living room, first floor two bedrooms and bathroom. Outside gardens, log store and garden store, three bay carport and secure parking area. There is a first class fitness and tennis centre at Bradfield College which is open to membership with a very fine indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, squash courts, indoor tennis courts. There Gardens and grounds: Very beautiful landscaped gardens fully stocked, vehicular are also plenty of facilities for the golfing enthusiast in the area – Streatley Hills, Mapledurham and pedestrian access to front, main vehicular access parking area and carport and Calcot to name but a few and there are delightful walks from the property by way of from the Maidenhatch driveway, with high electrically operated gates. footpaths and bridleways. Note: Blenheim Barn used to be part of the grand Maidenhatch estate and therefore Horse riding stables and livery stables a short driving distance at Buckhold and Upper enjoys a right of access along the private drive to the main private parking area for Basildon. The large supermarkets of Waitrose and Sainsbury’s are also within easy driving Blenheim Barn. There is also use of the large orchard area a short distance along the distance. Fielders Farm Shop on the road from Tidmarsh to Theale sells all sorts of good quality private drive. Both the orchard area and the driveway are maintained by the local produce. Maidenhatch estate for an annual fee of approximately £270. Annexe kitchen/ living room

Directions : From the offices of Dudley Singleton turn left passing The Elephant hotel, proceed into Tidmarsh and turn right opposite The Greyhound public house into Tidmarsh lane at the top of the lane just before the cross roads, you will find a sign on Annexe the left for Blenheim Barn, turn into the private drive and park at the end. Services : Private drainage and private water supply, oil fired central heating (under- floor to the main house and annexe).

Postcode : RG8 8HG

Local Authority : West Berkshire Council. Tel: 01635 42400. www.westberks.gov.uk

Council Tax: Band G

Viewing by arrangement with vendor’s agent, Dudley Singleton & Daughter, No. 1 Station Road, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AN. Tel: 0118 984 2662 Fax: 0118 984 5490 Email: [email protected].

Website: www.singletonanddaughter.co.uk, rightmove.co.uk, onthemarket.com, mayfairoffice.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.