Grange Farmhouse • East Hagbourne Oxfordshire Grange Farmhouse East Hagbourne • Oxfordshire

A classically beautiful detached 6 bedroom Queen Anne house. Origins date back to 1680, together with a 2 bedroom detached cottage, set in glorious southerly facing gardens within the heart of this sought after historic village. Walking distance to the village shop, pub, primary school and lots of lovely country walks.

4,038 sq ft / 375 m²

Didcot Parkway mainline train station to London and Oxford (4 mins drive) 1.5 miles ● A34 3.5 miles ● Oxford 15 miles ● Reading 17 miles (all measurements and distances are approx.)

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A classically beautiful detached 6 bedroom Queen Anne house, origins date back The spectacular sitting room has a wonderful vaulted ceiling with exposed 18th to 1680, together with a 2 bedroom detached cottage in the grounds. century oak beams, large windows on two sides overlooking the pretty gardens giving lots of natural light, and two pairs of double French doors which give access Set in splendid, large and private gardens, the main entrance is secured by high solid to the stone flagged sun terraces. hardwood gates, with a long entrance drive flanked by an avenue of pink flowering horse chestnut trees, which curves round to the rear of the house and passes an There is an open log fire fitted with ancient fireback, with a carved mantel and ancient olive grove, brought in from France. surround and polished elm flooring and a fitted 18th century oak cupboard. The windows and French doors are hard wood and have been completely repainted in Grange Farmhouse is a magnificent Grade II listed building, restored and extended the autumn of 2019. some 13 years ago to a very high standard. The part-walled garden enjoys complete privacy with high hedges, and wide well- The imposing original main entrance door opens into a large and splendid reception maintained lawns. An octagonal, period gazebo is built into the 18th century hall with polished oak wood block parquet flooring, a period oak staircase rising to limestone wall and is constructed in the classical style with a conical tiled roof and the first and second floors and ancient oak panelling to the walls. twin columns supporting. The two main reception rooms have fine examples of polished oak stripped flooring. The drawing room has a large open log fire with pine mantle carved in the classic To one side of the entrance drive is a pretty self-contained detached Cottage style, flanked on both sides by curved book or ornament display cabinets with walls substantially constructed and beautifully fitted, with two double bedrooms, two wet clad in fully restored antique pine panelling. rooms and a sitting room. The dining room also has fine examples of antique pine panelling and a period glass fronted china display corner cupboard and on the other side of the room a magnificent antique scallop shell curved book shelf cabinet. ● Welsh hand-woven bespoke stair carpet runner from the ground floor round to the first-floor landing and continues up to the second-floor landing. The stair runner is Special features: held by brass stair-rods The detached cottage ● This is an exceptional feature. Constructed in a traditional manner to high standards ● There is a wine cellar with brick flooring and stone steps winding down from the hall in 2012 by the present owner, with Waney edge timber cladding to the exterior, ● Wide driveway access is secured by remote-controlled high solid hardwood gates under a roof constructed of antique reclaimed Victorian tiles. Primary double-glazed with intercom, the main driveway constructed with tarmacadam and shingle windows, highly insulated with its own central heating system ● The access from the rear forecourt and guest car parking is secured by wrought iron ● Two double bedrooms, with modern wet rooms with ceramic tiled underfloor fencing with a flag stone pathway leading to the front entrance, illuminated at night heating, heated towel rails and antique style fittings. spacious sitting room, The sitting by 3 antique Victorian copper street lamps, now converted to electricity room and ground floor bedroom have beamed ceilings. An oak balustrade ● In front of the property, is an ancient York stone forecourt and terrace, with some staircase rises to the first floor, with reclaimed antique pine doors and fittings fine examples of Yew topiary throughout. The cottage has parking beside it for a single car ● The bedroom accommodation, in keeping with the period of the house, all have ● The Cottage has provision in the sitting room for connection to mains drains if kitchen high ceilings, and the three modern bathrooms have been recently refitted. The units were required master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite shower room entered by way of an arched figured oak doors with brass fittings Main house and gardens ● The majority of the doors are original and are polished pine, with very fine example ● The kitchen/breakfast room has a modern 2 oven gas fired Aga, with secondary of brass finger plates, locks and handles. There are antique style power points, cooking facilities by way of a fitted Miele electric oven with Miele 4 ring gas hob and lighting points and light switches with oak back plates throughout Miele extractor over. There is a fitted Miele dishwasher, Maytag American style ● The majority of the radiators in the property have been imported from an antique fridge freezer with ice machine and cold-water dispenser (RO filtered water system), restoration company and have been restored to modern day standards some with bookshelves, an extensive range of bespoke cupboards and drawers, a large pantry antique style thermostatic radiator valves. These traditional radiators are hugely unit with lighting and power for microwave. Balmoral granite worksurfaces, under- efficient and very attractive, suitable for this period of house mounted stainless steel sink with mixer taps, a filter water tap (RO system), waste ● disposal unit and limestone flagged flooring, LED lighting Summary of accommodation: ● The whole of the main house was restored some 13 years ago to a very high Main House – Grange Farm House standard, with re-plumbing, re-wiring, windows and roof overhauled, the roof has Ground floor: Reception hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, since further been overhauled and maintained to a high standard, and the property kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, utility room, cellar. has recently been re-decorated. First floor: 4 double bedrooms, family bathroom, master bedroom to include ensuite shower room and walk-in wardrobe

Second floor: 2 bedrooms, bathroom Wallingford, on the River Thames, is a few minutes’ drive away and offers fantastic Detached Cottage – Grange Cottage walks, riverside pubs, restaurants, Waitrose, many independent and popular shops, 2 double bedrooms, two wet rooms, sitting room. a fine antique centre and regular markets. Gardens: Mature herbaceous borders, pretty flower beds, yew topiary, mature specimen trees, pink chestnut trees, French drinking fountain with lights, box Schools: The Hagbourne Primary School is a few minutes’ walk, and Didcot Girls hedging, well-maintained lawns, York stone terraces, wrought iron fencing, ancient School which is Ofsted rated as outstanding has a bus pick up in the village. Within olive trees, fig tree, two loggias with established grapevine. easy driving distance are the highly regarded Independent schools; The Oratory, Cranford House, Moulsford Preparatory, St Helens & St Katharine’s in Abingdon, Local facilities: East Hagbourne is wonderful period village, situated on the edge of Pangbourne College and Bradfield College. the Berkshire downs in a well-regarded part of South Oxfordshire. The village has a thriving pub, a highly regarded primary school, village garage, community shop & Directions: Pass Passey’s Garage and the local village shop/post office on your right Post Office, an ancient church and a village hall. The village hall with its many hand side, a short distance along you will find the gravel driveway of Grange activities throughout the year, including amateur dramatics, and the recreation Farmhouse, just after the turning into Higgs Close, turn into the driveway, the 5 bar ground with child’s play area and football club. There is a bus service connecting gate entrance to Grange Barn will be on your left, and the entrance to Grange East Hagbourne to Didcot. Farmhouse will be straight in front of you.

The countryside surrounding East Hagbourne is noted to be of outstanding rural Post Code: OX11 9LB beauty and footpaths are within easy access enabling very pretty walks through open countryside. This is also excellent riding country with the nearby Downs giving Tenure: Freehold access to gallops, bridle paths and the Blewbury Riding Centre for the equestrian Note. The access from New Road is owned by Grange Farmhouse. enthusiast. Services: Didcot is home to many popular high street retailers and its supermarkets include Main house: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas, gas central heating and hot M&S Food, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Aldi, there are numerous restaurants, banks, health water. Security alarm. Water softener. High pressure megaflo water system, hard services, leisure centres, an arts centre and a multiplex cinema. wired smoke detection and alarm. Cottage: Mains water, drainage, electricity. Electric boiler providing central heating. Didcot Parkway has a mainline station offering superb commuter links to London Underfloor heating to wet rooms. Security alarm. Cottage has provision in the sitting Paddington, Oxford and Reading (with Crossrail coming soon), as well as the West room for connection to mains drains if kitchen units were required. Country and South Wales. The A34 is only a 10 minutes’ drive, offering easy links to both the M4 and the M40. Local Authority & Council Tax Band: South Oxfordshire, Band G Grange Cottage

Viewing by arrangement with vendor’s agents; Dudley Singleton & Daughter

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

Tel: 0118 984 2662

Email: [email protected]

Website: 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 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. 5. It is disclosed that Grange Farmhouse is owned by Dudley Singleton, director of Singleton and Daughter. 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. No. 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 .