Bryar Cottage • North Street • Nr Englefield Bryar Cottage • North Street • Nr. Englefield

Theale train station 1 mile (journey to Paddington 40 minutes) ● M4 (junc 12) 5 minutes’ drive 3 miles / 5 minutes’ drive ● Reading 5 miles ● Walk to farm shop (all distances approximate)

A stunning 5 bedroom period cottage, in first class order throughout, set in a pretty hamlet, with views to the rear over a golf course.

Gigaclear high speed broadband connected.

2,613 sq ft / 243 m² Gardens & Grounds extending to 0.27 acre / 0.1 hectare (all measurements are approximate)

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A delightful 5 bedroom period cottage, in first class order throughout, set on a surfaces and a ceramic butler’s sink. There is a super central breakfast bar with peaceful semi-rural residential lane with surrounding farmland mainly owned by seating for 4, and flagstone flooring Englefield Estate, and open lightly wooded views to the rear over golf course. ● One wall to the interior of the kitchen/breakfast room shows one of the finest examples of the original wattle and daub that we have seen of recent years Bryar Cottage has a first-class combination of old and new, it is a 16th century Grade ● Garden sitting room has bi-fold doors giving access to the sun terrace and rear II listed cottage, with good ceiling heights throughout. Sympathetically and gardens, underfloor heating and a sink unit with hot and cold-water supply meticulously restored with the recent addition of a fine double garage which has a ● The ceiling heights throughout are generally high, most unusual for a cottage of this garden sitting room to the rear with bi-fold doors giving access to the sun terrace and period; quite obviously in the past the ground floors have been lowered rear gardens. ● All three main reception rooms retain very pretty features of the period; ceiling and North Street is a pretty period hamlet, well away from busy roads, rural by nature with wall beams, the drawing room has an inglenook fireplace with bread ovens, a byways and public footpaths giving access to numerous walks, yet easily accessible large open decorative fireplace with Bessemer beam across, the dining room has by road and rail to major centres of commerce. Walking distance to Cobbs farm shop a fireplace presently fitted with a wood burning stove and cafe. ● Garden room has French doors opening onto a terrace and has a fitted wine cooler ● The principal bedroom retains an original oak planked door, with further doors Special features: giving access to a large wardrobe and a recently fitted high specification ensuite ● The wonderful kitchen/breakfast room has walk-through access at one end to the shower room which has ceramic wood effect tiling to floor and shower area dining room and to the other, the garden room with direct access to the rear ● The family bathroom has been totally refitted to a very high standard, to include a gardens shower with wood effect ceramic tiling to shower area and floor, and a ● The kitchen is fully fitted, with an Alpha, Aga-style cooking range which also supplies free-standing bath heating and hot water, there is a backup/summer cooking facility with a De ● The plumbing has been thoroughly overhauled to include a stainless steel Sadia Dietrich 5-ring LPG hob, Neff electric fitted oven, Neff fitted microwave, Neff fitted Megaflo indirect cylinder which allows plenty of water under pressure throughout tall fridge and tall freezer, fitted washing machine & dishwasher. The panelled the property cupboards are in a traditional Shaker style with very pretty Balmoral granite working ● Bedroom 5 enjoys a vaulted ceiling with a pretty Victorian fireplace to one corner, and is currently used as a study ● The gardens are a special feature, recently landscaped, with large lawns, and Local facilities: Walking distance to Cobbs Farm shop and café/restaurant. Close a patio to the rear and side of the property. The boundary is post and rail and to a tremendous range of shops including a Co-op, and a fine old 18th century there are herbaceous borders, shrubberies, and a productive raised bed kitchen pub, The Bull in Theale. A mile to the train station which offers fast links to London garden with fruit trees. To one side of the garden is a large garden Paddington in only 40 minutes. There is easy connection to the M4 at Junction 12 store/workshop which has electric lighting and power enabling access to London and Heathrow. ● Cloakroom/utility room has a fitted tumble dryer Schools: Theale Primary School which has been rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted, is ● Garage has two pairs of doors, one remotely controlled, with painted flooring, close by, as is the sought-after Englefield Primary School. St Andrew’s Preparatory drainage connection if required to enable the garden sitting room to be used School is only a few minutes’ drive, as are Pangbourne College, Bradfield College as an annexe and Brockhurst & Marlston House Schools. There is also The Oratory School, St ● Ridge to the roof recently re-thatched Finians, Cranford House, Moulsford Boys School, Downe House, all within easy Summary of accommodation: Kitchen/breakfast room, family room, garden room, driving distance. dining room, drawing room, cloakroom/utility. Bedroom accommodation on first Directions: From the offices of Dudley Singleton & Daughter, turn left, over the mini and second floors; 5 bedrooms, family bathroom, ensuite shower room to principal roundabout and proceed in the direction of the A4. Pass over the M4 and pass the bedroom. Detached double garage with garden sitting room. Garden store with turning on the right signposted to Bradfield & Upper . Take the next water pipe adjacent. turning on your left, which is signposted to North Street. This is a windy lane, after a Gardens and grounds: The gardens are a special feature, recently totally land- sharp right-hand bend, you will pass the sign North Street and Bryar Cottage will be scaped. There are large lawns, a patio to the rear and side of the property, a found a short distance down on the left-hand side. lovely wisteria covered pergola. The boundary is post and rail, there are herba- Note : The property is partially attached on one side ceous borders and shrubberies, and a productive raised bed kitchen garden with fruit trees. To one side of the rear garden is a large garden store/workshop which Post Code: RG7 5EX has electric lighting and power. The very pretty front garden has a well-maintained lawn, rose bushes and colourful Tenure: Freehold borders. Double 5 bar gates give access to the parking area in front of the double Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage, LPG for hob, oil-fired central detached garage. heating. Water softener. Gigaclear high speed broadband connected.

Gardens & Grounds extending to 0.27 acre / 0.1 hectare (approx.) Local Authority & Council Tax Band: West , Band F

Fixtures and fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.

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.