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10 PURLEY MAGNA PURLEY ON THAMES F WEST BERKSHIRE Tilehurst & Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington - 1.5 miles F Reading - 4.5 miles F Henley on Thames - 12 miles F M4 - Theale (J12) - 7 miles F M40 - Lewknor (J6) - 22 miles (Distances approximate)

A most attractive 2 Bedroom traditional mews cottage with well appointed contemporary accommodation incorporating numerous stylish features, built in 2007 in the grounds of a Georgian mansion house with private terrace, garage, tennis court and 7 acres of stunning parkland gardens & grounds. Excellently located within easy walking distance of the River Thames, and nearby Tilehurst train station.

✦ Gated Entrance onto private driveway & gravelled forecourt

✦ Mews Cottage in Stunning Parkland Setting

✦ Spacious Entrance Hall ✦ Cloakroom SITUATION Purley is a thriving village community, with a monthly farmers market, a Post Office and 2 shops. The River Thames is a short walk down ✦ Sitting Room with Fireplace Mapledurham Drive with the Thames Path providing scenic walks along the river to Pangbourne. The Goosecroft recreation grounds have a tennis ✦ Kitchen/Dining Room club, football and cricket clubs. The ancient tithe barn hosts numerous activities including exercise classes, music, dancing classes, Pilates, yoga, and a drama society. Other activities in the village include a local history society, horticultural society, allotments and a ladies’ walking group. There are a number of well-respected local schools including Purley Primary School, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, Denefield Secondary, Long ✦ Master Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom Lane Primary, and many pre-schools and nurseries.

✦ 2nd Double Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room Purley Magna is a T A Fisher development of 14 properties built or refurbished in 2007, set in the stunning 7 acre grounds of the Grade II listed Georgian mansion house. The land historically made up a part of Purley Park, the second home of the St. John family of Lydiard Tregoze in Wiltshire from 1514 to 1789. From 1793 it was owned by Anthony Morris Storer MP with his family commissioning the Georgian mansion house that exists today believed to be modelled on Basildon Park and dating from 1805. ✦ Private Terrace

✦ Single Garage PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Built in 2007 by T A Fisher, 10 Purley Magna is one of 8 attractive mews cottages built around an appealing courtyard on the land of the original stable blocks of Purley Park.

✦ Delightful Mature Communal Gardens & Grounds of 7 Acres Traditionally constructed with red brick elevations under a pitched tile roof with bespoke wooden double glazed windows, the accommodation has been finished to an exacting standard and is extremely well appointed throughout, including an integrated home information & entertainment ✦ Tennis Court system with Cat 5e wiring, video entry phone and security alarm. The spacious Entrance Hall leads to a Cloakroom, Sitting Room with fireplace and contemporary fitted Kitchen with granite work surfaces and a host of built-in Bosch appliances including fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, double oven, microwave, 5 ring gas hob & washer/dryer. The kitchen is open onto the dining room and both reception rooms enjoy double doors leading onto the private terrace & steps down to communal gardens. To the first floor are two Double En-Suite Bedrooms both with in-built wardrobes, with the master enjoying a beautiful outlook over the communal gardens and beyond to Mapledurham Lock. A single garage is situated nearby in a separate block. Early viewing is advised in order to appreciate the stunning parkland setting, further complemented by its edge of village situation just a short walk to the River Thames. TENURE 10 Purley Magna is a Leasehold property with the benefit of a 999 year lease originating in approximately 2007. Ownership of the property includes a share of the Freehold. The property is managed by Hurst Warne Management Ltd. The current year’s service charge is approximately £1514 payable monthly at approximately £126pcm or bi-annually if preferred. The service charge includes buildings insurance, maintenance of communal areas, gardens & grounds, external property maintenance, communal lighting and external window cleaning. OUTSIDE Initially approached via a gated entrance, the private sweeping driveway opens up onto a large gravelled forecourt with ample communal parking space in addition to a private Garage in a stable style block, being the third in on the left hand side. Across the rear of the house is a private wide paved terrace, providing the perfect spot for alfresco dining and entertaining, and with steps to one side leading down onto the communal lawns. Residents can enjoy 7 acres of immaculately maintained parkland style grounds and gardens, both private and delightfully attractive with views across the valley to Mapledurham, the gardens and grounds wrap themselves around the property and are mainly laid to lawn with beautifully planted borders and various mature specimen trees providing shelter & seclusion. A formal lawned garden with low boxed hedges has been designed to one side of the mansion house in the image of the original gardens of Purley Park. A permanent timber gazebo provides a sheltered seating area overlooking the communal tennis court. To the rear are private steps providing convenient access out to a footpath and a short walk to Purley Marina and the village Church. Tilehurst Station can be reached within a approximately 10 minutes walk via a footpath from Hazel Road, and will be only one stop away from the new high-speed Crossrail line.

10 Purley Magna, Purley on Thames, Reading, RG8 8EL Approximate Gross Internal Area = 93.4 sq m / 1005 sq ft (Excluding Void) Garage = 15.4 sq m / 166 sq ft Total = 108.8 sq m / 1171 sq ft

= Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 Garage 5.40 x 2.85 Feet 17'9 x 9'4 0 5 10 (Approx)

0 1 2 3 Metres (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation)

Bedroom 1 4.19 x 2.78 Sitting Room 13'9 x 9'1 4.03 x 3.78 13'3 x 12'5 Kitchen 7.04 x 2.91 23'1 x 9'7

Bedroom 2 B 4.10 x 2.78 13'5 x 9'1 Hall

Void

Ground Floor First Floor

FLOORPLANZ © 2016 0845 6344080 Ref:165316 This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. GENERAL INFORMATION Services: All mains services are connected. Central heating and hot water from gas fired condensing boiler located in the airing cupboard. Council Tax: E Energy Performance Rating: C / 80 Postcode: RG8 8EL Local Authority: West Berkshire Council Telephone: 01635 42400

VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through Warmingham & Co

DIRECTIONS From the centre of Pangbourne proceed east on the A329 Reading Road signposted as Purley Rise. In approximately 2 miles turn left into New Hill, and take the second right into Hazel Road. Follow the road around for approximately 0.2 miles where the gated entrance to Purley Magna will be found on the left hand side.

DISCLAIMER The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order. If required, the client is advised to obtain verification. These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Warmingham & Co. Whilst all due care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility for their accuracy is accepted, nor do they form part of any offer or contract. Intending clients must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy prior to signing a contract.

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