2 Abbey Gardens Upper Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire
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2 Abbey Gardens Upper Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire 2 Abbey Gardens Outside There is a charming private garden area at the Upper Woolhampton, front of the house, a feature that is unique to Reading, RG7 5TZ this property, being the only house to have its own private outside space. There is also a small A stunning Grade II Listed rear terrace. The playing fields opposite provide extensive open space and access to the tennis house on the award-winning courts and cricket field. Abbey Gardens development The communal grounds are maintained to a very high standard and the concierge Newbury 8 miles (London Paddington 65 mins) provides a personal service and supervises the Reading 10 miles (London Paddington 30 mins) maintenance of the buildings and grounds. M4 (J12) 7 miles There is off-street parking and an allocated Kitchen/breakfast room | Sitting room underground parking space. Dining room | Cloakroom | Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom | 2 further bedrooms Location Family bathroom | Cellar | Private garden 2 Abbey Gardens is located on the edge of Parking | EPC rating E the village of Upper Woolhampton and is surrounded by beautiful unspoilt countryside. The property The area is very popular for walking and riding, 2 Abbey Gardens forms part of the stunning and is designated an Area of Outstanding conversion of the buildings at the former Douai Natural Beauty. School, located next to the site of the original The nearest village amenities are at Abbey which is believed to have been built Woolhampton which is about 1 mile away and in 1830. The school was started in 1903 by has a shop, post office, pub and Midgham train Benedictine monks who moved there from station. A wider range of shopping and leisure Douai in France. The school closed and the site facilities is available in Newbury and Reading, was developed in 2003 by Bewley Homes, the including the well known Newbury racecourse buildings were converted into an exceptional and and the Watermill Theatre. award-winning range of high quality houses and apartments. Constructed of brick with a tiled roof There is very good road access to the M4 and stone-mullioned windows, the property was motorway (J12) and the A34 at Newbury and formerly the matron’s house and is adjacent to the mainline station at Reading offers fast trains Walter’s Tower, originally the headmaster’s house. to London and the west country. The property now offers excellent The area is well served for schools including accommodation with a large well-fitted kitchen/ Bradfield, Downe House, Radley College, Elstree breakfast room, sitting room with original School and Cheam. working fireplace and folding doors that open into an elegant dining room. There is also a General cloakroom and access to the cellar. Upstairs Local Authority: West Berkshire Council is the principal bedroom with large fitted Tel: 01635 519520 cupboards and en-suite bathroom, two further Council Tax: Band G £2,547.44 for 2015/16 bedrooms and family bathroom. All the rooms at Services: Electricity, mains water and drainage. the front of the property have large bay windows Electric under-floor heating. with lovely views over the cricket field and the Leasehold 990 years. property has a light, spacious feel. Annual service charge £3,697.22. Annual ground rent £150. Floorplans Gross internal area 160 sq m (1,720 sq ft) For identification purposes only. Kitchen/Breakfast Room Bedroom 3 6.06 x 3.31 3.51 x 3.31 19'11" x 10'10" 11'6" x 10'10" Sitting Room 6.19 x 4.59 Directions Dining Room F/P 20'4" x 15'1" From Newbury, take the A4 east for (Maximum) 6.38 x 4.58 Principal Bedroom 20'11" x 15'0" Bedroom 2 approximately 6 miles until you reach 6.29 x 3.50 4.99 x 2.98 (Maximum) 20'8" x 11'6" Woolhampton. Take the second turning on the 16'4" x 9'9" (Maximum) left into Woolhampton Hill and continue past Elstree School. Abbey Gardens will be found past the tennis courts straight ahead of you. Ground Floor First Floor Newbury 55 Northbrook Street, Newbury RG14 1AN The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. 01635 521707 © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8235759/CJN [email protected] struttandparker.com IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. 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Photographs taken September 2015. Particulars prepared September 2015..