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WATCHMAKERS www.warmingham.com SOUTHEND ROAD F BRADFIELD SOUTHEND F

WATCHMAKERS SOUTHEND ROAD F BRADFIELD SOUTHEND F BERKSHIRE on Thames - 6 miles F Reading - 9 miles F M4 at (J12) - 4.5 miles F Newbury - 10 miles F - 6 miles F Theale - 3.5 miles (Distances approximate)

In a highly sought after village between Reading and Newbury surrounded by superb countryside a charming semi-detached early Edwardian home, having most attractive coloured brick elevations and extended in more recent years to provide generous 4 bedroom family accommodation of significant character set in delightful secluded gardens and grounds.

✦ Convenient edge of village location within a short walk to all village amenities, with easy access for Reading, Newbury, the M4 and trains for London (direct trains from Theale to London Paddington in 45 minutes) ✦ Impressive period property of appealing appearance with family sized accommodation

✦ Entrance Hall ✦ Double aspect Sitting Room with fireplace ✦ Family Room with fireplace

✦ Large Kitchen/Dining Room SITUATION ✦ Utility Room Bradfield Southend is a very popular village with a thriving community benefiting from its unspoilt rural surroundings and its strategic location ✦ Cloakroom with easy access to nearby towns, the M4 and commuter trains to London. Situated on high ground above the Pang Valley, Bradfield Southend is in the North Wessex Downs A.O.N.B. and enjoys close proximity to ✦ 4 Bedrooms stunning countryside including an impressive avenue of 400 year old oak trees to the west of the village and Common. ✦ 2 Family Bathrooms In the village there is a shop and post office, primary school, Montessori nursery, the Queens Head public house, village hall, recreation ground, cricket club, repair garages, and garden nursery. Very nearby there is a health centre in , and excellent sports facilities in Bradfield including a swimming pool and tennis complex. ✦ Attractive & secluded lawned Gardens ✦ Gravelled Driveway & Forecourt set back from the road Buses to/from Newbury and Reading serve the village and there are local mainline train stations at Theale, Pangbourne and with direct services to London Paddington in 45 minutes. ✦ Planning Permission for Oak framed Double Garage (08/00619/HOUSE) The local area has a wide range of state and private schools. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Watchmakers is a particularly handsome bay fronted early Edwardian house with red and white brickwork to elevations under a pitched slate roof. Extended in 2009, the property has successfully retained its original architectural integrity and character with numerous period features evident throughout. Excellent family accommodation is afforded. To the ground floor is a spacious entrance hall leading to the sitting room with open fire, family room, large kitchen/dining room with oak flooring and doors onto the garden, utility room & cloakroom. To the first floor are four bedrooms, three of which are large doubles, and the 4th a large single/small double, with two family bathrooms, all arranged around a spacious landing. Tasteful improvements and modernisation have been undertaken in recent years but further potential exists to suit individual purchaser’s own requirements, with preserved planning permission in place for an oak framed double garage, and opportunity to extend further or for loft conversion subject to relevant permissions. OUTSIDE Set well back from the village road is a mature hedged boundary with an opening into a spacious gravel forecourt providing ample parking space. To one side of the house, double timber gates lead through to the rear. The rear garden has fenced boundaries, and is wonderful for a family, being private, secluded and generous in size. Mainly laid to lawn, with a variety of colourful beds, borders and shrubs providing interest. To the further end are raised vegetable gardens, large timber workshop/storage shed, and greenhouses (by separate negotiation). The garden extends around the side of the house, where there is preserved planning permission for an oak framed double garage.

Watchmakers, Southend Road, Bradfield Southend, Reading, RG7 6ES Approximate Gross Internal Area Feet House = 149.6 sq m / 1610 sq ft 0 5 10 Outbuildings = 46.2 sq m / 497 sq ft Total = 195.8sq m / 2107 sq ft 0 1 2 3 Metres

Bedroom 4 2.93 x 2.45 3.03 x 1.68 Bedroom 3 9'7 x 8'0 Kitchen 9'11 x 5'6 3.77 x 3.09 5.99 x 3.93 12'4 x 10'2 19'8 x 12'11 Workshop / Greenhouse Shed 6.25 x 3.14 6.00 x 3.00 20'6 x 10'4 T 19'8 x 9'10

Bedroom 2 Family Room 3.66 x 3.64 4.72 x 3.64 12'0 x 11'11 15'6 x 11'11

Sitting Room Bedroom 1 4.10 x 3.65 3.99 x 3.66 Summerhouse Greenhouse 13'5 x 12'0 13'1 x 12'0 2.02 x 2.02 2.52 x 1.84 6'8 x 6'8 8'3 x 6'0

(Not Shown In Actual Ground Floor First Floor Location / Orientation) Outbuildings

FLOORPLANZ © 2016 0845 6344080 Ref: 169397 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: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Central heating and hot water from oil fired boiler. Secondary hot water supply from immersion heater. Bottled gas connected for hob. Council Tax: E Energy Performance Rating: TBC Postcode: RG7 6ES Local Authority: District Council Telephone: 01635 42400 VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through Warmingham & Co DIRECTIONS From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street continuing over the river bridge and up to the top of Streatley High Street. At the traffic lights turn left onto the to Pangbourne. On reaching Pangbourne continue straight over at the mini roundabout by the Elephant Hotel and leave on the Road. Continue through Tidmarsh and after passing over the M4 turn next right signposted for Bradfield. In Bradfield continue straight through and at the next junction by the War Memorial bear right into Bradfield Southend. Follow the road for approximately 0.75 miles through the Village where Watchmakers will be found towards the further end on the right hand side, just before the turning into Wellington Gardens. 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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