THE OLD RECTORY UFTON NERVET• BERKSHIRE THE OLD RECTORY UFTON NERVET • BERKSHIRE
A marvellous Queen Anne Rectory with high ceilings, wide panelled doors and many period features. With views over farmland and a pretty church, this is a peaceful and very beautiful location
3,080 sq ft / 285 m² Gardens extending to 0.5 acre / 0.2 hectare approximately
Newbury 11 miles, Reading 7 miles, M4 (junc 12) 3 miles, Theale train station giving fast connection to London Paddington 4 miles (All distances and timings are approximate)
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Description: A marvellous Queen Anne period rectory, a classic example of this wonderful The accommodation is generous, once again typical of the period and built for period of English architecture, with high ceilings and wide panelled entrance large family occupation. The rear hall runs the width of the property and gives doors. There are large sash windows with original shutters, all fully renovated by entrance to a pretty servant’s staircase to the first floor, and a range of 18th the present owners, and an imposing entrance hall with its wide staircase century fitted cupboards. It also gives access to a charming walled courtyard. reaching to a galleried landing. Special features: Typical of the period are the excellent proportions of all the rooms; the elegant ● The large kitchen/breakfast room comprehensively fitted with a range of drawing room has an interesting bow shaped wall to one end and also a practical handmade polished, pine panelled cupboard and drawer units and draining working fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove. board with a white porcelain sink unit in keeping with the period of the property. The original fireplace is still in evidence with massive oaken beam across, now This is the major and earlier part of the original Grade II listed building, which is now housing a modern oil- fired 2-oven Aga, and there are fine examples of original divided into two. A wing was added to the Rectory in the Victorian period, which beams to the ceiling. Fittings also include an attractive island/preparation is in separate ownership and entered from a totally separate driveway the other table with granite worktop. Granite and oak work surfaces. 4 ring Neff ceramic side if the church. hob unit with extractor over. Neff electric oven, microwave and integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer The views are very pretty on all sides; the front of the parish church of St Peter’s, ● The reception hall and inner halls have polished flagstone flooring, flagstones built in 1862 in the 14th century shingled style, no longer in use, and to the right, continue into the ground floor cloakroom and utility room across pretty unspoilt natural farmland. ● There are large windows throughout, flooding the property with light ● The interior of the property has recently been redecorated to a high standard area and access to the garage and gardens. Gardens & Grounds extending to ● The family bathroom cloakroom and ensuite bathroom to the master bedroom 0.5 acre / 0.2 hectare. have all been fully refitted to a high standard with a third modern fitted bathroom to the second floor Local facilities and schools: The pretty village of Ufton Nervet lies on the ● Fine original wide planked flooring within the sitting room Hampshire/Berkshire borders within easy access to Reading and Newbury. There ● Flanking the main entrance drive is an original high red brick wall which has the is an excellent primary school and village hall within Ufton Nervet and lots of bridle most wonderful climbing wisteria which blooms in the spring and summer paths and footpaths for fabulous country walks.
Summary of accommodation: Entrance porch, reception hall, drawing room, There are excellent range of shops nearby at Theale village and at Mortimer sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room with AGA, utility room, village which has a shop, post office, hardware store, pubs and a train station. cloakroom, rear hall, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms on two floors. Full oil-fired central Nearby is a large Sainsbury’s supermarket. Pangbourne village is only a short heating with recently installed with modern plastic soil storage tank. Double distance drive away with its marvellous selection of specialist shops, pubs, detached garage. restaurants, hotels, medical centre, and the River Thames and River Pang.
Gardens and grounds: Large gravelled entrance drive and forecourt, with circular There is a community broadband initiative which means from June 2016 100MB/s island turnaround, flanked by evergreen hedges. The rear garden has a superfast broadband will be available. pedestrian and vehicular right of way and access, attractive brick paved terrace, www.westberkscommunitybroadband.org large well-maintained lawns, a number of trees and shrubberies. Ufton Nervet also offers easy driving access to schools including Pangbourne The lawn area is approximately 120’ x 90’ and the plot extends to approximately College, Bradfield College, Down House, St Gabriel’s and Elstree School to name 0.5 acre. There is the wide original sweeping drive to the main entrance with lots but a few. of car parking and there is a further entrance to the rear giving a further parking
Directions: From Junction 12 of the M4, proceed in the direction of Newbury along the A4. Turn left at the Spring Inn. Proceed up this road until you reach a junction at the very top of the hill. Turn right into Church Lane, St Peter’s Church will be seen on your right hand side, and turn first right and first right again. This is the private entrance to The Old Rectory.
Services: Main water, electricity and drainage. Full oil fired central heating.
Post Code: RG7 4HH
Local Authority: West Berkshire Council. Council Tax Band: G
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]
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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. 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. 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 W1.