T H E O L D R E C T O R Y

T H E O L D R E C T O R Y GUIDE PRICE £1,400,000 An impressive Grade II listed Old Rectory of immense charm and magnificent proportions ADDRESS The Old Rectory Ufton Nervet Berkshire RG7 4HH L O CAL Cobbs Farm Shop, Englefield The Royal Oak, Yattendon The West Berkshire Brewery, Frilsham T O W NS Reading 8.5 miles & T RAI N S T AT I O NS Newbury 11.5 4 miles Theale Station 4 miles London Paddington from 33 mins 5 1 ° 2 4 ' 1 1 . 4 " N 1 ° 0 5 ' 2 2 . 3 " W A B O U T T H I S H O U S E G E N E R A L ______________________________________________ SERVICES Mains water, electricity and 5 drainage BEDROOMS Oil fired central heating ______________________________________________ EPC Excempt 3 ______________________________________________ BATH/SHOWER ROOMS COUNCIL TAX G ______________________________________________ LOCAL West Berkshire 3 AUTHORITY 01635 551111 RECEPTION ROOMS H O U S E A N D G R O U N D S The Old Rectory is a magnificent Grade II listed, attached Queen Anne house dating from the early 18th Century. Approached over a gravelled drive and surrounded by mature yew tree hedging, there is a glimpse of the church spire beyond, and the handsome façade of The Old Rectory sits prominently. This is a quintessentially attractive village house of excellent proportions. The Drawing Room is simply magnificent with high ceilings, an attractive fireplace, original window shutters and an alcove at one end. The Dining Room is similarly impressive - these are fine examples of Queen Anne reception rooms that are unspoilt, but in excellent condition. There is a large farmhouse style kitchen, complete with AGA, with views out over the beautiful garden to the rear. The five bedrooms are all beautifully presented, with a highlight being the master bedroom with alluring views through the original sash windows to the church beyond. The Old Rectory is a superb family house. A B O U T T H I S A R E A O U R T H O U G H T S O N U F T O N N E R V E T Located in West Berkshire, the Berkshire Downs are within close proximity as is the Kennet Canal and the River Thames, offering a wide variety of scenic walks and the potential for water sports. Ufton Nervet is a rural village but it is not isolated. The whole area has a fabulous rural feel yet there is a vibrancy to the area that is evident in the wide variety of excellent local pubs. Newbury, Reading and Oxford are all within striking distance and the property is also well positioned for the M4, with Junction 12 only 4 miles away. Crossrail, which is due to be completed soon, will provide a fast connection from Reading to The City. There is a wide choice of excellent schooling, both state (including the village primary school) and private. Bedroom Bedroom ___________ Every room captures an abundance of natural sunlight Landing Dining room Kitchen ___________ Beautiful original features throughout the Grade II listed home Sitting room Terrace Garden ___________ Large garden situated perfectly for the afternoon sun Driveway F L O O R P L A N 315.7 sq m / 3,398 sq ft TOTAL 288.4 sq m / 3,104 sq ft MAIN HOUSE 27.3 sq m / 294 sq ft GARAGE For identification purposes only. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Country House Department gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. The Country House Department does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. The Country House Department does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, covenants, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Photographs taken in March 2021.. Particulars prepared in March 2021. Drawn for illustration and identification purposes only by fourwalls-group.com A R E A G U I D E Berkshire 5 1 ° 2 8 ' 1 5 . 3 " N 1 ° 0 8 ' 3 6 . 5 " W W A L K I N G B asildon Park Walk around four different trails through 400 acres of parkland and Woodland. E A T I N G The Hind’s Head, Bray O U T Food that is all cooked with exceptional technical dexterity and consummate culinary imagination. Windsor Great Park E V E N T Royal Ascot Arguably the most prestigious horse racing event in the world. Experience five days of not only the finest horses, jockeys, trainers from around the world but exceptional fashion and cuisine. D A Y O U T W indsor Great Park _________________________ A Royal Park of 4,991 acres, S P O T L I G H T including a deer park, to the south The Royal County of Berkshire is the jewel in of the town of Windsor. the home counties crown. It’s no surprise that a county fit for a monarch is one of the most attractive locations for those making the move out of London, with a wealth of exceptional schools and fast commuter links to the capital. There’s no shortage of leisure activities either, with racing at Windsor, Ascot and Newbury as well as polo at The Guards Polo Club, Cowarth Park and The Royal Berkshire Polo Club. Fine dining is a particular highlight and Bray is the county’s Basildon Park worthy epicentre, with the Roux Brothers’ Waterside inn and Heston Blumenthal’s Fat Duck and The Hind’s Head. The Country House Department Limited John Eccles House Andrew Russell Robert Robinson Avenue [email protected] Oxford, OX4 4GP T 01865 338 300 Ben Bentley E [email protected] [email protected] W thecountryhousedepartment.com.

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