SIMPSONS FARMHOUSE ,

SIMPSONS FARMHOUSE BURGHFIELD, BERKSHIRE

Reading 7 miles Newbury 15 miles Basingstoke 14 miles M4 (Junction 11) 4 miles M3 (Junction 5) 13 miles London Waterloo via Basingstoke Station from 45 minutes London Paddington via Reading Station from 30 minutes Branchline station at 3 miles linking with Reading and Basingstoke mainline stations Heathrow Airport 33 miles London 44 miles (All distances and times are approximate)

An attractive and stylishly presented period farmhouse with views over adjoining farmland

Accommodation and amenities

Sitting room Cloakroom Drawing room Kitchen/breakfast room Dining/garden room

Utility room Boot room Freezer/wine store Galleried study

Master bedroom with adjoining dressing room and en suite bathroom

Guest bedroom with en suite shower room 2 further bedrooms Family bathroom Loft room

Annexe/studio, comprising sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room

45’ barn/garage Swimming pool Attractive mature gardens

In all about 0.40 hectare (1 acre)

Knight Frank LLP 27 London Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7PG Tel: +44 1256 350 600 [email protected] www.knightfrank.co.uk

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. Situation Simpsons Farmhouse is located at the end of a gravel track bordered by farmland on three sides. It is located between the villages of Burghfield and Burghfield Common, where there are a variety of shops for daily requirements, as well as public houses. The larger regional centres of Reading, Newbury and S Basingstoke are all within easy reach and provide more comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities. The property is ideally located for commuting, with T good rail services from Reading and Basingstoke, with a branch line station linking to both in Stratfield Mortimer, a short drive away. The M3 and M4 are also easily accessible, providing fast road access to London, the south and the West Country. Educational needs are well served, with independent E schools nearby including Elstree, Cheam, Daneshill, St Gabriels, Radley College, Bradfield College, College and Wellington College. Simpsons Farmhouse Simpsons Farmhouse is a most delightful period house which, from its appearance, is believed to date from the 17th century, with later additions in keeping. The original farmhouse is constructed of a fine oak frame, which is in evidence throughout and brick elevations with double glazed windows the majority of which have been recently replaced, beneath clay tiled roof. The accommodation, which amounts to approximately 3,160 sq ft, offers flexible family living space, as can be seen from the floor plan. Throughout the house there are numerous period features, including exposed timber framing and open fireplaces. The accommodation features a very welcoming partially galleried sitting room with its large Inglenook fireplace to one end fitted with a wood burning stove. The drawing room has an open fireplace and French windows provide access out to the garden. The beautifully fitted individually designed and hand crafted kitchen, featuring extensive oak work surfaces in which a Corian sink is set. The kitchen flows through to the wonderful dining/ garden room which is glazed on three sides with a vaulted ceiling, with fitted bench seats. The French doors provide access out to the terrace and garden. Throughout these two rooms there is slate flooring with under-floor heating. Adjacent to the kitchen there is also a utility room with fitted cupboards and space for appliances. Beyond the kitchen is the vaulted and galleried boot room, which also has slate flooring, good storage cupboards, including a larder cupboard and a Butlers sink. From here a staircase, below which is a wine and freezer store, provides access to the galleried study/office. The galleried landing provides access to the master bedroom with a dressing area, en suite bathroom with a shower and bath. The guest bedroom has an en suite shower. There are two further bedrooms, with fitted wardrobes, and are served by the recently refurbished family bathroom. The current owners have occupied the property since 2011, during which time they have carried out a programme of improvements which includes rewiring, fitting of a new kitchen, replacing the majority of the windows, overhauling the heating with upgrading the radiators, and also installing of a remote heating control system by Hive. Annexe Within the formal gardens there is a brick and clay tiled annexe/studio with open plan sitting room with a small kitchen to one end, from which there are double doors opening to the walled swimming pool. Beyond the sitting room there is a bedroom with en suite shower room. Barn/Garage Adjacent to the drive is a large barn/garage 45’ x 16’8 (13.72m x 5.08m), which provides garaging for up to four cars. Constructed of brick and timber with a slate roof, this building has great potential to provide either further accommodation, or would make a wonderful games room (subject to any necessary consents). Garden Fixtures and fittings Important Notice: The property is approached from James Lane over a gravel track Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars which leads to a private driveway entered through electric 5-bar the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate gates, leading to a gravelled sweep beside the house and adjacent garden ornaments etc, are specifically excluded but may be made about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP to a fenced duck pond. available by separate negotiation. nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without The house virtually sits in the centre of its garden. Adjacent to the Local authority responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: front entrance path, with its raised flower beds, is a broad expanse The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared of lawn which extends around to the side of the house where there Council 01635 42400 at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are is an arbour adorned by roses and flowering shrubs with a gate www.westberks.gov.uk approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, providing access through to the side garden adjacent to the boot any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building room, where there is a children’s play area. Council Tax Band F regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly The formal garden lies directly to the rear of the house and faces Postcode RG30 3RT dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to south, with a paved terrace with lavender beds which opens out the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability onto the lawn which adjoins farmland. partnership registered in with registered number OC305934. Our Viewing registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look The garden is screened from the entrance drive by a 6ft high brick Viewing by prior appointment only with the Agents. at a list of members’ names. wall which is adorned by further climbing shrubs and roses. Reference: MRP/371306 Particulars and photographs dated: October 2015 The garden is a most attractive feature of the property and adjoins Directions Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087. farmland on three sides. From Burghfield village take the road south towards Burghfield Common. Pass Rose Lawn Hotel on your left and turn immediately Services left into James Lane. After approximately 200 yards turn right up a Mains water, gas and electricity. Private drainage. Gas heating. gravel track and Simpsons Farmhouse will be found on the left. Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House: 294.18 sq.m. 3,167 sq.ft. Annexe: 48.81 sq.m. 525 sq.ft.

Annexe

Second Floor

First Floor

House Annexe

Reception

Bedroom

Bathroom

Kitchen/Utility

Storage

Ground Floor Mezzanine

This plan is for layout guidance only. 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.