ELMCROFT UPPER BASILDON • Elmcroft Upper Basildon • Berkshire

An attractive, 5 bedroom, detached family house originally constructed in the 1950s with some later additions. Set within the heart of generous gardens, enjoying the south westerly sun.

A peaceful and secluded village location noted for its rural tranquility. Only a few minutes drive to ’s shops, train station and amenities.

Elmcroft has been the subject of considerable refurbishment and modernisation of recent years and is in excellent condition throughout.

5 double bedrooms - 3 en-suite shower rooms & further family bathroom.

2264 sq ft/ 210 sq m (Approx.)

Gardens extending to 0.20 acre. (Approx.)

Pangbourne 5 mins/2 miles • Reading 6 miles • Heathrow 50 mins (All distances / timings are approximate)

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Description: Special Features: An attractive, 5 double bedroom detached family house originally • Large fully fitted kitchen/living room with French doors onto the garden constructed in the 1950s with some later additions. Set within the heart of • Kitchen fitted with a comprehensive range of high and low level white generous gardens, enjoying the south westerly sun. painted cupboard and drawer units with hard wood work surfaces, fitted dishwasher, fitted ceramic butlers sink, fitted Schott Cearn cooking range A peaceful and secluded village location noted for its rural tranquillity. with three ovens, 5 ring hob with an stainless steel extractor oven, fitted fridge freezer Only a few minutes’ drive to Pangbourne’s shops, train station and amenities. • All the bedrooms are doubles • A guest suite/bedroom 5 to the ground floor with shower room Elmcroft has been the subject of considerable refurbishment and • The reception hall has pretty golden oak plank flooring modernisation of recent years and is in excellent condition throughout. • The sitting room has the original highly polished golden oak parquet flooring and open fireplace with oak surround and mantle The property is within walking distance to the village pub and school and is set • Many of the doors throughout the property are original on a peaceful lane well away from the main access lane which runs through • High hedges to all boundaries giving total seclusion and privacy. the heart of the village. • French doors give access on the southern elevation to a balcony from bedroom 4 The accommodation is well fitted, beautifully maintained to a high standard with a tremendous flow. This is a wonderful, light, bright family house with lots of character. Summary of Accommodation: Reception hall, drawing room, bedroom 5/ study, swimming pool, fitness centre, etc. There are many golf clubs nearby and the family room/music room, cloakroom, large kitchen/living room, utility room. Royal Berkshire Shooting School is within easy driving distance. Bedroom 5 to ground floor with en-suite shower room, wide staircase to the first floor, with large landing, 4 further double bedrooms, 2 en suite shower rooms, family Upper Basildon benefits from being a few minutes’ drive from the nearby Thames bathroom, single detached garage with hard standing for a further car and lots of side village of Pangbourne with its schools, library, dentists, hair salons, doctors’ car parking (plenty of space to build further garaging if required subject to plan- practice, a wonderful selection of independent shops, a supermarket, pubs and ning permission) fine restaurants. Pangbourne train station gives fast commuter access to Oxford, Reading and London Paddington. Gardens and Grounds : The gardens are secluded and spacious and surround Junction 12 of the M4 at is only 6 miles drive giving easy access to the property on all sides, with privacy afforded by high hedges and mature trees. motorways and airports. Gardens mainly laid to lawn. Summer dining area, graveled courtyard. log store. Gardens extending to 0.20 acre (approx.) There are plenty of schools in the area; Upper Basildon C of E Primary School is within walking distance, Theale Green School has a bus service for collection and Local facilities and schools: Upper Basildon village hall hosts a number of events delivery in Pangbourne, St Andrew’s Preparatory School is only a few minutes during the course of the year and is the focal point for a thriving community. The driving distance, as are Pangbourne College and Bradfield College. There is also village recreational ground has a football club, an excellent tennis club and The Oratory School, St Finians, Cranford House, Moulsford Boys School, Downe children’s play area. The Upper Basildon Farmer’s Market is held in the village hall House, all within easy driving distance. on Saturday once a month Directions: From the offices of Dudley Singleton turn left, pass the front of The There is a large livery yard for the equestrian enthusiast with many bridle paths Copper Inn Hotel, and turn first right. Proceed up Pangbourne Hill and at a sigh surrounding the village. There is an excellent sporting complex open to public post just after the entrance to Pangbourne College directing you to Upper membership at Bradfield College with indoor tennis courts, squash, indoor Basildon, turn right.

Services: Mains water, electricity & mains drainage, LPG gas central heating, Propane gas kitchen hob.

Post Code: RG8 8LS Local Authority: Council Tax: 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.