1 Lower Church Farm Cottage Ashampstead • 1 Lower Church Farm Cottage • Ashampstead • Berkshire

10 minutes’ drive to the villages of & , ● 2 of the bedrooms have built in wardrobes with mainline train stations that provide direct services to ● Staircase to the first floor is original and in pine there is a patio and a pretty summer house with double London Paddington ● Reading 11 miles ● Newbury 9 ● Flooring in the dining room is in highly polished oak French doors giving access. Well maintained lawns, miles ● M4 (junc 12) 6 miles parquet flooring which is in good order modern garden store and a log store. (all distances and timings are approximate) ● The kitchen is fully fitted with a range of cupboards Local facilities: The pretty village of Ashampstead is set and drawers, leaded light glazed china cupboard, 4 on high ground surrounded by countryside noted to be GIGACLEAR SUPERFAST BROADBAND AVAILABLE ring ceramic hob, AEG electric oven, wide working of outstanding rural beauty. The village farm shop is surfaces with single bowl and drainer sink unit, free within easy walking distance of the property, boasting a 1,064 sq ft / 103 m² standing Beko fridge freezer first-class butcher, fishmonger, green grocer, deli and (all measurements are approximate) ● Utility has plumbing for dishwasher & washing m/c coffee shop. Local pubs include the The Bell at ● Electric central heating to night storage heaters on , The Royal Oak at , along with The A very pretty 3 bedroom semi-detached Victorian cottage Economy 7 White Hart in . with some later additions, situated in an area of ● Large enclosed entrance hall, with pitched tiled roof The village hall is the centre of an excellent community outstanding natural beauty on a peaceful lane just before over which could be useful as a dog/boot room the village green and open farmland. life, and normally hosts all sorts of monthly events; Christ- Summary of accommodation: Entrance hall, dining mas bazaar, Christmas party, monthly pub night, theatre Ashampstead village is noted for its rural tranquillity, and is room, sitting room, kitchen, breakfast room/study, club, food fairs, bonfire night, barn dance, etc. The one of the most sought after in this part of the world. It is conservatory, utility room, 3 bedrooms, shower room, cottage is also within easy walking distance of the also in the catchment area for The Downs School which is summer house. village church. Ofsted rated Outstanding. Gardens: Gardens to the front are retained by an Pangbourne offers a range of amenities including a The cottage has lots of potential for improvement to ancient brick and flint wall which runs the length of the splendid selection of independent specialist shops, a include the kitchen, breakfast room/study and utility room left-hand boundary. supermarket, library, doctors, dental practices, which at the moment are separated into 3 rooms, but The rear garden is very pretty, planted with all manner hairdressers, and restaurants. The train station offers fast could be opened up into one large kitchen/breakfast of perennials and flowering shrubs, with an old brick laid links to London Paddington, Oxford and Reading. room, subject to building regulations. path giving access and an area to the rear which Schools: There are excellent schooling facilities within the The rear garden is entered by way of a 5-bar gate with hard could be used for summer dining. On the left-hand side area to include; Hampstead Norreys School, Compton standing but it might be possible to remove the two garden Church of Primary School, Yattendon Church of stores and construct a carport/garage at the bottom of the England Primary School, The Downs School, Pangbourne garden subject to LAPP. College, Bradfield College, St Andrew’s Prep School, Moulsford Boys School, Cranford House & Downe House. No traffic really comes through Ashampstead unless visiting someone or something in the village and it is a wonderful Directions: From the offices of Singleton & Daughter turn location to enjoy the many footpaths and bridle paths. left, pass over the mini roundabout, turn first right at St The cottage is within walking distance of the now famous James the Less Church into Pangbourne Hill signposted Casey Fields farm shop with its fabulous butcher, to Yattendon. Continue to the top of the hill, do not fishmonger, greengrocer, delicatessen and coffee shop. bear right to , but continue until you Special features: reach a T-junction with woodland in front of you. Turn ● The sitting room has a wood burning stove which is fitted right and immediately right again signposted to double sided to the dining room Ashampstead. After approximately 2 miles a signpost ● The modern conservatory with further French doors will be seen on the left directing to Ashampstead village. opening onto the garden Turn left. Proceed into the village, just after a 30mph ● High ceilings throughout speed restrictions sign, turn right into Noakes Hill and the ● Modern recently refitted shower room to the first floor property is the first on the right. Post Code: RG8 8RS Your attention is drawn to the important notice on page 3 Tenure: Freehold Services: Electricity, mains water, septic tank drainage

EPC Rating: F Local Authority & Council Tax Band: , D

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]

Websites: www.singletonanddaughter.co.uk, www.rightmove.co.uk, www.mayfairoffice.co.uk, www.onthemarket.com, www.countrylife.co.uk London Office: Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London, W1U 3JT 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. No. 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 W1U 3JT .