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THE BARN HOUSE PARK WALL LANE F F BERKSHIRE

Streatley/Goring on Thames - 2.5 miles F on Thames - 2.5 miles F Wallingford - 8 miles F Reading - 7.5 miles F Newbury - 12 miles F - 20 miles F M4 at J12 () - 8 miles (Distances and times approximate)

A rare and unique opportunity to acquire a small country estate in a stunning Thames Valley location, set in approximately 3 acres within the walls of the historic owned by the National Trust. Planning consent granted for replacement of the principal house with a new dwelling of 5700 ft² of grand design. There are also two cottages and a period granary all with planning potential to expand.

TO BE SOLD AS A WHOLE OR IN 4 LOTS

✦ In exclusive private and protected setting ✦ First-class range of Private and State overlooking the Thames Valley in A.O.N.B. schools in local area

✦ Excellent road and rail communications with Crossrail coming ✦ Offered for sale as a Whole or in 4 Lots

Lot 1: An individual character house of approximately 3500 sq ft dating from the 1940s built by a former owner of Basildon Park, standing in grounds of approx. 1.6 acres and approached through an impressive high brick and flint walled and gated entrance with a long drive. Lots 2 & 3: These comprise two brick built Cottages currently Let on Assured Shorthold tenancies producing rents of £9,600 and £12,000 totalling £21,600 per annum. Both cottages have potential for further development subject to planning and stand in garden plots of 0.112 and 0.375 acres respectively. Lot 4: This comprises a period Granary Building on saddlestones in grounds of approximately 0.81 of an acre. The building has planning potential as a further Office/Studio. Please note: Lots 2, 3 and 4 will only be sold following a sale of Lot 1 unless bought as a whole.

This property offers a rarely available opportunity for a discerning buyer to acquire a small Country Estate in a glorious setting with the option to build a bespoke new home of significant design and grandeur. SITUATION commuter services to Reading and up to London (Paddington in well under the hour). Crossrail services Situated in scenic countryside designated an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”, the small village of are scheduled to commence in December 2019. Lower Basildon lies close to the approximately midway between Pangbourne and Streatley Road communications are also excellent with Reading and the M4 motorway being easily accessible. on Thames at the foot of the Berkshire Downlands overlooking the Thames Valley and across to the Chilterns on the side of the river. On the edge of Lower Basildon stands the historic Basildon House a grand Palladian Mansion , now owned by the National Trust and open to the public as is Beale Park, which extends along the banks of Comprehensive everyday shops and amenities including highly rated primary schools are available the river where can be seen many exotic varieties of animals and birds as well as a miniature railway. Near at Goring on Thames and Pangbourne with both villages also having mainline stations providing fast the river off Church Lane is the historic 13th century Parish Church of St Bartholomew.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION as well as historical materials recovered from war damaged period houses in London creating a unique Occupying an elevated position in the original walled Estate Orchard on the north-east corner of the Park, and highly individual home of character with a beamed interior and other architectural features adding to The Barn House has a commanding position with superb views across the Thames Valley. its appeal. Along the Southern boundary is the Grade II listed high brick wall around the separate 5 acre Kitchen In 1994 the property was remodelled, extended and renovated under the auspices of a leading conservation Gardens which up to the last century provided the produce for the estate. architect who also acted as a consultant for English Heritage and the National trust. The Barn House dates from the early 1940s and was built for the Ferdinando family who owned Basildon Planning has now been passed for an impressive new house in an evocative grand design of approximately Park at the time. The house was constructed in a rustic character style utilising seasoned local timbers 5700 sq ft to replace The Barn House. Application No. 15/00802/FULMAJ.

OUTSIDE The property has two entrances off Park Wall Lane including the main entrance which has high curving Close to the rear of The Barn House is a modern triple garaging block of brick construction with clay tiled brick and flint splayed walls with tall decorative wrought iron gates set back which open onto a sweeping roof. There is a further integral garage at the rear of the house. drive leading up to The Barn House. In the grounds adjoining the high wall on the Southern boundary are two residential cottages which are Within the mainly lawned and grassed gardens are a variety of trees including Walnut, Scots and Monterey Pines, Chestnut, Beech, Mulberry and other fruit types. now both Council Tax rated. Gently sloping up to the main house, the grounds have the advantage of far reaching views across the By the secondary entrance is a period Granary / Bothy building, 20’ x 16’, on saddlestones which has Thames to the Chiltern’s escarpment opposite. planning potential.

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GENERAL SERVICES Services: Mains water and electricity connected. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating/hot water to the barn house. Council Tax: The Barn House - Band G, Cottage#1 Band - TBC, Cottage #2 - Band TBC Energy Efficiency Rating: E / 51 Postcode: RG8 9PG Local Authority: District Council Telephone: 01635 42400

VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co

DIRECTIONS From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street. Continue over the river bridge and up to the top of street the High Street where turn left at the traffic lights the Pangbourne. On reaching Lower Basildon in half mile turn right opposite the garage into Park Wall Lane and the first entrance to The Barn House is on the left.

DISCLAIMER The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order. If required, the client is advised to obtain verification. These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Warmingham & Co. Whilst all due care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility for their accuracy is accepted, nor do they form part of any offer or contract. Intending clients must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy prior to signing a contract.

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