THE GARDEN HOUSE • Nr • THE GARDEN HOUSE SULHAM • Nr PANGBOURNE • BERKSHIRE

A delightful period country house tucked away on the edge of Pangbourne village in a glorious sleepy location. Entered from a private lane with no through traffic. Valuably unlisted.

House 4,725 sq ft / 439 m² Gardens & Grounds extending to 1.44 acres / 0.58 hectares (all measurements are approximate)

Walking distance to the centre of Pangbourne and train station Reading 6 miles M4 (junc 12) 4 miles (all distances are approximate)

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DESCRIPTION: SPECIAL FEATURES: A delightful period country house tucked away on the edge of Pangbourne village in ● The large flagstone reception hall with open fireplace with Bessemer beam across a glorious sleepy location, entered from a private lane with no through traffic. and exposed beams ● Drawing room with large open fire fitted with a wood burning stove, gold oak Valuably unlisted, with only the garden wall being Grade II listed. The property is set flooring, exposed beams with a vaulted ceiling and panelled door giving access to amongst wonderful long established gardens, part-walled with to one side views over the rear and French doors onto the inner courtyard and pool area ● The large farm land. kitchen/living room area, part of which includes an orangery. The kitchen area is fully fitted with an extensive range of bespoke cupboard and drawer units, modern Concealed within the gardens is a hard tennis court and within a central courtyard an oil fired two oven AGA, double ceramic butlers sink, fitted dishwasher, granite work outdoor heated swimming pool. surfaces ● Underfloor heating to the orangery area The Garden House was originally constructed in the 1600’s and was part of the ● Walk through access to the pretty sitting room with natural polished oak flooring magnificent Purley Hall estate which lies adjacent. The accommodation has been ● Wonderful views over adjoining farmland increased over time primarily by converting period out buildings, creating a first class ● Ornamental fireplace flanked by a pair of pine china cupboards, one of which family house. conceals a secret entrance to an inner hallway ● At the far end of this hallway there is an entrance to a large games room with Much of the original character of the building has been retained and the property has windows directly overlooking the courtyard and pool and this could become a excellent ceiling heights throughout with large windows giving lots of light. self-contained annexe if so desired ● The very useful office building, presently used by the owner from which to run his There are footpaths easily accessible from the property from Sulham Lane with business comprises of 3 rooms, a kitchenette and cloakroom, BT infinity connected, delightful walks through natural countryside. full independent central heating and rear courtyard/seating area SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION: Entrance, lobby, cloakroom/shower room, dining Sulham Lane. Proceed straight ahead for about 300 yards turn left at a sign to Home hall, drawing room, sitting room, games room, fully fitted kitchen with walk through Farm, with farm buildings on your right, and the old Sulham Water Mill on the left, bear access to orangery/breakfast room, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms on 2 floors, store room. round to the right onto a gravel track, passing Home Farm on your left, at the far end turn left into The Garden House which has a large courtyard for parking. GARDENS AND GROUNDS: Swimming pool, hard tennis court, informal garden with garden store, further store room/pool plant room, detached office building with suite SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, private drainage, oil fired central heating. of 3 offices, kitchenette and cloakroom, attached single garage. POST CODE: RG8 8DT Local facilities and schools: Pangbourne is a wonderful period village with buses, a mainline train station, schools and library, a wonderful selection of shops, doctors’ LOCAL AUTHORITY: practice, pubs and fine restaurants. Junction 12 of the M4 at is only five minutes Council driving distance and Pangbourne station gives commuter access to Oxford, Reading and London Paddington, if so desired. Council Tax: Band G

The and the are also within walking distance. Excellent schools are to hand with Pangbourne College just up the road; Bradfield College and St Andrew’s Preparatory School are within easy driving distance, The Oratory School, Downe House, Cranford House, Moulsford Preparatory School. Walking distance to the Pangbourne Primary School, which has foundation stage 1 and Pangbourne is within the catchment area for Theale Green School (with school bus).

DIRECTIONS: From the offices of Dudley Singleton & Daughter turn left and left at the mini roundabout. Proceed over the mini roundabout at The George Hotel and proceed out of the village, passing the Texaco garage on your right. Turn right into

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]

Website: singletonanddaughter.co.uk rightmove.co.uk mayfairoffice.co.uk onthemarket.com

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.