Bucklebury Chase

West

CGI A fantastic opportunity to build a 21st century contemporary country house in this accessible area of outstanding natural beauty

Bucklebury Chase, The Avenue, Bucklebury, Berkshire, RG7 6NJ

Pangbourne 6 miles, Newbury 8 miles, Reading 10 miles (London Paddington 28 mins), M4 (J15) 6 miles

Features: Over 7000 sq ft of contemporary internal living space Far reaching spectacular view South facing garden overlooking National Trust Land Flower meadow / paddock Close to local amenities and a wide range of highly regarded schools Easy access to the M4, London and Heathrow Airport Fast Train serviced from into London Paddington (from 45 mins) Eco credentials

Design includes: Stunning master bedroom suite with roof terrace 4 Further bedroom suites 4/5 Large Reception rooms Grand Reception hall Cinema room Integrated double garage CGI

Property The sale of Bucklebury Chase offers a rare opportunity to acquire a mature site with planning permission already in place to build a stunning contemporary new home. At present, there is a single storey dwelling on the site, and a double garage and store.

Permission has been granted for a state- of-the-art, eco-friendly luxury home designed to blend into the environment and make the most of the fabulous setting and stunning views.

With direct National Trust views to the rear, the design for Bucklebury Chase is for a magnificent family home offering extensive accommodation, located on The Avenue in Bucklebury. Accommodation to the ground floor includes 4/5 reception rooms, a cinema room, spectacular dining room with access onto the terrace, and south facing landscaped grounds. A particular feature of the house is the kitchen/ breakfast/family room, with walk-in larder and french doors giving direct access to the gardens.

The ground floor offers 4 metre ceiling heights, making it feel spacious, light and luxurious throughout. The master bedroom suite features a dressing room, bathroom, lounge area and balcony, offering south facing treetop views towards the rolling hills in the distance. There is separate access to the staff/ guest accommodation located above the double garage, comprising a vaulted bedroom and separate bathroom, providing flexibility whilst retaining privacy.

With the accent on timber and glass, the design incorporates luxurious modern-day family living, nature and ecology. The design has been inspired by traditional agricultural style buildings and CGI given a defined modern twist. CGI Outside Bucklebury Chase is approached down a There are additional local facilities available gravel drive, through mature oak trees, in nearby including a rail link and is well set back and screened from The to London Paddington within the hour, Avenue providing natural privacy. The site and Newbury and Reading offer a further occupies an elevated plot of just over 1 acre comprehensive range of amenities. within mature grounds including a number of fruit trees. The house has been designed Communications in the area are excellent to nestle into a rural scene, overlooking a with regular fast trains from Reading wild flower meadow, abutting the National and Theale (from 30 mins and 45 mins Trust land beyond. respectively) into London Paddington, and easy access to the M4 at Junction 12 linking History of the Avenue easily with London, Heathrow airport and The Avenue of Oaks that runs for a mile the motorway network. from Roselands in the East to and then to Bucklebury House to the West, Schools is perhaps the most celebrated area of There is a wide choice of highly regarded . The inner row of Oaks local and independent schools in the area was planted to celebrate Queen Elizabeth I’s including Elstree, Cheam, St Andrew’s, visit to Bucklebury and the outer row was Brockhurst and House, Bradfield planted to commemorate Wellington’s victory College, Pangbourne College and at Waterloo in 1815. New trees have been Downe House. planted over the years. On The Avenue by Bradfield Southend, the Acorn posts celebrate the recent marriage of Kate Middleton to Prince William in 2011.

Location Bucklebury Chase is situated in a quiet, secluded spot off The Avenue, close to Chapel Row in the of Bucklebury.

The location has a rural feel being surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, yet benefits from easy access to Reading and other larger commercial centres.

In Chapel Row there is the Gastro Pub of The Year, the Bladebone, and a café and an interior design shop, and the village of Bucklebury lies just a short distance away with a primary school, parish church, and acres of common land, owned by The Bucklebury Estate, providing excellent walking and riding country.

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Bucklebury Chase

Main House internal area 7,293 sq ft (678 sq m) For identification purposes only.

Balcony

10.19 x 7.67 Family Guest Suite 33'5" x 25'2" Balcony Kitchen Room Dining 10.59 x 7.50 Living Room 6.10 x 6.06 Area 34'9" x 24'7" 20'0" x 19'11" Master Suite 11.25 x 5.08 36'11" x 16'8" Log Store Dressing Room 3.87 x 2.33 12'8" x 7'8" Wine Utility/Laundry Cloak 3.09 x 2.54 Study Larder Room 10'2" x 8'4" 4.70 x 3.45 Gallery Dressing Room 15'5" x 11'4" 3.94 x 2.87 Coats 12'11" x 9'5"

Hall 9.34 x 9.02 Morning Room 30'8" x 29'7" Bedroom 4 6.02 x 5.13 Lower Level 19'9" x 16'10" 6.02 x 3.63 (Maximum) 19'9" x 11'11"

Media Cupboard

Bedroom 5 Cinema Room 4.80 x 3.33 6.12 x 5.46 15'9" x 10'11" locked 20'1" x 17'11" Door

Plant Room Garage Bedroom 3 7.71 x 5.59 6.10 x 5.79 25'4" x 18'4" 20'0" x 19'0"

Ground Floor First Floor The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8331395/SS

General Services Mains electricity, water and drainage Local Authority Council Tel 01635 42400 Council Tax Band F for the existing single storey dwelling. EPC EPC rating F for the existing dwelling. Planning Planning application no: 17/02266/FUL Prospective purchasers are advised that they must make their own enquiries of the local planning authority Tel: 01635 42400. NB: Further land may be available by separate negotiation

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Directions 1 k . Approaching Chapel Row and The Avenue c 2 a 2 r m T R from Broad Lane, pass the Bladebone pub H on your right, continue for approximately Roselands T r a 1 mile and the entrance to Buckleburyc k Chase will be found on the right hand side. Approaching The Avenue from Bradfield Southend, pass through the Acorn posts on either side of the road and the entrance to Bucklebury Chase is the second turning on the left hand side.

Gunnells Gunnells Farmhouse Area : 4462.46 m² (1.103 acres)

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