PANGBOURNE COTTAGE www.warmingham.com PANGBOURNE ON THAMES F PANGBOURNE COTTAGE PANGBOURNE ON THAMES F BERKSHIRE F Central Reading – 5 miles F M4/J12 at – 5 miles F Goring on Thames – 5 miles F Henley on Thames – 13 miles F Newbury – 12 miles F – 23 miles

This charming and spacious period cottage dates back to circa 1600, is listed Grade II, and is set in pretty landscaped mature gardens. The property has been sympathetically modernised, offering generous and flexible accommodation of an open plan yet traditional nature, with stylish fixtures and fittings evident throughout, and a relaxing ambience. This popular village location is in close walking distance of the , shops and mainline railway station providing access to London Paddington in under the hour.

 Dining room

 Sitting room with open fireplace

 Living room/ Bedroom 3

 Fully fitted kitchen with breakfast bar

 Utility room

 Shower room

 Family room

 Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes

 2nd double bedroom with fitted wardrobe LOCATION  4th small double bedroom Located just to the West of Reading is the village of Pangbourne on Thames which lies on a bend of the River where the joins, and is connected by an ancient Toll Bridge to the village of Whitchurch in nestling under the Chilterns Escarpment. The  Family bathroom with overhead shower surrounding countryside of the Berkshire Downlands and Chiltern Hills is designated an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”.

 Double garage with electric door The stretch of river from Pangbourne upstream to Streatley, is forever associated with the well-known author Kenneth Graham and his book ‘’ which he wrote when living in the village at Church Cottage just west of the churchyard. An area of  Office riverside land known as Pangbourne Meadow, lying just to the east of the Whitchurch Toll Bridge, was purchased by the Parish in the 1930s. Subsequently an additional portion was acquired by the National Trust and all of this area is now controlled by the Parish Council  Driveway parking and available for the public to use for fishing, boating and leisure purposes.

 Electric gates Pangbourne has an excellent range of local amenities, shops and facilities, including a Co-Op supermarket, WH Smith with Post Office, high class Butcher, specialist Cheese shop, Library, an impressive Health Centre, Dentist, Opticians, together with Traditional Inns,  Walled garden to the side of the house Restaurants and Hotels including The Elephant formerly The Copper Inn. There is also a mainline station providing fast commuter services to Reading (8 minutes) and up to Paddington (25 minutes). There is a Primary School and in the local area are a wide range of  Large rear partially walled garden with patio area Private Schools including St Andrews, , the Oratory and Bradfield College all within easy reach. N.B. Crossrail services are scheduled to be commencing from Reading in approx. 2019 which together with the electrifying of the line will significantly improve travelling times to central London destinations.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION This charming and spacious period cottage dates back to circa 1600, is listed Grade II, and is set in pretty walled mature gardens. The property has been sympathetically modernised, offering generous and flexible accommodation of an open plan yet traditional nature, with stylish fixtures and fittings evident throughout, with a relaxing ambience. The front door opens into the delightful dining room which enjoys a lovely dual aspect. A few steps up you are in the front sitting room/bedroom 3 also enjoying a lovely dual aspect and character fireplace. From the dining room you step down into the family room, currently used as a TV room/snug. The sitting room is beautifully presented with an attractive feature open fireplace with original exposed brickwork. A French door takes you out into a wonderfully private delightful walled garden. The kitchen is approached from the lounge and has its own external door to the side of the property. The kitchen is fully fitted to a good standard with a good size breakfast bar for additional seating. The utility room is next to the kitchen and well positioned close to the external side door offering useful coat and boot storage. There is a well presented shower room with hand wash basin and WC. Upstairs the master bedroom is very spacious with lovely character beams, good size fitted wardrobes, dressing area at one end and the bedroom with fitted shelves and drawers at the other. Bedroom 2 is a good size double with fitted wardrobes and a dual aspect. Bedroom 4 is a small double with a lovely rear view. The family bathroom has a shower over the bath and fully fitted hand wash basin and WC with useful integrated storage.

OUTSIDE There is a double garage with an electric remote controlled up and over door offering plenty of storage space. Inside the garage additionally there is a hatchway giving access to a storage area that is boarded. There is also a door at the rear giving access to the office. The office also has an exterior door to enable it to be separately and independently approached. The driveway to the side of the property is lovely and private as there are electric gates allowing one car to be parked outside and more vehicles inside the private gates in front of the garage. The rear gardens are approximately 100 in depth and beautifully walled on one side enjoying a southerly aspect. The walled garden approached from the sitting room is incredibly charming and private with a lovely terrace.

GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Mains water and drainage, electricity and gas. Council Tax: F Postcode: RG8 7AS Energy Efficiency Rating: Listed Building Local Authority: District Council – Telephone: 01635 42400 DIRECTIONS From our office in the high street turn left and continue over the river bridge into Streatley on Thames. At the traffic lights and crossroads at the top of Streatley High Street turn left. Continue on this road all the way to Pangbourne, passing through and past Basildon Park. On entering Pangbourne go straight over the mini roundabout and turn right into Pangbourne Hill. The cottage is found a little way on the left hand side after the church and opposite River View Road. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co DISCLAIMER N.B. 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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01491 874144 4/5 High Street, Goring-on Thames Nr Reading RG8 9AT E: [email protected] www.warmingham.com