2 FLOWERS FARM COTTAGES / Border | West

Pangbourne The author Kenneth Grahame lived in Pangbourne and this area 2 Flowers Farm Cottages is the setting for his most famous work, The Wind in the Willows. The village nestles in probably the most picturesque stretch of the Tidmarsh Road, Pangbourne/Tidmarsh Border, RG8 8EU Thames Valley between the Chilterns and Wessex Downs within Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, interspersed with many historic villages. There is a varied selection of local shops, Pangbourne Village Centre & Station - 0.6 miles • Reading Town Centre - 6 miles eateries (including The Swan which is beside the ), (M4/J12) - 5 miles • Heathrow - 37 miles • Central London - 50 miles professional and medical services. Pangbourne is also home to (Mileages are approximate) the Adventure Dolphin activity centre and the area is generally well served with excellent private and state schools including Pangbourne Primary School, St Andrews, Pangbourne College

and Bradfield College. The major regional centre of Reading is A charming four bedroomed semi-detached period house having been sympathetically only six miles distant and offers excellent shopping and leisure modernised and extended in more recent years, occupying a delightful mature plot of a little over facilities with the Crossrail route due to open in 2019. The one third of an acre and situated on the Pangbourne/Tidmarsh border directly opposite open/semi- motorway network can be accessed at Theale (M4-J12) with Central London being about 50 miles and Pangbourne Station wooded countryside with River Pang beyond. provides excellent services to Reading, Paddington and Oxford. The immediate area also provides for some wonderful scenic river and countryside walks including nearby woods.

2 Flowers Farm Cottages A most attractive semi-detached period house dating back to the Victorian era (c.1900) and more recently, significantly improved and enhanced, to include having been extended. The property, which stands in a plot of about 0.34 of an acre, has variegated brick and painted rendered elevations under mostly pitched small tiled roof, together with tall chimney stack and replacement white windows to complement. The house has character and lots of appeal, providing family sized accommodation together with a large enclosed rear garden ideal for children and dogs. Another added attraction with this property is that Pangbourne village centre is only a little over half a mile away and easily walkable via pavement or countryside.

Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study, The rear garden enjoys a westerly aspect and is divided into Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room, Utility/Cloakroom, Master two distinct areas with the lower section featuring a large Bedroom with En-suite Shower Room, Three further paved terrace with adjacent well-stocked borders and lawn. Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Extensive Driveway Parking, Also there is outside lighting and water taps. The upper Single Garage with Adjoining Office/Store Room, Generously section of the garden is predominantly laid to a good Sized Front & Rear Gardens. Approx. 0.34 Acre Plot. expanse of lawn with apple, pear and plum trees. Large shed and greenhouse both with power and lighting. Fenced vegetable garden giving access to fruit cage planted with Price: £749,000 gooseberries, red and black currants as well as raspberries.

Accommodation Energy Performance Rating: The full results of the Energy As illustrated on the accompanying floor plan and featuring Performance Assessment can be supplied upon request. the following: Services: All mains services are connected.  Gas fired central heating serving radiators and under-floor heating (boiler located in loft) Local Authority: West Berkshire Council, Market Street,  Double glazing throughout Newbury.  Double aspect sitting room with French doors opening on to rear terrace and brick fireplace Council Tax: Payable for the year 2018/19 - £2,569.83 incorporating inset wood burning stove and timber (Band F). mantel  Re-fitted kitchen/breakfast/family room featuring a Tenure: Freehold. comprehensive range of modern style units (ivory Post Code: RG8 8EU. gloss finish) and appliances together with solid wood worktops, walk-in pantry and bi-fold doors Directions: From the centre of Pangbourne proceed on the opening on to rear terrace A340 out of the village towards Theale. Go past the turning  Sizeable utility/cloakroom with water softener, tall to Flowers Hill which is on the right and shortly afterwards cupboard, butler style sink, plumbing for washing machine and potential to become wet room can be found no.2 Flowers Farm Cottages on the right hand  Pressurised hot water system (hot water tank side. Look for the Neville Turner board. located in loft)  Good built-in/fitted wardrobe/cupboard space as well as loft space which has light, power, ladder and boarding  Modern white bath/shower suites

Outside Garage: Single garage with power and lighting.

Office/Store: Adjoining the rear of the garage this recently re-fitted room is fully insulated and benefits from light and power. Fitted store cupboards, window and door to rear garden.

Gardens: Generously sized front and rear gardens which are attractively landscaped and provide good levels of privacy. The front garden features a gravel driveway providing extensive parking beyond which is a secure gated parking area to the side of the house ideal for caravan/boat/trailer.

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