PICTURE POSTCARD CHARACTER HOUSE WITH LAND AND OUTBUILDINGS keepers cottage, school hill, , reading, PICTURE POSTCARD CHARACTER HOUSE WITH LAND AND OUTBUILDINGS keepers cottage, school hill, midgham, reading, berkshire

3 bedrooms w Sitting room w Dining room w Study w Kitchen w Utility w Bathroom w Parking w Garaging w Workshop/stables w Kennels w Stores w Summerhouse w Gardens w Meadow w In all approximately 2.87 acres

Mileage Newbury 6 miles, Reading 13 miles, 7 miles, M4 Junction 13 or 14 - 7.5 miles, Paddington via Theale from 44 minutes, or Midgham from 55 minutes. (All mileages and times are approximate) Situation The village of Midgham is located between Newbury and Reading on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a public house, church and village Hall. A doctor’s surgery and local shop can be found in nearby , while further local facilities can be found in or . Railway stations to London Paddington can be found at Thatcham, Theale or Woolhampton (Midgham Station). A comprehensive range of facilities can be found in Newbury or Reading, including theatres, cinemas and health clubs. The surrounding countryside is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and provides plenty of opportunities for exploring, including walking, cycling and riding. is also superbly catered for in education terms, whether state or independent schooling. Nearby independent schools include , Bradfield, & Brockhurst, Downe House and St. Andrews. Nearby has a highly regarded state funded primary school.

Accomodation This exceptionally idyllic chocolate box cottage is believed to have been built around 1700 and for 150 years was the village Blacksmiths. Partly built using reclaimed ships timbers, it is beyond doubt a property of some history and which from the mid 19th century until 1946 was the Game Keepers cottage for the Palmer’s of Bucklebury Place, as well as the Midgham Park Estate. The ground on which it stands was known as Balls Moor Close, and therefore can be traced back to the 15th century when a Nicholas Ball held land in Midgham. Today it provides plenty of scope to update as required with potential to add to the property, subject to the usual planning permissions. While not subject to a listing, it has been registered with the H.E.R., Historical Environmental Register for West Berkshire, which will list it of local historical interest. This does not restrict modifications to the property as a National listing would, but protects the environment of the area. Internally the property currently provides three reception rooms including a 22’ double aspect lounge/dining room. There is also a kitchen, utility and cloakroom on the ground floor while the first floor provides three bedrooms, two of which are double aspect and have wash basins. Outside, the property benefits from a number of substantial outbuildings including garaging and workshop/stables. Beyond these there is a paddock or hay meadow with wild orchids. Another feature of the property is a small brook/stream (“Balls Brook”) which runs through the garden.

Additional Information Directions From Newbury take the A4 past Thatcham and towards Midgham, turning sharp left into Church Hill immediately after The Coach and Horses. Follow the lane to the top of the hill and straight on in to School Hill. The property will shortly be found on the left with the gate in to the drive beyond the house.

Postcode: RG7 5UJ

Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Gross Internal Area (approx) = 110.5 sq m / 1189 sq ft Outbuildings = 88.0 sq m / 947 sq ft Total = 198.5 sq m / 2136 sq ft

Store 3.44 x 1.55 11'3 x 5'1

Store 3.44 x 1.32 Dn 11'3 x 4'4

Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 3.90 x 3.96 3.90 x 3.63 12'10 x 13'0 Bedroom 3 12'10 x 11'11 3.27 x 1.90 Garage Summer House 11.92 x 2.79 2.32 x 2.31 10'9 x 6'3 7'7 x 7'7 39'1 x 9'2 Dog Kennels First Floor 4.62 x 3.60 Utility 2.35 x 1.15 15'2 x 11'10 7'9 x 3'9

Up Kitchen Workshop / Stables 2.70 x 2.38 Study 3.21 x 3.07 3.26 x 3.19 3.53 x 3.19 8'10 x 7'10 Sitting Room 11'7 x 10'6 Lounge / Dining Room 10'6 x 10'1 10'8 x 10'6 3.92 x 3.85 6.99 x 3.87 12'10 x 12'8 22'11 x 12'8 Outbuildings (Not Shown In Actual IN Ground Floor Location / Orientation)

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