Beedon Cottage • Nr • •

DESCRIPTION: A splendid 1880s detached Victorian detached garage block with staircase to large storage Cottage, Sulham Lane, country house in superb order throughout, surrounded by loft and a fabulous conservatory stretching across the Sulham, Nr Pangbourne, pretty landscaped gardens and overlooking fields and rear. woodland to the front. Set on the outskirts of Special Features: * Easy access to Pangbourne with its Pangbourne in the very sought after hamlet of Sulham. Berkshire mainline station giving intercity fast train service to The property is set high above the peaceful little lane London. * Fabulous gardens. enjoying easy access to Pangbourne and its excellent Reading 5.4 miles, * Fine rural position. * Large paved terrace to the rear for selection of specialist shops. Pangbourne village summer dining with doors to the conservatory. There are lots of footpaths leading across the fields, one with Station 1.7 miles, * A very pretty kitchen with Belling Five 4 ring electric hob to the rear with a gate onto a footpath which eventually with warming plate to one side, double oven and grill. M4 Junction 12 at 4 miles leads through Sulham woods and to the front just a short The units are bespoke craftsman constructed by a local distance along the road a footpath leading across fields joinery company and manufactured from old timber. giving access to the Greyhound pub at . There are lots of cupboards and drawers. Polished The property has been kept in first class order by the beech hardwood working surfaces. Twin bowl ceramic present owners who have owned the property for nearly sink unit under mounted with draining to one side. Fitted Your attention is drawn to the important notice on page 7 20 years. Recent additions have been the double dishwasher. Pretty Amtico quarry tiled floor. * Amtico wood effect flooring to the reception hall. * Very pretty Victorian fireplaces to the dining room and drawing room. * Sitting room, which could be used as a ground floor bedroom, a cloakroom leads off this room.

* Pretty original striped pine and polished panelled doors throughout. * Very pretty bay window overlooking the front from the dining room. * All the bedrooms to the first floor have pretty views. * Original Victorian fireplace to the master bedroom with en-suite modern shower room. * Original Victorian fireplace to bedroom 2. * The family bathroom has been replaced of recent times and there is a separate lavatory with door from landing. * The area is noted to be of outstanding rural beauty enjoying sleepy rural peace and tranquillity.

Local Facilities: The station is within a few minutes driving distance giving an intercity fast train service to London Paddington. The Junction 12 at Theale is only approximately 10 minutes away, Sainsbury’s Hypermarket and Waitrose are both only 15 minutes away and the centre of Pangbourne has a fantastic selection of specialist shops, with an award winning butchers, cheese shop, library, first class health centre, dentist, organic food shops, riverside pubs, restaurants of all types, a vibrant thriving village.

Schooling: Schooling facilities of all types and for all age groups abound within the area. Pangbourne Primary School, Theale Green is an excellent public sector school with a good reputation, also within driving distance will be found Pangbourne College, Bradfield College, Cranford House, St Andrew’s Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School, Downe House at , Elstree Schools, both senior and junior, The Oratory Schools, both senior and junior. Leisure Facilities: Golf clubs at Mapledurham, Calcot, and Streatley, with a number of other golf clubs also within easy access. Bradfield College has a marvellous public sports and health centre, including indoor tennis courts, squash courts, swimming pool, gymnasium, and fitness areas, which are open to the public by normal subscription. SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION: 3 Reception rooms, large conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, utility room, large reception hall, 4 bedrooms, shower room en-suite to master bedroom, family bathroom with separate lavatory. GARDENS AND GROUNDS: Double detached garage block with room over, full oil fired central heating, several garden stores, parking for a number of cars to the front. Gardens extending to 0.488 acres / 0.198 ha this includes the strip of land owned by Sulham Estates. Beedon Cottage title should show ownership of approximately 0.307 acres / 0.124 ha. Note: A small area of extra garden is owned by Sulham Estate and is rented presently to the current owner at a peppercorn rent of £50 per annum. The plot is covered by a simple letter lease which may be terminated by either party at three month notice. Sulham Estate have kindly confirmed that they would be happy to continue to rent the plot under the existing arrangements and state that Sulham Estate would not be interested in selling the land.

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 on the Reading road. Take the last turning on the right hand side which is Sulham Lane. Proceed down the lane for some distance and the property will be found towards the end on the left. SERVICES: Mains electricity, Modern septic tank drainage, Borehole water supply, Oil fired central heating.

POST CODE: RG8 8DY

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Council. Tel: 01635 42400. www.westberks.gov.uk

Council Tax: G 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 : www.singletonanddaughter.co.uk

London Office: Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London, W1.

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