Crystal Lodge • Chapel Row Bucklebury Common • Berkshire Crystal Lodge Chapel Row • Bucklebury Common • Berkshire Newbury 5 miles ● Pangbourne 10 miles ● M4 (junc 12) 8 miles Thatcham train station 3 miles : fast trains to London Paddington (50 minute journey time) (all distances/timings are approximate) 5,699 sq ft / 530 m² Gardens & Grounds approximately 4 acres / 1.6 hectares (all measurements are approximate) Your attention is drawn to the important notice on page 7 A splendid contemporary country house arranged over three floors, offering unique and very flexible family accommodation. Crystal Lodge is constructed to exacting standards throughout with careful attention to design. The property is set within a wonderful location surrounded by its own grounds, part of which is very beautiful ancient woodland, in one of the most sought after areas in Berkshire. A splendid contemporary country house arranged over three floors, offering From the moment of entering the large reception hall you realise just how unique and very flexible family accommodation. Crystal Lodge is constructed much the extraordinary design guides the eye to the wonderful informal to exacting standards throughout with careful attention to design. The prop- grounds in all directions. erty is set within a wonderful location surrounded by its own grounds, part of which is very beautiful ancient woodland, in one of the most sought after Special features: areas in Berkshire. ● Flexible family accommodation arranged over three floors. ● Crystal Lodge has a wonderful atmosphere The Bucklebury Common land, which surrounds the property, is noted to be of ● The open plan living area has been subtly sub­divided creating a large outstanding rural beauty and the sleepy tranquillity of this very private and sitting area, a large central reception area and a large dining area and a exclusive location, together with the innovative and tasteful design, combine beautifully fitted kitchen to create an unbelievably special country house. ● A stunning circular atrium has been created which rises above the main central reception area to a glazed lantern light roof above the first floor, Access from the road is by way of a long gravel no-through lane bounded by allowing light to flood in pretty common land. On arrival at the main entrance to the property you can ● The lower ground floor area which is approx. 1,500 sq ft, is entered by the lift immediately appreciate that Crystal Lodge is a unique and very special from the ground floor main reception area, also steps leading down from country house that certainly does enjoy that all-important wow factor and the terrace on the first floor or by steps leading from the garden. This area immense kerb appeal. is open plan and furnished to create a sub division to include a large office area, a living/TV area, large gymnasium area and room for a billiards table The electrically operated teak gates open into a wide forecourt with the main if so desired, the ceiling has been soundproofed, so could be used as a entrance flanked by impressive ornamental ponds and fountains with a music studio if so desired with a door giving access to a luxurious wet room substantial pair of oak and glazed doors to the main entrance. shower ● The insulation levels are extremely high and include Pilkington K soft coated ● Circular balustrading is also found surrounding the atrium with light flooding tinted gas filled double glazing with top of the range quality aluminium frames down to the ground floor from a lantern skylight ● Solar operated automatic window blinds to all major windows throughout ● The large first floor landing gives access to all the main bedroom the property which together with the tinted double glazing restricts solar accommodation heating to the interior and damage to furniture and fabrics ● There is access from three bedrooms to the large balcony surrounding the ● Cleverly constructed decked terrace reaches round the house on three first floor on three sides sides, secured by hard wood balustrading with glass panels ● The house has lighting under the eaves illuminating the first floor balconies ● Doors give access from the interior on all sides to the decked terrace and the ground floor terraces. Further lighting illuminates the gardens ● Underfloor central heating to ground & first floor, designer radiators to lower ● Rear gardens face south and therefore enjoy the sun all day long. There is ground floor a productive vegetable garden and pretty woodland walks ● Top quality Kuppersbusch (German) kitchen including twin ovens, ceramic ● The garaging is substantial, comprising of a pair of large secure garages with hob, including a recessed wok unit, Neff fitted microwave, TEKA dishwasher, remote control doors, with car ports giving easy access for everyday use plenty of cupboards and drawers, generous granite work surfaces, pretty herb drawers, stainless steel sink with water filter, a Kuppersbusch stainless Summary of accommodation: steel fridge/freezer with dispensers ● Internal doors throughout the property are either oak panelled or oak framed Ground floor; large reception hall, large sitting area, dining area, large ● An oak staircase rises and winds round a half landing with a stainless steel reception area, with atrium, large kitchen breakfast area, boot room/study, and glass balustrading to the large first floor reception area utility area, lift to lower ground floor, cloakroom, full underfloor central heating First floor; staircase from reception hall to landing, 5 bedrooms, 5th bedroom is land or the gardens which total approximately 4 acres (1.6 ha). There is a full used as a snug, ensuite to bedroom 1 features a large bathroom with whirlpool right of access from the highway to the house granted by Bucklebury Estates. bath and walk through shower, ensuite to bedroom 2 features a marble tiled bespoke bathroom with full underfloor central heating (see note 2), bespoke Note 2. Bedroom 4 has plumbing and mains drainage connection and ensuite to bedroom 3 is with walk in shower therefore if required, an ensuite shower room could easily be installed. Lower ground floor; soundproof ceiling, office area, family/TV area, gym area, Local facilities and schools: Chapel Row, Bucklebury Common is one of the doors to boiler room, doors to large store room, very luxurious wet room most sought-after locations in the area due to its rural, yet extremely shower, lift to ground floor, central heating convenient position. Local amenities include a village shop, church, primary school and pub with more comprehensive amenities being found further Garaging; Detached 4 car garage block, garden store afield in Newbury and Reading. Gardens and grounds: Informal gardens and woodland extending of 4 acres Pangbourne village is about 20 minutes’ drive with its excellent selection of approximately (see note 1). Doors lead from the lower ground floor out onto specialist shops. The area provides opportunities for scenic walks and country a very pretty secret garden with a Japanese style shallow pond and red pursuits. There is good access to the M4 and A34, and mainline rail services to bamboo London are available at Thatcham and Pangbourne. Note 1. Approximately 2 acres (0.89 ha) of woodland is owned by the property Access is good for nearby schools, including Bradfield College, Pangbourne on a 99 year leasehold from Bucklebury Estates, with 91 years remaining. There College, Elstree School, St Gabriel’s School for Girls, St Andrew’s Preparatory is a peppercorn rent of £700 per annum. There are no footpaths across this School, Downe House and it is within the catchment for Kennet Secondary School. Directions: From the offices of Dudley Singleton turn left, cross over the mini roundabout passing The Elephant Hotel and proceed out of the village. Pass through the village of Tidmarsh, cross over the M4 and turn first right signposted to Bradfield & Bucklebury. Proceed along this road which runs through the heart of Bradfield College until you reach a sloping T-junction with a War Memorial on your left. Turn right. Pass the village hall of Bradfield, the co-operative shop and The Queen’s Head pub. Pass through Bradfield Southend, passing The Bladebone pub and Blackbird Café on the left. There are a number of houses now on the left, pass a sign on the right, Scotland Corner. Proceed along the road for approximately 0.4 mile. You will find a large lay-by on your left which has a restricted height entrance and just after this there is a by-way crossroads. There is a sign on the right which shows a by-way both sides of the road. Turn left immediately after the lay-by. (If you have gone too far you will have passed a crossroads sign on your left that is marked Bucklebury, Marlsden, and there is an old stunted tree). Proceed straight along the track to the very end and the entrance to the property will be on the left hand side. You will find an electric gate, press the buzzer for access. Services: Mains water, electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Modern drainage system Post Code: RG7 6QB Local Authority: West Berkshire Council Tax Band: G Viewing by arrangement with vendor’s agent; Dudley Singleton & Daughter No. 1 Station Road, Pangbourne, RG8 7AN Tel: 0118 984 2662 [email protected] Websites: singletonanddaughter.co.uk rightmove.co.uk, mayfairoffice.co.uk onthemarket.com London Office: Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London, W1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Dudley Singleton & Daughter for themselves and for the vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: 1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items.