LADYSMITH COTTAGE - 7 READING ROAD www.warmingham.com LOWER BASILDON F BERKSHIRE LADYSMITH COTTAGE - 7 READING ROAD LOWER BASILDON F BERKSHIRE F Goring on Thames 2 ½ miles F Streatley High Street/River 2 miles F Pangbourne 2 miles (London Paddington within the hour) F Reading 8 miles (London Paddington 27 minutes) F M4 (Junction 12) 8 miles F Henley on Thames 14 miles F Newbury 12 miles F Oxford 18 miles - (Distances and times approximate) Situated in the delightful village of Lower Basildon near the River Thames and Basildon Park and midway between the Riverside villages of Pangbourne and Streatley on Thames within easy reach of the M4 and mainline trains for London Paddington in under the hour. A period semi-detached house with characterful accommodation of two reception rooms, three bedrooms and additional outbuildings set generous secluded gardens with private driveway parking, affording an opportunity for modernisation and possible enlargement subject to relevant permissions. F Entrance Porch F Inner Hall F Shower Room F Sitting Room with fireplace F Dining Room with original parquet floor and fireplace F Kitchen LOCATION F Master Bedroom with open rural views Situated in scenic countryside designated an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’, the small village of Lower Basildon lies approximately F 2 further Double Bedrooms midway between Pangbourne and Streatley on Thames at the foot of the Berkshire Downlands overlooking the Thames Valley and across F Family Bathroom to the Chilterns on the Oxfordshire side of the river. F Mature Gardens & Grounds Comprehensive everyday amenities and facilities including shops, banks, health centres, libraries and excellent primary schools are available at Goring on Thames and Pangbourne with both villages also having mainline stations providing fast commuter services to Reading and up to London Paddington in well under the hour, and Crossrail to Canary Wharf to be commissioned shortly. Road F Laundry communications are also excellent with Reading and the M4 motorway being easily accessible. F Outbuilding with 4th Bedroom & En-Suite Shower On the edge of Lower Basildon stands the historic Basildon House, now owned by the National Trust and open to the public as is Beale F Detached Studio Park, which extends along the banks of the river where can be seen many exotic varieties of animals and birds as well as a miniature railway. Near the river off Church Lane is the historic 13th century Parish Church of St Bartholomews. A footpath along the Thames is F Private Driveway Parking accessible a short distance from the house. In addition to nearby villages having their own well revered primary school and secondary schools, Upstairs leading off a central landing are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The house locally the area is also extremely well served by an excellent range of both state and private schooling, has wooden sash double glazed windows throughout and front rooms enjoy far reaching open views. of particular note; Bradfield College, Pangbourne College, Downe House, Cranford House, Moulsford Outside is further accommodation in a detached outbuilding with a 4th bedroom and shower, and a Preparatory, The Manor, Abingdon Boys and The School of St Helen & Katharine. A variety of laundry room. The house is in need of modernisation and affords the opportunity for renovation and secondary school buses run through Lower Basildon. possible enlargement subject to relevant permissions. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION OUTSIDE In front of the cottage is a gravelled driveway providing off road parking space for two cars. There is Ladysmith Cottage is an appealing semi-detached house, with white elevations, exposed timber gated side access to the rear, where leading off the kitchen is a courtyard area with original outbuilding detail, and a pitched clay tile roof. The front door opens into an enclosed porch, and on to the inner hall divided into a laundry room and 4th bedroom with en-suite shower. Steps lead up to the main garden, with original parquet floor, continuing through parts of the ground floor. There is a ground floor shower lawned with mature trees and shrubs to the borders and a detached studio at the top of the garden room, kitchen with door to the garden, dining room with fireplace and sitting room with fireplace. with light, power and internet connection available. The family sized gardens are particularly private Ladysmith Cottage, Reading Road, Berkshire, RG8 9AT Approximate Floor Area = 119 sq m / 1281 sq ft Outbuilding = 40.5 sq m / 436 sq ft Total = 159.5 sq m / 1717 sq ft Including Limited Use Area ( 3.5 sq m / 38 sq ft ) Feet 0 5 10 = Reduced head height below 1.5m 0 1 2 3 Metres Dining Room Bedroom 2 Store Store 4.48 x 3.80 4.51 x 3.79 Kitchen Bedroom 3 3.23 x 2.44 3.44 x 3.23 14'8 x 12'6 14'10 x 12'5 3.27 x 3.10 3.13 x 2.94 10'7 x 8'0 11'3 x 10'7 10'9 x 10'2 10'3 x 9'8 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) T Sitting Room Bedroom 1 4.53 x 3.88 4.58 x 3.88 Studio 14'10 x 12'9 15'0 x 12'9 5.90 x 3.50 19'4 x 11'6 (Not Shown In Actual Ground Floor First Floor Location / Orientation) Surveyed and drawn in accordance with the International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS 2: Residential) fourwalls-group.com 245824 GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Main services except gas are connected to the property. Central heating and domestic hot water from calor gas. Council Tax: E Postcode: RG8 9NG Energy Efficiency Rating: G Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone: 01635 42400 DIRECTIONS From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street and continue across the river bridge and up to the top of Streatley High Street. At the traffic lights bear left on to the A329 road to Pangbourne and in a further 2 miles on reaching Lower Basildon the property will be found on the right hand side being the right hand half of a pair of period semi- detached houses. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co DISCLAIMER 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. www.warmingham.com 01491 874144 4/5 High Street, Goring-on Thames Nr Reading RG8 9AT E: [email protected] www.warmingham.com .