The Mill • Stanford Dingley • Berkshire The Mill • Stanford Dingley • Berkshire Pangbourne/station 5 miles ● Reading 9 miles ● Newbury 9 miles ● M4 (junction 12) 9 miles (all distances/timings approximate) A wonderful opportunity to acquire a charming 5 bedroom historic water mill overlooking the very pretty trout stream, the River Pang. Situated within the heart of this sleepy unspoilt period village, which time it appears has just passed by, Stanford Dingley is surrounded by countryside of outstanding natural beauty. 2,408 sq ft / 224 m² (all measurements are approximate) Your attention is drawn to the important notice on page 7 A wonderful opportunity to acquire a charming 5 bedroom historic water mill original features with, in general, high ceilings, exposed beams, large picture windows overlooking the very pretty trout stream, the River Pang. Situated within the heart of on both sides with views over the River Pang. this sleepy unspoilt period village, which time it appears has just passed by, Stanford Dingley is surrounded by countryside of outstanding natural beauty. Special features: ● The sitting room is a splendid gathering place for all the family, positioned on the The Mill is valuably unlisted, and excites the imagination in all areas, it even has a first floor with a galleried landing to one side, with large windows giving splendid secret garden. This is a fascinating and truly wonderful place to live, both as a views over the river spacious family primary residence, but also a very secure second home. ● The spacious hall with picture window giving views of the water rush running beneath the property Stanford Dingley has no busy through traffic, and it would be difficult to find this village ● The large kitchen/dining room has limestone flagstone flooring, a fine wood burning by chance, with the only traffic from visitors or residents. stove and French doors giving access to the decked seating area, with very pretty The Mill at Stanford Dingley is one of the few remaining water mills still in existence in views over the river Berkshire. Mentioned in the Domesday Book and later, between 1814-1854, used as a ● There is an attractive decked seating area overlooking the river, where brown trout tannery run by a well-known local character Sparky Evans. The Tannery and the meander gracefully, with to one side, a garden room with power and lighting, and original water mill both depended on the water from the River Pang and was a timber garden store with stable door access converted into residential use in the 1960s. ● The courtyard to the side of the house, which currently has a large timber store in situ. This could be removed to create another secluded seating area, which has This mill is also noted as one of the few that were constructed where the water from French doors into the playroom the head race runs beneath the mill, flowing through the wheel pit which still exists, into ● Pretty secret garden, wonderful for summer entertaining and BBQs, with summer the tail race, and then into the mill pond. Within the reception hall there is a viewing house/studio which has electricity and lighting, and floodlighting to garden area window overlooking the mill water rush. ● A generous staircase leads up to the first and second floors ● The family room and play room have stripped elm flooring, they have a bathroom The current owners have renovated and refurbished The Mill in its entirety and created ensuite and can be used as a self-contained annexe with entrance from the unusually spacious accommodation on three floors. Showing all the best of the courtyard which has an entrance from the footpath Summary of accommodation: Note 3: The main entrance is by way of a Public Footpath which has a small amount Ground floor; reception hall, kitchen/dining room, studio, family room, play room, of use by local residents. bathroom. First floor; sitting room, study, bedroom 1 with ensuite, bedrooms 4 & 5, family bathroom. Note 4: The property is attached to a small pretty cottage at one end which was at Second floor; snug (above study/bedroom 5), bedroom 3 and bedroom 2. one time, part of The Mill. Outside; Summerhouse/studio, garden room, garden store, timber garden store. Note 5: Some of the photographs used are library photographs. Gardens: Pretty decked garden overlooking the river, with a garden room with power Local facilities: Within the heart of Stanford Dingley and within easy walking distance and lighting, a timber garden store with stable door access. To one side a small enclosed courtyard. A secret garden with studio/summerhouse with power and are the ancient and historic pubs with restaurants; The Bull which dates back to 15th lighting, perfect for summer entertaining. Timber garden store, covered bike store. century, and The Old Boot Inn which dates to the 18th century. The Bull has boutique Large shared forecourt with lots of car parking. hotel rooms, and is one of the very few pubs in the country to still have the pub game, ring The Bull. Note 1: In the freak weather conditions of July 2007, there was an ingress of water from the courtyard into the play room through the French doors. This was a run off of water A quintessential English village, Stanford is from the old English for Stoney-ford, from the footpath and preventative measures have since been put in place. It must perhaps indicating a Roman river crossing of the Pang heading towards Dorchester- be understood the river has never been a problem with flooding as it stands, by the on-Thames. Dingley was the name of the Lords of the Manor, one of their wives has a nature of the construction of a mill high above the river. brass memorial in the 12th century village church, St Denys. The church has remnants of the original Saxon church within its inner walls and the main door and Nave wall Note 2: The Pang Valley Flood Forum has been formed with the aim of ensuring that date from the 13th century and the white wooden bell tower was built in the 15th flood risk to property is reduced to a minimum. Organised by West Berkshire Council, century. Stanford Dingley and the other communities down the valley are represented as are the local water company & Environment Agency. In the last few years, where the UK Just over a mile away are the villages of Bradfield and Bradfield Southend which has experienced adverse weather conditions which caused river flooding in many parts a wonderful community with a village store/Post Office, a cricket ground and a of the country, The Mill was not affected. recreation ground, an excellent riding school, a village hall with all sorts of events and a children’s play area, tennis courts and a tennis club. Schools: Schools abound including Bradfield Primary School, Yattendon Primary, Bradfield College, Pangbourne College, St Andrew’s Prep School, Downe House, Cranford House, Moulsford Preparatory School for Boys, The Oratory, and Elstree. Directions: In the village of Stanford Dingley, with The Bull pub on your left, The Mill will be found a short distance along on the right, before the bridge, with parking in the shared parking area. Post Code: RG7 6LS. Tenure: Freehold. Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage, propane central heating. Propane tank serving The Mill, can be found just off the front courtyard, before the secret garden. EPC Rating: G. Local Authority & Council Tax Band: West Berkshire, Band G. Fixtures and fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. 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] Websites: singletonanddaughter.co.uk rightmove.co.uk onthemarket.com mayfairoffice.co.uk London Office: Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London, W1U 3JT 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. We relied upon our own brief inspection and information supplied to us by the vendors. (i) The description, including photographs of the property and its contents, are intended to be a guide only rather than a detailed and accurate report and inventory. (ii) Floor plans, measurements, areas and distances are intended to be approximately only. (iii) Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to check measurements. The position of bathroom fittings as shown on the plan is indicative only – sizes, shapes and the exact locations may differ. Wall thickness, together with window and door sizes are approximate only and window and door openings are shown without frame details. (iv) Photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current and no assumption should be made that any contents shown in them are included in the sale. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them: 3. 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