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Full Details for 5 Bedroom Detached for sale in Reading, RG8 :
Pangbourne 2.2 miles (8 mins) M4 junc 12 7.3 miles (19 mins) Heathrow Airport 38 miles (53 mins)
Reading 7.9 miles (20 mins) all distances and timings are approximate
3275/ 304.3 sq ft / m² (approx.) Acreage 0.33 acre/ 0.13 ha (approx.)
An attractive, spacious 4/5 bedroom, modern country house with fabulous views to the front over open countryside. Linwood is set in large gardens to the front and rear. The property was built in the mid 70`s by the highly regarded firm, DW Lusted, within the very sought after village of Upper Basildon. Having been recently refurbished to a high standard, the property offers flexible accommodation.
Linwood offers lots of potential - The lower ground floor could easily be converted to a self-contained annexe if desired.
Special features : Fabulous kitchen/ breakfast room with granite work surfaces and plenty of cupboards below and over. Integrated dishwasher, two integrated fridges, Rangemaster double oven with 4 ring hob, griddle and hot plate with a Stoves` extractor fan over * Replacement UPVC double glazed windows and double doors through to the drawing room * The front driveway and rear patios have also been completely replaced with block paving * Linwood is an excellent house for entertaining. The kitchen, breakfast room and dining room all lead directly out onto the rear southerly facing sunny patios * The drawing room has a wonderful bay window that perfectly frames the beautiful sweeping views over open countryside * The drawing room and dining room both have open fireplaces
Schools: There are plenty of schools in the area. The highly regarded Upper Basildon C of E Primary School is within walking distance, Theale Green School has a bus service for collection and delivery in Pangbourne, St Andrew`s Preparatory School is only a few minutes driving distance, as are Pangbourne College and Bradfield College. There is also The Oratory School, St Finians, Cranford House, Moulsford Boys School, Downe House, all within easy driving distance.
Local Facilities: There is a wonderful sporting complex open to public membership at Bradfield College with indoor tennis courts, squash, indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, etc. In Upper Basildon and in Bradfield there are riding schools for the equestrian enthusiast with lots of bridle paths. There are plenty of golf clubs Calcot, Streatley, Mapledurham, Badgemore. The Royal Berkshire Shooting School is within easy driving distance. The M4 Junction 12 at Theale is approximately 5.5 miles connecting to Heathrow and London. Reading is approximately 6 miles. There is a Sainsbury`s Savacentre at Calcot for those major food shopping expeditions and a fine Waitrose at Tilehurst.
Fielders Farm Shop owned by Jo Fielder will be found at Theale. There is a fine modern village hall in Upper Basildon with playing fields, tennis courts, tennis club, amateur dramatics society, etc.
Pangbourne on Thames is only a few minute`s drive away which has a fabulous selection of specialist shops, restaurants, pubs, a fine old church, doctors` and dental practices, library, banks and hotels. Pangbourne also has bus services to Reading and a train connection giving an intercity fast train service to London Paddington. Pangbourne has long been noted as one of the historic period Thameside villages with the pretty River Pang meandering through the centre, leading into the River Thames, and the Thameside meadows enabling summer fun and picnicking for all the family, an outward bound centre for the canoeing enthusiast and footpaths alongside the Thames through open countryside noted to be of outstanding rural beauty.
Within driving distance of The Rossini at the Leatherne and Bottel,Goring on Thames,now serving fabulous Italian food by the river under the direction well know Amalfi coast chef Almerindo.
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION: Covered porch, spacious reception hall, drawing room with open fireplace with raised marble hearth and bay window, spacious kitchen/ breakfast room/ family room with sliding doors onto the rear upper patio with large seating area for entertaining and barbeques, further reception room/ bedroom 5, delightful large dining room with beautiful inglenook fireplace with hardwood beam over and fabulous copper fire hood and double patio doors onto the rear lower patio and gardens, 4 further bedrooms, family bathroom with bath and large separate walk in shower (underfloor heating), Bedroom 1 has an en-suite shower and double sliding doors, further toilet with wash hand basin, double garage with remote control electronically operated up and over door, store housing the oil tank, rear lobby, outside toilet, refurbished utility room which could be easily converted into a second kitchen. Large basement with access from the garage and the house, comprising a useful workshop leading to carpeted area currently used for storage but suitable for a games room. Both rooms have full head room. A further store area with restricted head room. Parking for a number of cars, greenhouse, large garden store/ shed.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS: Pretty southerly facing gardens to the front with an in and out driveway, large patio area leading to the gardens to the rear extending to approximately 0.33 acres/ 0.13 ha. The gardens are well screened gardens, the rear garden has a unique water storage facility installed below ground which is rain water fed and is very useful in the dry months to water the gardens.
DIRECTIONS: From the offices of Dudley Singleton & Daughter turn left, pass over the mini roundabout and pass the front of The Elephant Hotel, turn right at St James the Less Church. Proceed up the hill, passing Pangbourne College entrance on the left, turn immediately right. Proceed along this road passing the Upper Basildon sign on the left and passing the 30mph de-restriction sign. Pass Wakemans turning on the left and Morrison Close. Pass the sign for Knappswood Farm and Linwood will be found a few metres on the left hand. A wide block-paved horseshoe drive fronts the property with a double entrance access.
SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Full Oil fired central heating, underfloor heating in the kitchen and family bathroom, electricity Smart meter and water meter installed.
POST CODE: RG8 8LN
LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Berkshire Council. 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
Fax: 0118 984 5490
E-mail: info@singletonanddaughter.co.uk
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. 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 thicknesses, 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. No person in the employment of Dudley Singleton & Daughter has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or surveyor.
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
Reading 7.9 miles (20 mins) all distances and timings are approximate
3275/ 304.3 sq ft / m² (approx.) Acreage 0.33 acre/ 0.13 ha (approx.)
An attractive, spacious 4/5 bedroom, modern country house with fabulous views to the front over open countryside. Linwood is set in large gardens to the front and rear. The property was built in the mid 70`s by the highly regarded firm, DW Lusted, within the very sought after village of Upper Basildon. Having been recently refurbished to a high standard, the property offers flexible accommodation.
Linwood offers lots of potential - The lower ground floor could easily be converted to a self-contained annexe if desired.
Special features : Fabulous kitchen/ breakfast room with granite work surfaces and plenty of cupboards below and over. Integrated dishwasher, two integrated fridges, Rangemaster double oven with 4 ring hob, griddle and hot plate with a Stoves` extractor fan over * Replacement UPVC double glazed windows and double doors through to the drawing room * The front driveway and rear patios have also been completely replaced with block paving * Linwood is an excellent house for entertaining. The kitchen, breakfast room and dining room all lead directly out onto the rear southerly facing sunny patios * The drawing room has a wonderful bay window that perfectly frames the beautiful sweeping views over open countryside * The drawing room and dining room both have open fireplaces
Schools: There are plenty of schools in the area. The highly regarded Upper Basildon C of E Primary School is within walking distance, Theale Green School has a bus service for collection and delivery in Pangbourne, St Andrew`s Preparatory School is only a few minutes driving distance, as are Pangbourne College and Bradfield College. There is also The Oratory School, St Finians, Cranford House, Moulsford Boys School, Downe House, all within easy driving distance.
Local Facilities: There is a wonderful sporting complex open to public membership at Bradfield College with indoor tennis courts, squash, indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, etc. In Upper Basildon and in Bradfield there are riding schools for the equestrian enthusiast with lots of bridle paths. There are plenty of golf clubs Calcot, Streatley, Mapledurham, Badgemore. The Royal Berkshire Shooting School is within easy driving distance. The M4 Junction 12 at Theale is approximately 5.5 miles connecting to Heathrow and London. Reading is approximately 6 miles. There is a Sainsbury`s Savacentre at Calcot for those major food shopping expeditions and a fine Waitrose at Tilehurst.
Fielders Farm Shop owned by Jo Fielder will be found at Theale. There is a fine modern village hall in Upper Basildon with playing fields, tennis courts, tennis club, amateur dramatics society, etc.
Pangbourne on Thames is only a few minute`s drive away which has a fabulous selection of specialist shops, restaurants, pubs, a fine old church, doctors` and dental practices, library, banks and hotels. Pangbourne also has bus services to Reading and a train connection giving an intercity fast train service to London Paddington. Pangbourne has long been noted as one of the historic period Thameside villages with the pretty River Pang meandering through the centre, leading into the River Thames, and the Thameside meadows enabling summer fun and picnicking for all the family, an outward bound centre for the canoeing enthusiast and footpaths alongside the Thames through open countryside noted to be of outstanding rural beauty.
Within driving distance of The Rossini at the Leatherne and Bottel,Goring on Thames,now serving fabulous Italian food by the river under the direction well know Amalfi coast chef Almerindo.
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION: Covered porch, spacious reception hall, drawing room with open fireplace with raised marble hearth and bay window, spacious kitchen/ breakfast room/ family room with sliding doors onto the rear upper patio with large seating area for entertaining and barbeques, further reception room/ bedroom 5, delightful large dining room with beautiful inglenook fireplace with hardwood beam over and fabulous copper fire hood and double patio doors onto the rear lower patio and gardens, 4 further bedrooms, family bathroom with bath and large separate walk in shower (underfloor heating), Bedroom 1 has an en-suite shower and double sliding doors, further toilet with wash hand basin, double garage with remote control electronically operated up and over door, store housing the oil tank, rear lobby, outside toilet, refurbished utility room which could be easily converted into a second kitchen. Large basement with access from the garage and the house, comprising a useful workshop leading to carpeted area currently used for storage but suitable for a games room. Both rooms have full head room. A further store area with restricted head room. Parking for a number of cars, greenhouse, large garden store/ shed.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS: Pretty southerly facing gardens to the front with an in and out driveway, large patio area leading to the gardens to the rear extending to approximately 0.33 acres/ 0.13 ha. The gardens are well screened gardens, the rear garden has a unique water storage facility installed below ground which is rain water fed and is very useful in the dry months to water the gardens.
DIRECTIONS: From the offices of Dudley Singleton & Daughter turn left, pass over the mini roundabout and pass the front of The Elephant Hotel, turn right at St James the Less Church. Proceed up the hill, passing Pangbourne College entrance on the left, turn immediately right. Proceed along this road passing the Upper Basildon sign on the left and passing the 30mph de-restriction sign. Pass Wakemans turning on the left and Morrison Close. Pass the sign for Knappswood Farm and Linwood will be found a few metres on the left hand. A wide block-paved horseshoe drive fronts the property with a double entrance access.
SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Full Oil fired central heating, underfloor heating in the kitchen and family bathroom, electricity Smart meter and water meter installed.
POST CODE: RG8 8LN
LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Berkshire Council. 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
Fax: 0118 984 5490
E-mail: info@singletonanddaughter.co.uk
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. 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 thicknesses, 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. No person in the employment of Dudley Singleton & Daughter has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or surveyor.
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.