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ROSE COTTAGE
ALDWORTH WEST BERKSHIRE
Streatley on Thames Goring on Thames 2.5 Miles??? Wallingford 8
Miles???
Oxford 21 Miles??? Newbury 11 Miles??? Reading 13 Miles
M4 at J12 9 Miles??? M4 at J13 8 Miles??? A34 at East Ilsley 4.5
Miles
Distances & times approximate
Located in an elevated position commanding stunning views of the
beautiful Downland Countryside in this quintessential English
village, peacefully situated in most delightfully mature gardens
and grounds of approximately ? of an acre, yet just a short walk to
the village pubs, village hall & cricket pitch, and church, or a
short drive to extensive amenities and schooling, as well as for a
mainline railway station, providing direct access to London
Paddington within the hour.
A charming period cottage, dating back to 1800 s, which has been
sympathetically extended in recent years to provide? well appointed
accommodation, extending to approximately 2,809 sq ft, including a
detached garage and car port with large room above which is
accessed externally.?? Careful planning and attention has been
provided to ensure the property retains its period features
throughout, whilst providing a generous family home with
delightfully mature gardens and grounds and encapsulating an al
fresco lifestyle.
A Beautifully Presented 3 or 4 Bedroom Detached House In An
Elevated Position Offering Stunning Views Of The Adjacsent
Fields
A Most Delightful Cottage situated in Approximately 3 4 of an
Acre Of Mature Gardens & Grounds
Prestigious Quiet Village Location in Conservation Area and in a
designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Within Close Driving Distance Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling,
Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington & Scenic
Riverside
Spacious Private Driveway
Reception Hall
Cloakroom
Kitchen
Study
Sitting Room With Log Burner
Dining Room 4th Bedroom downstairs
Landing
Main Bedroom with Large Dressing Room & En Suite
2 Further Double Bedrooms
Family Bathroom
Detached Oak Framed Garage With Car Port And Room Above
In All Extending To Approximately 2,809 Sq Ft
Within the Downs School catchment area
Excellent range of State and Private schools in local area
LOCATION
Aldworth is a small and much prized rural village lying high up on
the Berkshire Downs approximately 600ft above sea level, close to
the ancient Ridgeway Path and in a designated Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty . The village is historically linked to agriculture
and farming and this way of life still continues today thus
retaining its unspoilt charm and character with there having been
little intrusive development.
There are two well respected local Inns namely The Bell in the
village square and the thatched Four Points as well as a notable
church St Mary s, which dates from the 12th century and is well
worth visiting to see the 14th century monuments to the De La Beche
family, known as the Aldworth Giants. There is a cricket field by
the newly built Village Hall, the latter providing numerous social
and community activities. The well regarded Casey Fields Farm Shop
& Caf is within 2 miles and offers well stocked produce, including
meat, vegetables and cheeses, mostly locally sourced.
Located just off the B4009 road to Newbury and only a 10 minute
drive from Streatley Goring on Thames where there are good shopping
facilities and amenities including 4 pubs, a highly regarded Bistro
Caf , choice of restaurants, Boutique hotel, Doctors and Dental
surgeries, a Tesco Express and mainline station providing fast
commuter services up to London Paddington in under the hour.
The village also has good road communications for the major
centres of Newbury, Reading, Oxford and the M4 motorway at
Junctions 12 Theale or 13 Chieveley . The A.34 at East Ilsley
linking the South Coast with the Midlands is also within a short
drive.?
N.B. Crossrail services have commenced from Reading which
together with the electrifying of the line will significantly
improve travelling times to central London destinations.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Dating back to 1890, Rose Cottage is a detached period cottage?
with part whitened rustic brick elevations under a pitched and
gabled clay tile roof. With links to the literary world, the
cartoonist Sir Osbert Lancaster lived there for many years with his
wife Lady Lancaster, known as the author Anne Scott Jones who wrote
in loving detail about the gardens in her published works.
Extended in 1999 to offer a 2 storey? beautifully beamed kitchen
and bedroom and bathroom above, the entire property is presented to
a high specification. The property features exposed wall and
ceiling beams throughout.
Entrance from the garden takes you into the reception hall, giving
access to all rooms plus staircase.? The flooring is engineered oak
and this runs through into the study. The sitting room has a log
burner and there is a door leading to a porch which takes you to
the front of the house.
The kitchen is hand crafted with solid oak wooden units and is
fully beamed for authenticity. The dining room is currently set up
as a fourth bedroom and offers flexibility.? It is located
downstairs and there is a cloakroom next door.
Upstairs there are 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms.? The main bedroom
faces to the front of the property with stunning views of the
rolling downland countryside as well as having its own log burner.?
There is a large dressing room with plenty of built in storage as
well as its own en suite with roll top bath.? The 2 other bedroom
both have built in storage? and the family bathroom has a bath and
separate shower.
A unique property presented to a high specification? and with
well appointed accommodation.? This cottage offers a rare
opportunity and an early viewing is highly recommended.
OUTSIDE
Occupying an elevated position, the front garden is lawned with box
hedging either side of the pathway leading to the front door.?
There is a low level picket fence to the boundary along with a
clipped hedge.? There is a path down to a small walled parking
bay.
The main garden is at the rear of the property and features a
bountiful array of borders, trees and shrubs which flower at
various times of the year .? Bricked pathways take you to the
established lawns and there is a lovely raised patio terrace
offering a wonderful opportunity for al fresco dining.? Another
wooden path takes you to the far right hand corner? where there is
a vegetable patch? carefully tucked away from the main lawns as
well as a shed and wood store.?
At the top left corner, the well lit path continues up to the
garaging and shingle parking.? This area allows several cars to
comfortably park off road with a secure 5 bar gate.? The large?
detached oak framed garage has a single lock up and a two bay open
car port.? There are external stairs taking you up to a fantastic
room above which can be used as a studio, office or games room.
With established gardens and grounds extending to 3 4 of an
acre, this property has a wonderful indoor outdoor quality which is
of enormous appeal.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Services Mains water and electricity are connected. Private septic
tank drainage.? Oil fired central heating and domestic hot water.
Calor Gas for AGA.
Technology Gigaclear ultrafast broadband up to 900Mbps is
available subject to contract agreement.
Postcode RG8 9RL
Energy Efficiency Rating 45 E
Local Authority West Berkshire District Council Telephone
DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring on Thames, turn left and
proceed down the High Street, crossing over the river bridge and
continue up to the top of the High Street where at the traffic
lights proceed straight across on to the B4009 to Newbury. Continue
on this road for a further 2? miles and on reaching Aldworth,
continue past the turning to Bell Lane and in about 100 metres at
the right hand bend you will see the entrance to the parking for
Rose Cottage in front of you through the 5 bar gate.?
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.
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