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8 BECKFORDS
UPPER BASILDON BERKSHIRE
Goring London Paddington within the hour 3 miles Streatley High
Street River 2 ½ miles Pangbourne 2 miles Reading 7 miles London
Paddington 27 minutes M4 Junction 12 7 miles Henley on Thames 15
miles Newbury 11 miles Oxford 18 miles
Description of Property
Situated within this lovely Berkshire village and conveniently
placed for access to Pangbourne with commuter trains to Reading,
Oxford and London Paddington and Theale for M4.
A beautifully presented cottage offering 3 4 bedroom
accommodation of approximately 1,571 sq ft with driveway parking
and delightful private garden.
Entrance Hall
Study
Cloakroom
Bedroom 4 Family Room
Sitting Room with Woodburner
Kitchen Breakfast Room
Utility Room
Landing
Main Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room
Second Bedroom with Built In Wardrobe and Large Eaves Storage
Third Bedroom
Family Bathroom
Driveway Parking for 2 Cars
Secluded Rear Cottage Garden
LOCATION
The village of Upper Basildon sits on the edge of the Berkshire
Downlands in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with far
reaching scenic countryside surrounding it on all sides.
The village itself offers a range of amenities including a
parish church, community Post Office, highly regarded C of E
primary school, and a traditional Public House serving local ale
and food. A splendid new village hall which has become the centre
for a variety of community sports and activities utilising its
adjoining sports field and tennis courts exists also. A local bus
company runs a limited service from the village to Pangbourne on
Thames, where a mainline railway station with fast commuter
services up to London Paddington in well under the hour 25 minutes
from Reading can be found.
Bradfield College, the well known Public School located some
three miles from Upper Basildon, has excellent leisure, fitness and
sports facilities including a large indoor swimming pool all of
which are available for use by members of the public. The
facilities also include squash, badminton and tennis courts, hockey
and a 9 hole golf course.
In addition to having its own well revered primary school,
locally the area is also extremely well served by an excellent
range of both state and private schooling, of particular note; St
Andrews Prep School, Bradfield College, Pangbourne College, Downe
House, Cranford House, Moulsford Preparatory, Abingdon Boys and The
School of St Helen & Katharine.
The village enjoys excellent road communications with easy access
to surrounding major towns and for the M.4 at Theale J.12
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Originating from 1780, 8 Beckfords is a semi detached cottage with
white rendered elevations under a tiled roof. Having been extended
in 2004, it offers sympathetic and well designed accommodation.
Entrance is under a covered porch into a spacious hallway which has
stunning oak flooring and beamed ceiling. The beams are evident
throughout downstairs. The kitchen and study are at the front of
the house and the kitchen incorporates a breakfast bar and dining
area. There is a separate utility room with a back door to the
garden. The cloakroom is next to Bedroom 4 family room and then
hallway continues into the sitting room. The sitting room overlooks
the garden, with French doors allowing for access. It is a spacious
room and has a woodburner. An oak staircase then takes you up to
the landing area with double airing cupboard. The main bedroom is a
lovely bright room with pretty panelling to the long wall and
ensuite shower room. The second bedroom overlooks the rear garden
and has a built in wardrobe and access to a large eaves storage
cupboard. There is a further double bedroom and family bathroom.
With pretty features, such as oak ledged and brace doors, 8
Beckfords is a beautiful character cottage and an early viewing is
advised
OUTSIDE
The driveway is to the side of the property and provides off road
parking for 2 cars. The cottage garden at the back has a lovely
private aspect. Bricked borders are full of flowers and shrubs and
then steps take you up to the main garden which is lawned and fully
fenced. There is a painted shed for storage, then at the back is a
terrace area, perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. Mature
trees offer a wonderful backdrop and the gardens truly compliment
this pretty cottage
GENERAL INFORMATION
Services Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to
the property. Central heating and domestic hot water from an oil
fired boiler. Gigaclear is connected to the property with speeds of
up to 1gb.
Council Tax Band D
Postcode RG8 8PB
Energy Efficiency Rating D 63
Local Authority West Berkshire District Council Telephone
DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down
the High Street across the river bridge and up to the top of
Streatley High Street where at the traffic lights turn left for
Pangbourne. On reaching Lower Basildon turn right opposite the
garage into Park Wall Lane. Follow this road and it will naturally
flow into Bethesda Street. At the end of the road, turn left onto
Alworth Road and continue for about 150 metres and then turn left
onto Beckfords. Follow the road round to the right and 8 Beckfords
will be found on the left hand side
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co
DISCLAIMER
N.B. 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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