- A splendid 4/5 bedroom house set in a prime location within easy walking distance to Pangbourne.
- Set in the highly sought after Eastfield Lane
- Stunning open plan kitchen/living/dining room
- In superb order throughout
- Separate family room and study
- Large utility room/boot room
- En suite, family bathroom and further shower room
- Garage block partially converted into an insulated office/possible bedroom 5 plus toilet and basin
- Electric gated entrance
- Walled southerly facing, low maintenance gardens.
Pangbourne village & railway station 5 minutes' walk (fast trains to London Paddington 47 minutes) Easy access to Reading (6 miles) & Oxford by rail & road M4 (junc 12) 6 miles Heathrow 45 minutes by car
(all distances & times approximate)
2,409 sq ft / 224 m²
(all measurements are approximate)
Situated within the heart of one of the most sought-after Thameside villages in this part of the world, within easy walking distance of the highly regarded village primary school, village pub, the River Thames and Pangbourne with its fine selection of specialist shops and station offering fast commuter links to London.
The property was built in 1991 to exacting standards by the well-known local builder, Don Wakefield, noted for his individual and high-quality properties. The architect's design was inspired by Lutyens. A fine central bay with windows rising from the ground floor to the first floor, gives tremendous light to the interior hall and landing with its uniquely curved and galleried balustrade.
Special features:
Fantastic kitchen/living/dining area is the hub of the house, fitted by the present owners. With a breakfast bar seating 4, fitted appliances, bi-fold doors to front courtyard gardens and rear gardens. Electrically operated blinds to windows and bi-folds, and Karndean tile design flooring
Separate family room
The study is triple aspect
Two of the main bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and plenty of cupboard storage areas throughout the house
Large utility/boot room with plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, and door to garden
Garage block has been part converted into an insulated office/possible bedroom 5, with French doors leading to a reception area, with a cloakroom, and large storage area
There is high security and privacy, the gardens are mainly walled, the side and rear gardens enclosed by high close boarded fencing, entered from a pair of substantial wooden gates with separate vehicular and pedestrian access
Low maintenance gardens
Summary of accommodation: Hall, family room, kitchen/living/dining room, office, utility/boot room, ground floor shower room with WC, 4/ 5 bedrooms, landing, family bathroom, ensuite shower room to bedroom 1.
Garage with treatment room, reception hall, WC, and storage.
Gardens: The gardens wrap around the property, and have been landscaped for ease of maintenance. The brick paved front garden enjoys the sun from both the south and the west, with a large summer dining area, and are completely secluded and very private. There is a summer house, presently used as a shed, and a potting shed. Garage doors are remote controlled. Brick paved off road parking for 2 cars.
Local Facilities: Whitchurch-on-Thames has an active local community, a fine character pub; The Greyhound Inn, and just a few minutes' walk from the property is beautiful open countryside with many scenic footpaths, bridle paths and riverside walks.
Within easy level walking distance of Pangbourne village centre with its fine selection of award-winning independent shops, a supermarket, health centre, dentists, library, hairdressers, barbers, restaurants, and riverside pubs. The River Thames runs between the villages and there are riverside meadows, part-owned by the National Trust, the Thames Path, a children's play area, tennis club and floodlit courts, football pitches, a bowling club and Pangbourne Adventure Dolphin centre offering canoeing, SUP, and climbing instruction.
Pangbourne offers superb transport links with a fast train service to London Paddington, Oxford, and Reading (with Elizabeth Line), as well as buses to all local areas. Waitrose can be found at both Tilehurst (approx. 4 miles) and Wallingford.
Schools: The property is in the catchment area of Langtree Secondary School at Woodcote, and Whitchurch Primary School which is a 2 minutes' walk, and has an outstanding record.
Within easy reach of a number of independent schools; Pangbourne College, Bradfield College, St Andrew's Prep School, The Oratory, Downe House, Cranford House and Moulsford Prep School.
Directions: At the Greyhound Inn pub (RG8 7EL), turn into Eastfield Lane, and The Gables is the first property on the left.
What3words: rare.symphonic.intruders
Post Code: RG8 7EJ
Tenure: Freehold.
Some material information to note:
Mains water, mains electrics, mains drainage and mains gas.
Gas fired boiler for heating & hot water.
Megaflo pressurised water system.
The property has driveway parking for 2 cars.
The garage has been part converted to a storage area, insulated treatment rooms and WC with sink.
All windows and doors, have been recently replaced and are aluminium, with the exception of the Atrium bay window.
Property is constructed of brick under a clay tiled roof.
Fibre broadband is connected to the property
Mobile signal may be limited in some areas of the house.
The property is situated in a zone 3 flood risk area, but the property has never experienced any flooding during its current ownership, nor prior to that to the owner's knowledge.
The property is within a conservation area.
No Tree Preservation Orders, but trees cannot be cut down without permission due to the conservation area.
This is not a listed building.
We are not aware of any planning permissions in place which would negatively affect the property.
EPC Rating: D
Local Authority & Council Tax Band: South Oxfordshire, 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.
0118 984 2662
info@singletonanddaughter.co.uk
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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 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:
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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.
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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.