- Spacious and beautifully appointed family house
- Set in this very peaceful and sought after lane noted for its high value properties
- Wonderful far reaching views over open countryside to the rear
- Superb 18 ft x 17 ft (5.7 m x 5.5 m) kitchen/ breakfast room with underfloor heating
- Three large reception rooms plus a good sized study
- 4 double bedrooms
- Walk to the village hall, tennis courts, recreation ground & primary school.
- Set in large gardens and grounds with a small paddock to the rear
- Good sized utility room
- Double garage with off road parking for a number of cars
2,809 sq ft / 261 m²
Gardens & Grounds extending to 0.5 acre
(all measurements are approximate)
A very attractive modern 4-bedroom detached country house. Set on this very peaceful and sought after lane, noted for its high value properties.
Exceptionally spacious and flexible living accommodation, in superb order throughout, to include a beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room. There are wonderful gardens to the front and rear with areas planted with Pictorial Meadows colour co-ordinated wildflower turf, flowering continually from spring through to autumn.
Willowdene is a light and bright home in immaculate order throughout. Enjoying a prime location within this prestigious road, the property enjoys pretty rural views to the rear over its own gardens and paddock, and in the distance, lightly wooded, rolling countryside.
Upper Basildon is an excellent location for families with children of all ages. There is a very active community, and the village hall hosts many events throughout the year.
Surrounded by countryside known for its outstanding beauty with easy access to footpaths giving lovely walks, and just a few minutes easy drive to Pangbourne village, with its extensive range of specialist shops, riverside pubs and restaurants, amenities and railway station giving fast commuter links to Oxford, Reading, the Elizabeth Line, and direct services to Paddington.
Full virtual tour in photograph section of the inside of the property and the gardens and ground
Special features:
• Bespoke kitchen/breakfast room fitted by the present owners. With units painted in Farrow & Ball French Grey, maple work surfaces, a freestanding and moveable preparation table with breakfast stools. Fitted Britannia cooking range, fitted Miele dishwasher, Smeg freestanding fridge freezer. French door opening onto the rear terrace, and underfloor heating
• Reception hall is spacious with an attractive bay window, and stripped pine flooring
• Sitting room is fitted with a wood burner, and French doors open onto the large rear patio
• Study with pretty bay window
• Large landing with fitted bookcase, could easily accommodate a desk
• Property was extended in 1996, and more recently to create the kitchen/breakfast/dining area
• House is primary double glazed with replacement windows fitted in 2015
• Boot/utility room with Miele washing machine and Miele tumble dryer, stable doors in oak
• A large modern summer house, insulated with power, which could be used as an office
• All the doors in the property are in natural oak
• Loft is boarded with light, and access ladder
Summary of accommodation: Reception hall, sitting room, family room/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, snug/play room, study, utility, cloakroom. Bedroom 1 with dressing area and ensuite shower room. Three further bedrooms, family bathroom, large landing. Double attached garage. Garden room/office.
Gardens: The rear gardens are secluded by high hedges with well-maintained lawns and young trees, and an open access into a meadow owned by the property, presently planted with fruit trees. Raised bed vegetable garden with raised beds, large rear sun terrace. Areas planted with Pictorial Meadows colour co-ordinated wildflower turf, flowering continually from spring through to autumn and are cut back in winter. Set well back from the lane, with a 5-bar gate securing the driveway. Double garage and parking for a number of cars.
Local Facilities Upper Basildon is a sought-after village situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Enjoying a very active community; the village hall hosts a number of events during the course of the year including the popular village Market one Saturday a month. The village recreational ground has playing fields, a football club, and an excellent tennis club. Various clubs and activities use the village and/or the church centre.
For the equestrian enthusiast there are many bridle paths surrounding the village. There is an excellent sporting complex open to public membership at Bradfield College with indoor tennis courts, squash, indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, etc. There are plenty of golf clubs nearby and the Royal Berkshire Shooting School is within easy driving distance.
Upper Basildon benefits from being a few minutes' drive from the nearby Thames side village of Pangbourne which offers a range of amenities including a splendid selection of specialist shops including a butcher, cheese shop, organic farm shop, delicatessen, supermarket, doctors, dental practices, hairdressers, pubs, and restaurants. There are also two very popular farm shops nearby at Vicars/Casey Fields Farm Shop at Ashampstead and Cobbs farm shop and café at Englefield.
Pangbourne station offers fast train links to London Paddington (40 mins), Oxford and Reading (Elizabeth Line).
Schools: There are plenty of schools in the area; Upper Basildon Primary School is within walking distance via a useful footpath across the field, and St Andrew's Preparatory School is only a few minutes' drive, as are Pangbourne College and Bradfield College. The Oratory School, St Finians, Cranford House, Moulsford Boys School, Downe House, all within easy driving distance. There are bus pick up points locally for Abingdon Boys and St Helen & St Katharine Girls schools in Abingdon and Reading School for boys and Kendrick School for girls in Reading are easily accessible by a short train journey from Pangbourne.
Directions: With the Upper Basildon Village Hall (RG8 8NU) on your right, proceed up Bethesda Street for a short distance, and Willowdene will be found on the left.
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Post Code: RG8 8NT
Tenure: Freehold
Some material information to note:
Mains water, mains electrics, mains drainage.
Oil central heating.
Underfloor heating to kitchen.
The property has driveway parking and a double garage.
Accessibility; there is one step access to the inside of the property.
Gigaclear high speed broadband is connected.
Mobile signal is dependent on provider. Please refer to signalchecker.co.uk
No landline connected.
This is a low-risk flood area.
Property construction is brick under a tiled roof.
The property is not within a conservation area.
It is not a listed building.
There are no Tree Preservation Orders.
We are not aware of any planning permissions in place, or any restrictive covenants which would negatively affect the property.
EPC Rating: D
Local Authority & Council Tax Band: West Berkshire, band E.
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
Websites: singletonanddaughter.co.uk rightmove.co.uk, mayfairoffice.co.uk, countrylife.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 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.
