Upper Basildon, Berkshire

Pangbourne shops & train station 3 miles Reading 10 miles Newbury 12 miles M4 (Junction 12) 5 miles (all distances are approximate)

1,798 sq ft / 167 m² (all measurements are approximate).

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A delightful 4 bedroom detached chalet bungalow set in large gardens, and adjacent to wooded countryside. Set on a peaceful lane, in an area noted to be of outstanding natural beauty. There is lots of potential to extend to the right-hand side of the property, into the existing garage/store area. Several properties in this road have put timber framed garages in their front gardens which would be easy at this property due to its very large frontage (subject to LAPP).

Fresh Winds has been refitted and maintained to exacting standards over recent years, and is a very spacious and light family house. It is secluded with high fences and hedges, set within a large rear garden.

Upper Basildon is just a few minutes' drive from the riverside village of Pangbourne with its specialist shops, supermarket, health centre, amenities, and station giving fast commuter links to London Paddington, and Reading (Elizabeth Line).

Special features:
• Modern kitchen/dining room is the focal point for the whole family. Bi-fold doors give wonderful views over the sun terrace and rear garden. Integrated appliances include washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, oven and ceramic 4 ring hob
• Pretty symmetrical sitting room with a centrally positioned fireplace fitted with multi-fuel stove, and large windows overlooking front gardens
• Bathroom and shower room have been refitted to a very high standard
• Hall is unusually spacious and light
• Substantially constructed with exterior brickwork, rendered under a tiled roof
• High levels of insulation; cavity walls, roof voids, and replacement primary double-glazed windows
• Large workshop with power, lights, and windows
• Excellent potential to extend

Summary of accommodation: Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, 4 bedrooms, family bathroom, shower room. Attached single garage. Large workshop.

Gardens: The rear garden has large, well-maintained lawns flanked by shrubberies. Greenhouse, vegetable garden and enclosed chicken run. Terrace area to the rear of the property. Loggia with raised deck flooring. Rear garden approx. 50m in depth by 20m in width. Large timber garden store/workshop. Small garden store and log store. Pretty views of woodland.
The front garden is approx. 30m in depth, with well-maintained lawns, shrubberies and entrance drive with 5 bar gate. Single attached garage, with EV charging point inside.

Local Facilities Upper Basildon is a much sought-after village. Enjoying a very active community; the village hall hosts a number of events during the course of the year. The recreational ground has playing fields, a football club, and an excellent tennis club. The Red Lion is a popular pub serving local ales and food. Various clubs and activities use the church centre and/or the main church.

For the equestrian enthusiast there are many bridle paths surrounding the village, as well as Cullinghood riding stables, and a livery stable. 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 with a splendid selection of specialist shops including a butcher, cheese shop, organic shop, supermarket, library, doctors, dental practices, hairdressers, pubs, and restaurants. Pangbourne station offers fast train links to London Paddington (approx. 45 minutes), Oxford and Reading, with the Eizabeth Line giving fast links to The City. Junction 12 of the M4 at Theale is only 6 miles drive giving easy access to airports.

Schools: There are plenty of schools in the area; Upper Basildon Primary School and St Andrew's Preparatory School are only a few minutes' drive, as are Pangbourne College and Bradfield College. There is The Oratory School, Cranford House, Moulsford Boys School, Downe House, all within easy driving distance. There are bus pick up points locally for The Downs School and sixth form in Compton, Abingdon Boys and St Helen & St Katharine Girls schools in Abingdon, and Reading School for boys and Kendrick School for Girls in Reading are also easily accessible via a short train journey from Pangbourne.

Directions: With the Red Lion pub (RG8 8NG) on your right, follow the road for a short distance, then turn left into Ashampstead Road, proceed over a crossroads, and the property can be found a short distance along on the right-hand side.

What3words: cools.fake.tonic

Post Code: RG8 8SP

Tenure: Freehold

Services/Utilities: Mains electricity, water, and drainage. Oil fired boiler in external store. EV charging point in garage.

Accessibility: Ground floor bedrooms and bathroom

Broadband: High speed Gigaclear connected to the property

Mobile coverage checker: https://www.signalchecker.co.uk

Conservation area: No

Tree preservation orders: https://gis2.westberks.gov.uk/webapps/OnlineMap/?vln=TREE%20PRESERVATION%20ORDERS

EPC Rating: E

Local Authority & Council Tax Band: West Berkshire, Band F

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.