Full details for 3 Bedroom Detached For Sale in Thatham

BOX COTTAGE – WATER STREET
HAMPSTEAD NORREYS - BERKSHIRE

Goring-on-Thames (London/Paddington under the hour) 6 miles
Didcot (London/Paddington under the hour) 8 miles
Reading 14 miles (London/Paddington 27 minutes)
M4 at Chieveley (J 13 ) 5 miles / A34 at East Ilsley 4 miles
Newbury 11 miles / Oxford? 17 miles
(Distances and times approximate)

Situated in this most popular Berkshire Downland village within the catchment for The Downs Secondary School, boasting an immensely highly regarded Primary School and a Village Shop, surrounded by scenic countryside designated an ‘A.O.N.B.’ and conveniently placed for access to Newbury, Reading, the M4 (J13), the A34, and nearby mainline railway station in Goring on Thames providing access to London Paddington in under the hour.

A most striking 18th century cottage affording a stunningly characterful yet modern and contemporary home, benefitting from exceptionally stylish and high-quality fixtures & fittings, with spacious and elegant accommodation, inclusive of detached garden home office / artists studio / gym, with an inspired and tasteful orientation, set in delightful gardens adjoining open fields, with wonderful views afforded, and planning permission for a ground floor extension off the kitchen, if desired.?

• An Exquisite Period Family Residence Inclusive Detached Garden Artists Studio Of Striking Architectural Design With Stunning Gardens Adjoining Open Fields & Wonderful Far-Reaching Views Afforded

• Planning Permission For Ground Floor Extension Off Kitchen

• Within Close Driving Distance Of The River Thames, Extensive Amenities, Outstanding Schooling, Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour

• Covered Porch
• Sitting Room With Fireplace & Log Burner
• Dining Room With Fireplace
• Kitchen

• Landing
• Three Bedrooms
• Family Bathroom With Roll Top Bath

• Delightful Secluded Gardens & Grounds Backing On To Open Fields Enjoying Stunning Views Extending To Approximately 0.064 Of An Acre
• Detached Garden Home Office / Artists Studio / Gym

LOCATION
The village of Hampstead Norreys lies peacefully in a wooded valley on the upper reaches of the River Pang which runs from its source near Compton through the centre of the village eventually joining the Thames at Pangbourne. Situated in the heart of the Berkshire Downlands, the village is surrounded by scenic undulating countryside designated an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”. The village has historic origins, being recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086AD. By the 13th century it was known as Hamstede-Sifrewast, becoming Hampstead Ferrers by 1367 and eventually when the village became part of the great estate of Sir John Norreys of Yattendon in 1450, it became known as Hampstead Norris or Norreys. The fine village church of St.Mary’s dates originally from Saxon times with later Norman additions.
Within the more recent years an impressive village hall has been built with superb recreation ground, as well as a delightful C of E Primary School. For secondary education the nearby village of Compton has the Downs Secondary School, which in recent years has established itself as one of the leading secondary schools in the area and now boasts a VI form. In addition to having well revered and outstanding local state primary and secondary schooling, the area is also extremely well served by an excellent range of private schooling, of particular note; Cranford House School, The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School, St Andrews Preparatory School, The Oratory School, Pangbourne College, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Downe House, Rupert House School, Shiplake College, The Abbey School, Bradfield College, The Manor Preparatory School, Abingdon School, Abingdon Preparatory School, Radley College, and St Helen & St Katharine.

The village also has The White Hart Inn which provides good food and there is an active local community centred round the village hall with an horticultural society, senior citizens club and various sports teams especially cricket. More recently with Lottery Funding and local participation a Village Community Shop has been opened to great success serving the local needs 7 days a week and staffed by local residents, and duly boasting regular art displays. Close to the village is situated Wyld Court where is located The Living Rainforest, famous for its exquisite rare orchids and tropical flowers.

There are good road communications with easy road access to the surrounding towns, M4 motorway and the fast A34 dual carriageway linking the south coast with Oxford and the Midlands. For rail commuters there are main line stations at Newbury, Pangbourne and Goring, all providing regular services up to London (Paddington). There is also a local bus route service to Newbury. The major centres of Reading, Oxford, Newbury and Henley on Thames are all within easy driving distance as are the M4 and M40 Motorways.

Crossrail (Elizabeth Line) services have commenced from Reading, with the full service scheduled to commence in 2021, which together with the completed electrification of the line has significantly improved travelling times to East and West destinations.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Box Cottage occupies a particularly advantageous private position located off a private driveway from Water Street, which leads to the front of the property, whilst to the rear the property adjoins open countryside.

Believed to date back to the 18th Century, this delightful cottage has been extensively refurbished and modernised throughout, successfully blending in architecturally the old and new elements, whilst retaining the great many period features and charm that is to be found in abundance throughout, creating a most stunningly characterful yet contemporary home which affords traditional living, with that of a rather more modern air, embracing its stunning gardens and grounds and private rural surroundings, with wonderful views afforded over the adjoining fields.

Careful planning and attention has been provided to combine modern open plan living with that of a rather more traditional nature also, whilst embracing the delightful mature gardens and grounds and encapsulating an al fresco lifestyle, providing for an exquisite family home.

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OUTSIDE
Quietly situated off a private gravelled driveway from Water Street in the heart of the village, the cottage sits privately behind spacious lawned and fenced front gardens, which boast a delightful display of colourful mature planting, having a central stone pathway which leads up to the covered front porch.

The kitchen opens out on to a gravelled rear terrace, with a spacious lawned garden leading off the terrace, having attractive fenced boundaries, with a vast array of mature planting providing an attractive backdrop. Off to one side there is a painted timber shed, and a most wonderful detached garden home office / artists studio / gym, which offers great space and light, and simply delightful place in which to work or unwind. Past the artists studio the garden meanders down to the rear boundary which adjoins open fields, and yields a further terrace from which to enjoy the most stunning views.

Delightfully mature, and adjoining countryside, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 0.064 of an acre.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Central heating and domestic hot water from oil fired boiler.
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Postcode: RG18 0SB

Energy Efficiency Rating: D / 59

Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council. Telephone:

DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street continue over the river bridge and up to the top of Streatley High Street.? At the traffic lights continue straight over onto the Aldworth Road and proceed up Streatley Hill. Continue through the village of Aldworth and in a further 3? miles on reaching Hampstead Norreys continue down the hill into the village, driving through the village centre. On meeting a junction, turn right in to Water Street, and the gravelled driveway to Box Cottage will be found off on the right hand side, leading to Railways Cottages, of which Box Cottage is 3 Railway Cottages.

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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