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CHURCH HOUSE ALDWORTH ROAD
COMPTON WEST BERKSHIRE
Newbury 11 miles??? Oxford & M40 18miles??? Reading 14 miles???
Didcot 7 miles
Goring on Thames 6 miles??? A34 at East Ilsley 2.5 miles??? M4 at
Chieveley J13 7 miles??? Mainline Stations at Didcot, Goring on
Thames, Newbury
Distances & Times Approximate
Quietly situated on the fringe of this quintessential English
village, lying within the scenic landscape of the rolling Berkshire
Downlands between Newbury and Oxford in a popular village easily
accessible for the fast A34 and M4 and within walking distance for
the acclaimed Downs Secondary School and highly revered village
Primary School, village shop and eatery; and mainline railway
station in Goring on Thames providing access to London Paddington
in under the hour.
Occupying a simply delightful setting with mature gardens and
grounds, afforded stunning far reaching rural views, within an
overall plot of approximately 1 3 of an acre, Church House is a
stunning individual home, which blends modern and contemporary open
plan yet elegant accommodation with stylish and high quality
fixtures & fittings, extending to approximately 2518 Sq ft,
yielding great light and proportions, including 5 bedrooms, 3
bathrooms and 3 reception rooms, plus a detached double garage
An impressive home with contemporary features, the property
enjoys a stunning? situation encapsulating beautiful views
providing for a delightful family home.
Quintessential English Countryside Location Within Close Driving
Distance Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway
Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour
Enjoying Stunning Far Reaching Rural Views, A Rare Opportunity
To Acquire A Contemporary Home Set In Approximately 1 3? Of An Acre
Of Gardens, Extending In All To Approximately 2518 Sq Ft
Private Driveway With Spacious Parking Courtyard
Detached Double Garage
Reception Hall
Cloakroom
Sitting Room with Woodburner
Dining Room
Kitchen
Utility Room
Store Room with washing machine and tumble drier
Bedroom 5
Bathroom
Landing
Main Bedroom & En Suite Shower Room
3 Further Bedrooms
Family Bathroom
Cupboard with sink
Extending In All To Approximately 2518 Sq Ft
Stunning Gardens & Grounds Extending To Approximately 1 3 Of An
Acre With Large Pond and Lawn Area
SITUATION
The quiet, rural village of Compton is set in the folds of the
rolling Berkshire Downlands, in an A.O.N.B. and has a long history,
being mentioned in the Domesday Book and with local evidence of
earlier Roman occupation.
The beautiful flint walled Parish Church of St Mary and St
Nicholas retains some Norman features and there are numerous
examples of attractive, period cottages and houses, including the
Grade II Listed 17th Century Compton Manor, reflecting the growth
of the village over the centuries from its earliest origins as a
small hamlet and in particular the expansion of the village over
the last 150 years.
The village is now a thriving community with a village Post
Office Stores, Hotel with restaurant and excellent primary and
secondary schools, notably the Downs Secondary School which has
built up an enviable reputation for academic standards in recent
years and now boasts its own VI form and excellent Ofsted
ratings.
In addition to having well revered 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.
Farming has always been important to the village and is still a
major way of life today. The village also has a long standing
connection with the breeding and training of racehorses with a
prominent racing yard still existing in the village and with many
other well known training establishments in the area.
Compton has good road communications, notably via the fast A34
dual carriageway at East Ilsley some 2 miles to the West linking
Newbury and Oxford and M40 and with the M4 easily accessible at
Junction 13 Chieveley . The nearby expanding town of Didcot has an
established shopping centre and a mainline station providing fast
commuter services up to London Paddington via Reading in well under
the hour. Reading and the M4 at Theale Junction 12 can both be
reached via a quiet cross country route as can Goring on Thames
which also has a mainline station and is easily accessible. To the
North of the village lies the ancient Ridgeway Path which winds its
way over the Downs eventually crossing the Thames at Streatley and
on up into the Chilterns.
Crossrail Elizabeth Line services have commenced from Reading,
with the full service scheduled to commence shortly, which together
with the completed electrification of the line has significantly
improved travelling times to East and West destinations.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Church House was designed and built in the late 1960 s.? An
appealing and distinctive style incorporating a traditional build,
but benefitting from much investment by the current owner,
including a fully fitted kitchen, new family bathroom and ensuite
shower room, new double glazed wooden sash windows and bifold doors
to the garden, part engineered oak flooring, replumbing and
rewiring throughout, new oil fired boiler in 2022, with a 7 year
guarantee, new radiators and new flat roofs.?
Internally, most spacious and well appointed contemporary
accommodation is afforded, with a wealth of stylish features to be
found, extending to approximately 2518 Sq Ft.? Incorporating a
beautiful sitting room which offers dual aspect views and features
a limestone fire surround and woodburner,? open plan kitchen and
dining room, utility room, study with Neville Johnson wooden
shelving, as well as Bedroom 5 with ensuite to the downstairs which
could be self contained, if required. Upstairs there are 4
bedrooms, main bedroom has an ensuite shower room? and features
wonderful views of the rolling fields which neighbour the
property.? One of the bedrooms is currently being used as a
dressing room and has Neville Johnson installed fitted wardrobes
and units.? The family bathroom is a modern white suite with bath
and separate shower.??? On the landing is loft access which has a
drop down ladder and is fully boarded and insulated.
A simply wonderful opportunity afforded, and quite rare indeed
to the open market, early viewing of Church House is highly
recommended.
OUTSIDE
A walled entrance flanked by mature hedging opens thorough onto
a spacious brick paviour driveway, with the double garage on the
right hand side and an enclosed front garden which is? well planted
with clipped hedging and borders containing a variety of
interesting plants and shrubs together with a number of specimen
trees.
The main rear garden area is simply wonderful, with beautifully
colourful planting providing a haven to enjoy throughout the
seasons, affording a most encapsulating environment and view of the
rolling hills which is breath taking.? There is a large pond in the
middle of the garden.?
Simply stunning, and beautifully mature and well cared for, the
gardens themselves are only enhanced by the peaceful setting, and
in all, extend to approximately 1 3 of an acre.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Services Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected.
Central heating and hot water from New Oil Fired boiler.? The
property also benefits from having 3 solar panels, to provide hot
water in the summer months.
Council Tax F
Postcode RG20 6RD
Energy Efficiency Rating D 60
Local Authority West Berkshire District Council Telephone
DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring on Thames 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 light continue
straight ahead onto the B4009 road to Newbury. Continue up the hill
and in a further 2 miles, after passing through the village of
Aldworth, turn right opposite the thatched Four Points public house
signposted for Compton. Follow this road for a further 2 miles and
proceed down the hill for about 200 metres and Church House will be
found on the right hand side before the Church.
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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