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THE WHITE HOUSE BERE COURT ROAD
PANGBOURNE BERKSHIRE
Pangbourne Station London Paddington within the hour 6 7 minutes
walk Reading London, Paddington 27 minutes 5 miles M4 J 12 5 miles
Henley on Thames 13 miles Oxford 23 miles
Distances & Times Approximate
Occupying an elevated position in a highly respected residential
Road within easy reach of the central part of this popular
Thameside village, which has excellent shops and amenities
including a mainline railway station. The White House has
considerable character appeal and enjoys a private setting in its
gardens and grounds of almost ? acre.
An impressive family sized home with generous room proportions
and traditional period features. There is significant potential for
refurbishment and improvement to match contemporary lifestyle needs
and the existing staircase into the large loft offers a very simple
way to increase the number of bedrooms.
A Substantial Period Residence of Interesting Architectural
Design with Approximately 3,390 sq ft Including Garaging.
Quintessential English Riverside Village With Extensive
Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway Station To London
Paddington In Well Under The Hour
Period Covered Entrance Porch
Grand Galleried Reception Hall
Cloakroom
Kitchen Breakfast Room With Walk In Pantry
Utility Room
Drawing Room With Fireplace
Sitting Room
Dining Room
Study
Conservatory
Part Galleried Landing
5 Bedrooms
Family Bathroom
2 Shower Rooms
Double Garage
Private & Mature Landscaped Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately
0.41 Of An Acre
LOCATION
Located just to the West of Reading is the village of Pangbourne on
Thames which lies on a bend of the River where the River Pang
joins,? and is connected by an ancient Toll Bridge to the village
of Whitchurch in Oxfordshire nestling? under the Chilterns
Escarpment. The surrounding countryside of the Berkshire Downlands
and Chiltern Hills is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty .
The stretch of river from Pangbourne upstream to Streatley, is
forever associated with the well known author Kenneth Graham and
his book The Wind in the Willows which he wrote when living in the
village at Church Cottage just west of the churchyard. An area of
riverside land known as Pangbourne Meadow, lying just to the east
of the Whitchurch Toll Bridge, was purchased by the Parish in the
1930s. Subsequently an additional portion was acquired by the
National Trust and all of this area is now controlled by the Parish
Council and available for the public to use for fishing, boating
and leisure purposes.
Pangbourne has an excellent range of local amenities, shops and
facilities, including a Co Op supermarket, WH Smith, Post Office,
hardware store, high class Butcher, specialist Cheese shop,
Library, an impressive Health Centre, Dentist, Opticians, together
with Traditional Inns, Restaurants and Hotels including The
Elephant formerly The Copper Inn. There is also a mainline station
providing fast commuter services to Reading 8 minutes and up to
Paddington 25 minutes .
The area is also extremely well served by an excellent range of
state and private schooling which includes not only the village
Primary School, but also Pangbourne College, Cranford House School,
The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School, St
Andrews Preparatory School, The Oratory School, 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.
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
The White House is a most delightful period residence, which is
privately situated close to the centre of the beautiful riverside
village of Pangbourne, just a short walk to the village primary
school, River Thames, village shops and restaurants, and mainline
railway station, which provides direct access to London in under
the hour.
Having whitened elevations under a multi pitched roof and gabled
tile roof, externally the property displays its architectural
roots, whilst over time it has been sympathetically extended
successfully blending in the old and new elements, whilst retaining
the period ambience with a modern flair. This has created a most
characterful home which extends to approximately 3300 ft?, which
affords an inspired offering of traditional living, comprising five
generously sized bedrooms, a family bathroom, two further shower
rooms, four reception rooms including a galleried reception Hall
and an east facing conservatory adjoining the kitchen. There is
also a detached double garage with tool store, encapsulating its
stunning mature gardens and grounds and private surroundings.
OUTSIDE
Quietly tucked away on the elevated fringe of this
quintessential English village, The White House is most privately
situated part the way up Bere Court Road, with far reaching views
across the gardens and over the valley on the opposing side of The
River Thames.
A timber five bar gate opens onto a spacious gravelled driveway,
with the double garage off to one side. The front garden is well
planted with clipped hedging and borders containing a variety of
interesting plants and shrubs together with a number of specimen
trees, providing a sheltered aspect and leads up to the covered
front porch.
Part walled formal gardens with spacious lawned areas wrap their
way around the side and rear of the house, with simply wonderful
beautifully colourful planting providing a haven to enjoy
throughout the day and seasons. Carefully designed and landscaped
areas of the formal gardens afford their own enjoyment, whilst
collectively providing a most stunning backdrop from the house
itself, and with interconnecting stone laid areas with a central
pond and walled pergola, connecting the house with the vegetable
garden and orchard
The beautifully mature and well cared for, gardens are enhanced
by the peaceful and sheltered setting, and the attractive period
features of The White House, and extend to approximately 0.41 of an
acre.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Services Mains drainage, electricity, gas, and water are connected,
with gas fired central heating.
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Postcode RG8 8JT
Energy Efficiency Rating D
Local Authority West Berkshire District Council Telephone
DIRECTIONS
From our office in the high street turn left and continue over the
river bridge into Streatley on Thames. At the traffic lights and
crossroads at the top of the High Street, turn left.?? Continue on
this road all the way to Pangbourne, passing through Lower Basildon
and past Basildon Park. On entering Pangbourne go straight over the
mini roundabout and turn right into Pangbourne Hill. Turn left into
Bere Court Road in a further 200 metres or so, and The White House
will be a 100 metres or so up off on the left hand side.
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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