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BANKSIDE 41 SHOOTERS HILL
PANGBOURNE ON THAMES
Village Centre and Station Under 5 minutes walk. Reading 5
miles
M4 at Theale J.12 5 miles Newbury 12 miles Oxford 22 miles
All measurements approximate
Occupying a most unique position with views across the Thames
and beyond across to Whitchurch, yet just a short walk to
outstanding schooling, mainline railway station providing direct
access to London Paddington within the hour, and extensive shops
and eateries in the village.
A striking Edwardian Grade II listed detached property,
sympathetically refurbished and beautifully presented affording
charming accommodation, extending in total to approximately 4,047
sq ft including double garage. The property boasts a wealth of
historic architectural features blending seamlessly with more
modern and contemporary notes, together with an adjacent river
garden and mooring, with approximately 130 ft river frontage.
Riverside detached character property with mooring and wonderful
far reaching views
Prime position within easy walking distance of the village centre
and Pangbourne Station
Excellent road communications
Spacious Entrance Hall with good size store cupboard
Sitting Room
Dining Room
Kitchen Breakfast Room
Family Room
Cloakroom
Large Landing
Main Bedroom with fabulous Ensuite Bathroom
2nd Double Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom
3rd Double Bedroom with Ensuite bathroom also having access from
the landing area
Bedroom 5 Study with French doors onto balcony with wonderful far
reaching views
2nd Floor
Bedroom 4 with Ensuite Bathroom
Eaves Storage
External Utility store at the rear of the property
Driveway Parking
Detached Double Garage
In all approximately 4,047 sq ft
Elevated and secluded gardens & grounds with superb views
extending to approximately 0.4 of an acre
Private river garden extending to approximately 0.07 of an acre,
with approximately 130 ft mooring, fishing rights, and thatched
summer house
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,
which together with the completed electrification of the line has
significantly improved travelling times to East and West
destinations.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Bankside is one of seven properties known locally as Seven Deadly
Sins. A very attractive gothic style property having been
beautifully restored to showcase its stunning architecture. Spread
across 3 floors the property has wonderful River views to many
rooms. Approached by steps to its exterior entrance porch with
balustrades which direct the eye to the river views. The front door
leads into the grand reception hall which displays the beautiful
cornicing and high ceilings which continue throughout the house.
The original herringbone flooring is also a lovely feature and runs
through into the sitting room, dining and family rooms. The sitting
and dining room are either side of the reception hall at the front
of the property facing the river and enjoying wonderful views
enjoyed through large bay windows. The sitting room has a stunning
working fireplace. A sizeable storage cupboard gives good useful
storage in the reception hall and additionally there is a coats
cupboard and cloakroom. The Kitchen Breakfast room features bespoke
units with large quartz island with matching worktops. At the
dining end are large velux windows giving lots of natural light and
there is underfloor heating. A rear door gives access to the side
patio. A rear hallway then takes you to the staircase to the first
floor. The main bedroom has a bay window overlooking the river. The
ensuite bathroom is exquisite with free standing bath, separate
large shower enclosure and underfloor heating. There is a second
bedroom to the front with ensuite shower room and bedroom 3 is at
the rear of the house and has an ensuite bathroom also having
access from the landing area. Also on the first floor is Bedroom 5
Study, with French doors opening onto a balcony. The balcony enjoys
far reaching views over the River Thames and beyond. On the 2nd
floor there is a large 4th bedroom with attractive Ensuite bathroom
and good eaves storage.
OUTSIDE
Bankside sits set back elevated from Shooters Hill, nestled at the
foot of the private chalk bank behind, with a private railed and
hedged terraced patio frontage, perfect for entertaining and Al
Fresco dining, and with a larger level garden towards the top of
the chalk bank with shed having water and electricity to it. This
is accessed via a recently restored pathway, from which are some of
the very best views to be found, reaching across the river to the
Chilterns beyond.
The brick and flint wall with railings over opens through to the
driveway which has a separate wheeled gated section and garage
access. The garage has an electric up and over door. There is an
external utility store accessed from the outside at the rear of the
property with electricity.
Across Shooters Hill, the private river garden and mooring can be
found, most secluded, being tucked behind mature planting, with a
wide stretch of lawned garden leading to the banked mooring, which
boasts approximately 130 ft of river mooring frontage.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Services All mains services are connected, with gas fired central
heating.
Postcode RG8 7EA
Local Authority West Berkshire District Council Telephone
DIRECTIONS
From our offices turn left and continue over the river bridge to
Streatley. At the traffic lights turn left and continue on this
road through Lower Basildon and past Beale Park until you reach
Pangbourne. Bankside 41 Shooters Hill is found on the right hand
side as you enter Pangbourne, facing the river.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co.
DISCLAIMER
N.B. 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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