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FOXBOROUGH HOUSE
ALDWORTH WEST BERKSHIRE
Streatley on Thames Goring on Thames 2.5 Miles Wallingford 8
Miles
Oxford 21 Miles Newbury 11 Miles Reading 13 Miles
M4 at J12 9 Miles M4 at J13 8 Miles A34 at East Ilsley 4.5
Miles
Distances & times approximate
Privately situated in an elevated position, overlooking scenic
Downland Countryside on the edge of this quintessential English
village within its own stunning grounds of approximately 2 acres.
The village boasts 2 pubs, village hall & cricket pitch, and
church, or a short drive to extensive amenities and schooling, as
well as for a mainline railway station, providing direct access to
London Paddington within the hour.
An individual designed detached house, built in 1930 and
providing beautifully presented and spacious accommodation,
extending to approximately 3,681 sq ft, including detached garage
with self contained annexe above and swimming pool, set within
wonderful mature gardens
A Beautifully Presented 4 Bedroom Detached House In A Privately
Elevated Position Offering Stunning Views Of The Downland
Countryside
Delightful Mature Gardens and Grounds of Approximately 1.77 of
an Acre
Prestigious Quiet Village Location in Conservation Area and in a
designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Within Close Driving Distance Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling,
Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington & Scenic
Riverside
Tree Lined Private Driveway
Detached Double Garage With Self Contained Annexe Above
Reception Hall with Curved Staircase
Garden Room
Kitchen
Utility Room
Sitting Room with Wood Burner
Dining Room
3 Bedrooms downstairs
Bathroom
Second Floor
Dressing Room with Extensive Wardrobe Storage
Main Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room
In All Extending To Approximately 3,681Sq Ft
Excellent range of State and Private schools in local area
LOCATION
Aldworth is a small and much prized rural village lying high up on
the Berkshire Downs approximately 600ft above sea level, close to
the ancient Ridgeway Path and in a designated Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty. The village is historically linked to agriculture
and farming and this way of life still continues today thus
retaining its unspoilt charm and character with there having been
little intrusive development.
There are two well respected local Inns namely The Bell in the
village square and the thatched Four Points as well as a notable
church St Marys, which dates from the 12th century and is well
worth visiting to see the 14th century monuments to the De La Beche
family, known as the Aldworth Giants. There is a cricket field by
the newly built Village Hall, the latter providing numerous social
and community activities. The well regarded Casey Fields Farm Shop
& Caf© is within 2 miles and offers well stocked produce, including
meat, vegetables and cheeses, mostly locally sourced.
Located just off the B4009 road to Newbury and only a 10 minute
drive from Streatley Goring on Thames where there are good shopping
facilities and amenities including 4 pubs, a highly regarded Bistro
Caf©, choice of restaurants, Boutique hotel, Doctors and Dental
surgeries, a Tesco Express and mainline station providing fast
commuter services up to London Paddington in under the hour.
The village also has good road communications for the major
centres of Newbury, Reading, Oxford and the M4 motorway at
Junctions 12 Theale or 13 Chieveley . The A.34 at East Ilsley
linking the South Coast with the Midlands is also within a short
drive.
Crossrail services have commenced from Reading which together
with the electrifying of the line will significantly improve
travelling times to central London destinations.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Built around the 1930s with traditional brick elevations and tiled
roof, Foxborough House is an original architect design property.
Entrance is under a wide recessed porch, through double doors into
a spacious reception hall with striking curved staircase. The hall
extends through a beautiful crafted archway to the downstairs
bedrooms and family bathroom. The bathroom has a claw foot slipper
bath and Amtico tiles with underfloor heating. To the opposite side
of the entrance hall are the reception rooms. The garden room has
full length curved picture windows showcasing the stunning grounds
beyond and offering a wonderful feeling of inside outside living. A
door along from this room gives direct outdoor access. The large
sitting room has a fireplace with log burner and leads into the
dining room. All rooms face the gardens and the dining room has
doors taking you out onto the terrace. The kitchen looks across the
back of the property and is a Neptune shaker style design with
granite worktops. There is a separate rear lobby leading through to
the utility room. The staircase then takes you up to the landing
area and large dressing room with many built in wardrobes. The main
bedroom suite also includes ample storage and ensuite is a large
walk in shower with Travertine tiled walls and floors with
underfloor heating. An eaves cupboard provides further additional
storage.
The self contained Annexe is found above the detached double
garage. An external staircase on the left takes you up to
Foxborough Lodge. The Annexe has a sitting room, dining room,
kitchen, double bedroom and shower room. It has has multiple uses,
either permanent or occasional family residence, staff
accommodation or a residential letting providing a monthly
income.
Foxborough House is a rare find
OUTSIDE
Electric gates open up into the tree lined sweeping drive which
lead up to the property and detached garage with Annexe above. The
garage has an electric up and over door. Occupying an elevated
position, the main gardens sit at the front with a terrace running
along the side and front of the house, giving a wonderful
opportunity to sit and enjoy the stunning views of the grounds and
Downland fields in total privacy. Bricked deep filled borders
planted with shrubs and flowers, including foxgloves and alliums,
sit in front of a top lawned area, then box hedging with a brick
and flint wall separate a further lawn leading down to the far
boundary. Within the front garden are many specimen trees amongst
the lush lawn and then towards the bottom is a large pond with
planting surrounding the top. Many goldfish and coy carp are
immersed in the pond, providing a tranquil and calming environment.
To the left of the driveway is a shaped laurel hedging and through
its archway is entrance into a peaceful woodland area with large
shed to the top. At the back of the house is a gardeners outside
loo and steps then leading up to a further lawned area with its
boundary adjoining Yattendon Estate land. The swimming pool is
adjacent to this and sits within a decked terrace with seating and
offers another opportunity for al fresco dining and entertaining.
These established gardens and grounds have total seclusion and
extend to approximately 1.77 of an acre. Its wonderful setting will
be very hard to beat. An early viewing is highly recommended.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Services Mains water and electricity are connected. Heating and hot
water from LPG. Private septic tank drainage. Swimming pool heated
by air source heat pump.
Postcode RG8 9RY
Energy Efficiency Rating Main House F. Annexe E
Council Tax Band for Foxborough House Band G
Council Tax Band for Foxborough Lodge Annexe Band B
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, crossing over the river bridge and
continue up to the top of the High Street where at the traffic
lights proceed straight across on to the B4009 to Newbury. Continue
on this road until you reach Aldworth. Carry on through and take
the first left just after The Four Points Pub. Foxborough House
will be found about 100 metres at 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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