Welcome to 1 Park Farm Cottages Mead Lane, Reading, a cozy and compact semi-detached type home with 4 bed in the RG8 9NZ area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £168,935 and a rental potential of £1,098 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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1 PARK FARM COTTAGES – MEAD LANE
LOWER BASILDON - BERKSHIRE
Goring 2 ? miles - Streatley High Street/River 2 miles - Pangbourne
2 miles (London Paddington within the hour) - Reading 8 miles
(London Paddington 27 minutes) - M4 (Junction 12) 8 miles - Henley
on Thames 14 miles - Newbury 12 miles - Oxford 18 miles -
(Distances and times approximate)
Occupying an idyllic rural location between the villages of Lower
and Upper Basildon, set into a hillside overlooking a small
peaceful valley with beautiful surrounding countryside in an area
of outstanding natural beauty.?
A simply delightful cottage dating from approximately 1927,
being originally built for the Basildon Estate, to a design
attributed to Sir Edwin Lutyens, more recently sympathetically
extended and refurbished, providing tastefully appointed 4
bedroomed character accommodation in stunning elevated gardens,
with a superb detached double garage / workshop with vaulted annexe
over.
A charming residence within easy reach of Reading, and mainline
trains for London Paddington in under the hour, the pending
Crossrail to Canary Wharf, and the M4, early viewing is
recommended.
Private Driveway & Forecourt
Covered Entrance Porch
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room With Log Burner
Family Room With Fireplace & Log Burner
Kitchen / Vaulted Dining Room With Rayburn
Utility Room
Conservatory
Landing
Master Bedroom With En-Suite Shower Room
3 Further Bedrooms
Family Bathroom
In All Approximately 1,616 Sq Ft
Detached Double Garage / Workshop & Vaulted Annex With Mezzanine
Floor, Kitchen, And Shower Room Over Of Approximately 544 Sq Ft
Delightfully Mature Gardens & Grounds
In All The Cottage And Double Garage / Workshop & Vaulted Annexe
Extend To Approximately 2,160 Sq Ft
LOCATION
Situated in scenic countryside designated an area of ‘Outstanding
Natural Beauty’, the small village of Lower Basildon lies
approximately midway between Pangbourne and Streatley on Thames at
the foot of the Berkshire Downlands overlooking the Thames Valley
and across to the Chilterns on the Oxfordshire side of the
river.
Comprehensive everyday amenities and facilities including shops,
banks, health centres, libraries and excellent primary schools are
available at Goring on Thames and Pangbourne with both villages
also having mainline stations providing fast commuter services to
Reading and up to London Paddington in well under the hour, and
Crossrail to Canary Wharf to be commissioned shortly. Road
communications are also excellent with Reading and the M4 motorway
being easily accessible.
On the edge of Lower Basildon stands the historic Basildon
House, now owned by the National Trust and open to the public as is
Beale Park, which extends along the banks of the river where can be
seen many exotic varieties of animals and birds as well as a
miniature railway. Near the river off Church Lane is the historic
13th century Parish Church of St Bartholomews. A footpath along the
Thames is accessible a short distance from the house.
In addition to nearby villages having their own well revered
primary school and secondary schools, locally the area is also
extremely well served by an excellent range of both state and
private schooling, of particular note; Bradfield College,
Pangbourne College, Downe House, Cranford House, Moulsford
Preparatory, The Manor, Abingdon Boys and The School of St Helen &
Katharine. A variety of secondary school buses run through Lower
Basildon.
Mead Lane is a quiet country road approached off the A329
Pangbourne to Streatley on Thames road near Skew bridge, which
meanders up through a narrow valley to the village of Upper
Basildon passing some wonderful scenery including the parklands
surrounding the National Trust owned Basildon House and generally
unspoilt countryside.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Park Farm Cottages are a pair cottages, originally built in 1927
for the Basildon Estate to a Lutyens design. Sir Edwin Lutyens, one
of the country’s leading architects of the period, with his work
known internationally, was commissioned by Major Morrison of
Basildon House to design new Estate accommodation at the time, that
would enhance the landscape and be recognised on merit.
1 Park Farm Cottages is traditionally constructed having red
brick elevations under a pitched clay tile roof, with the detached
double garage / workshop and annexe over being built in a similar
style, with part tile hung elevations being complimentary.
Nestling into the hillside with gorgeous views over a quiet
valley with meadows opposite fringed by woodland, the property has
in more recent years been sympathetically extended at the side and
rear, substantially increasing the accommodation in a totally
complimentary style, which also strives to pave the way forward,
with more contemporary vaulted accommodation enhancing the more
traditional elements.
Extending to approximately 2,160 sq ft in total, the cottage is
simply stunning, offering would be buyers an aspirational rural
lifestyle, with careful planning and attention having been provided
to afford modern open plan living with that of a rather more
traditional nature, in addition to embracing outside living and
home working if required, and as a consequence the property
presents itself as a most engaging residence, with early viewing
being highly recommended.
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OUTSIDE
The property occupies an elevated position above Mead Lane, a quiet
back lane which runs through the rural valley high up above The
River Thames. Along the frontage to the cottage there is a steep
bank braced by an attractive brick and flint wall, with a footpath
set behind giving pedestrian access to the cottage, with a brick
laid path leading through a picket gate up to the covered entrance.
The private driveway and forecourt is set off to one side, leading
up to the double garage entrance.
The front grounds are enclosed behind tall clipped hedging, and
flanked on two sides with a lawned garden, providing for an
attractive approach with great privacy afforded. A side pathway
leads through a picket gate to the lower terrace of which is
accessed directly from the conservatory, perfect for ‘Al Fresco’
dining. From this terrace, steps lead up to a timber decked
terraced which spans the width of the vaulted annexe and overlooks
the main rear lawned gardens and grounds, and beyond over the
adjoining fields, also being perfect for ‘Al Fresco’ dining, or
simply enjoying peaceful working hours.
Simply wonderful, with magnificent views being afforded and set
in delightful gardens and grounds.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Services: Mains water and electricity are connected to the
property. Private septic tank drainage system shared with the
adjoining cottage. Central heating and domestic hot water from oil
fired Rayburn stove. Secondary hot water from immersion heater.
Current EPC Rating: E / 47
Postcode: RG8 9NZ
Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council –
Telephone:
DIRECTIONS
From our office in the centre of Goring, turn left and proceed down
the High Street across the river bridge up to the top of Streatley
High Street where at the traffic lights turn left for Pangbourne.
After passing through Lower Basildon continue towards Pangbourne
until just before reaching the traffic lights, by skew bridge, take
a sharp right turn into Mead Lane.? Follow this road for
approximately ? mile. After passing Park Farm House on the left,
Park Farm Cottages are a further 200 yards on the left. 1 Park Farm
Cottages is the right hand side of the two cottages.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co.
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493 sqm plot
