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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · RG8 8QJ
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About
A beautiful listed (grade II) period cottage in a lovely rural setting with gardens of 0.7 acres. EPC Exempt.
This family house of immense character and charm has been renovated with care but has further potential for extension, subject to consents.
LOCAL INFORMATION Whilst the postal address is Buckhold, the property is closer to Ashampstead Common in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Just 3.5 miles away is Pangbourne with its award-winning shops and boutiques, cafes, hotels and pubs.
There is also a mainline station (to Paddington or access to Elizabeth Line via Reading) and an excellent health centre.
The pretty village of Yattendon (2.5 miles) has a cafe and village shop and the famous Royal Oak pub.
The excellent sports facilities at Bradfield College (available for public membership) are just over 2 miles away and there are many other excellent schools in the area, both state and independent.
The M4 motorway at Theale is about 5 miles.
ACCOMMODATION Entrance porch leading to hallway, kitchen with side porch (currently used as main entrance), utility room, sun room, large dining room with log-burning stove, delightful sitting room with bay and log-burning stove, office, ground floor shower room, principal bedroom with log-burning stove, dressing room (formerly bedroom 5 and with consent to convert to en suite bathroom), three further bedrooms and family bathroom.
OUTSIDE SPACE The gardens and grounds area delight and afford wonderful views over the surrounding countryside, much of which is owned by the Yattendon Estate.
There are large areas of lawn with terraces interspersed with trees and bushes. At one end of the garden there are two very pretty period brick stores. There are additional sheds and a greenhouse.
The detached double garage has a large gravelled driveway that provides plenty of additional parking/turning.
LOCAL AUTHORITY AND SERVICES West Berkshire Council, Newbury - Council Tax Band G Mains electricity and water, private drainage, oil central heating.
CONVEYANCING We work with DT Conveyancing to help you buy your property with confidence. Your dedicated conveyancer will keep you informed at every stage from start to finish.
Making your move a stress-free and straightforward as possible.
MORTGAGES YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE Exclusive deals are made available to Embrace Financial Services by PRIMIS Mortgage Network, to which Embrace Financial Services are an Appointed Representative Davis Tate Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for mortgages, protection insurance and general insurance products.
Embrace Financial Services Ltd. is an Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
LETTINGS and MANAGEMENT We offer a complete range of services for Landlords, from fully managed lets to advertising only.
Each Landlord who chooses full management has a personal Property Manager and all our fees are based on a ‘no let - no fee’ basis. DISCLAIMER These particulars are a general guide only.
They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
BUYERS INFORMATION To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers.
We use the services of our appointed compliance provider, Simplify, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this.
They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a charge of £99 including VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Simplify.
REFERRAL FEES We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying.
We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider.
The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Davis Tate. DPA250062/
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