Upper Basildon, Berkshire, RG8

Pangbourne shops & train station 5 minutes` drive Reading 10 miles Newbury 12 miles M4 (Junction 12) 5 miles (all distances and times are approximate)

1,883 sq ft / 175 m? (all measurements are approximate.

A spectacular and beautifully fitted. 4-bedroom modern, semi-detached house of character.

Caius Cottage was built in 2005, and has been sympathetically extended and refitted to the highest standards. The interior has been professionally designed by an interior designer, and the gardens are beautiful. It can only be described as being in splendid order throughout, with privacy and seclusion.

The kitchen/breakfast/living room has been fitted by the exclusive Neptune, with an impressive skylight and French doors opening onto the rear garden, flooding this area with natural light.

The property is entered from a peaceful semi-rural lane, well set back, with a wooded copse to the front.

Upper Basildon is a very sought-after village, and is an excellent location for families with children of all ages. There is a very active community, and the village hall hosts many events throughout the year. Caius Cottage is within easy walking distance of the highly regarded village primary school.

Easy access to footpaths with lovely walks through unspoilt countryside, and just a few minutes` drive to Pangbourne, with its extensive range of specialist shops, riverside pubs, restaurants, amenities, and station.

Special features:
? The professional interior design shows in all areas
? Very beautiful Neptune kitchen/living area creating a light and bright hub of the house. The kitchen has a pretty Neptune range area with a Rangemaster cooking unit, quartz worksurfaces, and wide windows taking full benefit of views over the very beautiful rear gardens
? Sitting room has French doors opening onto the rear terrace, and an open coal effect gas fire
? The dining room could easily become a family room, with a dining table added to the kitchen/living area
? Flagged limestone flooring to hall, cloakroom, and the kitchen/living room
? Utility cupboard with plumbing to the reception hall
? Ornate wrought iron radiator cover on landing
? 4 bedrooms (1 currently used as a study), fitted wardrobes to all bedrooms
? Family bathroom with designer bath, sink unit with quartz moulded top and basin. The ensuite shower room is of an equally high standard
? EV charging point to front of house
? This is a sleepy, peaceful, wooded location

Summary of accommodation: Reception hall, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast/living room, study, family/dining room, cloakroom, 4 bedrooms, family bathroom, ensuite shower room to bedroom 1. Garage/store.

Gardens: Wooded copse to front, with driveway parking for 3 cars. Within the rear garden, there has been emphasis and sympathy in the planting of blue and white flowers. Central lawn, trained box surrounding the lawn, planted mature olive trees, flowerbeds, seating areas, dining areas and gazebos with climbing vines. Summer house presently used as a garden store, additional garden store.
It must be said that this garden will be a delight in all seasons.

Local Facilities Upper Basildon is a sought-after village situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Enjoying a very active community; the village hall hosts a number of events during the course of the year. The village recreational ground has playing fields, a football club, and an excellent tennis club.

For the equestrian enthusiast there are many bridle paths surrounding the village. There is an excellent sporting complex open to public membership at Bradfield College with indoor tennis courts, squash, indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and 9-hole golf course. There are plenty of golf clubs nearby, and the Royal Berkshire Shooting School is within easy driving distance.

Upper Basildon benefits from being a few minutes` drive from the Thames side village of Pangbourne which offers a range of amenities and specialist shops to include; a butcher, cheese shop, organic farm shop, supermarket, doctors, dental practices, hairdressers, pubs, and restaurants. Pangbourne station offers fast train links to London Paddington (40 mins), Oxford and Reading (Elizabeth Line).

Schools: There are plenty of schools in the area; Upper Basildon Primary School is within easy walking distance, and St Andrew`s Preparatory School is only a few minutes` drive, as are Pangbourne College and Bradfield College. There is also The Oratory School, St Finians, Cranford House, Moulsford Boys School, Downe House, all within easy driving distance.

Directions: With the Red Lion pub (currently closed) RG8 8NG, pass Maple Lane and the property entrance will be found on the right-hand side. Identified by two signs on the entrance; Glade Cottage and Caius Cottage.

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Post Code: RG8 8NG

Tenure: Freehold

Some material information to note:
Oil fired boiler for heating & hot water. Mains water, mains electrics, mains drainage.
The property has driveway parking and a garage and is accessed via a shared driveway.
Accessibility; there is step free access from the street to the inside of the property.
Gigaclear high speed broadband is connected. Mobile signal is limited in some areas of the house.
This is a low-risk flood area. Property construction is brick and block under a tiled roof.
The property is not within a conservation area and is not a listed building.
There are Tree Preservation Orders to the front wooded copse.
We are not aware of any planning permissions in place which would negatively affect the property. For details of any restrictive covenants please contacting the selling agent.

EPC Rating: D

Local Authority & Council Tax Band: West Berkshire, Band F

Fixtures and fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale.

Viewing by arrangement with vendor`s agent, Dudley Singleton & Daughter, No. 1 Station Road, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AN.
0118 984 2662
[email protected]

Websites: singletonanddaughter.co.uk rightmove.co.uk, mayfairoffice.co.uk, countrylife.co.uk

London Office: Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London, W1U 3JT.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Dudley Singleton & Daughter for themselves and for the vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items. We relied upon our own brief inspection and information supplied to us by the vendors.
(i) The description, including photographs of the property and its contents, are intended to be a guide only rather than a detailed and accurate report and inventory. (ii) Floor plans, measurements, areas and distances are intended to be approximately only. (iii) Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to check measurements. The position of bathroom fittings as shown on the plan is indicative only sizes, shapes and the exact locations may differ. Wall thicknesses, together with window and door sizes are approximate only and window and door openings are shown without frame details. (iv) Photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current and no assumption should be made that any contents shown in them are included in the sale.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them:
3. No person in the employment of Dudley Singleton & Daughter has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or surveyor.




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Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Utilities
Electric: Mains Supply
Gas: None
Water: Mains Supply
Sewerage: Mains Supply
Broadband: FTTP
Telephone: Unknown

Other Items
Heating: Not Specified
Garden/Outside Space: Yes
Parking: Yes
Garage: No