Blenheim Barn, Tidmarsh Lane, Tidmarsh

Blenheim Barn • Tidmarsh • Berkshire
Blenheim Barn, Tidmarsh
Lane, Tidmarsh
Pangbourne and station 2 miles
Reading 8 miles
M4 Junction 12 5 miles
3899 sq ft/ 362.2 sq m (approx.)
Gardens extending to
0.5 acres (approx.)
Your attention is drawn to the important notice on page 7
DESCRIPTION: A splendid character country house
constructed to the highest standards approximately 20
years ago, a first class cavity wall construction, timber
clad on the exterior under a clay tiled roof. This delightful
country house combines all the best features of a
bygone age with all the technical advances of the 21st
century. Set in beautiful large gardens.
The property is situated overlooking meadows within an
area of outstanding natural beauty, in a peaceful and
very private location with lots of country walks adjacent
by way of footpaths and bridle paths. The grounds that
surround the property have been beautifully landscaped,
with lawns and water gardens at the front with a bridge
giving access to the main entrance. To the rear a very
pretty Mediterranean garden and to the side large well
maintained lawns.
Separate vehicular access via private road with electric
gates opening onto a graveled parking area with a triple
carport.
Underground water harvester for garden watering and
car wash purposes.
Thermostatically controlled dog wash facility behind the
utility room.
Underfloor central heating.
Centralised ducted vacuum cleaning system.
Part of the Maidenhatch estate grounds are available
for use of the owners of Blenheim Barn.
Elegant décor throughout.
Special Features: An open fire to the drawing room
fitted with a wood burning stove.
French doors open from the drawing room, dining room
and kitchen/living room to the gardens.
Well cared for both internally and externally by the
current owners.
Spacious and well fitted annexe fully self-contained or
can be used as part of the house if so required.
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Top quality oak panelled kitchen units with granite work surfaces to the annexe and main
kitchen, leisure Rangemaster with four rings, griddle and hotplate, double oven and grill,
fitted refrigerator, dishwasher and large oak pantry unit, very beautiful oak joinery
throughout to include floors, doors, staircase and landing.
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION:
Schools & Local Facilities:
1st floor : 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms to include the master bedroom suite with
en-suite bathroom and dressing room.
Main house: Entrance hall, dining room, drawing room, large kitchen/living room,
inner hall, utility room, cloakroom, water softener.
There are excellent schooling facilities in the area – Pangbourne College is just along the
road, Bradfield College is within easy access, as is St Andrew’s Preparatory School, Moulsford
Boys School, Cranford House, Downe House and The Oratory. There is a public sector school
at Theale which has a school bus pick up in Pangbourne.
2nd floor : bedroom suite with bathroom and walk in wardrobe.
There is a first class fitness and tennis centre at Bradfield College which is open to membership
with a very fine indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, squash courts, indoor tennis courts. There
are also plenty of facilities for the golfing enthusiast in the area – Streatley Hills, Mapledurham
and Calcot to name but a few and there are delightful walks from the property by way of
footpaths and bridleways.
Gardens and grounds: Very beautiful landscaped gardens fully stocked, vehicular
and pedestrian access to front, main vehicular access parking area and carport
from the Maidenhatch driveway, with high electrically operated gates.
Horse riding stables and livery stables a short driving distance at Buckhold and Upper
Basildon. The large supermarkets of Waitrose and Sainsbury’s are also within easy driving
distance. Fielders Farm Shop on the road from Tidmarsh to Theale sells all sorts of good quality
local produce.
Annexe : large kitchen/ living room, first floor two bedrooms and bathroom. Outside
gardens, log store and garden store, three bay carport and secure parking area.
Note: Blenheim Barn used to be part of the grand Maidenhatch estate and therefore
enjoys a right of access along the private drive to the main private parking area for
Blenheim Barn. There is also use of the large orchard area a short distance along the
private drive. Both the orchard area and the driveway are maintained by the
Maidenhatch estate for an annual fee of approximately £270.
Annexe kitchen/ living room
Annexe
Directions : From the offices of Dudley Singleton turn left passing The Elephant hotel,
proceed into Tidmarsh and turn right opposite The Greyhound public house into
Tidmarsh lane at the top of the lane just before the cross roads, you will find a sign on
the left for Blenheim Barn, turn into the private drive and park at the end.
Services : Private drainage and private water supply, oil fired central heating (underfloor to the main house and annexe).
Postcode : RG8 8HG
Local Authority : West Berkshire Council. Tel: 01635 42400. www.westberks.gov.uk
Council Tax: Band G
Viewing by arrangement with vendor’s agent, Dudley Singleton & Daughter,
No. 1 Station Road,
Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AN.
Tel: 0118 984 2662
Fax: 0118 984 5490
Email: [email protected].
Website: www.singletonanddaughter.co.uk, rightmove.co.uk,
onthemarket.com, mayfairoffice.co.uk
London Office: Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London, W1
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.
1 Station Road, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7AN
Tel: 0118 984 2662
www.singletonanddaughter.co.uk
[email protected]
London Office : Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London W1.