House For Sale £1,250,000
Dolphins
Lower basildon – berkshire
Streatley-on-Thames / Goring on Thames – 2.5 miles Pangbourne on Thames – 2.5 miles
Wallingford - 8 miles Reading - 7.5 miles Newbury – 12 miles Oxford – 20 miles
M4 at J12 (Theale) – 8 miles London – Within the hour
(All distances & times are approximate)
Conveniently located within this quintessential English village, afforded delightful far-reaching rural views, yet just a short hop to London on the train, in well under the hour, with extensive amenities and outstanding schooling all within short driving distance, this stunning modern and contemporary country home is privately situated in beautiful mature gardens and grounds of approximately 0.54 of an acre, yielding most flexible well-appointed 4 bedroom, 4 reception room, 2 bathroom accommodation with attached double garage, which currently extends to approximately 2,097 sq ft, yet affords clear potential for further enlargement, affording a most wonderful opportunity, not often found.
• A Delightful Modern & Contemporary Country Home Situated In Stunning Gardens of Approximately 0.54 Of An Acre Afforded Far-Reaching Rural Views
• Quintessential English Village Within Close Driving Distance Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour
• Private Electrically Gated Driveway
• Covered Entrance Veranda
• Galleried Reception Hall
• Kitchen / Breakfast Room
• Utility Room
• Dining Room
• Sitting Room With Fireplace
• Galleried Landing With Snug
• Master Bedroom Suite With En-Suite Bathroom
• 3 Further Bedrooms
• Family Bathroom
• Attached Double Garage
• In All Extending To Approximately 2,097 Sq Ft
• Stunning Mature Landscaped Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 0.54 Of An Acre
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, lying at the foot of the Berkshire Downlands overlooking the Thames Valley and across to the Chilterns on the Oxfordshire side of the river. 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 Bartholomew and there is a petrol filling station with a convenience store.
Comprehensive everyday amenities and facilities including shops, health centres, libraries and excellent primary schools are available at Goring-on-Thames and Pangbourne, with both villages also having main line railway stations providing fast commuter services to Reading and up to London (Paddington in well under an hour). Road communications are also excellent for the major surrounding centres and with the M4 and M40 motorways both easily accessible. In addition to having well revered local state primary schooling in Upper Basildon and Streatley-on-Thames, nearby and secondary schooling, the area is also extremely well served by an excellent range of private schooling, of particular note; Cranford House School, The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School, St Andrews Preparatory School, The Oratory School, Pangbourne College, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Downe House, Rupert House School, Shiplake College, The Abbey School, Bradfield College, The Manor Preparatory School, Abingdon School, Abingdon Preparatory School, Radley College, and St Helen & St Katharine.
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
Dolphins is a most delightful modern and contemporary country home, peacefully situated in beautifully mature and private gardens and grounds of approximately 0.54 of an acre, within the attractive village of Lower Basildon, just a short hop by car to village shops and restaurants, schooling, and mainline railway station, which provides direct access to London within the hour.
Commanding an elevated yet tucked away position in the village, with far-reaching rural views in abundance, the property has traditional brick elevations, sitting under a clay tiled part dormered roof.
The accommodation is well appointed, striking a harmonious balance between more open plan living combined with that of a rather more traditional air, inviting viewers in through the covered veranda porch, into the galleried reception hall, which proudly displays a central open stairwell. Light and spacious, to the ground floor there are 4 receptions rooms, including the kitchen / breakfast room, and a separate utility room, with the attached double garage accessed externally via the utility room, whilst to the first floor the open galleried landing affords a charming snug area from which far-reaching rural views are enjoyed, and opens through to 4 bedrooms and a bathroom, including the master bedroom suite which has its own bathroom also.
Whilst most spacious already, the siting of the house on the garden plot lends itself to further generous enlargement, subject to planning permission and ones own desire.
Extending in all to approximately 2,097 sq ft, Dolphins truly is a delightful family home, representing a simply wonderful opportunity, with viewing highly recommended.
Outside
Enjoying a wonderfully private tucked away position within the village, the property is privately accessed through tall electrically operated timber gates, opening on to a sweeping spacious gravelled driveway, which leads up to the house itself and a deep parking courtyard. The driveway is beautifully centrally positioned within the extensive front gardens, which are flanked on one side with historic walling, and laid mostly lawn with deep and mature colourful beds containing a wide ranging of plants, shrubs, and shaped hedging.
A wide side access way runs along to the main rear gardens, with a delightful stone flagged terrace spanning the width of the property, bordered with colourful planting and a retaining wall with steps to one side and gently graduated lawn to the other, rising to a higher stone flagged terrace, embracing the gardens and encouraging inside outside living and ‘Al Fresco’ dining.
A most spacious lawned garden, interspersed with a wealth of mature and colourful planting, including many specimen trees, plants, hedging, spans the depth of the plot, providing a wonderfully attractive backdrop which is ever changing throughout the seasons, whilst duly affording an interesting and enjoyable place for families to enjoy.
Simply stunning, and most charming, the gardens and grounds are all-encompassing, extending to approximately 0.54 of an acre, encouraging an inside outside lifestyle, and must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
General information
Services: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Efficiency Rating: E / 46
Postcode: RG8 9NG
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 up to the top of Streatley-on-Thames High Street. At the traffic lights turn left for Pangbourne and on reaching Lower Basildon in a further 2 miles, Dolphins will be found off on the right, well set back from the road behind mature planting and electrically operated tall timber gates, before reaching Park Wall Lane.
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.
Lower basildon – berkshire
Streatley-on-Thames / Goring on Thames – 2.5 miles Pangbourne on Thames – 2.5 miles
Wallingford - 8 miles Reading - 7.5 miles Newbury – 12 miles Oxford – 20 miles
M4 at J12 (Theale) – 8 miles London – Within the hour
(All distances & times are approximate)
Conveniently located within this quintessential English village, afforded delightful far-reaching rural views, yet just a short hop to London on the train, in well under the hour, with extensive amenities and outstanding schooling all within short driving distance, this stunning modern and contemporary country home is privately situated in beautiful mature gardens and grounds of approximately 0.54 of an acre, yielding most flexible well-appointed 4 bedroom, 4 reception room, 2 bathroom accommodation with attached double garage, which currently extends to approximately 2,097 sq ft, yet affords clear potential for further enlargement, affording a most wonderful opportunity, not often found.
• A Delightful Modern & Contemporary Country Home Situated In Stunning Gardens of Approximately 0.54 Of An Acre Afforded Far-Reaching Rural Views
• Quintessential English Village Within Close Driving Distance Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington In Well Under The Hour
• Private Electrically Gated Driveway
• Covered Entrance Veranda
• Galleried Reception Hall
• Kitchen / Breakfast Room
• Utility Room
• Dining Room
• Sitting Room With Fireplace
• Galleried Landing With Snug
• Master Bedroom Suite With En-Suite Bathroom
• 3 Further Bedrooms
• Family Bathroom
• Attached Double Garage
• In All Extending To Approximately 2,097 Sq Ft
• Stunning Mature Landscaped Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 0.54 Of An Acre
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, lying at the foot of the Berkshire Downlands overlooking the Thames Valley and across to the Chilterns on the Oxfordshire side of the river. 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 Bartholomew and there is a petrol filling station with a convenience store.
Comprehensive everyday amenities and facilities including shops, health centres, libraries and excellent primary schools are available at Goring-on-Thames and Pangbourne, with both villages also having main line railway stations providing fast commuter services to Reading and up to London (Paddington in well under an hour). Road communications are also excellent for the major surrounding centres and with the M4 and M40 motorways both easily accessible. In addition to having well revered local state primary schooling in Upper Basildon and Streatley-on-Thames, nearby and secondary schooling, the area is also extremely well served by an excellent range of private schooling, of particular note; Cranford House School, The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School, St Andrews Preparatory School, The Oratory School, Pangbourne College, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Downe House, Rupert House School, Shiplake College, The Abbey School, Bradfield College, The Manor Preparatory School, Abingdon School, Abingdon Preparatory School, Radley College, and St Helen & St Katharine.
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
Dolphins is a most delightful modern and contemporary country home, peacefully situated in beautifully mature and private gardens and grounds of approximately 0.54 of an acre, within the attractive village of Lower Basildon, just a short hop by car to village shops and restaurants, schooling, and mainline railway station, which provides direct access to London within the hour.
Commanding an elevated yet tucked away position in the village, with far-reaching rural views in abundance, the property has traditional brick elevations, sitting under a clay tiled part dormered roof.
The accommodation is well appointed, striking a harmonious balance between more open plan living combined with that of a rather more traditional air, inviting viewers in through the covered veranda porch, into the galleried reception hall, which proudly displays a central open stairwell. Light and spacious, to the ground floor there are 4 receptions rooms, including the kitchen / breakfast room, and a separate utility room, with the attached double garage accessed externally via the utility room, whilst to the first floor the open galleried landing affords a charming snug area from which far-reaching rural views are enjoyed, and opens through to 4 bedrooms and a bathroom, including the master bedroom suite which has its own bathroom also.
Whilst most spacious already, the siting of the house on the garden plot lends itself to further generous enlargement, subject to planning permission and ones own desire.
Extending in all to approximately 2,097 sq ft, Dolphins truly is a delightful family home, representing a simply wonderful opportunity, with viewing highly recommended.
Outside
Enjoying a wonderfully private tucked away position within the village, the property is privately accessed through tall electrically operated timber gates, opening on to a sweeping spacious gravelled driveway, which leads up to the house itself and a deep parking courtyard. The driveway is beautifully centrally positioned within the extensive front gardens, which are flanked on one side with historic walling, and laid mostly lawn with deep and mature colourful beds containing a wide ranging of plants, shrubs, and shaped hedging.
A wide side access way runs along to the main rear gardens, with a delightful stone flagged terrace spanning the width of the property, bordered with colourful planting and a retaining wall with steps to one side and gently graduated lawn to the other, rising to a higher stone flagged terrace, embracing the gardens and encouraging inside outside living and ‘Al Fresco’ dining.
A most spacious lawned garden, interspersed with a wealth of mature and colourful planting, including many specimen trees, plants, hedging, spans the depth of the plot, providing a wonderfully attractive backdrop which is ever changing throughout the seasons, whilst duly affording an interesting and enjoyable place for families to enjoy.
Simply stunning, and most charming, the gardens and grounds are all-encompassing, extending to approximately 0.54 of an acre, encouraging an inside outside lifestyle, and must be viewed to be fully appreciated.
General information
Services: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Efficiency Rating: E / 46
Postcode: RG8 9NG
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 up to the top of Streatley-on-Thames High Street. At the traffic lights turn left for Pangbourne and on reaching Lower Basildon in a further 2 miles, Dolphins will be found off on the right, well set back from the road behind mature planting and electrically operated tall timber gates, before reaching Park Wall Lane.
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.
