House For Sale £1,950,000
LONG MEADOW
LOWER BASILDON – BERKSHIRE
Goring (London Paddington within the hour) 2 ½ miles - Streatley High Street/River 2 miles Pangbourne 3 miles - Reading 8 miles (London Paddington 27 minutes) - M4 (Junction 12) 8 miles - Henley on Thames 14 miles - Newbury 12 miles - Oxford 18 miles -
Privately situated on the fringe of Lower Basildon overlooking a glorious far-reaching rural landscape, mainline railway station providing direct access to London within the hour, and yet also conveniently placed for Oxford, Reading, and the M4 & M40.
A stunning residence, of appealing design with timbered cloistered frontage, tile gabled roof with half hips and tiled dormers, providing traditional yet contemporary open plan accommodation, with 5 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms, a self- contained annexe all set in stunning private mature gardens & grounds of approximately 0.75 of an acre, with a double garage, swimming pool, pool house and plant room.
Careful planning and attention has been provided to combine modern open plan living with that of a rather more traditional nature, whilst also embracing the delightful mature gardens and grounds and encapsulating an al fresco lifestyle, providing for an exquisite family home.
In all approximately 3853 Sq Ft Of Accommodation Inclusive Of Garage
Galleried Entrance Hall
Sitting Room With Stone Fireplace And Log Burning Stove
Study
Kitchen/Breakfast Room With Double Doors Opening Onto Terrace
Utility/Boot Room
Rear Entrance Lobby
Cloakroom
Family Room
Bedroom 5
Shower Room
Stairs to Annexe
Self- Contained Annexe With Fitted Kitchen, Balcony & External Access
First Floor
Part Galleried Landing
Master Bedroom With Fitted Wardrobes, Triple Aspect & Balcony
Ensuite Bathroom With Separate Shower
Family Bathroom
3 Further Double Bedrooms
Electric Gates
Double Garage
Heated Swimming Pool
Pool House
Wooden Hot Tub
Plant Room With Air Source Heat Pump
In All Approximately 4391 Sq Ft Inclusive Of Garage & Pool House
Stunning Mature Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 0.75 Acre Adjoining Open Countryside With Far Reaching Stunning Views
LOCATION
Situated in scenic countryside designated an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”, the small village of Lower Basildon lies close to the River Thames 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.
Crossrail (Elizabeth Line) services have commenced from Reading, which together with the completed electrification of the line has significantly improved travelling times to East and West destinations.
Across the river, the larger village of Goring-on-Thames offers a wide range of amenities and facilities including shops, modern health centre, traditional inns, a hotel, library, dentist and importantly a main line railway station providing excellent commuter services to Oxford, Reading and up to London (Paddington). There is also easy access for the major local towns, including Oxford, Reading and Newbury, the M40 and M4 motorways, the latter linking directly to Heathrow.
On the edge of Lower Basildon stands the historic Basildon House a grand Palladian Mansion , 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.
The picturesque village of Streatley on Thames lies in a valley on the Berkshire side of the river between Reading and Oxford, facing Goring on the Oxfordshire side. The surrounding countryside is designated an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and historically this was a natural crossing point of the river, set between the Berkshire Downs and Chiltern Hills, known geographically as the ‘Goring Gap’. The interesting High Street, which forms the central part of the village running down to the river and the bridge across to Goring, is now a ‘Conservation Area’ where there are a wealth of period properties many of considerable architectural merit including a thatched cottage, a beautiful William and Mary house and an Elizabethan Farmhouse, supposedly haunted by a lady in white. Following the building of the railway through the Thames Valley by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in approximately 1840, the villagers of Streatley decided the railway should go on the Goring side with the result now that while Streatley has changed little, the village of Goring on Thames has grown substantially and is now the larger village.
In the village there is a parish church with Norman origins, a luxury riverside four star hotel, The Swan, which also offers a leisure and fitness club and at the top of the High Street is the Bull Inn which was an old coaching inn when the Royal Mail stopped en-route between Oxford and London. There is also a prestigious golf club, established over one hundred years ago, set amidst beautiful rolling countryside. The village also boast its own very well regarded Streatley Primary School, with the outstanding secondary school, ‘The Downs’, being in catchment for the village also, and having its own bus route. In addition to having well revered local state primary 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.
Behind Streatley the ground rises steeply where the Berkshire Downlands meet the wide Thames Valley and from the top there are panoramic views far into Oxfordshire. The woodland and hills surrounding Streatley have been acquired in recent years by the National Trust and the extensive bridleways and footpaths are now open to the public.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Nestling in between the beautiful riverside villages of Streatley-on-Thames and Lower Basildon, just a short hop to the river Thames, village shops and restaurants, schooling, and mainline railway station, which provides direct access to London within the hour, Long Meadow is a most charming residence, peacefully set back with mature hedging affording great privacy and seclusion, in a stunning setting, with expansive mature gardens, and swimming pool with grounds adjoining open countryside.
Throughout the property, many historical fixtures are to be found, including a wealth of beams, period fireplaces, large leaded windows, further enhanced by the creative additions to the property that have taken shape over the years, affording a most pleasing blend of open plan living with that of a rather more traditional air throughout, whilst embracing and harnessing the mature gardens and far-reaching views over the adjoining countryside. More modern and contemporary stylish fixtures and fittings play tribute to the origins of the property.
A most stunning and stylish residence with spectacular views, internally the well-appointed accommodation extends to approximately 4,391 Sq Ft, affording a wonderful opportunity to acquire a delightful home within this favoured location.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached through electric gates giving access to a gravel driveway leading to the rear of the property where a large paved area provides ample parking, In front of the self- contained annexe and double garage with electric doors. The gardens are beautifully landscaped with a variety of mature trees and shrubs, a raised terrace enjoys stunning far- reaching views ideal for inside outside living and Al Fresco dining. The swimming pool, wooden hot tub and pool house are well -appointed and also enjoy spectacular rural views. Delightfully attractive, with simply stunning rural views, the gardens & grounds must be viewed to be fully appreciated, and in total extend to approximately 0.75 of an acre.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Services: Oil Central Heating, Private Drainage, Mains Water & Electricity, Gigaclear superfast broadband connected (up to 900 mbps available)
Council Tax: G
Postcode: RG8 9SY
Energy Efficiency Rating: D
Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button]
DIRECTIONS
From our offices turn left and continue over the river bridge to the crossroads at the top of Streatley High Street, turn left and continue out of the village. Just before reaching Lower Basildon, Hook End Lane is a right turning, Long Meadow is the first property on the left -hand side with electric entrance gates.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co
