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House For Sale £825,000
Mortons Lane, Upper Bucklebury


Description
Village centre with wonderful amenities ● Thatcham 2 miles ● Thatcham train station 2.5 miles ● Newbury 6 miles ● Pangbourne 9 miles ● Reading 12 miles
(all distances and timings are approximate)

1,819 sq ft / 168 m²
(all measurements are approximate)

Catchment for The Downs School, Compton

A beautifully maintained, 4 bedroom detached modern family house, forming part of a small exclusive development constructed in 2006 by David Wilson homes.

This is a splendid family house, in immaculate condition throughout. Occupying an important corner position, in a very peaceful, highly sought after cul-de-sac. Set in the heart of the village within easy walking distance of all the main facilities; the village primary school, shop, the highly regarded Cottage Inn pub/restaurant, the village hall with many events, BMX Tracks, and tennis courts with tennis club.

To the rear, overlooking the Parish owned Bucklebury meadows, with a gate at the bottom of the garden giving access. The rear garden is a generous size and includes a secure electric gated entrance accessing the gardens and garage.

This is a very sought-after part of the world, with miles of countryside footpaths for walks and bridle paths for equestrian enthusiasts.

Special features:
• The spacious and light kitchen/dining area creates a wonderful hub of the house. Triple aspect windows, with French doors opening onto the rear terrace. Comprehensively fitted with cream painted units, a Rangemaster double oven unit, stainless steel 4 ring gas hob, AEG cooker hood, black granite working surfaces, under mounted stainless steel sink, fitted Electrolux dishwasher, American style fridge freezer, plumbing for washing machine, island breakfast bar, with limestone flag flooring
• Pretty sitting room with triple aspect views, French doors to the garden, coal effect gas fire with mantle and limestone hearth, bay window overlooking the front garden
• Family room has golden oak plank flooring, French doors give access to the gardens and sun terrace
• Bedroom 1 has built in wardrobes, and a large ensuite shower room. Bedroom 2 has fitted wardrobes, and bedroom 3 has freestanding wardrobes which will be left in situ
• Family bathroom has bath and fitted shower unit
• Single detached garage has been internally converted to a gym and separate clothes drying/ironing room. Gym has electric heating and window overlooking the gardens. Oak door gives access to the ironing room which has oak panelled flooring, shelved storage units and space for a tumble dryer. It would be easy to return to use as a garage for housing a car if so desired
• Reception hall is spacious with golden oak flooring
• Potential for further extension if required (subject to LAPP)
• There are a number of large green areas which are private, and can be used by the residents of Mortons Lane
• Loft access with lots of storage

Summary of accommodation: reception hall, cloakroom, sitting room, family room, kitchen/dining room, 4 bedrooms, family bathroom, ensuite to bedroom 1, garage currently used as a gym and clothes drying/ironing room.

Gardens: Rear garden approx. 100ft x 33 ft widening to 66ft, further area to one side including play area, garden store and bin store. Gardens and lawns to the front, rear garden has large lawns. Visitor parking on limestone chipped parking area.

Local Facilities: Upper Bucklebury is a very sought-after location in the area due to its rural, yet extremely convenient position. Local amenities within walking distance include a village shop, church, primary school and the highly regarded Cottage Inn pub with restaurant. The village hall hosts many events throughout the year and there are tennis courts and a thriving tennis club. There is also a bmx track, and children's playground. The area provides endless opportunities for scenic walks and country pursuits.

Stanford Dingley is a short distance by car with its famous 16th century pubs, The Old Boot Inn and The Bull Inn. There is a health centre 2 minutes away in Chapel Row.

The property is positioned with extremely convenient road links to the M4 and A4. Heathrow airport is an hour's drive. There are train stations within easy reach at Thatcham and Pangbourne giving good commuter access to Reading and London Paddington. It is a short drive to Newbury with its excellent shopping centre, leisure facilities and the well-known Newbury Racecourse. Yattendon village is just a few miles away with the famous country house hotel and restaurant; The Royal Oak.

Bradfield College has a great sport complex open to public membership, with an indoor pool, indoor tennis courts, squash, gym and fitness centre and 9-hole golf course.

Schools: Mortons Lane is in the catchment for the highly sought after The Downs in Compton (Ofsted rated outstanding), Kennet secondary school (Ofsted rated outstanding), St Finians' The Ridge Primary in Cold Ash and within walking distance of Bucklebury Primary. Excellent schools abound within easy driving distance; Bradfield College, Pangbourne College, Downe House, St Andrew's Prepy School, Cranford House, Moulsford Prep School for Boys, The Oratory School, Brockhurst & Marlston House Prep School & Elstree Prep School.

Directions: From Bradfield Southend, head onto the Avenue of Oaks, passing the Bladebone pub on your left, proceed along the road until you reach Upper Bucklebury, go past the village hall on the left, turn right into Mortons Lane, and proceed past black timber house on left, road becomes brick laid and number 7 is on the left-hand side with a building plaque denoting 2006 showing on the first floor brick elevation.

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Post Code: RG7 6QQ

Tenure: Freehold

Note: Private drive passes the house and is used by three other properties (4, 5, 6), to access their garages.
Annual ground rent of £40 which is a fixed fee.
Current annual service charge Is £400 (approx.) which includes maintenance and care of trees, shrubs, 3 main green areas and verges. Shared responsibility for maintenance between the 4 properties, 4, 5, 6 & 7.

Services: Mains water, mains drainage, electricity, gas. High speed Gigaclear broadband connected.

EPC Rating: C

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

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.
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Websites: singletonanddaughter.co.uk ( ... ).co.uk, mayfairoffice.co.uk, onthemarket.com, 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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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.

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