2 bed Flat For Sale £375,000
PARKERS - Unique opportunity exists to acquire a two bedroom apartment with two bathrooms, and no onward chain, surrounded by miles of countryside, located in the former Douai Abbey School.
Abbey Gardens is set on the site, and within the grounds, of the former Douai Abbey school, which was sympathetically transformed into residential accommodation in 2007. Grade II listed and built in the 1800’s the property is positioned favourably, enjoys pleasing views and benefits from access to meticulously maintained grounds and communal areas including its own private paddock.
Located in Upper Woolhampton and within an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the property strikes the perfect balance between an idyllic, and peaceful, countryside setting yet is incredibly well placed to access the regions impressive transport infrastructure. Mainline stations, serving London Paddington, and junction 12 of the M4 are a short 7 minute drive and Reading and Newbury are roughly equidistant, there are miles of countryside walks on the properties doorstep.
Approaching and entering the property it is immediately apparent of the properties history with high ceilings, stone mullion, leaded windows on the approach. The property enjoys, generous room sizes and pleasing views of both the buildings grounds and St Marys church, where weddings can be viewed from the property’s windows on a summers day.
Finished to an exacting standard the property has been lovingly looked after and meticulously maintained by its current owner.
Accessed via stairs or a lift accommodation is comprised of a long reception hall which provides access to all of the property's accommodation. At one end of the hall is the property’s open plan living dining room, whilst at the opposite end bedrooms and bathrooms are accessed. The well-appointed kitchen separates these two quite distinct areas. All rooms provide pleasing views and the living / dining room gives interesting views of St Marys church and green far reaching views thanks to its dual aspect nature.
Outside and to the front of the property there are well manicured grounds that the property enjoys the benefit of along with a communal field of just over an acre. The property's parking is close in a secure underground car park with electric gates.
Within a three minute walk there is a tennis club and cricket pavilion, which is ideal for sports, recreation and dog walking.
This property represents a rare and exciting opportunity to a acquire a home, with no onward chain, set within elegant and historic surroundings in a picturesque part of the Thames Valley.
Leasehold 981 years remaining.
Service charge 2023 £4327
Ground rent £150 pa
Council Tax band E £2482.82 p/a
Abbey Gardens is set on the site, and within the grounds, of the former Douai Abbey school, which was sympathetically transformed into residential accommodation in 2007. Grade II listed and built in the 1800’s the property is positioned favourably, enjoys pleasing views and benefits from access to meticulously maintained grounds and communal areas including its own private paddock.
Located in Upper Woolhampton and within an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the property strikes the perfect balance between an idyllic, and peaceful, countryside setting yet is incredibly well placed to access the regions impressive transport infrastructure. Mainline stations, serving London Paddington, and junction 12 of the M4 are a short 7 minute drive and Reading and Newbury are roughly equidistant, there are miles of countryside walks on the properties doorstep.
Approaching and entering the property it is immediately apparent of the properties history with high ceilings, stone mullion, leaded windows on the approach. The property enjoys, generous room sizes and pleasing views of both the buildings grounds and St Marys church, where weddings can be viewed from the property’s windows on a summers day.
Finished to an exacting standard the property has been lovingly looked after and meticulously maintained by its current owner.
Accessed via stairs or a lift accommodation is comprised of a long reception hall which provides access to all of the property's accommodation. At one end of the hall is the property’s open plan living dining room, whilst at the opposite end bedrooms and bathrooms are accessed. The well-appointed kitchen separates these two quite distinct areas. All rooms provide pleasing views and the living / dining room gives interesting views of St Marys church and green far reaching views thanks to its dual aspect nature.
Outside and to the front of the property there are well manicured grounds that the property enjoys the benefit of along with a communal field of just over an acre. The property's parking is close in a secure underground car park with electric gates.
Within a three minute walk there is a tennis club and cricket pavilion, which is ideal for sports, recreation and dog walking.
This property represents a rare and exciting opportunity to a acquire a home, with no onward chain, set within elegant and historic surroundings in a picturesque part of the Thames Valley.
Leasehold 981 years remaining.
Service charge 2023 £4327
Ground rent £150 pa
Council Tax band E £2482.82 p/a
