Property description
An unique two bedroom period coach house, part of the Maidenhatch Estate, built by architect W Ravenscroft in 1895 for the Lyle family and part of a community of some twenty homes in a lovely setting. This grade II listed property has a great deal of character and original features with an open fireplace, high ceilings and Victorian architecture. As well as the approximately one acre communal orchard garden, the property also enjoys its own large private garden. EPC Rating F.
LOCAL INFORMATION Maidenhatch is a small community in the Parish of Tidmarsh, set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There has been evidence of settlement here for thousands of years. The site of a roman villa and farmstead, its first recorded history was in the thirteenth century when it formed part of Reading Abbey Estates. Set in the West Berkshire countryside there are many country and woodland walks and a nearby trout fishery. The majority of the properties are set in the grounds of a converted manor. Maidenhatch is located approximately 2 miles from Pangbourne which is thriving and active village , a focal point for the surrounding countryside and offers superb transport links with fast mainline railway service to Reading and London Paddington. Junction 12 of the M4 is only about 4 miles away. Nearby Upper Basildon has a very popular Church of England Primary school. St Andrews school, Pangbourne College and Bradfield College are all nearby, with the extensive facilities of Bradfield College, including 25 metre swimming pool being open to the public.
ACCOMMODATION Entrance hall, bathroom, impressive sitting room with high ceiling, fireplace and French windows opening to private courtyard, kitchen, lovely master bedroom with dressing area and wardrobes, second bedroom, mezzanine.
OUTSIDE SPACE The property enjoys use of some of the extensive grounds of the Maidenhatch Estate. The photographs show the communal orchard and extensive lawns.
Immediately behind the sitting room is a West facing PRIVATE COURTYARD.
There is also a large and delightful displaced PRIVATE GARDEN situated at the end of a pathway.
GARAGE in nearby block with plenty of visitors PARKING.
COMMUNAL CHARGE Maidenhatch Estate Limited's function is to maintain the water system and provide the water supply to the properties. It also maintains the main drive and the community space known as \"The Orchard\" to the left of the drive. The most recent annual fee was £295.32. There is an elected Committee drawn from residents that manages on behalf of Maidenhatch Estate.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES West Berkshire Council, Newbury
Council Tax Band E - The charge for this property for the financial year 2015/16 is £1,850.20.
Mains electricity, private water supply from the Maidenhatch Estate, septic tank drainiage.
Night storage radiators.
DISCLAIMER These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
Property Features :
- Beautiful Surroundings
- Character Grade II Listed Building
- Unique period coach house conversion
- Large private garden and communal grounds
- No onward chain
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