Property description

House 6,275 sq ft / 583 m² (including outbuildings) Gardens & Grounds 1.36 acres / 0.6 hectares

Cottage 786 sq ft / 73 sq m (not including mezzanine (all measurements are approximate)

A stunning period country house, valuably unlisted, enjoying an idyllic location overlooking pastureland belonging to the Basildon Park Estate, once the home of Lord and Lady Iliffe. This is probably one of the most splendid locations within this part of the world, with a National Trust ownership of the adjoining park and agricultural land making sure no development can alter the outstanding views over rolling countryside as far as the eye can see, this is a truly unique hard to find location.

Mapleton Farm is linked to a renovated 2 storey timber period barn which has been converted to a very high standard in 1995, creating a fabulous ground floor galleried dining room with vaulted ceiling. It has a sitting room with access at one end to the secure swimming pool area and summer dining terrace, created by the present owners. The whole of the property has a wonderful flow of accommodation with excellent ceiling heights, generously proportioned reception rooms, large windows and a splendid open fireplace with wood burning stove to the drawing room.
This is a wonderful house for both family use and entertaining. Within the hub of the house is a fabulous kitchen/living room which has to one side a four oven modern AGA. All the principle rooms to the property enjoy outstanding views along the valley to the south west.
There are a splendid range of outbuildings attached to the property which include an office, workshop, wine cellar with doorway access to the old cart shed which is now used as an open fronted double garage.

DETACHED COTTAGE to the south of the main house is a pretty period building built of brick and flint under a slate tile roof. Renovated to a high standard it is ideal for guests or staff.

SPECIAL FEATURES: The property has been renovated to a high standard over many years with the owners having been careful to retain the character of the property ? The outdoor heated swimming pool was built in 2012 by the present owners ? The tennis court has been recently renovated and is set away from direct view of the house ? The gardens and grounds have tremendous uninterrupted views along the valley ? Part of the lawn is used for croquet and there is a ha-ha to the south west dividing the NationalTrust land from the lawns of Mapleton Farm ? There is a productive vegetable garden, a large children`s play area and loggia to the rear of the house, a dovecote and decked dining area with access from the kitchen/living area ? The outbuildings attached on the right hand side of the main property have been converted to form; an office, useful storage, a wine cellar, a workshop and tool shed ? Also linked is the covered open fronted double garage which has recently been roofed and re-lined, all with storage above ?

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION:

MAIN HOUSE: Reception hall, drawing room, galleried dining room with vaulted ceiling and sitting room with propane fuelled stove, a kitchen/living room with AGA, study, office, utility room, wine cellar, cloakroom. First floor; 4 bedrooms, ensuite bathroom to master bedroom with underfloor heating and dressing area, family bathroom, cloakroom ensuite to bedroom 3, sitting area, galleried playroom, studio.

DETACHED COTTAGE: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/sitting room, and sleeping platform to mezzanine floor/storage.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS: Office, workshop, two bay garage open fronted, garden store, tool shed, landscaped gardens, outdoor heated swimming pool with electric safety cover, tennis court, garden stores. Extending to 1.36acres (approximately)

SCHOOLS & LOCAL FACILITIES: There are lots of local schools within easy access including Pangbourne College, Bradfield College, Upper Basildon C of E Village Primary School, St Andrew`s Preparatory School, Cranford House Girls` School, Moulsford Preparatory and Senior School for boys, Downe House Girls` School and The Oratory Preparatory and Senior School.
The village hall in Upper Basildon is only a short distance by car which has all sorts of activities during the year including a regular Farmers Market and adjacent to the village hall there is a good tennis club and a green with children`s play area.
Pangbourne has a splendid selection of specialist shops including butchers, cheese shop, organic farm shop, a Co-Op supermarket, library, doctors, dental practices, hairdressers, banks, pubs and restaurants. The station offers fast train links to London Paddington which take approximately 45 minutes. There are a number of golf courses within the area including Goring & Streatley Golf Club.

DIRECTIONS: From the offices of Dudley Singleton & Daughter turn right, proceed in the direction of Streatley after passing Child Beale on your right you will go through a set of traffic lights, after which you turn immediately left, this is Mead Lane. Proceed up the lane and the property will be found on the right hand side with electrically operated wrought iron gates giving access with an entry phone/intercom.
Note 1. Tenure. The freeholders, the National Trust, have agreed to an extension to the present lease of a further 50 years giving the new lease 116 years in duration, with a peppercorn ground rent.

Note 2. If the owners of Mapleton Farm become members of the National Trust, this will give them the right to roam subject to National Trust regulations, across the adjacent 400 acre Basildon Park Estate.
SERVICES: Mains electricity, water, private drainage, oil fired central heating.
POST CODE: RG8 9NY
LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Berkshire Council Council Tax: Band G
Viewing by arrangement with vendor`s agent, Dudley Singleton & Daughter, No. 1 Station Road, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AN.
Tel: 0118 984 2662
Websites: www.singletonanddaughter.co.uk, www.rightmove.co.uk, www.mayfairoffice.co.uk, www.onthemarket.com, www.countrylife.co.uk
E-mail: info@singletonanddaughter.co.uk
London Office: Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London, W1.
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.

Notice
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.

Property Features :

• Stunning period country house.
• Valuably unlisted
• Adjoining National Trust land
• Detached cottage
• Six bedrooms
• Renovated attached period barn
• Approx 1.36 acres
• Short drive to Pangbourne