Blandys Lane, Upper Basildon

Primary School 0.4 mile Pangbourne 2.5 miles (5 mins drive) Reading 8 miles (all distances and times are approximate)

5,135 sq ft / 477 m² (all measurements are approximate)

A handsome, 5-bedroom character country house, individually designed, constructed, and fitted to the highest standards.

Hamblin is a very special family home, beautifully presented, and designed to maximise light and space throughout. The present owners have overseen extensive alterations of the internal accommodation, and extensions to include a very beautiful green oak Orangerie.

A fabulous example of a traditional red clay brick and tile country house, set within a semi-rural setting, in a peaceful and exclusive location within the heart of the village. Built in a mature garden plot, well set back from the road, with hedges giving seclusion, and electric gates giving security of access. The gardens to the rear are bounded by paddocks and enjoy complete privacy.

Upper Basildon is an excellent location for families with children of all ages. There is a very active community, and the village hall hosts many events throughout the year.

Surrounded by countryside known for its outstanding beauty with easy access to footpaths giving lovely walks, and just a few minutes easy drive to Pangbourne village, with its extensive range of specialist shops, riverside pubs and restaurants, amenities and railway station giving fast commuter links to Oxford, Reading (Elizabeth Line), and Paddington.

Special features:
• Spectacular Orangerie extension in oak hardwood creates a suite of rooms for living and dining off the kitchen area. Overlooking the rear gardens with an imposing vaulted ceiling with twin sky lanterns, a wood burning stove, and bi-fold doors give access to the stone laid terrace
• An extraordinary below ground circular wine cellar which can hold 1,800 bottles of wine, with a remote control glazed top opening to a spiral staircase leading down, passing wine racks
• Fabulous bespoke Mark Wilkinson kitchen with granite worksurfaces, oil-fired AGA, large island preparation/breakfast bar, fitted with a Miele induction hob, and a Miele wine cooler. Limestone flooring to the kitchen and Orangerie with underfloor heating
• Drawing room has French doors opening onto the rear terrace, which has remote control sun awnings over this dining area, pretty fireplace fitted with a propane wood burning stove, and highly polished oak flooring
• Spacious reception hall, with a grand staircase leading to a minstrel`s gallery style landing
• Very large utility/boot room, with granite worksurfaces, plumbing for washing machine and vent for tumble dryer, American style fridge freezer, dog bath, doors to front and rear
• Double garage has a first-floor bedroom and shower room above, accessed via the utility room
• Family room presently used as a gym
• Principal bedroom with bathroom, wet shower area, roll top Victorian style bath with standpipes, and spacious dressing room with fitted wardrobes
• All bedrooms are doubles, and all bathrooms are well-fitted with underfloor heating
• All windows replaced with primary double-glazed units in 2014
• CCTV, alarm system, Hive, water softener

Summary of accommodation: Reception hall, sitting room, study, drawing room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, Orangerie with living and dining area, utility/boot room, cloakroom, 5 double bedrooms, 3 ensuite shower rooms, family bathroom, dressing room to bedroom 1.

Gardens: High hedging and walls give seclusion to the front with brick paved forecourt parking for a number of cars, well maintained lawns, rose garden and fruit trees. The westerly facing rear garden is bounded by paddocks with well-maintained lawns, high hedges and a flagstone sun terrace the width of the property. Double garage.

Local Facilities Upper Basildon is a sought-after village situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Enjoying a very active community; the village hall hosts a number of events during the course of the year including the popular village Market one Saturday a month. The village recreational ground has playing fields, a football club, and an excellent tennis club. Various clubs and activities use the village and/or the church centre.

For the equestrian enthusiast there are many bridle paths surrounding the village. There is an excellent sporting complex open to public membership at Bradfield College with indoor tennis courts, squash, indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, etc. There are plenty of golf clubs nearby and the Royal Berkshire Shooting School is within easy driving distance.

Upper Basildon benefits from being a few minutes` drive from the nearby Thames side village of Pangbourne which offers a range of amenities including a splendid selection of specialist shops including a butcher, cheese shop, organic farm shop, delicatessen, supermarket, doctors, dental practices, hairdressers, pubs, and restaurants. There are also two very popular farm shops nearby at Vicars/Casey Fields Farm Shop at Ashampstead and Cobbs farm shop and café at Englefield.
Pangbourne station offers fast train links to London Paddington, Oxford, and Reading (Elizabeth Line).

Schools: There are plenty of schools in the area; Upper Basildon Primary School is within walking distance, and St Andrew`s Preparatory School is only a few minutes` drive, as are Pangbourne College and Bradfield College. The Oratory School, St Finians, Cranford House, Moulsford Boys School, Downe House, all within easy driving distance. There are bus pick up points locally for Abingdon Boys and St Helen & St Katharine Girls schools in Abingdon and Reading School for boys and Kendrick School for girls in Reading are easily accessible by a short train journey from Pangbourne.

Directions: On Blandy`s Lane, with the red telephone box on the right, follow the lane for approx. 150 yards and the 5-bar gate entrance to Hamblin will be found on the left, opposite Collins Farm.

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Post Code: RG8 8LY

Tenure: Freehold

Some material information to note:
Oil fired boiler for heating & hot water.
Mains water, mains electrics, mains drainage.
The property has driveway parking and a double garage.
Accessibility; there is step free access from the street to the inside of the property.
Gigaclear high speed broadband FTTP connected.
Mobile signal is dependent on provider. Please refer to signalchecker.co.uk
This is a low-risk flood area.
Property construction is brick and under a tiled roof, with an oak conservatory.
The property is not within a conservation area?
It is not a listed building.
There are no Tree Preservation Orders
We are not aware of any planning permissions in place which would negatively affect the property. For details of any restrictive covenants please contact the selling agent.

EPC Rating: D

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

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.



Websites: singletonanddaughter.co.uk rightmove.co.uk, mayfairoffice.co.uk, countrylife.co.uk

London Office: Mayfair Office, 41-43 Maddox Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 2PD

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.