The Old Parsonage CURRIDGE BERKSHIRE

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1 The Old Parsonage CURRIDGE BERKSHIRE

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3 The Old Parsonage CURRIDGE BERKSHIRE Substantial family house with annexe in a private and accessible location Newbury 5 miles (London Paddington 60 minutes) M4 (Junction 13) 2.5 miles Hungerford 12 miles Whitchurch 19 miles (London Waterloo 60 minutes) Oxford 26 miles London Heathrow 44 miles. Distances and times approximate. Entrance hall Drawing room Sitting room Dining room Kitchen Orangery Office/library Study Utility room Cloakroom Cellar Master bedroom with ensuite shower room Guest bedroom with ensuite shower room 3 further bedrooms Family bathroom Annexe with kitchen Shower room First floor bedroom with sitting room Garaging for 2 cars and delightful gardens with swimming pool Summer house Greenhouse and sheds Paddock with stabling and tack room In all about 2.5 acres and 5,282 sq/ft These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text.

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5 Berkshire The Old Parsonage is an impressive period house situated on the edge of Curridge, a small village to the north east of Newbury and within easy access of A34 and M4. Mainline train stations at Newbury and Whitchurch provide access to London Paddington and Waterloo respectively in about an hour. There are many well regarded schools in the area including Cheam, St Gabriel s, Horris Hill, Brockhurst and Marlston House, Elstree and Downe House. Newbury offers a wide range of shops and recreational facilities including John Lewis, Waitrose, a cinema, various gyms and golf clubs and the famous Newbury Racecourse. The popular restaurant, The Woodspeen, is a short distance from the property. For Sale Freehold The Old Parsonage is a fantastic family house believed to date from the mid 19th century; it is located within the North Wessex Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty but is not Listed. The rooms are well-proportioned with good ceiling heights, good natural light and wonderful views across the garden and paddock beyond. A one bedroom annexe provides excellent staff or guest accommodation but could easily be incorporated into the house. The Old Parsonage was once the home of the famous cartoonist, H.M.Bateman, and the current owners have collected some of his work, which may be available to the purchaser as part of the sale.

6 Gardens and Grounds The beautiful gardens are principally laid to lawn with a variety of borders and mature trees. There are external lights and an irrigation system. There is an attractive rose garden with ornamental pond and a rhododendron garden. French windows from the orangery provide access to a sheltered terrace and outdoor heated swimming pool. To the north of the property there is an orchard area with pear, plum, apple and cherry trees and a soft fruit cage. The house is approached via a pair of gates which lead to a graveled drive and parking area. The paddock has water troughs and amounts to about 1.5 acres; the stables and tack room have power. Accommodation See floor plans. However of note is: Reception hall with oak floor. Light and airy kitchen made by Mark Wilkinson with granite worksurfaces, French limestone tiled floor, central island leading into the adjacent orangery. Double aspect drawing room with open fire and sitting room with new woodburning stove. Panelled dining room with wooden floors and minstrels gallery. Services Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Underfloor heating in the ensuite bathrooms, kitchen and orangery. Fixtures & Fittings Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, mirrors, garden statuary and furniture etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation. Local Authority West Berkshire Council:

7 Post Code RG18 9DZ. Directions From Newbury take the A4 west, signposted to Hungerford, and at the Waitrose roundabout take the exit signed to Wantage. Continue for 0.7 passing over the first mini roundabout and at the second one on the hill bear right signposted for M4/Oxford. Continue for 1.4 miles to the brow of the hill and turn right signed to Curridge. Continue on this road for 1.1 miles until you come to a sharp S-bend (right and then left). Ignore the first track on the right. There is a house sign on the verge. From the M4 leave at Junction 13, marker to Newbury, and follow the signs to Donnington passing three mini roundabouts. Continue on the straight road for a third of a mile then turn left signed to Curridge. Continue on this road 1.1 miles until you come to a sharp S-bend (right and then left). Ignore the first track on the right and immediately after this you will see The Old Parsonage on the right, There is a house sign on the verge. Viewing Viewing by prior appointment only with the agents.

8 (Excluding Pool / Including Annexe) Garage = 38.6 sq m / 415 sq ft Total = sq m / 5282 sq ft The Old Parsonage, Curridge, Thatcham, RG18 9D Approximate Gross Internal Area = sq m / 4866 sq ft (Excluding Pool / Including Annexe) Garage = 38.6 sq m / 415 sq ft Total = sq m / 5282 sq ft Pool Cellar Up Garage 6.66 x '10 x 19'1 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Annexe 2.88 x '5 x 9'3 Study 4.54 x '11 x 12'0 Cellar Up = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 Garage 6.66 x '10 x 19'1 Dn Bedroom x '11 x 9'0 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Annexe Sitting Room 4.55 x '11 x 11'10 Annexe 2.88 x '5 x 9'3 Study 4.54 x '11 x 12'0 Office / Library Pool (Not Shown 5.64 x 4.90 In Actual Location / Orientation) 18'6 x 16'1 Annexe Dn Bedroom x '11 x 9'0 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 Office / Library 5.64 x '6 x 16'1 Dn Up Sitting Room 4.84 x '11 x 15'3 Kitchen 6.37 x '11 x 18' x '9 x 11'7 B Dining Room 5.73 x '10 x 12'9 B IN DnBedroom x '3 x 14'4 Up Sitting Room 4.84 x '11 x 15'3 Kitchen 6.37 x '11 x 18' x '9 x 11'7 B Dining Room 5.73 x '10 x 12'9 IN B Ground Floor Drawing Room 9.40 x '10 x 17'8 Bedroom x '11 x 8'7 Orangary 6.74 x '1 x 14'1 Bedroom x '9 x 15'5 Bedroom x '3 x 14'4 Bedroom x '11 x 8'7 Bedroom x '10 x 10'8 First Floor Drawing Room 9.40 x '10 x 17'8 Orangary 6.74 x '1 x 14'1 FLOORPLANZ Ref: Bedroom This plan is 4for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door opening 4.21 Whilst x every 3.25 care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions Bedroom 2 13'10 x 10' x '1 x 13'4.. Ground Floor First Floor FLOORPLANZ Ref: Ramsbury This House, plan is for 22 layout High guidance Street only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 0NF rob.wightman@knightfrank.com KnightFrank.co.uk/hungerford Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ( information ) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Particulars dated: March Photographs dated: May Reference: RMCW/ Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names.