3 bedroom property

THE OLD MILL – HIGH STREET
COMPTON - BERKSHIRE

*East Ilsley/A34 – 2 miles *Newbury – 11 miles *Oxford – 17 miles
*Reading – 14 miles *Goring on Thames – 6 miles *Didcot – 8 miles
*M4 at Chieveley (J13) – 7 miles *Mainline Stations at Didcot, Goring on Thames & Newbury
(Distances and times approximate)

Situated within the scenic landscape of the rolling Berkshire Downlands between Newbury and Oxford in a popular village easily accessible for the fast A34 and M4 and within walking distance for the acclaimed Downs Secondary School and highly revered village Primary School, village shop and eatery, and mainline railway station in Goring-on-Thames providing access to London Paddington in under the hour.

Attractively designed reflecting the local vernacular, this stunning residence, which was formerly the Bank in the village, is traditionally constructed to a high and energy efficient specification, with striking elevations and most notable high-quality fixtures and fittings being evident throughout, affording well-proportioned accommodation of approximately 1,399 sq ft internally, set in delightful mature gardens and grounds.

A Delightful Contemporary Family Home Set In Delightful Gardens, With Private Parking, In All Extending To Approximately 1,399 Sq Ft

Quiet Village Location Within Close Walking / Driving Distance Of Extensive Amenities, Outstanding Schooling, Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington & Scenic Riverside

Private Driveway

Entrance Porch
Reception Hall
Storage Cupboard
Cloakroom

Part-Galleried Inner Hall
Kitchen / Breakfast Room
Sitting Room & With Snug / Study Area
Master Bedroom With En-Suite Shower Room & Walk-In Dressing Room

Galleried Landing
2 Further Bedrooms
Family Bathroom

Extending To 1,399 Sq Ft Internally

Landscaped Attractive & Mature Gardens & Grounds

SITUATION
The quiet, rural village of Compton is set in the folds of the rolling Berkshire Downlands, in an “A.O.N.B.” and has a long history, being mentioned in the Domesday Book and with local evidence of earlier Roman occupation.

The beautiful flint walled Parish Church of St Mary and St Nicholas retains some Norman features and there are numerous examples of attractive, period cottages and houses, including the Grade II Listed 17th Century Compton Manor, reflecting the growth of the village over the centuries from its earliest origins as a small hamlet and in particular the expansion of the village over the last 150 years. The village is now a thriving community with a modern health centre, village Post Office Stores, Hotel with restaurant and excellent primary and secondary schools, notably the Downs Secondary School which has built up an enviable reputation for academic standards in recent years and now boasts its own VI form and excellent Ofsted ratings. In addition to having well revered local state primary and secondary schooling, the area is also extremely well served by an excellent range of private schooling, of particular note; Cranford House School, The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School, St Andrews Preparatory School, The Oratory School, Pangbourne College, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Downe House, Rupert House School, Shiplake College, The Abbey School, Bradfield College, The Manor Preparatory School, Abingdon School, Abingdon Preparatory School, Radley College, and St Helen & St Katharine.

Farming has always been important to the village and is still a major way of life today. The village also has a long-standing connection with the breeding and training of racehorses with a racing stable still existing in the village and with other prominent training establishments in the local area.

Compton has good road communications, notably via the fast A34 dual carriageway at East Ilsley some 2 miles to the West linking Newbury and Oxford and with the M4 easily accessible at Junction 13 (Chieveley). The nearby expanding town of Didcot has an established shopping centre and a mainline station providing fast commuter services up to London (Paddington via Reading) in well under the hour. Reading and the M4 at Theale (Junction 12) can both be reached via a quiet cross-country route as can Goring on Thames which also has a mainline station and is easily accessible.

To the North of the village lies the ancient Ridgeway Path which winds its way over the Downs eventually crossing the Thames at Streatley and on up into the Chilterns.

Crossrail (Elizabeth Line) services have commenced from Reading, with the full service scheduled to commence in 2021, which together with the completed electrification of the line has significantly improved travelling times to East and West destinations.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Conveniently situated between Newbury and Oxford on the quiet fringe of this popular Berkshire Downland village, designated an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’, surrounded by scenic rolling countryside, easily accessible for the A34 and M4 and within but a few minute’s walk of the acclaimed Downs Secondary School, revered village primary school, village shop and eatery, and just a short drive to the mainline railway station in Goring-on-Thames, providing access to London Paddington in under the hour.

Peacefully set in mature professionally landscaped gardens and grounds, an attractive bespoke 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 reception room home of approximately 1,399 sq ft internally, built to a traditional design and finished to a high specification throughout, this contemporary home, provides well-proportioned open plan, modern family orientated accommodation, which embraces its private gardens, encapsulating an ‘Al Fresco’ lifestyle, with spacious private parking adjoining the grounds.

Early viewing is highly recommended so as to appreciate the many attractive attributes afforded to The Old Mill, and the charming setting.

GENERAL SERVICES
Services: Mains electricity, water, and drainage are connected to the property. Central heating and domestic hot water from gas fired boiler.
 
Postcode: RG20 6NJ

EPC Rating: C / 70

Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council.  Telephone[use Contact Agent Button]

DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street and over the river bridge continuing up to the top of Streatley High Street. At the traffic lights continue straight across on the B4009 Aldworth Road. In a further 2 ½ miles after passing through Aldworth turn right for Compton by the Four Points Public House. On reaching Compton follow through the village passing the Church and Primary School, through the central high street, and a further couple of hundred metres along, The Old Mill will be found off on the right hand-side.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co.

DISCLAIMER
The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order.  If required, the client is advised to obtain verification.  These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Warmingham & Co. Whilst all due care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility for their accuracy is accepted, nor do they form part of any offer or contract. Intending clients must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy prior to signing a contract.