* Freehold
* An immaculately presented 3 bedroom cottage
* Front lawned garden, rear terrace and detached garage
* 3 Bedrooms
* 2 Bathrooms
* 3 Reception Rooms
* 1, 528 sq ft in total
**The brambles
**
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
Situated close to the central part of this popular Berkshire Downland village
and surrounded by countryside designated an Area of Natural Beauty and located
almost equidistant between Newbury and Oxford with easy access for the A 34
and M4. Approximately 5 miles from Goring & Streatley Station for trains to
London.
An immaculately presented 3 bedroom cottage, dating back to the 17th century
and having been sympathetically restored to include numerous architectural
features. The property has the added benefit of a front lawned garden, rear
terrace and detached garage offering accommodation of 1, 528 sq ft
Entrance Porch
Sitting Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Utility Room
Cloakroom with Shower
Study
Landing
3 Bedrooms
Family Bathroom
Front South Facing Lawned Garden and Rear Terrace
Detached Garage
**Location
**
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.
Approximately 5 miles from Goring & Streatley Station for trains to London.
Crossrail (Elizabeth Line) services have commenced from Reading, which
together with the electrification of the line has significantly improved
travelling times to East and West destinations.
Horn Street leads off the main village street near the centre and is easily
accessible for the schools and amenities.
**Property description
**
Incorporating numerous architectural features of the era, The Brambles is an
absolutely charming property. With exposed beams and brick detail throughout,
it presents itself as a well proportioned period cottage. The entrance porch
leads into the sitting room which has a beautifully preserved Inglenook
fireplace with bread oven. There is a separate dining room off the kitchen, as
well as a utility room, cloakroom with shower and study. Upstairs there are 3
bedrooms plus family bathroom, all with a wealth of character.
**Outside
**
The property is approached behind a pretty walled frontage and small steps
take you up to the front south facing garden. There are several trees and
flowering borders which compliment the property, providing the perfect
“cottage garden”. At the rear is a private terrace, perfect for al - fresco
dining.
The detached garage is located to the right of the property along from the
pretty bricked wall.
**General information
**
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property.
Central heating and domestic hot water are supplied from an oil fired boiler.
Council Tax Band: D
Postcode: RG20 6QN
Energy Efficiency Rating: E/52
Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone: 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 continue into the
centre of the village and turn right into Horn Street just before The Foinavon
Hotel. Carry on to the top of the road and bare round to the left and enter
Hockham Road. The Brambles will be found on your right hand side, after the
turning to Whitewalls Close.
**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.

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