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Location:
Reading, Berks
Description:
THE MILL HOUSEThe Mill House occupies a delightful setting on the beautiful river Pang, enjoying its own fishing rights. The property is Grade II listed and is believed to date from around 1600, although its origins could well be far older. The building was still being used to mill flour in the 1930's and has been lovingly and sympathetically refurbished by the current owners and contains many phenomenal features including the restored mill wheel which can be seen in the family room displayed behind glass casing.From 1917 to 1924, the property was the home of artist Dora Carrington and the author Lytton Strachey - both are associated with the Bloomsbury Group. The rooms are impressive and ooze character, complimented by modern bathrooms and Mark Wilkinson kitchen/breakfast room. The Mill House is approached via electric gates onto a sweeping driveway, that provides access to a triple garage. The gardens are wonderful and relaxing and take full advantage of the river with formal gardens to the front that are separated from a half acre natural plot, that enjoys stunning views, via an attractive arched footbridge. SITUATIONThe immediate area is well served by an excellent range of schooling including St Andrews School, The Oratory, Pangbourne College and Bradfield College. There are recreational facilities for all requirements including the sports centre at Bradfield College, The Royal Berkshire Shooting School, Racing at Newbury and many more. As well as this, the surrounding countryside is renowned for its exquisite walks and rides. Tidmarsh; A popular village dating back to Saxon times, with its own pub, The Greyhound, village green, and parish church. Pangbourne is just over a mile away and provides excellent local facilities including a main line station and rail link to London. The more comprehensive amenities of Reading are only a few miles away. The M4 motorway being close to hand provides excellent access to the West Country, London and its airports.
Description
THE MILL HOUSE
The Mill House occupies a delightful setting on the beautiful river Pang, enjoying its own fishing rights. The property is Grade II listed and is believed to date from around 1600, although its origins could well be far older. The building was still being used to mill flour in the 1930's and has been lovingly and sympathetically refurbished by the current owners and contains many phenomenal features including the restored mill wheel which can be seen in the family room displayed behind glass casing.
From 1917 to 1924, the property was the home of artist Dora Carrington and the author Lytton Strachey - both are associated with the Bloomsbury Group. The rooms are impressive and ooze character, complimented by modern bathrooms and Mark Wilkinson kitchen/breakfast room. The Mill House is approached via electric gates onto a sweeping driveway, that provides access to a triple garage. The gardens are wonderful and relaxing and take full advantage of the river with formal gardens to the front that are separated from a half acre natural plot, that enjoys stunning views, via an attractive arched footbridge.
SITUATION
The immediate area is well served by an excellent range of schooling including St Andrews School, The Oratory, Pangbourne College and Bradfield College. There are recreational facilities for all requirements including the sports centre at Bradfield College, The Royal Berkshire Shooting School, Racing at Newbury and many more. As well as this, the surrounding countryside is renowned for its exquisite walks and rides. Tidmarsh; A popular village dating back to Saxon times, with its own pub, The Greyhound, village green, and parish church.
Pangbourne is just over a mile away and provides excellent local facilities including a main line station and rail link to London. The more comprehensive amenities of Reading are only a few miles away.
The M4 motorway being close to hand provides excellent access to the West Country, London and its airports.
The Mill House
The Mill House occupies a delightful setting on the beautiful river Pang, enjoying its own fishing rights. The property is Grade II listed and is believed to date from around 1600, although its origins could well be far older. The building was still being used to mill flour in the 1930's and has been lovingly and sympathetically refurbished by the current owners and contains many phenomenal features including the restored mill wheel which can be seen in the family room displayed behind glass casing.
From 1917 to 1924, the property was the home of artist Dora Carrington and the author Lytton Strachey - both are associated with the Bloomsbury Group. The rooms are impressive and ooze character, complimented by modern bathrooms and Mark Wilkinson kitchen/breakfast room. The Mill House is approached via electric gates onto a sweeping driveway that provides access to a triple garage. The gardens are wonderful and relaxing and take full advantage of the river with formal gardens to the front that are separated from a half acre natural plot, that enjoys stunning views, via an attractive arched footbridge.
Situation
The immediate area is well served by an excellent range of schooling including St Andrews School, The Oratory, Pangbourne College and Bradfield College. There are recreational facilities for all requirements including the sports centre at Bradfield College, The Royal Berkshire Shooting School, Racing at Newbury and many more. As well as this, the surrounding countryside is renowned for its exquisite walks and rides. Tidmarsh; A popular village dating back to Saxon times, with its own pub, The Greyhound, village green, and parish church.
Pangbourne is just over a mile away and provides excellent local facilities including a main line station and rail link to London. The more comprehensive amenities of Reading are only a few miles away.
The M4 motorway being close to hand provides excellent access to the West Country, London and its airports.
Gardens
The Mill House gardens extend to approx. 1.36 acres and has fishing rights.
The house has a gated front entrance, leading into a gravel driveway, to the Detached triple Garage.
The waterside gardens are truly beautiful, with lawns, shrub and herbaceous borders, patio areas and bridge leading over to the further gardens and island. There are willow trees, and a summer house, all enjoying pretty views in each direction.
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Property Type:
Single-Family Houses
Amenities:
Gated, Parking, Patio/Deck
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