High Elms North, Compton

HIGH ELMS NORTH
COMPTON – WEST BERKSHIRE

*Newbury– 11 miles *Oxford – 18miles
*Reading – 14 miles *Didcot – 7 miles
Goring on Thames – 6 miles * A34 at East Ilsley – 2.5 miles
M4 at Chieveley (J13) or Theale (J12) – 12 and 6 miles respectively

Situated between Newbury and Oxford on the edge of this popular Berkshire Downland village in an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ surrounded by scenic rolling countryside and conveniently situated for access to the well revered village primary and secondary schools, village amenities, and nearby mainline railway station in Goring on Thames providing access to London Paddington in under the hour.

An elegantly presented 4 bedroom residence of approximately 3282 sq ft in total, being one half of an important village house built as a Rectory in 1855, occupying an enviable elevated position enjoying far reaching views over its 0.88 of an acre grounds and rolling countryside beyond.

Tree Lined Driveway
Gravelled Forecourt

Reception Hall
Inner Hallway
Cloakroom

Vaulted Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Family Room with wood burning stove
Dining Room
Sitting Room
Study
Cellar

Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room
Guest Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room
2 Further Double Bedrooms
Large Family Bathroom

Enclosed Courtyard
Boot Room/Store

Extensive Lawned Gardens

Garage & Store
Wood Store

In All Approximately 0.88 of an Acre

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.
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.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
High Elms North comprises one half of an important village house built in 1855, originally as a Rectory. Recently redecorated by the current owners, the house presents beautifully, arranged to suit modern family living whilst embracing and enhancing the wealth of period features and high ceilings throughout.

The front door leads off a private gated courtyard and into a light and airy reception hall, extending the length of the ground floor. The fantastic vaulted Kitchen is fully fitted in a contemporary style and is open plan to a split level dining area and family room, with double doors out to the courtyard. Further along the hall is a magnificent formal dining room, sitting room, large study and cloakroom. To the rear is the staircase, and door to the cellar. Upstairs, all arranged around a spacious central landing are the master bedroom with En-suite shower room, guest bedroom also En-suite, two further double bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom. Detached from the house and across the courtyard is a separate boot room, garage and stores.

OUTSIDE
A long, tree lined driveway leads up to the house and gravelled forecourt. The fenced gardens extend in front of the house and are beautifully established with large lawns which lead down to adjoining fields and offer the most stunning views.  There is a large shed for garden storage    In all, the private grounds amount to approximately 0.88 of an acre.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Central heating and hot water from oil fired boiler.  Gigiclear fibre broadband connected

Council Tax: G

Postcode: RG20 6RD

Energy Efficiency Rating: F / 32

Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone:

DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street across the river bridge and up to the top of Streatley High Street where at the traffic light continue straight ahead onto the B4009 road to Newbury. Continue up the hill and in a further 2 miles, after passing through the village of Aldworth, turn right opposite the thatched Four Points public house signposted for Compton. Follow this road for a further 2 miles and proceed down the hill into the village of Compton. After the road has levelled out, the driveway for High Elms North will be found on the left hand side opposite the Church.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co