2 rooms house of 65m² in Compton

1 COMPTON MANORCOMPTON – BERKSHIRE*Oxford 16 miles *Reading 12 miles *Newbury 10 miles*Abingdon 10 miles *Didcot 9 miles *Goring-on-Thames 6miles *A34 at East Ilsley 2.5 miles *M4 at J13 6 miles, at J1210 miles (Distances and times approximate)In scenic Downland countryside between Newbury and Oxford easily accessible for A34, M4 and trains to London and attractive 2 bedroom End Mews Cottage in a converted Grade II listed former Manor House situated within walled gardens in the heart of this popular village.Covered PorchEntrance HallKitchenDining RoomSitting Room with wood burning stoveCloakroomMaster Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom2nd BedroomShower RoomCommunal South facing walled GardensGaragePrivate ParkingLOCATIONCompton is a quiet rural village set in a fold of the Berkshire Downlands surrounded by beautiful undulating countryside designated an A.O.N.B., and conveniently situated between Newbury and Oxford with easy access to the fast A34 which links to the M4 and with a choice of mainline stations in the local area providing commuter services up to London Paddington in under the hour, the closest being at Goring on Thames or Didcot.The village has a long history with traces of Roman occupation and being mentioned in the Domeday Book of 1083 A.D. In recent years it has become a thriving village community still linked to Farming and the countryside and have a strong association with Horse Racing.There is a beautiful flint walled Parish Church and in the village are many interesting period properties reflecting a rich architectural heritage. Local amenities include a Post Office/Stores, Barbers Shop, the Swan Public House, highly regarded Primary and Secondary Schools, the latter being the Downs School which boasts a Sixth Form. Just to the North of the village is the ancient Ridgeway Path which crosses the Downs eventually joining the Icknield Way on its journey to East Anglia.PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONCompton Manor is an impressive period property centrally located in the village set within walled gardens and grounds. Dating from the 16th Century and listed Grade II as being of significant historical interest, this imposing building has a multi gabled roof and tall chimneys together with an atmospheric beamed interior. In the late 1980’s Compton Manor was converted into 6 apartments each of differing size, proportions and arrangement. 1 Compton Manor has a traditional ‘Cottage’ appearance with a period entrance Porch over its independent front door. Internally the accommodation is arranged over two floors with an entrance hall leading to sitting room with wood burning stove, kitchen, dining room and inner hall with cloakroom. Upstairs is the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, second bedroom and additional shower room.OUTSIDECompton Manor stands in attractive private gardens with a long high brick walled frontage to the High Street. A wide arched decorative wrought iron pedestrian gate provides direct access into the High Street itself. The communal Gardens at the front are prettily laid out with planted beds around a main lawn all enjoying a sheltered southerly aspect. At the rear is a private, walled Courtyard area with communal washing line.Further along the High Street by the Doctors Surgery is a drive leading to the private parking and garaging for Compton Manor. The garage to No 1 is on the left hand end of the row, nearest to the property itself. There are additional parking bays adjacent to the garages for residents/guests only.GENERAL INFORMATIONServices: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Heating is provided by electric radiators, and hot water by immersion heater.Council Tax: CPostcode: RG20 6NJLocal Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone:[use