Lot 2 | Westbury Farm, Westbury Lane, Purley on Thames, Reading, RG8 8DL

An attractive Grade II listed farm with extensive pastureland and direct River Thames frontage

Description

Lot 2

Located north east of Springs Farm, Westbury Farm is accessed along a private gravel drive with parking in the turning circle at the front of the house. Built in the 17th Century, the farmhouse is Grade II listed, but currently uninhabited and n need of refurbishment. The ground floor is arranged to provide 2 living rooms and a large open plan kitchen and dining room. There are bedrooms and two family bathroom on the first floor, with a further 2 bedrooms and bathroom on the second floor.

Across the courtyard is Westbury Barn which is also Grade II listed. The former stables and hay barn, was renovated recently and gained planning permission to be used as ancillary residential for the Farmhouse. The space is used as a study and billiards room.

Westbury Farm Guest Cottage is currently laid out to provide 3 bedrooms and a sitting room, with no kitchen. The adjacent open fronted 3-bay garage is currently used as an entertainment space and has a first floor store.

The land totals 138.79 acres of permanent pasture and lakes, which drain through various channels to the river.

Location

Springs and Westbury Farms are located in a semi-rural position on the Southern bank of the River Thames. The farms are located in Berkshire within the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Located north of Purley-on-Thames, Reading is a short distance to the east and Pangbourne to the west. Reading, Pangbourne, Goring and Streatley are all within close proximity, providing transport links, local amenities and independent shopping.

Springs Farmhouse and attributed outbuildings sit within the centre of the land holding. Westbury Farm is located a short distance to the north east.

Road: Westbury Lane leads directly onto the A329, allowing for convenient access to the M4, Central London and the wider motorway network.

Rail: The closest railway station is Tilehurst, which operates a 5 minute service to Reading. Subsequently from Reading a high speed service operates totaling 25 minutes.

Air: Heathrow Airport is within easy reach along the M4 within an hour, offering flights to international and domestic destinations.

Schools: The area benefits from a range of primary and secondary schools in both the private and state sectors. Local Prep schools include The Oratory, Elstree, Moulsford, Cranford and St Andrews. At secondary level, Pangbourne College, Queen Anne’s, The Oratory, Wellington College, St Mary’s Ascot, Eton and Radley are all accessible within an hours drive. There are also a number of Grammar schools in the area.

Acreage: 148.79 Acres

Additional Info

Council Tax = H/D