Lyle House, Tidmarsh, Reading, RG8

An extremely spacious 3 bedroom apartment on the first floor of this important listed building forming part of the Maidenhatch Estate. EPC Exempt.

There are fine character features and high ceilings, and residents have the benefit of the use of wonderful parklike grounds including an orchard.

LOCAL INFORMATION
Maidenhatch is a hamlet in the Parish of Tidmarsh, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Set in the West Berkshire countryside there are many country and woodland walks and a nearby trout fishery. Pangbourne (2 miles) is a thriving and active village, and offers superb transport links with mainline rail service to Reading and London Paddington. Junction 12 of the M4 is about 4 miles. Nearby Upper Basildon has a popular Primary school. St Andrews school, Pangbourne College and Bradfield College are all nearby, with the extensive sporting facilities of Bradfield College being open to the public.

ACCOMMODATION
Entrance hall leading to dining area which, in turn, opens to the kitchen, large sitting room, large pirncipal bedroom, second double bedroom, third bedroom or study, bathroom with bath and shower.

OUTSIDE SPACE
The property is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and surrounded by fields and woodland, some of which is owned by the Maidenhatch Estate and is for use by the residents.

There is parking for residents in front of the building.

LOCAL AUTHORITY AND SERVICES
West Berkshire Council, Newbury - www.westberks.gov.uk
Council Tax Band E
Mains electricity, private water supply from Maidenhatch Estate, septic tank drainage, central heating via electric boiler installed in 2022 (under warranty until April 2027).

TENURE
Held on the balance of a 999 year lease commencing 18.12.1978 (about 952 years unexpired).
Ground rent: £10 per annum
Variable maintenance charge: currently £159.42 per month - this is for the maintenance of the building, buildings insurance, etc.
Additional Variable Service Charge for the Maidenhatch Estate of £386 per annum - this covers the private water supply, maintenance of grounds and drive, etc.

Important information for potential purchasers
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

Buyer information
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a non-refundable charge of £78.00 including VAT. This does not increase if there is more than one individual selling. This will be collected in advance by Lifetime Legal as a single payment. Lifetime Legal will then pay Us £26.00 Inc. VAT for the work undertaken by Us.

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