5 Heathermount Drive

Presenting a R e n w a y Ty p e 6 0 A B u n g a l o w on Edgcumbe Park

5 H E AT H E R M O U N T D R I V E | E D G C U M B E P A R K | C R O W T H O R N E | B E R K S H I R E | R G 4 5 6 H J

Presenting a R e n w a y Ty p e 6 0 A B u n g a l o w at Edgcumbe Park

BACKGROUND

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CONTENTS

EDGCUMBE PARK A SETTING SECOND TO NON E

RENWAY’S FLAGSHIP DEVELOPMENT TH E H ISTORY AN D SPI R IT OF E D G C U M B E PA R K

ORIGINAL SALES ADVERTISEMENTS ARCH IVE DOCU M E NTS

FAHRENHEIT 451 O N L O C AT I O N AT E D G C U M B E PA R K

TH E B U NGALOW

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TYPE 60A BUNGALOW OR IG I NAL ARCH ITECTS DRAWI NGS, 1961–1968

THE BUNGALOW TODAY S E T T I N G , S T Y L E & S I T U AT I O N

PROPERTY TOUR VI EWI NG TH E B U NGALOW

A-Z OF THE BUNGALOW P L AN O F TH E H O U S E & P LOT

THE PARTICULARS P R O P E R T Y D E TA I L S & L O C A L I N F O R M AT I O N

CONTACT TH E VENDORS FOR ALL ENQUIRIES

CONTENTS

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EDGCUMBE PARK A SETTI NG SECON D TO NON E

“‘Edgcumbe Park’, where each season is more delightful than the last, combined with the best of Modern Home Building, is rapidly becoming THE place to live West of London. Every house, every site and winding cul-de-sac is imaginatively planned by our Architectural Staff preserving the Oaks and the Mountain Ash, the Scots Pine and Sycamore, ensuring good orientation and pleasant views. Planning in the RENWAY manner guarantees you security of your investment.”

EXTRACT FROM ORIGINAL SELLING BROCHURE, C.1962

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RENWAY’S FLAGSHIP DEVELOPMENT T H E H I STO RY A N D S P I R I T O F E D G C U M B E PA R K

F

ounded in 1955 by Athelstan Whaley, the

Renway

Construction

Company

produced a small number of housing developments

in

the

South

East

of

England driven by a passion for quality of construction, innovative design and customer satisfaction. A small, family owned business, it created around 30 homes per year over its 40 year span, remaining little-known and tucked under the radar of mid-century appreciation.

“Life is more satisfying creating an enjoyable way

Renway’s

of life, designing, building, and selling attractive,

completed in 1970 on a sylvan site originally

modern homes in lovely surroundings to pleasant people — moreso than mass-producing homes for people we never see.”

AT H E L S TA N W H A L E Y, D I R E C T O R , R E N WAY C O N S T R U C T I O N C O M PA N Y

flagship

development

was

Edgcumbe Park, commenced in 1958 and part of Windsor Great Park. Rather than bulldoze the land clear, Renway planned their development of 360 houses, chalets and bungalows, and 54 apartments around the keystone oak, pine, mountain ash and silver birch specimens in this 80 acre site to create a communal environment with minimum sacrifice of trees. The highways meander purposefully yet unhurriedly between trees

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Page watermarked with an extract from the Ordnance Survey, 1970, showing the development with the location of the Type 60A bungalow at 5 Heathermount Drive, Edgcumbe Park highlighted thus © Crown Copyright NC/03/3459

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and houses and the development gave a standard of landscaping far ahead of its time and hard to match even with today’s environmental sensitivities.

Careful attention was paid to the properties’

fact one of the very first homebuilders in

Whilst

aspects and orientation along with the

the UK to include innovations

to Eric Lyons’ smaller SPAN townhouse

choice of external materials to best suit

such

(rather

developments of the period, Renway wanted

the landscape, give good views, maximise

that wet plastering), central

to offer a fuller range of property styles and

natural daylight and to blend with the

heating,

designs to cater for all comers, first time

environment. All properties were bestowed

insulation, fitted kitchens, integrated

buyer through to company executive. Whilst

with generous plots and sweeping frontages

wardrobes, even offering purchasers a

focused on fostering a community of good

(generally between 60–100’) open plan to

choice of wallpapering throughout. Such was

neighbours, Renway’s approach offered

the roadway to sow the seeds for a close-

their vision, they even included carports as

more space: each house being detached (or

knit community of “good neighbours”.

well as garages to prevent cars being parked

as

dry-lining

double-glazing,

loft

similar

in

community

approach

linked via shared garages and driveways).

untidily on the roads or on their landscaped

These properties were never intended to be

exciting

frontages, with Covenants scribed to help

affordable luxury for the masses, they were

architectural influences to the planning

preserve this and other aspects of the

priced at a premium: houses from £7,500

of Edgcumbe Park from his study tours to

development for generations to come.

to £11,000, garden flats at £4,750 — and

Whaley

brought

new

and

Scandinavia, Canada and California and

many thought these expensive futuristic

his deep interest in the leading American

Renway’s attention to detail was recognised

architects of the time. Working alongside

in a number of awards for its design,

his

designer,

landscaping and construction including

Demand was widespread, but local too:

Thomas Hart, peak-roofed Chalets and

‘Ideal Home’ and ‘New Home Of The

constructed in the golden age of air travel

streamlined

bungalows

Year’ competitions, a Civic Trust Award

featured among the estate’s 27 house-

and features in publications at the time.

types, each designed to coexist with its

Most famously, the futuristic look and feel

environment in form — and finish, with

of the development was the key draw for

widespread use of hardwood cladding.

film director François Truffaut when looking

Edgcumbe Park’s continuing draw, unique

for the homes of the future for his 1966

situation and lasting appeal have ensured its

Stateside influences were also seen indoors

adaptation of ‘Fahrenheit 451‘, giving the

properties still command a premium, indeed

with American style ‘rumpus’ rooms and

Renway Type 60 bungalow top billing as

also through their scant availability: only a

en-suite shower rooms. Renway were in

the hero Montag’s home (page 10).

small number come to the market each year.

principal

architect Ranch-style

and

homes wouldn’t sell. But sell they did.

and just 20 miles from Heathrow Airport, the estate found favour among BOAC, BEA and Pan Am air crews of the time — some of whom still reside here.

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ABOVE : Athelstan Whaley receiving the Homefinders Award for New Home Of The Year, 1969 for Renway’s work at Edgcumbe Park.

D A I LY M A I L , C . 1 9 6 5

“This scheme is one man’s attempt to provide well-designed new houses in a densely-treed setting of some 80 acres, in such a way as to create a communal environment, with minimal sacrifice of trees.”

C I V I C T R U S T AWA R D C O M M E N D AT I O N , 1 9 6 8

Renway’s reluctance to compromise on

A rare oasis of tranquillity, space and

led and uncompromising. And although the

its ideals of space and environmental

mid-century design in the UK, Edgcumbe

Edgcumbe

integration effectively sealed the company’s

Park continues to feel as modern today

(EPPA) has been in place since the early

fate: land simply became too expensive to

as it did 50 years ago. It is unlikely that

days of the estate keeping a watchful eye

keep their vision viable. Sadly in 2002 they

any new housing development will come

on proposals for change, Edgcumbe Park

decided to ‘call it a day’, closing their head

close to achieving the successes seen here:

arguably deserves more formal recognition

office which was still, at the time, proudly

the unique combination of architecture,

as a significant example of mid-century

sited at the entrance to Edgcumbe Park.

setting, and overarching design was vision-

British homebuilding at its best.

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Park

Preservation

Association

ABOVE : Detail map of the North part of Stage 8 in the construction of Edgcumbe Park; the 80 acre site was divided into a sequence of 12 stages. The location of the Type 60A bungalow at 5 Heathermount Drive, Edgcumbe Park is shown thus

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ORIGINAL SALES ADVERTISEMENTS F R O M T H E T I M E S , T H E O B S E R V E R , D A I LY & S U N D A Y TE LEG RAPH, AI R LI N E GAZ ETTES AN D OTH E RS AS SHOWN

ADVERT FROM ‘THE HOMEFINDER’

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ADVERT FROM ‘THE HOMEFINDER’ (C.1968)

ADVERT FROM ‘THE HOMEFINDER’ (MARCH 1962)

A D V E R T F R O M ‘ H O U S E B E A U T I F U L’ ( O C T O B E R 1 9 6 6 )

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FAHRENHEIT 451 O N L O C AT I O N AT E D G C U M B E PA R K

“How often do we hear it and see it advertised: ‘Houses for modern living,’ ‘homes of advanced design,’ ‘your home for the future’ — and yet when a modern house of sufficiently advanced design was required for ‘Fahrenheit 451’ — set some fifty years ahead in time — the design chosen was a Renway home at Edgcumbe Park, Crowthorne. On this development part of this excellent film was shot, and the residents enjoyed the excitement of seeing Julie Christie, Oskar Werner and producer François Truffaut at work on their very doorsteps.”

‘NEW HOMES’ MAGAZINE, 1967

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François Truffaut and Julie Christie celebrating after a day’s filming on Linkway, Edgcumbe Park, 1966.

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Fahrenheit 451 — the temperature at which book paper catches fire and burns — is “A novel of a strange and weird future” depicting a dystopic futuristic society where books are prohibited, and if found, incinerated due to their subversive effect on the public.

Eminent cinematographer François Truffaut chose Edgcumbe Park and its Type 60 Bungalow to represent the dwelling of the future for the story’s rebel fireman, Montag, in his critically-acclaimed 1966 film dramatisation of Ray Bradbury’s cult novel.

ABOVE :

a 1967 Corgi edition paperback cover.

LEFT : Stills from the motion picture, beginning with stars Cyril Cusak and the story’s heroes Montag (Oskar Werner) and co-star Julie Christie in her two parallel roles. Stills show Montag and Linda at their Renway Type 60 bungalow on Linkway, Edgcumbe Park, which Renway modified specifically for the film (note the position of the front door, blocked-in garage door and concealed driveway). This property is sadly now extended and renovated to be almost unrecognisable from that seen here.

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TYPE 60A BUNGALOW ORIGINAL ARCHITECT’S DRAWINGS, 1961–1968

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THE BUNGALOW TODAY S E T T I N G , S T Y L E & S I T U AT I O N

“A mid-century modern ranch-style home: low-slung, light-filled — Californian cool comes to Crowthorne!”

Situated at the heart of Renway’s award-winning Edgcumbe Park Development, 5 Heathermount Drive occupies one of the most commanding plots. One of only ten Type 60/60A bungalows, this modern ‘Ranch-style’ design with its asymmetric roof, picture windows and open-plan living takes clear cues from mid-century Californian homebuilders such as the renowned Joseph Eichler.

Of the 27 house designs on acclaimed Edgcumbe Park, the Type 60 bungalows (and their mirror image, the Type 60A) are generally to be found at the hairpins of the development’s meandering roadways where their footprints and low profiles are so well suited to these expansive corner plots.

ABOVE: A typical 1950s Eichler-designed bungalow from Sunnyvale, California. Typified by its beam and post construction, large glazed areas and asymmetric, overhanging roof creating soaring vaults inside.

Photo: in ‘Eicher/Modernism Rebuilds the American Dream’; Paul Adamson, 2002.

LEFT :

Renway’s Type 60A bungalow at 5 Heathermount Drive, Edgcumbe Park, with clear influences from Eichler’s Californian design — not least in form but also in its relationship to light, interior and exterior space.

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PROPERTY TOUR VI EWI NG TH E B U NGALOW

Purchased by the current owners in 2007 in a tired and unloved state, they undertook an extensive programme of renovations and restorations to the interior and gardens to once again reveal the beauty in Renway’s original design.

Through its occupation by 3 previous owners over forty years, it had been modified from its original design in the conversion of its garage to an additional reception room with cloakroom/ensuite and the extension of the property to include a new garage along its front aspect.

The bungalow maximises light and space, with an airy open plan reception area, 3 good sized bedrooms, a luxurious bathroom and an additional bedroom/studio with cloakroom all filled with natural daylight through extensive glazing and five skylights across its vaulting, asymmetric roof.

In keeping with Renway’s ethos of integrating homes with their environments, double doors open the living space out to extensive decking with pergola and eating area. Sited centrally in its plot, the gardens wrap around the bungalow and offer a number of distinct areas to relax and entertain, tracking the sun throughout the day.

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ABOVE :

A broad pathway of reclaimed flagstones bisects the sweeping 150’ landscaped frontage and leads directly to the bespoke hardwood front door.

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Finished to an exceptional standard, the Renway Type 60A at 5 Heathermount Drive is a desirable example of British mid-century architecture and design on a sweeping corner plot within this unique and commended development setting.

ENTRANCE HALL

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ABOVE :

The inviting entrance hall, bathed in

light from the skylight and warmth from the exposed brick wall. Original parquet flooing begins and leads you through to the living area past the wall of floating shelves.

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LIVING SPACE “True to Renway’s original plan, it’s a wonderfully connected space to dine, relax and entertain. Friends love it: they come for coffee... and stay for dinner!”

“A calming palette of natural colours and materials a t e r i a l s ffurther u r t h e r bblurs l u r s tthe h e ddistinction istinction between t w e e n iinside n s i d e aand n d ooutside.” utside.”

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The living space is one expansive, vaulted area with full-height windows and double doors. Natural light floods in and there are panoramic views in almost every direction.

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LIVING SPACE

“The space flows out to the loggia, decking and pergola beyond, with the calming palette of natural colours and materials blurring the distinction between inside & outside.�

RIGHT : Enjoy the light, space and outdoor living in the warmer months...

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LEFT : ...And in winter, curl up in front of the logburning fire.

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KITCHEN

“The kitchen is the hub of this home — everyone gravitates to the breakfast bar when they arrive, whether it’s for coffee, evening drinks or to watch the chef at work!”

RIGHT :

Bathed in natural light from dual skylights and full-height glazing to the garden, the kitchen is of simple and functional design and flows seamlessly from the living space.

FAR RIGHT : The bar (top left), cooking station (bottom left) and view through to the side garden (top right). The adjoining foodstore (bottom right) has bespoke builtin storage and doors to the utility cupboard housing the boiler and washing machine.

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BATHROOM

PHOTOS:

From the American walnut-clad wall, Italian ceramic tiles, separate rainhead shower and feature mirror creating the illusion of twice the space, the bathroom provides a special place to unwind. Walnut-topped storage bins keep everywhere clutter-free and daylight floods through the skylight in the vaulted ceiling.

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“A peaceful, luxurious retreat where you can even lie back in the bath and watch the clouds drift by.”

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BEDROOMS BELOW :

The inner hallway is bright and airy thanks to its skylight and high ceiling. Parquet floor leads through to three bedrooms and the bathroom with a full-size wall mirror at the hallway’s end, bouncing daylight back through.

RIGHT :

The high-level window in bedroom 2 draws the afternoon sunlight and evening glow into this lovely restful room.

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“Cool, calm, connected...

Open up the doors in Bedroom 1 and enjoy breakfast in the private rear courtyard — perfect for when guests come to stay.”

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Bedroom 1 is a special room: double doors open onto a private courtyard garden at the apex of the plot — a quiet spot to sit and read or gently start the day. There’s also custom inset wardrobing and an additional tall window overlooking the side garden.

“All around the house, light plays on the walls through windows and skylights giving every room its own special time of day.”

PHOTO :

Overlooking the rear garden, the den is tucked away as a chill-out room, offering a cosy place to think. One of the beauties of bungalows is their flexibility — how rooms can be repurposed, and this would make a lovely bedroom 3, home office, or simply a snug to watch TV, read or listen to the hi-fi.

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PHOTO : The former garage was converted to create a self-contained bedroom 4 by a previous owner, accessed from the entrance hall and with its own en-suite cloakroom.

Currently used as a creative studio for Bungalow Industries, this room could work equally well as an additional reception room, hobbies room, or playroom in a family home.

POTENTIAL !

Subject to the relevant permissions, there is potential to knock through into the adjoining garage, creating a lovely self-contained annexe, studio or living space opening out onto the rear patio.

BEDROOMS Bedroom 3 is currently being used as a den, and bedroom 4 with its adjoining cloakroom as a creative studio.

TOP : Bespoke cabinetry and oakpanelling add storage and warmth to this versatile room.

BOTTOM : American walnut-panelled cloakroom with simple, contemporary fittings and a rubber-tile floor.

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THE GARDENS

“Extensively landscaped to provide decked areas, pergolas, patios, driveways and a carport, the exterior has become an extension of the interior living space.�

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GARDENS & EXTERIOR 2

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“Follow the sun from one garden zone to the next & take your pick of places to 4

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PHOTOS :

Central to its plot, the bungalow is surround on all sides by a number of distinct garden zones.

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Leading out from the living space, double doors open onto an extensive landscaped area [ 1 ( PREVIOUS PAGE ), 2 ] with decking, lawn, beds and an alfresco dining area under the far pergola.

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Meander around the property to the rear courtyard [ 4 ] with access from the master bedroom, and further round to the rear lawn [ 5 ] with brick-built barbecue and additional dining area and pergola [ 9 ] under the shade of the oak.

A side gate leads you round to the garage, its carport and additional parking

[ 10 ] and from there to the front lawn [ 8 ] with decked loggia [ 7 ] .

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U R M O T H E H E A

A-Z OF THE BUNGALOW INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PLAN

INTERNAL A

EN T RA N C E H A LL 13’6” × 4’9”

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L IV I N G S PA C E 29’4” × 14’10” narrowing to 14’1”

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KI T C HE N 9’3” × 8’1”

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KI T C HE N S T O RE + UT I L I T Y 9’2” × 5’1” + 3’5” × 2’9”

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IN N E R HA L LWAY 15’6” × 3’3” at narrowest

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BAT H RO O M 8’8” × 8’1”

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BE D RO O M 2 11’8” × 10’

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BE D RO O M 1 12’7” × 11’8”

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THE PARTICULARS 5 HEATHERMOUNT DRIVE, EDGCUM BE PARK, CROWTHORNE, BERKSHIRE RG45 6HJ

The 3/4-bedroom home has been sympathetically updated by the current owners whilst staying true to the original design and ethos of the property and development.

Natural materials feature throughout, from the hardwood exterior cladding and front door; exposed interior brickwork; parquet floor extending throughout all open-plan areas, and oak and American walnut interior cladding and shelving in the living space, bathroom and cloakroom.

A superb example of the Renway Type 60A bungalow — a modern, single-storey dwelling — situated on a commanding corner plot of almost a fifth of an acre with 150’ frontage on meandering Heathermount Drive.

With architectural influences from the mid-century modern Ranch style homes of California, including asymmetric roof, extensive glazing and a loggia, the property is a light, bright, open plan residence in the award winning sylvan setting of Edgcumbe Park.

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The bungalow maximises light and space. Its airy, open plan reception area, 3 good sized bedrooms, luxurious bathroom and an additional bedroom/studio with cloakroom are all filled with natural daylight through extensive glazing and five skylights across its vaulting, asymmetric roof.

With decking, pergolas, patio areas and lawn plus carport and driveway parking for 3 vehicles, careful and considered use has been made of the entire plot from the property and its interior through to the landscaping of its grounds.

Finished to an exceptional standard, the Renway Type 60A at 5 Heathermount Drive is a desirable example of British mid-century architecture and design on a sweeping corner plot within this unique and commended development setting.

ENTRANCE HALL PA GE : 1 6

PLA N : A

Solid bespoke hardwood front door and side panel with chrome and

door to inner hallway. The open-

wine rack and unit housing storage

plan reception area leads through

baskets. Stainless steel light switches

to the kitchen:

and plug sockets; recessed ceiling spotlights. Full-height double doors to utility cupboard housing gas-fired

stainless steel door furniture. Parquet

KITCHEN

wood floor and exposed brick

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wall. Custom-built display shelving.

Parquet

Skylight. Column radiator. Recessed

skylight. High-gloss white base units

ceiling spotlights. Stainless steel

with stainless steel handles and

light switches and plug sockets,

solid oak worktop. Flush- mounted

I N N E R H A L L W AY

heating

Astracast stainless steel sink unit

PAG E: 26

with separate matching Astracast

Glazed door, parquet wood floor,

stainless steel drainer and Astracast

skylight

pull-out chrome monobloc tap. Solid

Hard-wired smoke detector. Doors

thermostat.

Wood-effect

Venetian blind. Door to:-

OPEN PLAN LIVING / DINING ROOM PA GE : 1 8

PLA N : B

Glazed door through to main reception room. Parquet wood floor throughout. Double aspect: two large front aspect windows, one with opening glazed door to the loggia and front garden. Double doors open out onto decked side garden. Inset ‘SAEY’ log burning fire with tiled hearth. Bespokebuilt recessed television unit with solid oak top and oak panelling over; hidden aerial point and power sockets. Additional recessed

combination boiler, and washing

P L AN : C

wood

floor.

Opening

White

Venetian blinds.

PLAN: E

and

slimline

window.

Radiator. Halogen track lighting, stainless steel light switch and plug sockets. White micro-slatted

radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR / STUDIO / RECEPTION ROOM PAG E : 29

PLAN: J

full height mirrored wall at end of

floorboards,

separate Bosch freezer. Stainless

corridor.

telephone/broadband

steel electric fan oven with Bosch five-burner hob, tiled splashback with

Baumatic

stainless

steel

extractor hood above, incorporated into solid oak shelf. Built-in stainless steel wine cooler and stainless steel pull-out storage unit. Hard-wired smoke detector. Stainless steel light switches and plug sockets; recessed ceiling spotlights. Vertirad radiator.

Step up to:-

lights.

BEDROOM ONE PAG E: 27

Exposed

radiator,

B.T point,

Custom-built

cupboards

with solid oak top and oak wall

PLAN: H

cladding.

Stainless

steel

light

Double aspect with double doors to

switches and plug sockets. Wood

rear courtyard garden and window

effect Venetian blind.

overlooking side garden. Recessed

this room operates as the owners’

built-in

double

wardrobe

Currently

with

creative studio for their design

hanging space and built-in shelving

business but would work equally

and drawers. Bespoke bedside

well as an en-suite bedroom or

shelving. Radiator. Stainless steel

additional reception room. There

light switches and plug sockets. B.T

is

telephone point. White micro-slatted

Garage). Door to:-

also

annexe

potential

(see

Venetian blinds and neutral carpet.

PAG E: 2

and an additional large radiator

Skylight, parquet wood floor and

Side-aspect

below breakfast bar. Recessed

exposed brick wall. Rear aspect,

ceiling spotlights; stainless steel light switches and plug sockets.

P L AN : D

window.

stainless steel multi-directional wall

steel double-drawer Fisher & Paykel dishwasher. Built-in Bosch stainless

Built-in

cupboards/wardrobe.

to bedrooms and bathroom with

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meters.

storage

over. Integrated Bosch fridge and

Radiators include two Vertirads

utility

Side-aspect

oak splashback and fully tiled wall

BEDROOM TWO

and

PLAN: I

Venetian blinds and neutral carpet.

KITCHEN STORE

fuse-board,

micro-slatted

PAG E : 28

Front-aspect

cupboarding with solid oak tops houses the burglar alarm system,

machine.

BEDROOM THREE

CLOAKROOM

PLAN: G

PAG E : 29

PLAN: J

Refitted

with

modern

white

sanitaryware:

wall-hung,

low-

Built-in wardrobe with shelf and

level

with

floor-to-ceiling windows with glazed

hanging space. Radiator; stainless

cistern behind American walnut-

door to rear garden. White high-

steel light switch and plug sockets.

clad enclosure. Bespoke wash

Two B.T telephone points. Wood-

gloss base units with solid oak

White micro-slatted Venetian blinds

hand basin unit, with single-lever

effect

worktop and bespoke-built shelving,

and neutral carpet.

monobloc

Venetian

blinds.

Glazed

high-level

window.

W.C.

tap,

concealed

recessed

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Whilst every care has been taken in the design and production of these plans and details, any prospective purchaser should satisfy themselves by checking all dimensions, shapes and compass bearings before making any decision that relies upon them. This document does not constitute part of a contract.

bespoke-

Personal door to rear garden.

built unit, with backlit mirror over.

There is potential to convert the

Rear-aspect window overlooking

garage into additional living space

rear garden. Chrome ladder towel

either accessed via bedroom 4,

radiator. Rubber flooring. White

or independently to give a self-

micro-slatted Venetian blind.

contained annexe (subject to the

American

walnut-clad

required permissions).

B AT H R O O M PA GE : 2 4

Two

PLA N : F

side-aspect

windows

plus

SIDE GARDEN

PLEASE NOTE:

PAG E : 30–32

• Carpets, blinds and kitchen appliances (fridge, freezer, dishwasher, cooker, hob, extractor, washing machine) are to be included in the sale of the property.

PLAN: P Q R

Accessed via double doors from the living space. Featuring a decked area with inset planting, and outside dining area with pergola above.

Partially laid to lawn with inset

FRONT GARDEN

circular paved pathway. Bespoke

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sensitive security light; water butt.

• The property was subjected to a full structural survey when purchased by the current owners in 2007.

timber fencing. Dawn-to-dusk motion-

P L AN : L M N O Z

ceramic-tiled

The front garden has a 150’

floor and partially-tiled walls; two

open-plan curved frontage, with

feature walls: one clad in American

driveways and parking to the

walnut, one mirrored above bath.

front and side of the property. The

White suite comprising low-level

shingled side driveway leads to

W.C.

cistern.

the garage and is covered by a

Wall-hung wash hand basin with

timber pergola; and has a dawn-

wall-mounted chrome single-lever

to-dusk motion-sensitive bulkhead

mixer tap. Bath with chrome single-

security light. Bespoke fencing

lever monobloc mixer tap with

affords privacy and security whilst

wall-mounted shower attachment.

allowing light to pass through. To

Chrome-framed

shower

the front of the property there

REAR GARDEN

enclosure, white acrylic shower

is a double shingled driveway,

PAG E : 32–33

tray, chrome single-lever mixer

flagstone path to the front door,

Accessed via single glazed door

taps

feature

stainless

from Kitchen/Pantry, decked step

chrome showerhead. Concealed

steel lighting. The front garden is

area, mainly laid to lawn with inset

American walnut-topped storage

mainly laid to lawn with borders

paved pathway. Outside tap, dawn-

bins. Extractor fan, halogen down-

and

to-dusk

lighters, illuminated vanity mirror.

variety of plants and shrubs. Also

lighting. There is also a paved area

to the front of the property there is

for dining, covered by a timber

• Council Tax Band F, Wokingham Borough Council.

a loggia with glazed door to the

pergola with built in log-store and

• EPC available upon request.

interior living space and timber

space for recycling boxes. Brick-built

skylight.

Italian

with

and

concealed

glazed

large,

‘rain’-style

GARAGE PA GE : 3 3

PLA N : K

dawn-to-dusk

flowerbeds

featuring

a

R E A R C O U R T YA R D PAG E : 32

• The gas combi-boiler serviced in May 2011.

PLAN: S

Bedroom One, step down to paved area with borders containing a

• The property’s alarm was serviced in June 2011 as part of its ongoing maintenance contract.

variety of plants and shrubs. Dawnmotion-sensitive

security

light. Step up to:-

PLAN:

T

motion-sensitive

U V W X

security

decked area wrapping round to,

BBQ, bespoke timber fencing and

Up-and-over door, fluorescent strip-

and with personal gate to, the

timber gate to side driveway, bin

lighting and multiple power points.

side garden.

storage, composter and water butt.

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• All gas appliances have been checked and a Gas Safety Certificate issued.

Accessed via double doors from

to-dusk

was

Y

• The property was fully rewired during the renovations in 2007 and certified to NICEIC standard.

• The property is fully doubleglazed with triple-skin skylights.

• The property’s water supply is on a meter.

Guide Price £515,000

LOCAL I N FORMATION W H AT ’ S O N Y O U R D O O R S T E P

Crowthorne is a busy little village

is only 20.7 miles away.

All

Edgcumbe Park lies within the

The

with a strong community feel in

of these exceptional places of

catchment of a number of good

Wokingham

the heart of the Royal County

interest are but a short drive

schools, state and private, with

and offers a wealth of coffee

of Berkshire. On the High Street

away be it for dinner, a day out,

Wellington College a short walk

shops, pubs and restaurants of

you’ll find a deli, coffee shop, gift

or shopping.

away.

almost every cuisine (including

a family butcher, a number of

The university city of Reading is

Local

restaurants

take-aways,

11.7 miles away with its busy

Waitrose

hair & beauty salons, a modern

shops,

galleries,

supermarkets,

quaint

market is

5

town

miles

of

away

independents and chains such as include

Loch Fyne, Zizzi, Café Rouge and

&

Prezzo). High street stores such

nightlife and acclaimed Oracle

Wokingham); Marks & Spencer

as M&S, WH Smith, Boots, Argos

library, post office and bank,

Shopping

(Wokingham

&

and FatFace are complemented

among many other shops and

name stores such as John Lewis and

Sainsburys

(Bracknell

amenities.

House of Fraser alongside riverside

Camberley); Tesco (Wokingham)

dining, a multiplex cinema and the

and Tesco Express (walkable);

renowned Hexagon theatre.

Co-Op on Crowthorne High Street

Shopping, dining, sports, nature,

(walkable).

largest

culture, schools and attractions,

and

Located in Britain’s Silicon Valley,

Centre

offering

big

Microsoft, HP, Dell and Siemens

supermarkets (Sandhurst

Sandhurst);

Berkshire’s

&

by

the

frequent

farmers’

and

continental markets.

among others, have their main

For the sports fans, Edgcumbe Park

‘pick-your-own’ is a few minutes’

along with good links to London,

UK offices in the area, and it’s

backs on to the renowned East

drive

this is an ideal location for every

ideally

commuting

Berkshire Golf Course, established

seasonal produce.

to London (40 miles) via M4 or

in 1903. Further sporting facilities

M3. Crowthorne railway station

including gym, swimming pool and

is but 10 minutes walk away with

tennis can be found at Wellington

trains to Reading (and thence

College. Other local health and

Paddington),

fitness clubs include The Royal

placed

for

Wokingham

(and

thence Waterloo) and Guildford.

County of Berkshire Health & Racquets Club (Esporta); Virgin

Crowthorne is set amid many

Active

places of interest. Royal Ascot

Nirvana Spa amongst others.

and

the

away

for

the

lifestyle.

R EAD I N G PAD D I N G T O N M4

horse racing; beautiful Henley-on-

For walks and nature reserves,

Thames (15.2 miles), best known

the area is spoilt for choice with

for its annual regatta and festival,

the National Trust ‘Ridges’, and

makes for a lovely day out by the

nearby Sites of Special Scientific

river; Windsor (14.8 miles) has

Interest: Wildmoor Heath Nature

its infamous castle, home to the

Reserve and Heathlake where you

Royals and the Great Park; and

can feed the ducks, geese and

the old market town of Guildford

swans (great for taking visitors).

M4

10

award-winning

(9.1 miles) is renowned for its

freshest

HE AT HR O W

W O KI N G H AM

WAT ER L O O

L ONDON

C R O W TH O R N E

M3

3

M3

GUILDFORD

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