"Walking past this cottage in a leafy Berkshire lane, with its timbered exterior, rendered gable ends, mature roof of rugged handmade clay tiles, neat dormer windows and attractive herringbone brick infill panels, it is easy to conclude that it has stood there for several hundred years......
Small wonder then that the
house was
declared outright winner of the Potton Self-Build Awards
2002" (Ed) (Clive Fewins, Homebuilding & Renovating March
2003)
Despite it's appearance, it may
surprise you
to learn that 'Old Bailey' was built in 1999
by Hadyn Wood, using a combination of modern building techniques and
reclaimed
materials. This beautiful 4 bed detached character
cottage occupies a
mature garden plot of approximately 1/5th acre.
The property is situated within the
highly regarded
and sought after village of Hurst with its own duck pond, boating lake,
cricket
ground, village green, village hall, church, local primary school, post
office
and village shop, butcher, baker (sadly no candlestick maker) and award
winning
local country pub The Green Man and Castle Restaurant.
Hurst village, in Berkshire, boasts
ease of access
for the larger towns of Reading and Bracknell (15 to 20 mins) and the
attractive
riverside towns of Henley, Marlow, Maidenhead and Windsor (15-25
mins).
The market towns of Twyford and
Wokingham are
only 5 to 10 mins away, in each direction, with their mainline stations
for
London Paddington (40 mins), London Waterloo and Gatwick Airport (60
mins).
The M4 motorway at J10 (5 mins)
and M3
motorway at J3 (20 mins), give easy access to
Bristol, London,
the M25 Interchange, South Coast and the West
Country.
Heathrow and Gatwick Airports can be
reached within
30 mins and 60 mins respectively.
(All timings approximate and subject to traffic conditions at the time)
'Old Bailey' has that chocolate box
cottage appeal
of the Elizabethan or Tudor era with the luxury of modern specifications
and
futuristic appliances including, Underfloor Heating; Heat Recovery
Ventilation
System; Whole House Surround Sound System; Built-in Power Vacuum; and 24
hour
Multi-Sensor Monitored Alarm System.
No expense has been spared, with
genuine limestone,
terracotta and york stone, 2" Tudor bricks, hand made clay roof tiles,
genuine
oak windows and doors, reclaimed oak timbers, and cast iron
guttering and
drainage pipes; all being used to create this exclusive and totally
unique award winning home.
Construction is Durox thermal block and
reclaimed
2" hand thrown Tudor bricks bedded in lime mortar for exterior
walls, finished with reclaimed oak timbers and lime render. There
is a 2"
cavity between the thermal blocks and a fully insulated internal
timber
frame, which includes a breathable water proof membrane. All
internal
walls, floors and ceilings are insulated in the same manner and internal
finish
is plasterboard with smooth skim plaster to walls and
ceilings.
This additional cladding and insulation
creates an
extremely energy efficient home which is further complemented by
Underfloor
Heating to the ground floor and a whole house Heat Recovery Ventilation
System,
which silently extracts damp and stale air from kitchen, utility and
bathroom
areas and supplies fresh filtered air to the living areas and
bedrooms.
Access is via a private gated entrance,
with
a 5 bar farm house gate and pedestrian gate leading onto a pea
shingle
drive. There is parking for several vehicles and space for double
garage
and store (subject to planning consent).
The drive is enclosed by wood panel fencing and shrub border to the right, with mature holly hedges to front and left (north east) boundary sheltering a variety of shrubs and trees, including Deodar Cedar, Yew and Cherry, which adjoin a york stone seating area within the front border.
Facilities include; auto flood
lighting; power for
electric gates and garden appliances; burglar alarm; gas
meter; water
meter; outside tap; refuse bin area; gated access leading through to
rear
garden.
Clay roof porch with climbing roses and mature shrub borders each side; courtesy light point and recessed down lighter; large Tudor arch handmade Oak front door.
The accommodation is arranged over two
floors and
briefly comprises the following;
(all measurements are
approximate)
Hall: (3.6m x 2.8m / 11'
9" x 9'
2")
Large entrance hall with genuine
limestone flags;
underfloor heating (UFH); 24 hour monitored alarm keypad; smoke alarm;
wall
light points (x2); thermostat; double power points (x2); light
switch panel
for internal and external lights, power and electric gate supply. Coat
cupboard
containing; recessed down lighter; electric meter; fuse boxes (x2);
water
softener. Understairs storage cupboard containing telephone terminal;
double
power point; built in vacuum cleaner;
Turning stairs to first floor landing
and
doors leading through
to;
Downstairs Cloakroom: (2.2m x 1.00m / 7' 2" x 3' 3")
Front aspect Oak framed obscured glass
window; low
level wc and cistern; wash hand basin with hot and cold taps; part
tiled
walls; reclaimed pine wood flooring; ceiling light pull cord;
recessed down
lighters (x2); UFH; Heat Recovery Ventilation System (HRVS) extract
terminal.
Home Office / Study: (3.6m x
2.2m / 11' 9"
x 7' 2")
Front aspect Oak framed leaded light
windows giving
clear unubstructed view of entrance and drive; exposed post and beam;
pine wood
flooring; internet/telephone points; volume control for whole house
surround
sound system; recessed ceiling speakers (x2); thermostat; double light
switch
for recessed down lighters (x4) and wall light points (x2); double
power
sockets (x4); HRVS supply terminal; UFH.
Drawing Room: (6.9mx 4.4m / 22' 7" x 14' 5")
Front aspect Oak framed leaded light windows to front; exposed posts and beams; large feature brick built inglenook fireplace with reclaimed Oak beam and hooded nooks for ornaments, wood burning stove, log storage and seat over genuine limestone flag hearth; TV and FM aerial sockets; telephone point; wall light points (x4); recessed down lighters (x 8); 5amp power points (x4); double power sockets (x4); corner ceiling speaker points (x4); 2 way light switch panels (x2); understairs cupboard with speaker connections, splitter terminals and power for surround sound system; built in vacuum point; HRVS supply terminals (x2); thermostat; UFH; fitted carpet; open plan archway leading through to
Sun Room / Dining area: (2.8m x 3.3m / 9' 2" x 10' 9")
Rear aspect Oak framed leaded light windows and double Oak leaded light patio doors leading to garden; vaulted ceiling with exposed beam and central ceiling light point; HRVS extract terminal; wall light points (x2); double power socket; terracotta tiled floor; UFH.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room: (4.5m x 3.4m / 14' 9" x 11' 1")
A wonderfully spacious kitchen / breakfast room with rear aspect Oak framed leaded light windows, exposed beam and post and stable door providing access to large york stone patio and mature secluded cottage garden. Hidden door frame concealed in wall to south south-west facing timber decking area.
French farmhouse style Oak fitted
kitchen
comprising an excellent range of matching eye and base level units
with plate rack and under pelmet lighting; integral dishwasher,
fridge and
freezer; cupboards and drawers; laminated roll edged work surfaces
with
recessed one and a half white enamel sink with drainer
board and swan
neck hot and cold mixer tap (cold for drinking water); brick
built inglenook oven place with reclaimed Oak beam over and
900mm
opening for oven/stove; gas and electric supply; built in extractor
fan
above; double power points (x10); part tiled walls; telephone
point; TV
point; 2 way light switch panels (x2); recessed down lighters
(x6); panic
alarm; terracotta tiled flooring; UFH; HRVS controls
and extract
terminal; recessed ceiling speaker; volume control; thermostat; door
leading
through to
Utility Room: (2.00 m x 1.5m / 6' 6" x 4' 11")
Rear aspect Oak framed leaded light windows; laminated roll edged work surfaces with white enamel Belfast sink and swan neck hot and cold mixer tap; part tiled walls; space and plumbing for washing machine and gas tumble dryer; condensing boiler; HRVS extract terminal; recessed down lighters (x2); terracotta tiled flooring; UFH; cupboard for UFH controls, manifold and water pumps; access to built in vacuum.
First Floor Landing: (3.3m x 1.00m / 10' 9" x 3' 3")
Fitted stairs and landing carpet; access door to loft; vacuum point; thermostat; recessed down lighters (x4); wall lighting point; 2 way double light switch; smoke alarm; doors leading through to
Loft:
Sturdy folding wooden loft
ladder leading
to large, partly boarded loft space, containing; mains
pressure
hot water cylinder and header tank; hot water loop; HRVS unit with
removable air
filters and space for additional air-con unit; fuse box;
power points and
ceiling lighting.
Master Bedroom Suite: (5.7m x 4.5m into wardrobes / 18' 8" x 14' 9")
Dual aspect Oak framed leaded light windows at front and rear with radiators under each; vaulted ceiling with feature exposed posts and beams; ceiling up lighters (x4); recessed ceiling down lighters (x3); 2 way light switch panel; double power points (x4); 5amp power points (x2); telephone point (x2); panic alarms (x2); TV point (x2); volume control and recessed wall speaker; HRVS supply terminal (x2) and extract terminal (x1); access door to roof storage; access door to private loft with recessed down lighters (x2) and power points; leading through to
En Suite: (3.00m x 2.00m into shower enclosure / 9' 10" x 6' 6")
Rear aspect Velux window, comprising shower cubicle with recessed showerproof down lighter, fully tiled walls, sliding doors, mains pressure thermostatically controlled shower mixer and large pan shower head; low level wc and cistern; sink with hot and cold taps; shaver point; part tiled walls; ceiling light pull cord; up lighters (x2); reclaimed pine wood flooring; heated towel rail; HRVS extract terminal.
Bedroom 2: (3.2m x 2.6m / 10' 6" x 8' 6")
Frontal aspect Oak framed leaded light window with radiator under; exposed beam; double power points (x3); 5amp power point; double light switch; recessed down lighters (x3); TV point; HRVS supply terminal, fitted carpet.
Master Bedroom Suite: (5.7m x 4.5m into wardrobes / 18' 8" x 14' 9")
Dual aspect Oak framed leaded light windows at front and rear with radiators under each; vaulted ceiling with feature exposed posts and beams; ceiling up lighters (x4); recessed ceiling down lighters (x3); 2 way light switch panel; double power points (x4); 5amp power points (x2); telephone point (x2); panic alarms (x2); TV point (x2); volume control and recessed wall speaker; HRVS supply terminal (x2) and extract terminal (x1); access door to roof storage; access door to private loft with recessed down lighters (x2) and power points; leading through to
En Suite: (3.00m x 2.00m into shower enclosure / 9' 10" x 6' 6")
Rear aspect Velux window, comprising shower cubicle with recessed showerproof down lighter, fully tiled walls, sliding doors, mains pressure thermostatically controlled shower mixer and large pan shower head; low level wc and cistern; sink with hot and cold taps; shaver point; part tiled walls; ceiling light pull cord; up lighters (x2); reclaimed pine wood flooring; heated towel rail; HRVS extract terminal.
Bedroom 2: (3.2m x 2.6m / 10' 6" x 8' 6")
Frontal aspect Oak framed leaded light window with radiator under; exposed beam; double power points (x3); 5amp power point; double light switch; recessed down lighters (x3); TV point; HRVS supply terminal, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 3: (3.00m x 2.7m / 9'
10" x 8'
10")
Rear aspect Oak framed leaded light window with radiator under; exposed beam; double power points (x3); 5amp power point; double light switch; recessed down lighters (x3); TV point; HRVS supply terminal, fitted carpet.
Rear aspect Oak framed leaded light window with radiator under; exposed beam; double power points (x3); 5amp power point; double light switch; recessed down lighters (x3); TV point; HRVS supply terminal, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 4: (3.2m into wardrobe x 1.7m / 10' 6" x 5' 6")
Frontal aspect Oak framed window with single radiator under; exposed beam and post; full width built in wardrobe; 5amp power point; double light switch; recessed down lighters (x3); TV and FM points; telephone points (x2); double power points (x3); volume control and recessed ceiling speaker; HRVS supply terminal; reclaimed pine wood flooring.
Family Bathroom: (2.8m x 2.00m / 9' 2" x 6' 6")
Rear aspect Velux window; comprising three piece white suite with large panel enclosed corner bath; hot and cold shower/mixer taps; low level wc and cistern; sink with hot and cold taps; part tiled walls; heated towel rail; shaver point; ceiling light pull cord; recessed down lighters (x2); volume control and recessed ceiling speaker; HRVS extract terminal; reclaimed pine wood flooring.
OUTSIDE
Rear Garden:
Large private south south-east facing garden mainly laid to lawn with recessed Oak sleeper steps and enclosed by wood panel fencing to one side and mature holly hedging on the others.
This secluded cottage garden boasts flower and shrub
borders
with mature Oak tree, apple and bay tree,
flowering shrubs
including mature Rhododendrons and cottage garden
plants; large york
stone patio area leading to south south-west facing timber decking
area with pond (power for lights/pump) and sunken pea
shingle
seating area with mature flower and shrub borders.
The garden benefits from a high degree of seclusion and privacy;
garden
shed with wood store; compost area; patio lighting; outside tap;
concealed
electric, water and telephone lines to far end of
garden.
Beneath the south south-west facing timber decking are the
foundations for an extension (subject to planning
consent),
with concealed opening to Kitchen and UFH supply, electric (power and
light
supplies), water, phone, TV, HRVS all easily
accessible.
EMAIL: hadyn@soundfoundation.co.uk
MOBILE: +44 (0) 7973 559 203
LANDLINE: +44 (0) 118 934 9600