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Hampshire / Surrey borders
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Near Wellington College
The property is within a short drive distance of renowned Wellington College.
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Pond Farm is an attractive brick and tiled, Grade II Listed, 5 bedroomed house dating back to the 14th Century, with newer extensions.
Centrally situated in an enclosed plot of around 0.88 acre, between the villages of Blackwater and Yateley, enjoying easy access to excellent main transport links along with extensive heathland walks on the doorstep. Originally a set of 4 farmworkers cottages with a dairy at one end, these cottages were combined to make a single property in 1800s. In the 1920’s a sympathetically designed drawing room and master bedroom extension were added in the Arts and Crafts style. The development of the house was continued by the current owners 10 years ago who extended the kitchen with a double height vaulted breakfast room. The house benefits from character features including hand stripped timber beams, solid wooden floors, wooden latch doors, open fireplaces and wood-burners, solid wooden floors and exposed period brickwork.
The resulting family home is filled with charm and character and offers surprisingly bright accommodation, with well-proportioned rooms and all the benefits of thoughtfully planned, high quality living spaces.
Pond Farm is approached through electric wooden gates and a sweeping gravel driveway to the main
house and detached garage/gym/home office building. Downstairs, accommodation includes drawing room (with large dining area), family room, entrance hallway and study. The hand-crafted Smallbone kitchen is of particular note, fitted with high quality Miele appliances, the double height breakfast room extension overlooking the rear garden and large utility room.
Upstairs the generous landing and double staircases lead to 5 bedrooms, two of which are en-suite, all with exposed beams. Two of the bathrooms on this floor have been supplied by well-regarded bathroom designers, Fired Earth.
Outside, there is a detached outbuilding comprising a double garage and gym space. With the advantage of existing planning permission to convert the first floor to a substantial home office with external staircase. The garden is flat and manageable, with a variety of fruit trees both front and rear gardens. A large patio accessed from the kitchen extension, with a path to a further seating area beneath a walnut tree beyond which is the heated swimming pool with electric safety cover. The gardens have a selection of flower borders and are shaded by a mature trees in places – they also benefit from backing onto the local SANG (Community Green Space), which is lovely for dog walking.
Located about 5 miles to the south west of the charming market town of Wokingham there is excellent schooling in the area including Wellington College which is about a mile distant. There are many other private schools in and around the area including Holme Grange, Bearwood College, Eton, Eagle House, Ludgrove, Luckley House School and St Neots,
The property is also well placed for the commuter with both the M3 and M4 (junction 10 about 7 miles) motorways within easy reach, providing easy access to the Thames Valley corridor and motorway networks. Railway stations at Reading, Wokingham, Basingstoke, Hook , Fleet, Farnborough and Sandhurst provide regular rail services to London Paddington and / or Waterloo.
Heathrow Airport is about 35 miles and Farnborough Airport is about 13 miles distant. Private aircraft facilities are also available at Blackbushe Airport (about 8 miles).
Extensive shopping, education and recreational facilities can be found in Fleet, Basingstoke, Reading and Guildford.
Wokingham 5 miles, Bracknell 8 miles, Fleet 8 miles, Basingstoke 17 miles, and Reading 13 miles (All distances and times are approximate).
Video tour
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Immediate Location
The villages of Yateley and Blackwater on each side of Pond Farm offer excellent opportunities for family pursuits such as sport, walking and riding, whilst still offering easy access for commuters by road and rail.
There is a leisure centre at Yateley School, tennis courts, bowling green and several well-equipped children’s play areas.
The countryside locally is a mixture of heathland, ex-gravel pits that have been converted for wildlife and angling use and SANGs (including the beautiful Swan Lake Park, which is just behind the property) with many enjoying the benefit of the Blackwater River and its tributaries.
Both Blackwater and Yateley have their own Town Councils and have vibrant communities with events throughout the year
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Wider Location
Located under 5 miles from the busy town of Camberley, Pond Farm enjoys access to over 15 local schools (both private and state maintained) within a 5-mile radius. Independent schools include Yateley Manor Prep, Wellington College, Eagle House, Luckley House, Lyndhurst and St Neots.
The M3 junction 4a is 4 miles away (Basingstoke direction) and Junction 4 is 3 miles away (London direction). The M4 (junction 10) is 10 miles away. Trains to London Waterloo from Fleet take 50 minutes and there are services to Paddington from Reading.
The Meadows Shopping Centre is two miles away and further extensive shopping can be found in Camberley, Basingstoke, Reading and Bracknell. The pretty North Hampshire villages of Hartley Wintney and Odiham offer independent shops, excellent pubs and restaurants along with weekly markets.
Eversley cricket green The market place, Wokingham
Photos above and cover by JohnJoe.co.uk
The Chequers, Eversley
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Consumer Protection Regulations
McCarthy Holden give notice that the particulars are produced in good faith and in accordance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPR).
They are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract or warranty whatsoever. Intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of McCarthy Holden has
any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to the property. A detailed survey has not been carried out nor have the services, heating systems, appliances or specific fittings been tested. Any photograph incorporated within these particulars shows only certain parts of the property and it must not be
assumed that any contents or fixtures and fittings shown in the photographs are either included with the property or indeed remain in it. Room sizes shown and any floor plans should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Land estimate is a guide and it has not been possible to quantify accurately.
If there is any point which is of particular importance to you we will be pleased to check the information for you and confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
Directions - Postcode GU17 0DW. Please contact McCarthy Holden for detailed directions
Fixtures and fittings: All items of fixtures and fittings, including but not exclusively carpets, curtains/blinds, light fittings, kitchen equipment and garden ornaments etc. are specifically excluded unless mentioned. The developer reserves the right to change the specification at any time during the build process without notice.
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Local AuthorityHart District Council