29 Horn Street, Compton

29 HORN STREET
COMPTON – BERKSHIRE

*East Ilsley/A34 – 2 miles *Newbury – 11 miles *Oxford – 17 miles
*Reading – 14 miles *Goring on Thames – 6 miles *Didcot – 8 miles
*M4 at Chieveley (J13) – 7 miles *Mainline Stations at Didcot, Goring on Thames & Newbury

Nestling in a pretty conservation area, quietly situated within the scenic landscape of the rolling Berkshire Downlands between Newbury and Oxford in this popular village easily accessible for the fast A34 and M4, mainline railway station in Goring providing access to London Paddington in under the hour, and within close walking distance for the acclaimed Downs secondary school rated outstanding by Ofsted, highly revered village primary school, village shop and eatery.

A really well presented 2 bedroom terrace cottage with a contemporary yet traditional flair within this historic street in Compton

A 2 Bedroom Terrace Cottage
Porch
Sitting Room
Inner Hall/Study Area
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Bathroom

1st Floor
2 Double Bedrooms

Approximately 848 sq ft

LOCATION
The quiet, rural village of Compton is set in the folds of the rolling Berkshire Downlands, in an “A.O.N.B.” and has a long history, being mentioned in the Domesday Book and with local evidence of earlier Roman occupation.

The beautiful flint walled Parish Church of St Mary and St Nicholas retains some Norman features and there are numerous examples of attractive, period cottages and houses, including the Grade II Listed 17th Century Compton Manor, reflecting the growth of the village over the centuries from its earliest origins as a small hamlet and in particular the expansion of the village over the last 150 years. The village is now a thriving community with a modern health centre, village Post Office Stores, Hotel with restaurant and excellent primary and secondary schools, notably the Downs Secondary School which has built up an enviable reputation for academic standards in recent years and now boasts its own VI form and excellent Ofsted ratings. In addition to having well revered local state primary and secondary schooling, the area is also extremely well served by an excellent range of private schooling, of particular note; Cranford House School, The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School, St Andrews Preparatory School, The Oratory School, Pangbourne College, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Downe House, Rupert House School, Shiplake College, The Abbey School, Bradfield College, The Manor Preparatory School, Abingdon School, Abingdon Preparatory School, Radley College, and St Helen & St Katharine.

Farming has always been important to the village and is still a major way of life today. The village also has a long-standing connection with the breeding and training of racehorses with a racing stable still existing in the village and with other prominent training establishments in the local area.

Compton has good road communications, notably via the fast A34 dual carriageway at East Ilsley some 2 miles to the West linking Newbury and Oxford and with the M4 easily accessible at Junction 13 (Chieveley). The nearby expanding town of Didcot has an established shopping centre and a mainline station providing fast commuter services up to London (Paddington via Reading) in well under the hour. Reading and the M4 at Theale (Junction 12) can both be reached via a quiet cross-country route as can Goring on Thames which also has a mainline station and is easily accessible.

To the North of the village lies the ancient Ridgeway Path which winds its way over the Downs eventually crossing the Thames at Streatley and on up into the Chilterns.

Crossrail (Elizabeth Line) services have commenced from Reading, which together with the electrification of the line has significantly improved travelling times to East and West destinations.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
29 Horn Street is a mid-terrace cottage, believed to have been built in approx. 1780 with traditional red brick elevations under a pitched clay tile roof.  Entrance is into a porch, then front door leads into the sitting room which has a wood burner and stair access in the corner.   There is an inner hall which makes a useful study area.  The kitchen breakfast room is at the back of the property overlooking the garden with stable door for direct access, perfect for “al fresco” dining.  It has a tiled floor which runs through into the bathroom.  The bathroom is beautifully fitted with slipper bath and overhead shower.   To the first floor there are two double bedrooms. 

OUTSIDE
Little steps take you up to the front patio which is open plan and overlooks the pond on the other side of Horn Street.  The main garden is at the rear and a gravelled patio then leads to a mainly lawned garden which is fully fenced and there is a useful storage shed. 

GENERAL INFORMATION
Services:  Mains water and electricity are connected.  Super- fast broadband available for connection in the street.
 
Postcode: RG20 6QS

Energy Efficiency Rating: E/42

Council Tax Band: C

Local Authority: West Berkshire District Council – Telephone:

DIRECTIONS
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down the High Street and over the river bridge continuing up to the top of Streatley High Street.  At the traffic lights continue straight across on the B4009 Aldworth Road.  In a further 2 ½ miles after passing through Aldworth turn right for Compton by the Four Points Public House. On reaching Compton continue into the centre of the village and turn right into Horn Street just before The Compton Swan Hotel. 29 Horn Street will be found on the left-hand side in a further 150 yards.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co.