Lot 3 | Hillfields Farm, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9PE | Property for sale | Savills
10.14 Ac(4.10 Ha)
Guide price £500,000

Lot 3 | Hillfields FarmLower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9PE

  • Freehold
Bare land
10.14 Ac (4.10 Ha)

Key features

  • 10.14 acres of land adjoining the River Thames
  • An island connected to the riverbank by a footbridge
  • Woodland
  • Willow planted and harvested for weaving
  • Access to a slipway into the River

Woodland with river frontage and an island on the River Thames

About this property

  • Hillfields Farm is situated in an elevated position overlooking the Thames Valley.

    LOT 3 10.14 ACRES
    Off-lying to the north of Hillfields House and Lot 2 is 10.14 acres of land adjoining the River Thames and including an island connected to the riverbank by a footbridge. The majority of the land is planted with Willow, some of which is harvested for weaving. The river bank and island add great amenity to Hillfields House and the current owners have enjoyed using the area for summer picnics, boating, kayaking and paddle-boarding on the River.

    The land benefits from an easement which gives access to a neighbouring slipway into the River.

    View payable Stamp Duty for this property

Local information

  • Road: The A329 runs northwest to southeast in close proximity to the eastern boundary of the farm. Allowing convenient access to the south and the midlands. The M3 and M4 motorways provide direct routes into London.
  • Rail: The nearest railway station is Pangbourne which provides a 9 minute train journey into Reading station and 25 minutes from there into London Paddington.
  • Air: Heathrow Airport is within an easy reach, offering extensive domestic and international flights.
  • Schools- The area is particularly sought after because of its excellent range of primary & secondary schools in both the private and state sector. Local prep schools include The Oratory Prep Near Chekendon, Elstree (boys) near Woolhampton, Moulsford prep (Co-Ed up to age 7, then all boys) and Cranford Prep both near Cholsey, St Andrew’s Prep near Pangbourne and Brockhurst and Marlston prep near Bucklebury. At senior level Bradfield College, Marlborough College, Wellington college, Queen Anne’s Caversham (girls), Radley College (boys), Eton College (boys), St Mary’s Ascot (girls) plus many more, are all within an hours drive from Lower Basildon. There are also multiple well regarded grammar schools in the area.

Additional information

  • Viewings are strictly by appointment only with Savills Agents.
  • Directions: Postcode: RG8 9PE
  • EPC Rating: E
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: H