The Baulk is a Berkshire country property originally built around 1870, as a folly, and later additions have ensured there is ample space for both family life and entertaining. Notable features include interesting exposed beam work, charming internal windows and open fireplaces. Of particular note are the vaulted ceilings in the drawing room but all the reception rooms are light, airy and well-proportioned.
On the first floor is the galleried landing. The master bedroom suite has unrivalled views out over the gardens and the property offers six further bedrooms upstairs along with the family bathroom and a shower room.
Accommodation in total comprises: reception hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, cloakroom, cellar, master suite plus six further bedrooms and the family bathroom.
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Outside, the principal lawn lies mainly to the south. A beautiful stone terrace sits off the back of the property and the view from here leads down to the swimming pool and pool house; to the west lies a beautiful landscaped knot garden. 400 acres of woodland and country walks on the Harwick Estate lie beyond the boundary of the land, which comes to 2.7 acres.
The Baulk is situated on Goring Heath between the Berkshire Downs and the Chiltern Hills. Goring and Pangbourne are both nearby for local facilities, and Henley-on Thames and Reading are nine miles and six miles respectively.
The guide price is £3.5m. For further information please contact Strutt & Parker on 01189 845 757 or visit www.struttandparker.com.
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