Hatch Gate Whitchurch Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7NU
- Conditional Online Auction Sale
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
GOTO online auctions are pleased to offer this 6 bedroom detached property in Reading, Berkshire, RG8
Description
The Hatchgate presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a substantial period property extending to just shy of 4000 sq ft of accommodation. Originally a prominent village public house, the property was extended during the 1980s before being thoughtfully converted into four self-contained dwellings. Today, it offers a rare combination of immediate investment potential and exciting scope to reconfigure back into one impressive family home, subject to any necessary consents.
Retaining much of its original charm, The Hatchgate boasts attractive double-fronted red brick elevations and an abundance of character features, including high ceilings, original fireplaces and generous proportions throughout. Parts of the property are currently being refurbished, enhancing its period appeal while providing a blank canvas for a purchaser to complete to their own specification.
The accommodation is currently arranged as two spacious maisonettes and two apartments, each offering independent living with flexible layouts suited to a variety of uses. The principal maisonette occupies much of the original building and retains the grand entrance hall, leading to elegant reception rooms with feature cast iron fireplaces, a bay-fronted family room, dining room and principal bedroom with en suite. A spiral staircase descends to a generous kitchen and dining room with flagstone flooring, alongside an additional shower room and separate external access.
The ground floor also incorporates a well-proportioned one-bedroom apartment with its own entrance, open-plan living space, modern kitchen, double bedroom and contemporary bathroom.
To the first floor, accessed via an external staircase, are two further properties. A rear apartment offers a fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom, while the front maisonette enjoys a spacious sitting room with fireplace, fitted kitchen, home office or optional additional bedroom, shower room and a staircase rising to a vaulted second floor featuring a further double bedroom and stylish bathroom.
Whether retained in its current format as four individual dwellings, providing an attractive income-generating investment, or reimagined as a magnificent single residence, The Hatchgate offers remarkable flexibility and enormous potential. Its generous footprint, wealth of original features and adaptable layout create an opportunity rarely available in such a desirable village setting.
Externally, the property enjoys excellent kerb appeal with ample off-road parking to the front and side. Twin brick pillars and wrought iron gates open onto a private driveway leading to further parking, a detached garage and adjoining garden store. The mature gardens wrap around the side and rear of the property, predominantly laid to lawn with a paved terrace providing an ideal space for outdoor entertaining, all enclosed by established trees for a high degree of privacy.
Positioned on the edge of the Chiltern Hills National Landscape, Whitchurch Hill is a charming hilltop village with a traditional village green, parish church and public house. At the foot of the hill, the picturesque riverside villages of Whitchurch-on-Thames and Pangbourne offer an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities, while nearby Reading provides extensive shopping, leisure and business facilities.
The surrounding countryside offers exceptional opportunities for walking, cycling and riding, with a wealth of sporting and recreational facilities close by, including tennis courts, football pitches, bowling club and Bradfield College's renowned members' facilities.
Communications are excellent, with easy access to the M4, A34 and wider motorway network. Pangbourne railway station, approximately 1.7 miles away, provides direct services to London Paddington in around 45 minutes, making the property well suited for both commuters and those seeking an accessible country lifestyle.
Material information:
If you intend to purchase using mortgage finance, you should satisfy yourself that the property is suitable for the purposes for which you intend to use it and that it meets your lender's requirements to secure lending before bidding.
A Legal Pack is available for this property and should be reviewed carefully before bidding. Neither GOTO Group nor the estate agent accepts any responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the Legal Pack and shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from any inaccuracies, omissions or errors contained within it. Buyers should review the Legal Pack carefully, carry out their own due diligence and obtain independent legal advice where appropriate before proceeding.
Opening Bid and Reserve Price
This Property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price which in general will not be 10% more than the Opening Bid. The Reserve Price and Opening Bid can be subject to change. The Online Auction terms and conditions apply.
Comments
This property is offered for sale via Online Auction which is a flexible and buyer friendly method of purchase. The purchaser will not be exchanging contracts on the fall of the virtual hammer, but will be given 56 working days in which to exchange and complete the transaction from the date the Draft Contract is issued by the sellers solicitor.
By giving a buyer time to exchange contracts on the property, normal residential finance can be arranged. The Buyer’s Premium secures the transaction and takes the property off the market. Fees paid to the Auctioneer reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and are paid in addition to the purchase price and are considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax. Further clarification on this must be sought from your legal representative.
The buyer will be required to give the Auctioneer authority to sign the Reservation Form on their behalf and to confirm acceptance of the Terms and Conditions prior to solicitors being instructed. Copies of the Reservation Form and all Terms and Conditions can be found in the Information Pack which can be downloaded from our website or requested from our Auctioneer.
Upon close of a successful auction, or if the vendor accepts an offer during the auction, the buyer will be required to make payment of a non-refundable Buyer's Premium of £36,024 including VAT, plus a buyer's administration charge of £372 including VAT, a total of £36,396. This secures the transaction and takes the property off the market. Any additional fees and charges over and above this will be confirmed within the terms and conditions available on the website.
The Buyer's Premium and buyer's administration charge are in addition to the final negotiated selling price.
All buyers will be required to verify their identity and provide proof of how the purchase will be funded.
Buyer's Administration Charge
If the Buyer Information Pack has been produced and provided by GOTO Group any successful purchaser will be required to pay £372 (including VAT) towards the cost of the preparation of the pack. These can then be used by your solicitor to progress the sale.
Buyer Fees
There are no other fees or charges payable to the Auctioneer however, there are other costs to consider such as:
- You will need a Solicitor to act for you during the conveyancing and your Solicitor will advise you in relation to the associated costs. If you do not have a Solicitor, we can recommend the services of one of our Panel Solicitors who are all selected for their expertise in Auction Transactions. Please call the number below for more information.
- Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is applicable if you buy a property or land over a certain price in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. Please click here for more information.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPCs)
An EPC is broadly like the labels provided with domestic appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines. Its purpose is to record how energy efficient a property is as a building. The certificate will provide a rating of the energy efficiency and carbon emissions of a building from A to G, where A is very efficient, and G is inefficient. The data required to allow the calculation of an EPC includes the age and construction of the building, its insulation and heating method. EPCs are produced using standard methods with standard assumptions about energy usage so that the energy efficiency of one building can easily be compared with another building of the same type. The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) requires that all buildings have an EPC when they are marketed for sale or for let, or when houses are newly built. EPCs are valid for 10 years, or until a newer EPC is prepared. During this period the EPC may be made available to buyers or new tenants.
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