Bowden is a stunning Arts & Crafts house built in 1897 by Arnold Mitchell for Sir Benjamin Baker, a renowned civil engineer. The property has been beautifully restored and refurbished by the current owners, who have preserved its original architectural and decorative features. The house boasts an impressive central reception hall, drawing room with inglenook fireplace, and a party room with ionic columns and barrel-vaulted ceiling. The ground floor also features a wood panelled dining room, TV room, snug, and a large kitchen with family sitting and dining areas. The first and second floors offer generously proportioned rooms, including a large principal bedroom with its own bathroom and access to a library/study. The property is set in a elevated setting adjacent to open countryside, with electric timber gates, a gravel driveway, and a large parking area. The gardens are beautifully maintained, with lawned areas, herbaceous beds, a paved terrace, and a central circular fountain. Bowden is well-located near Pangbourne and Upper Basildon, with easy access to local amenities, including a supermarket, butcher, and various pubs and restaurants. The property is also close to the M4 motorway and has excellent access to London and its airports.