Retirement Properties Spotlight in Pangbourne

Pangbourne  is mentioned in Domesday as Pangeborne with a mill and its name derived from 'Stream of the family or followers of a man called called Paega'. It is an attractive and sought after large village at the foot of the Chiltern Hills in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is about five miles north-west of Reading and situated on the River Thames from where there are many excellent walks and drives.

The village has many fine 18th century buildings and considerable Edwardian elegance. It was here that Kenneth Grahame wrote 'Wind in the Willows' and the 'Three Men in a Boat' alighted at The Swan and caught the train to London. The M4 motorway at Junction 12 is about four miles and fast trains to London (Paddington) from the mainline station take about 45 minutes.