5 bedroom house

Situated in a delightful rural location in the charming hamlet of Hungerford Newtown is this detached family home thought to date back to the 1940s, which occupies a generous secluded plot overlooking open countryside to the rear. Hungerford Newtown enjoys excellent transport links and close proximity to Hungerford town centre, making it easily commutable whilst still offering idyllic country living. The property has been sympathetically extended to the side and rear to maximise the space on offer, while the tasteful interiors have been well-maintained throughout and include solid wood doors and flooring, large windows allowing in much natural light and a fully fitted kitchen with country-style cabinetry and range cooker. The largely neutral décor provides an ideal blank canvas for a buyer to add their personal stamp.
The accommodation is extensive, offering approximately 3275 sq ft of flexible living space across two floors. A front door with vibrant stained glass panels nestles beneath a covered porch and opens onto a welcoming entrance hall complete with WC and storage cupboard, which leads through to a large L-shaped sitting room, separate formal dining room, spacious kitchen/dining room and an office, which can also be conveniently accessed directly from the sitting room. Adjoining the kitchen is a utility room, bedroom and shower room offering great potential for a self-contained annexe that could function as guest accommodation or facilitate multigenerational living for grandparents or older children.
A contemporary glass and wood staircase leads to the first floor, where there are four well-proportioned bedrooms and a family shower room. Three of the bedrooms boast boutique-style en suites, two with freestanding bathtubs and twin basins, while the principal bedroom further benefits from a dressing room with fitted wardrobes.
Highlights include the lovely garden views from all rooms, the dual aspect sitting room with its feature log burner and the open plan kitchen/dining room, both of which would make excellent entertaining spaces thanks to their generous size and direct access to the patio.
Outside

The stunning grounds extend to approximately 2.42 acres and encompass neatly manicured south-facing lawns, a paved patio ideal for al fresco dining, a walled vegetable garden with polytunnel and greenhouse, a large glasshouse, two wood stores and a bespoke children’s play area. The extensive stables complex consists of 3 equine stables, one of which is currently used as a workshop. The fourth unit is a large open stable which is currently being used as a tractor storage. A large paddock to the rear backs onto glorious open countryside.
There is potential to enhance the property further still with extant planning permission in place for a large conservatory and a triple garage with office space above, as well as the opportunity to build a swimming pool subject to necessary consents.
Set back from the main village thoroughfare, gates open onto a sweeping gravel driveway lined by mature trees and hedging which offers space for numerous vehicles and runs alongside a substantial and exceptionally private front lawn. An attractive detached double garage provides further parking.

Situation

Hungerford Newtown is a small hamlet situated less than three miles north of the historic market town of Hungerford and within a mile of junction 14 of the M4, making it an ideal location for the commuter. The Tally Ho public house and restaurant is a social hub for local residents, whilst a wider range of daily amenities can be found in Hungerford town centre, including a doctor’s surgery, library, choice of restaurants, banks and leisure facilities, as well as an intriguing selection of antique shops. The Kennet and Avon Canal flows through the centre of the town, and it is bordered by Freemans Marsh and Portdown Common for abundant country walks. A mainline train station links Hungerford to Reading and Paddington in approximately 1 hour. Schooling for all ages is available in the area for both the state and private sector, the latter including Downe House, Marlborough College and Cheam.

Additional Information

Mains electricity and water.
Oil fired central heating.
Private drainage - septic tank.
West Berkshire Council Tax Band G.

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