Detached house for sale in The Ridge, Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18

Brackenber is a highly attractive detached home, set in approximately 5 acres, in a peaceful position on the egde of the popular village of Cold Ash, and backing onto its own private secluded woodland. The property offers four bedrooms and comfortable, flexible accommodation with neutral styling and high-quality modern fittings throughout. The ground floor has four reception rooms including the well-proportioned drawing room at the front, with its wooden flooring and fireplace fitted with a logburner. There is also a spacious study with plenty of natural light, a dining room with sliding doors opening onto the rear gardens and a sun room with sliding doors opening onto the side gardens. The kitchen and breakfast room has bi-fold doors, opening up to connect to the rear patio, while there are also contemporary fitted units to base and wall level, a central island and integrated appliances. Upstairs, the four bedrooms include a generous principal bedroom with a dressing area and an en suite bathroom. The second bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes, while the first floor also has a family bathroom.<br /><br />The property is set back peacefully from the road and at the front of the property, the gravel driveway provides plenty of parking space and access to the detached double garage at the side, which has an annexe with a cloakroom and is ideal for use as a home office. The rear gardens have an area of patio for al fresco dining and steps leading to a lush green lawn of approximately 1 acre, with paths leading into extensive private and secluded woodland. The woodland has been maintained extremely well to encourage all forms of wildlife and natural habitat.<br /><br />The property is situated in the small village of Cold Ash, two miles north of the bustling market town of Thatcham. The village has a village store and post office as well as local pubs. Thatcham has several shops and a choice of restaurants and cafés, while Newbury is another vibrant town with excellent shopping, leisure facilities and a choice of supermarkets. There is a great range of schooling including Brockhurst, Downe House and Elstree, including the two excellent village primary schools, St Mark's and St Finian's which are both within short walking distance of the property. Newbury mainline station offers fast and efficient rail services to London Paddington (40 minutes). There are superb road links in the area, with the M3 and M4 both close-at-hand, providing access towards London, the M25, Heathrow airport, and west towards Bristol and the southwest.