Detached house for sale in Highclere, Nr Newbury, Newbury, Berkshire RG20

Dating from the early 1930's this handsome house provides wonderfully light and sunny accommodation over two floors with southeast views over its garden and grounds to the spire of Highclere church beyond. The property has been refurbished with great attention to detail.

The large entrance hall leads to a fantastic kitchen/dining area with two sets of bi-fold doors opening onto the terrace. Double doors to the adjoining sitting room can be opened to further extend the entertaining area. There is an elegant drawing room with a bay window as well as a spacious games/play room.

The bedrooms are all generously sized with the principal bedroom having a balcony and views over the gardens. The attic has planning permission (now expired) to create a second floor comprising of two bedrooms, a study and an adjoining shower room.

Located on the edge of Highclere, the property has lovely views over its own land and beyond to the Highclere Park Estate. It is also within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The garden and grounds surround the house to all sides and there is a swimming pool with a pool house incorporating a sauna. At the southern end of garden, beyond the wild meadow, there is an area of woodland with a stream running through.

Separately available there is a further area of pasture and garden, including a tennis court, of 3.57 acres with planning in principle that is currently accessed off the beginning of the main drive.

M4 (J13 ) 10 miles, A34 1.5 miles
Southampton Airport 40 miles, London Heathrow 45 miles

Private and state schools: Thorngrove | Brockhurst & Marlston | Horris Hill | Elstree | Cheam | Farleigh |Downe House | St Gabriel's | St Bartholomew's | Marlborough College | Radley College | St Swithun's | Winchester College | Abingdon School

Restaurants: The Woodspeen Restaurant at Woodspeen | Malverleys at East End | The Jack Russell at Faccombe | The Red House at Highclere

Shopping and recreational needs can be found in the neighbouring villages of Woolton Hill and Ball Hill with more extensive services in nearby Newbury and Hungerford.

Golf: Sandford Springs Golf Club | Donnington Valley Golf Club

Entertainment: The Watermill Theatre at Bagnor | The Corn Exchange at Newbury | Highclere Castle

There are numerous walks and bridleways within the area as well as easy access to The Chase, Beacon Hill and Watership Down.

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage, oil heating.

Postcode: RG20 9RG
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