Country house to rent in Hampstead Norreys, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18

Strutt and Parker are proud to offer Wyld Court House to let. Located in a stunning and private setting this grand Grade II listed house dating from the 18th Century offers the chance to make a wonderful family home and a real rural retreat.

Nestled in its own private grounds the house offers privacy and tranquillity, yet is within easy reach of major transport links including railway stations such as Newbury, Pangbourne and Reading (direct to London Paddington). Road links are excellent with easy access to the M4 (J12 and J13) and A34 and, close to Wyld Court is a private airfield run by Yattendon Estate which is also available for use.

Wyld Court is located in the picturesque village of Hamstead Norreys which sits in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The house is surrounded by farmland and is situated in its own parkland setting.

The market town of Newbury lies to the southwest and offers a mainline train to London Paddington, Vue cinema, plenty of restaurants, independent and high street shops, canal walks and activities. The Watermill Theatre and Corn Exchange caters for lovers of the arts, and Newbury Racecourse, with numerous meetings a year helps to make Newbury a highly desirable town with a mix of amenities.

Hampstead Norreys is a sought-after downland village with its own award-winning community shop, public house and primary school. Yattendon village lies to the south and offers The Royal Oak and Pot Kiln pubs as well as the Renegade Brewery. Locally is Vicars Game Farm Shop and plenty of other local pubs and attractions such as Bucklebury Farm Park and the Living Rainforest close by. The famous Ridgeway is accessible from nearby for sporting enthusiasts and adventurers.

There is an outstanding selection of independent and state schools close by, including Cheam, Horris Hill, Bradfield Collage, Elstree, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Down House and St Gabriels with the state Downs School rated as ‘outstanding’ in the neighbouring village of Compton.

This beautiful house offers a welcoming hall, grand stairs and four well-proportioned reception rooms, including sitting room, library, large dining room and access onto onto the patio overlooking the private lawns.

The house offers a country kitchen style with electric 6 oven aga, electric hob and separate oven, dishwasher, fridge freezer, space for kitchen table and cabinet, granite worktops and plenty of storage. The property offers a good sized utility room and cellar and access to the parking area and stables from the back door.

On the first floor are 6 good sized bedrooms with ensuites and good-sized family bathroom. The principal bedroom offers a large bathroom with newly fitted shower and bath and amazing views over the gardens.

On the second floor is a further two bedrooms with shared bathroom and reception room with kitchen suitable for separate living with own access from the back stairs.

Wyld Court offers the most fantastic indoor swimming pool complex with separate changing rooms and a large relaxing/ lounge area and kitchen which makes it perfect for entraining. Located in the grounds is a tennis court as well for tennis enthusiasts.

The property offers stabling, storage barns and garaging in the court yard opposite the main house.

There is a two-bedroom shoot lodge for staff or extra accommodation with large sitting room and lovely kitchen.

Please contact Strutt and Parker to discuss and for more information .