luxury house with terrace for sale Berkshire, United Kingdom

The Way House is a handsome, detached 1930s family home with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms, two-thirds of an acre of mature garden backing onto Downe House School’s woodland. Between Cold Ash and Curridge, 5 mins from the M4, with excellent private schools close by. Location Red Shute Hill is an old road that runs between Curridge and Cold Ash, on the outskirts of Newbury in West Berkshire. Property Set back from the road behind a fence and mature hedge, The Way House feels wonderfully private and secluded without being out on its own. The large block-paved drive comfortably accommodates six or more cars. The Way House was built toward the end of the 1920s for the first owner, Robin Milford, a respected composer and at the time, the music teacher at Downe House School. Milford studied under Gustav Holst and Ralph Vaughan Williams at the Royal College of Music and was a close friend of Gerald Finzi. Whilst clearly a large house at nearly 4,000 square feet, it doesn’t feel cavernous inside, instead feeling nicely homely. “It’s such a nice quality, solid, airy house. That's exactly what we like about it. We bought it for the bones, then we did up the inside. “In the bathrooms upstairs, there’s a solid marble floor and walls, everything in there is solid. This is a welcoming country home, from the storm porch that shelters you, visitors and packages from the elements, through to the end of the long garden with its gate into the woodland beyond. Hallway The warm welcome begins at the front door. Inside the generous hallway, the neutral bright white walls are contrasted with a wealth of warm oak, most notably the beautifully finished bespoke staircase with barley twist newel posts and spindles. Deep oak ogee skirting boards and solid oak flooring run from hallway to sitting room. “We had the stairs made. And all the flooring is solid oak. It's not engineered oak, it’s solid oak.” Natural materials run throughout the house, with granite, slate, marble and travertine, with original old stone and red brick making appearances. Sitting room with formal dining area and garden room The generous proportions of this room mean it can easily be divided into two areas. The current owners have chosen a formal dining area with a table that can comfortably seat eight, accompanied by a baby grand piano to the front, with a classic sofa suite providing comfortable seating around the fire to the rear. The original wide stone fireplace gives the room a period focal point. Currently fitted with a gas stove for instant warmth and atmosphere, it could easily be returned to a solid fuel grate if desired. The room is kept light and bright during the day thanks to the windows on three walls. Metal Crittall-style French doors open into the garden room, which in turn has sliding French doors onto the expansive south-facing garden. “This is where we sit and drink our coffee in the winter.” This is also the perfect spot to sit back and watch the visiting birds and wildlife. “We get lots of visitors in the garden. We put up deer-proof fencing to stop the deer jumping in and eating things. We get rabbits, squirrels, voles and all sorts of birds – garden birds, song birds, birds of prey, red kites... We woke up one morning, and there was a little barn owl, obviously very tired, just sitting outside on the air conditioning unit. It was there all day.” Kitchen/breakfast room The kitchen/breakfast room is the sociable heart of this family home. An inky blue 2-oven 2-plate Aga is the magic ingredient when it comes to autumnal stews and winter roasts, while the eye-level double oven (one with integrated microwave) and 5-ring halogen hob offer convenience for warmer months. Natural materials abound in this highly practical kitchen. These include the slate flooring, solid oak shaker-style cabinetry, granite counters and splashbacks and deep ceramic Belfast sink, with red brick accents in the chimneybreast. A wealth of cupboards and wall units provide plenty of storage, with the breakfast bar having storage on both sides as well as the end. The expanse of work surfaces ensures you’ve more than enough counter space for whatever culinary delights you’re creating. Hidden amongst the cupboards is the integrated dishwasher. Beyond the kitchen is the large breakfast area, perfectly sized to host a long refectory table with additional space for a sofa or large dog crate. French doors lead out into the long, south-facing garden with internal doors to the right leading into the family room. Family room This generously proportioned room means everyone can decamp to their favourite spot on a selection of sofas and armchairs, making the most of a widescreen TV, media centre, book cases or whatever you choose to furnish it with. Windows on three walls and borrowed light from the kitchen/breakfast room fill the space with natural light. In the evening, the gas fire creates instant warmth and ambience. French doors lead out onto the patio and into the garden, making this a lovely space for big family get-togethers, social gatherings and all-year-round living. Utility An unusual C-shaped room, this could easily be used as a boot room, laundry room, utility room and storage space. All at the same time. Oak shaker-style cabinets sit beneath a laminate worktop with attractive stone-effect tile splashbacks. There’s a stainless-steel 1½ bowl sink and draining board, adjustable shelves and a range of tall cupboards. As with the rest of this house, storage is plentiful and well considered. The boiler is new, installed less than a year ago. The washing machine is built in. A side door leads out to the gated back garden. Study Ideally sized to be used as a home office, study or library. Dual aspect windows look out to the side of the house and the driveway and porch. Gym/garage From the outside it’s clear to see this was once the garage. Today it’s a large, air-conditioned home gym, furnished with rubber matting and double mirrored cupboards. Windows on two walls and a side door further add to this room’s versatility, which could be returned to a garage with relatively little work. Cloakroom Recently refurbished, the cloakroom has half-height real travertine wall and floor tiles, a contemporary close-coupled WC with wall-hung hand basin, and a chromed ladder-style towel rail. “We’ve literally just done the family shower room and downstairs cloakroom.” UPSTAIRS – FIRST FLOOR The spacious wrap-around landing retains an original red brick fireplace, a nod to its 1920s origins before central heating came as standard. Beside this is a little reading nook. The red brick is a nod to the location – Red Shute originates from the red clay that can be found in the area. Additional storage is tucked into corners and beneath stairs, some bespoke and recently added, some original with latched wood doors. A wide triple window looks out to the rear garden and, further along the landing, a pair of Velux windows keep things light during the day. From the landing you have access to the principal and three bedrooms, with stairs taking you up to the next floor for the fifth bedroom and ensuite. Principal bedroom This generously proportioned bedroom feels like it’s occupying its own wing in this spacious house. “We've got a six-foot-wide bed in our room and you wouldn't notice the size, the proportions of the room are so big.” The super-king size bed looks like a standard double in this spacious bedroom, and there’s still more than enough space for accompanying bedside tables, chests of drawers, a dressing table and a sofa or chaise longue. Flush bespoke fitted wardrobes provide a wealth of storage while maintaining an uncluttered feel. Windows on three walls fill the room with natural light, while air conditioning ensures the room stays comfortable in the increasingly hotter summers. The end window has a fantastic view down the length of the garden to the woods beyond. Air conditioning means that even during a heat wave this is a cool, tranquil haven. Ensuite Larger than most family bathrooms, this ensuite bathroom is well equipped and beautifully finished in real marble. The wide shower enclosure has thermostatic controls, a large rainfall showerhead and a handset on a riser bar. The freestanding double-ended bath sits beneath the window, perfect for reading a good book as you enjoy a long relaxing soak. “The bathroom is a tranquil space for any person, it’s perfect to get away from the rest of the family and have a nice bath. It’s quite spa-like.” A double sink vanity unit sits beneath corresponding double mirrored cabinets with spot lighting overhead. The room is further filled with natural light from the two opposing windows. Towels are kept warm and to-hand with two ladder style radiators; a tall radiator sits beside the shower enclosure and a wide radiator sits beside the bath. Set back on either side of the shower enclosure are two built-in cupboards, ideal for stacks of fresh towels and linens, as well as cleaning products and more. “We had a lot of bespoke storage put into the house by a master carpenter cabinet maker. It’s now got a lot of storage, which we didn't have when we first got here.” Bedroom two Another generously proportioned bedroom, this time with period features that include a solid stone fireplace and two built-in cupboards with original latched doors. The room is filled with light thanks to the windows on three walls. One window, with views down the garden, sits above what would make a lovely bright desk space between the cupboards. There’s ample space for a sofa as well as the usual bedroom furniture, which would make this a great bedroom-cum-sitting room for an older child. Bedroom three With a nod to the creative background of the original owners, this room has a beautiful stained glass porthole window featuring a rampant red lion on a deep blue background, with a period brick fireplace tucked away in a corner. This well-sized double bedroom has a built-in wardrobe with period latched door and a picture rail that encircles the room. The window looks out to the front of the house and the open fields beyond. Bedroom four The smallest of the bedrooms, this still provides space for a double bed, bedside table and chest of drawers. This would make a great guest bedroom or second office, should more working from home space be needed. Being opposite the principal bedroom, it would also be ideal as a nursery or young child’s bedroom. Family shower room This spacious shower room has been newly refurbished. The marble tiling is of note, with the huge sheets of marble in the shower beautifully juxtaposed by the delicate herringbone tiles on the surrounding walls. “We've used high-end materials throughout the house. The marble tiles in the bathroom took four men to lift!” The walk-in shower has thermostatic controls, an adjustable spray pattern shower head with a handset on a riser bar. Set into the wall are two shelf recesses, keeping shampoos and cleansers close to hand, while towels are kept warm and within reach on a stylish anthracite ladder-style radiator. A wide mirror sits above a floating double sink vanity unit, with a close-coupled WC against the window wall. Wide windows fill the room with natural light. SECOND FLOOR Follow the turned oak staircase up another floor and you reach the former attic space, now a bedroom with ensuite bathroom. The Velux window overhead ensures the stairs are well lit, with the landing and two eaves storage cupboards providing handy storage space. Bedroom 5 Velux windows on two aspects ensure plenty of natural light, with the quad set giving incredible floor-to-ceiling views across the garden to the woods beyond. This double bedroom is fitted with air conditioning to keep things pleasantly comfortable no matter how hot the day outside. Shower room The spacious bathroom has a corner bath with mixer taps and handset. There’s a vanity topped hand basin with shaver socket, a close-coupled WC and a ladder-style chromed towel radiator. The walls and floor have real travertine tiles with a decorative mosaic band. Outside The house is set back from the road behind a fence and mature hedge. Through the stone pillared entrance, you have a large block-paved driveway with plenty of space to park six or more cars. A mix of high hedges and trees screen the house from neighbours and the road, while the woodland behind and open fields opposite ensure you’re not overlooked. This is a wonderfully private house. “The garden was what sold the house to us. It’s spectacular.” The back garden is huge, the whole plot from front to back extends to two-thirds of an acre. Within the garden are numerous trees, some of which are believed to be up to 300 years old. “It's south facing, backed by trees and is the best part of an acre. It's got lots of old mature trees and shrubs. We just love the fact that some of these trees have been here for hundreds of years.” Running the full width of the house is a large block paved patio, which extends to the first of several sheds, others are hidden from view discretely tucked behind hedges and greenery. “I would say it's an English garden with Mediterranean touches. There are tropical plants and some maples which go bright red.” Heading into the garden is a new octagonal raised decking area. This has been designed specifically for outdoor dining, and in warmer months benefits from being partially shaded by the surrounding trees and hedging. “In summer, this is a lovely spot to sit and have a morning coffee, and an evening sundowner.” Continue further into the garden and you’ve a summer house, with electricity, should you want a quiet spot away from the house to think, read or just sit back and do nothing. Dotted throughout the garden are numerous ornamental trees and shrubs, including a particularly handsome acer, a tree palm, cherry tree and much more. This is a well-established, low-maintenance garden designed to be enjoyed rather than laboured over. “I would say some of these trees are exceptional. I mean, you can't buy a new house and get this.” It would be easy to forget you have neighbours in this very private garden. You’d be hard pressed to catch sight of anyone. “In different times of year, you get different things going on. You're also really, really sheltered, you don't see anyone here, thanks to all the trees.” At the end of the long lawn is a gate that takes you into woodland owned by the neighbouring Downe House School. Parking The house has a large block paved drive which provides parking for six or more cars. Situation Red Shute Hill is surrounded by pretty villages and sprawling countryside, ideal for long rambles. “We've just got some nice walks, you can walk all the way from Hermitage down to Hampstead Norreys. There's a new path down there that’s been put in along the old railway branch line.” For those who like a walk to include a country pub on a walk, your choices include The Bunk Inn, within strolling distance, while a little further afield you have Frilsham and Yattendon, between them home to The Royal Oak, The Pot Kiln and the Renegade Brewery Taproom & Kitchen. “There are lots of nice walks from here. There’s a nice walk down to The Bunk, which is the old country pub. You've got Grimsby Wood at the top. There’s even a fairly large herd of albino fallow deer nearby – so you can very literally see white harts as you walk around.” For dining out, you have your local, The Bunk Inn, and for something Michelin-inspired, you have The Woodspeen, the Vineyard, Goat on the Roof and Malverleys, which are all within a short drive. For culture, you have the iconic and award-winning Watermill Theatre (also a dining location), Arlington Arts, the Corn Exchange and the Living Rainforest. For recreational activities, Newbury town centre has a multi-screen cinema, plentiful shops and businesses. Newbury town centre is just two miles away. Newbury and Thatcham train stations are barely a 10-minute drive. Newbury Racecourse is just across town. There are several golf courses in and around Newbury, including Donnington & Co hotel, spa and golf club, Deanwood Park Golf Club, Donnington Grove Golf Club and Newbury & Crookham Golf Club. Transport links By car The junction with the M4 and A34 is just a 5-minute drive away, connecting you to most of the country. From these, you can access London in the east, Bristol and Cornwall in the west, head north to Birmingham or south to the coast. Both Newbury and Red Shute Hill are incredibly well-connected. By train Trains from Newbury and Thatcham stations run to Reading, connecting with the Elizabeth line, and to London, Didcot, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. To the west, trains run to Exeter St Davids and Penzance. By bus Your nearest bus stops are opposite the Murco Fuel Station heading into Newbury, and just beyond the Curridge Road junction heading away from town. Schooling According to West Berkshire Council, the schools within the catchment area are: Primary: St Mark’s C.E. Primary School and St Finian’s Catholic Primary School Secondary: The Downs School and Trinity School In addition, there’s a wide range of highly acclaimed private schools in the area, which includes the neighbouring Downe House - their woods can be reached from the gate at the bottom of the garden. You also have St Gabriel’s, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Cheam, Thorngrove, Elstree, Abingdon School, Marlborough College and Bradfield College, Pangbourne College, Radley College and more. Good to know There’s a new Co-op in Hermitage, handy for those everyday essentials. There's a lot of storage throughout the house, some is original, some has been bespoke made by a master craftsman. Original features include Crittall-style French doors, stone and brick fireplaces, wooden latched doors and a feature leaded glass window. To the side of the house is an enclosed patio area, ideal for letting the dog(s) out and keeping them close by. Abingdon School and St Gabriel’s School both run buses to this area. Services Heating and hot water are oil fired. Electricity and water are mains connected. Waste is to a septic tank at the bottom of the garden. Connectivity Broadband, according to Gigaclear, is Ultrafast at up to 820Mbps. Mobile, according to Vodafone, is a “good indoors and outdoors” 5G service. Council The local authority is West Berkshire. The house is Council Tax band G. Tenure Freehold Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) E EPC rating: E. Council tax band: G, Tenure: Freehold,

Malt Cottage is a large 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 reception, Grade II listed 18th century property with a wealth of character and original features. It sits in 0.7 acres, in a quiet hamlet to the north of Newbury, surrounded by nature and countryside walks. “The best thing about living here? There are two things for me. First, it’s the peace and tranquillity. I used to travel a lot. When I’d come back I’d open up the kitchen doors and listen. I couldn't hear anything. No noise. No traffic. Just an immediate calm that you can reach out and touch. The second thing is you can get almost anywhere you want to get to in southern England, because we are so close to the M4 the A34 we're halfway between Oxford and Southampton, halfway between Bath and London. Didcot station, 38 minutes into the middle of London. 45 minutes to Heathrow T5. Brilliant. The accessibility is a huge benefit.” Location Hill Green is a beautiful unspoilt rural location between the villages of Leckhampstead and Peasemore, to the north of Newbury. The popular pub, The Fox at Peasemore, is a walk away, while the main arteries of the M4 and A34 are a short drive away. Property A distinctive topiary ‘crinkle crankle’ hedge lets you know you’ve arrived at Malt Cottage. Through the metal five-bar gate, a long, gravelled drive leads you via a characterful garden to the attractive, symmetrical red and grey brick cottage with roses around the door. The long front lawn, edged with mature hedges and wooden fencing, is dotted with beds tumbling with flowers and rich planting. Full of interest, this garden contains numerous spots to sit out and observe the visiting wildlife, with quiet nooks to unwind and relax, alfresco dining spots, sheds, a summer house, fruit cages and big, big views. Believed to date back to about 1780, nods to the cottage’s past begin with the historic insurance plaque set into a recess above the wide front door and the millstone by the doorstep. “The millstone on the doorstep is one half of two circular grinding stones that came from a windmill that was located about 400 yards away, on a property known as Windmill Place.” This is a welcoming country home, from the interest-filled garden through the characterful rooms and out to the epic views beyond. “When you choose to live in an old cottage, you’re buying into a house that has its quirks, but you're also buying into beautiful architecture, which will never be built again. Very few of the walls are smooth and plastered, they're all original with their scrapes and gouges and score marks, and they all speak to the original history and function of the building. That's one of the things that I love about the house, it's incredibly honest in its look and feel.” Hallway Through the wide front door, you enter the bright reception hall with a tall alcove and doorways leading to the sitting room and dining room. Sitting room Bright, spacious and wonderfully welcoming, the sitting room blends soft whites with the warm tones of the wide brick inglenook fireplace – note the bread oven recess to the right. The woodburning stove adds an attractive focal point in summer and instant ambience and warmth on cooler winter nights. “I love this room. I just love the colours. All the colours and decoration are entirely my wife's fault, she's responsible for that, which I really like.” This generously proportioned room has ample space for a three- or four-piece suite, with accompanying ottomans, coffee tables, cabinets and more. Overhead, the large central beam is met by smaller cross beams, all of which are painted to blend in with the walls and maintain the light, airy feel. “We heard anecdotally that it was originally a maltster's house. There are some architectural hints towards the house’s original purpose. If you look at the dimensions of the main beam in the sitting room, it’s hugely over-specced for a residential building. This would be because the barley was malted on the first floor, hence there would have been extreme weight on that floor.” A trio of built-in cupboards sit to the right of the fireplace, a hint of a time when this may have been an entrance to a staircase. Around the room, a trio of whitewashed original ledge-and-brace doors lead into the front hallway, snug/cinema room and the rear hallway. Rear hallway With access from the sitting room and via a half-glazed farmhouse door to the garden, this hallway leads to the office, shower room and upstairs to three of the first-floor bedrooms. Cinema room / snug Down a couple of stairs from the sitting room is the cosy snug, used as a cinema room by the current owners. “There's really clever lighting system in the room. You can dim the lights, just like they do at the cinema. With the big screen and all the speakers, you can just immerse yourself. When the Bond films come out, we buy them on the 4k DVDs. We go in there, close the door, put the movie on, and we are transported to another world, nothing else exists outside of that room.” During the day this is a bright, characterful room, thanks to the windows on two aspects and the half-glazed stable door that leads out to the rear garden. Smaller than the sitting room, the proportions are ample for a couple of sofas and armchairs, book cases or cabinets and a media centre. The fireplace, while currently blocked off, contains a flue and has been vented, so a wood burner could be introduced if desired. “We installed three flues when we moved in. The cinema room has a chimney and a fireplace, which we blocked off but left vented. If somebody wanted to change that to a snug, they could put a wood burner in. The bedroom above, which is connected to the principal bedroom, also has a fireplace which we've just blocked it off. But it's vented, so if somebody wanted to open that up, they could. There’s scope for at least two more wood burners or open fireplaces at that end of the cottage.” Dining room Turn left from the front hallway and you enter the dining room, the mirror reception room to the sitting room. This well-proportioned room makes a relaxed yet, when occasions call for it, formal entertaining space – ideal for dinner parties and long lazy breakfasts alike. “If it's a sit-down dinner, or if it's going to be a bit of a long, lazy sort of Saturday or Sunday lunch, we settle into the dining room directly next door to the kitchen. The fireplace contains a working open fire. “When you've got friends around for dinner, say on a late autumn or winter evening, you can have the fireplace lit, you can have the wood burner on in the lounge, and if they're staying over, you can put the wood burner on in the upstairs bedroom.” With the dining space in the kitchen, this could also be used a family room, play room or whatever your family and lifestyle needs. A few steps take you down into the kitchen or through another door to the second hallway beyond, with the cloakroom and stairs up to bedroom three. Hallway This compact hallway has hanging space for outdoor coats and shoes, and provides access to the cloakroom and stairs up to the third bedroom. Cloakroom With a close-coupled WC, wall-mounted hand basin, single radiator and window. Kitchen / breakfast room Down four steps from the dining room is the long, dual-aspect kitchen/breakfast room – the hub of this family home. The calm, muted colour scheme effortlessly melds old and new. The hand-crafted bespoke country kitchen is by John Lewis of Hungerford. “The kitchen is by John Lewis of Hungerford. We're really happy with the way it turned out. The chap who fitted our Aga even asked if he could use a photo of our kitchen on his marketing, which he did for several years.” The cream and black Aga sits between polished black granite worktops and upstands, along from the 800mm wide ceramic hob and single oven. Opposite, beyond the highly practical movable central island, is a wide American-style fridge-freezer, eye-level built-in Miele coffee machine and tall storage space. “We tend to gravitate to the kitchen when friends come over – the freestanding island table is just great to stick an ice bucket on and a bottle of fizz or wine and several plates of food – we're great fans of picky suppers.” Beneath a window that looks out onto the front drive is the Belfast sink. Alongside is an integrated dishwasher, a washing machine, tumble dryer and eye-level microwave. This John Lewis of Hungerford kitchen has been thoughtfully designed and subtly contains a wealth of storage. There’s also a built-in pantry as you enter, with yet more storage for mops and ironing boards behind the full-height pantry doors that conceal the Mega-Flo mains pressure water tank. To the end of the kitchen, a dining area captures the view from the French doors out across the patio beyond and across the acres of countryside immediately beyond the rear garden. “There's a lovely seating area off the kitchen where I like to have my morning coffee in the summer. You can see quite a long way from the patio. About 15 miles. It sounds crazy, but you can just about see Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey) you've got a huge view south. Study Perfectly sized to be a neat home office, study, library or den. With a period ledge-and-brace door and window onto the rear garden and the farmland beyond. Shower room This elegant Edwardian-inspired shower room has beautiful black and white tiled flooring and white metro tiles topped with a smart black border, which becomes a useful shelf behind the wide pedestal hand basin and close coupled loo. Above the basin is a stylish brushed metal mirror and wall light fittings. On the facing wall, with full height tiles, is the shower enclosure with wall-mounted thermostatic shower controls. The overhead beams are painted white to increase the feeling of space and light. A modern radiator sits beside a period towel rail. UPSTAIRS The four bedrooms are reached via two separate staircases. The principal, second and fourth bedrooms use the main central staircase off the back of the sitting room, while the third bedroom is reached via stairs off the dining room. From the main staircase; Walk in wardrobe At the top of the stairs is a generous walk-in wardrobe, fitted with multiple rails and providing plenty of extra hanging and storage space. While currently used as a wardrobe, this is large enough to be repurposed as a single bedroom or additional home office. “With a dormer it could easily be a single bedroom, and the view from the bathroom window is lovely, so you would have a similar view from that room.” Principal bedroom The high vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, in their natural state not painted tar black, really set this room apart. “Upstairs in the bedrooms, you've got eaves height of about four metres, which always surprises people.” The feeling of light and space create an immediate feeling of calm as you enter. The views from the west-facing window are of the long front garden. A built-in cupboard provides handy storage, and there’s plenty of wall space for additional chests of drawers and a dressing table, along with a boudoir chair or chaise longue. A small flight of stairs takes you down to the fourth bedroom. Bedroom four / dressing room / ensuite Off the principal bedroom, down a short flight of stairs, is a lovely light bright bedroom. The original fireplace, below an oak mantle, retains the brick hearth and while currently blocked off, does have a flue, so a wood-burning stove could be introduced if desired. The views from the dormer window extend across the rear garden and then go on for miles across the acres of arable farmland beyond. This would make a wonderful nursery or child’s bedroom, a fabulous dressing room or, with the help of a plumber, a large sanctuary-like ensuite bathroom. Bedroom two Another generously proportioned double bedroom. Period features include a fireplace with working wood-burning stove, an incredible high ceiling with exposed beams, whitewashed wooden floorboards, a built-in cupboard and the original latched wood door. The view from the window is over the front garden. Bedroom three Accessed from the staircase off the dining room, this is a large, light bright double bedroom. The east-facing dormer window fills the room with natural light and gives incredible views across acres of open countryside behind the house. This room has ample space to accommodate free-standing wardrobes, chests of drawers, a desk, sofa, armchair or whatever you’d like in a large bedroom. This would make a wonderful bed-sitting room for an older child or a comfortable guest room. Family shower room With a wonderful feeling of space, the spacious family bathroom has no need for opaqued glass in the window – you’re not overlooked by anyone and can instead enjoy the wide-open views across the fields. Family bathroom There’s a ball and claw double ended roll-top-bath, pedestal handbasin beneath the window and a close-coupled WC. Lighting is from the window, the recessed ceiling lights and a delicate crystal chandelier. Outside The house is set well back from the road behind a fence and mature hedge. Most of the garden is to the front of the house, which is well-screened from the road and very private. The front garden has been transformed over the years and as well as the lawns, flower beds, mature trees, shrubs and fruit cage – currently providing plentiful soft fruits and which could also be used to grow vegetables. “It was a very functional, utilitarian garden. Over the years I've had some fun planting the box parterre, putting deck in, putting some lawn where the veg patch was. There was no overall cohesive design or plan in mind. It just evolved over time. It's just a bit sort of relaxed, really. The garden now contains various ‘rooms’, which include dining areas, sitting areas and a wooden deck with a barbeque – perfect for entertaining, a bench towards the summer house, a gravelled sitting area in front of the house, as well as a summer house and sheds for storage. “There's seating in all sorts of places, whatever grabs your mood, mind, wherever you fancy sitting, depending upon the time of year, time of day, season, temperature, there's usually a spot to just sit down, either with a cup of tea, a piece of cake, or a gin and tonic. “The seating just to the right of the front door gets the evening summer sun till about 7:30-8.00pm and because the house absorbs the heat from the sun, it stays nice and temperate. It's a lovely place to be.” To the rear of the house, leading off the kitchen diner, is an attractive patio, folly and incredible unbroken views that extend for miles. “The patio is a lovely place to sit, very quiet. The sun comes up and shines onto it in the morning, so you've just got a very calm, relaxed, quiet place to sit with a lovely view. There's a 44-acre field that surrounds the cottage, which usually has arable crops in, so it’s perfect for just easing your way into the morning.” For nature lovers, this is a gem of a property. Visitors include garden birds, red leg partridge, green, lesser and greater spotted woodpeckers, muntjac deer and more. “There are deer in the field at the back. The herd can be anything from one to 200 deer, it's quite incredible. We also regularly get a couple of cock pheasants with their little brood of ladies, so seven or eight of those. It's lovely.” The current owners are in the process of purchasing an additional 0.3 of an acre from the neighbouring farmer to the rear of the property, which is included within the 0.7 acre already stated. The aerial photograph shows an approximation of the plot, with the additional land identified with a red outline. Parking The house has a long drive with plenty of space to park at least six cars. Plans have been drawn up for a garage to the top of the drive, should the new owner wish to undertake this. Situation Hill Green is situated between the villages of Peasemore and Leckhampstead. It can be reached from the A34 and B4494. There’s a well-stocked village store and post office about two and a half miles away in Chieveley. For those who like country walks, you’re spoilt for choice. “There are some absolutely incredible walks, which we do regularly. There’s a walk we do that takes you past a natural spring that rises just before you climb up the hill to then walk to the pub, so that's incredible because there's a series of lakes that are absolutely gin clear, with resident ducks and moorhens. You've got the Ridgeway just a few miles away, and if you want to go to Coombe Gibbet, you can see that almost but not quite from the back of the house.” For the pub-goer you have The Fox at Peasemore a short walk down the road, and beyond this there’s the Ibex Inn at Chaddleworth, and further still the gastronomic Crab & Boar, The Coach, Ye Olde Red Lion and The Bunk Inn. For more Michelin-inspired dining, you have The Woodspeen, The Vineyard, Goat on the Roof and Malverleys, which are all within a short drive. For culture, you have the iconic and award-winning Watermill Theatre (also a dining location), Arlington Arts, the Corn Exchange and the Living Rainforest. For recreational activities, Newbury town centre has a multi-screen cinema, plentiful shops and businesses. Newbury town centre is just under eight miles away. Newbury Racecourse is just across town. There are several golf courses in and around Newbury, including Donnington & Co hotel, spa and golf club, Deanwood Park Golf Club, Donnington Grove Golf Club and Newbury & Crookham Golf Club. Transport links By car The junction with the M4 and A34 is just a few minutes’ drive away, connecting you to most of the country. From these, you can access London in the east, Bristol and Cornwall in the west, head north to Birmingham or south to the coast. Both Newbury and Red Shute Hill are incredibly well-connected. By train Trains run from nearby Didcot into London in 38 minutes, and from Newbury and Thatcham stations run to Reading, connecting with the Elizabeth line, and to London, Didcot, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. To the west, trains run to Exeter St Davids and Penzance. Schooling According to West Berkshire Council, the schools within the catchment area are: Primary: Chieveley Primary School Secondary: The Downs School In addition, there’s a wide range of highly acclaimed private schools in the area, which includes the neighbouring Downe House - their woods can be reached from the gate at the bottom of the garden. You also have St Gabriel’s, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Cheam, Thorngrove, Elstree, Abingdon School, Marlborough College, Bradfield College, Pangbourne College, Radley College and more. Good to know Long known as Malt Cottage, for some unknown reason it is registered as Malt House with the Royal Mail. This is the first time Malt Cottage has been available on the open market since about 1938 or 39. The previous owner, Ms Haig of the famous Haig family of distillers, taught painting at Brockhurst and at Elstree schools. Most of the doors, apart from the extension to the left of the house that includes the kitchen and bedroom above, are original and several hundred years old. While the house is Grade II listed, the present owners have made improvements, including the building of a two-story extension, and believe that further appropriate improvements would be met with the same positive approach by the relevant authorising bodies. Planning Permission has been granted for a conservatory accessed through the snug/cinema room. The current owners have had plans drawn up for an orangery but have not applied for PP for these as yet. Services Aga, heating and hot water are oil fired. Electricity and water are mains connected. Waste is to a septic tank to rear of property. Connectivity Broadband, according to Gigaclear, is Ultrafast fibre is available at up to 900Mbps. Mobile, according to Vodafone, is a “good indoors and outdoors” 4G service. Council The local authority is West Berkshire. The house is Council Tax band F. Tenure Freehold Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) – E EPC rating: E. Council tax band: G, Tenure: Freehold,

Rising from more than two acres of beautifully landscaped gardens on the edge of one of Berkshire's most sought-after villages, The Old Rectory is an exceptional Victorian country house, sensitively restored and reimagined for modern family life. Designed by the renowned Gothic Revival architect George Edmund Street and occupying an enviable position with far-reaching views across open countryside, this remarkable residence combines architectural grandeur with a level of comfort and craftsmanship rarely encountered. Built between 1874 and 1875, the house is a striking example of Gothic Revival architecture, distinguished by its steeply pitched rooflines, stone mullioned windows and handsome red-brick elevations. Acquired by the current owners in 2019, it has since undergone an extensive back-to-brick renovation, including a complete overhaul of the mechanical systems, the installation of underfloor heating throughout, and a comprehensive redesign of the interiors. Every element has been approached with extraordinary care, preserving the building's historic character while introducing a refined contemporary sensibility. Extending to over 7,500 sq ft, the principal house unfolds across two main floors and a cellar level. At its centre is a dramatic reception hall, where original architectural details have been carefully restored and complemented by richly layered interiors. The principal reception rooms enjoy impressive proportions and a wonderful sense of light, with deep bay windows framing views of the gardens. A drawing room and snug provide elegant spaces for entertaining and quieter moments alike, while the dining room is ideally positioned for larger gatherings. The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed as the heart of the home. Double-height ceilings and tall Gothic-style windows flood the space with natural light, while bespoke cabinetry and striking stone surfaces create a room that is both practical and visually compelling. Adjoining pantry, utility and boot room spaces ensure the house functions effortlessly on a day-to-day basis. The first floor provides seven generously proportioned bedrooms and five bathrooms. The principal suite occupies a particularly impressive position within the house, enjoying a beautiful bay window overlooking the gardens, alongside a dressing room and an ensuite bathroom. Throughout the accommodation, original architectural features, tall ceilings and leafy outlooks reinforce the house's connection to its surroundings. Outside, the grounds have been transformed with the guidance of Marcus Barnett Studio, the Chelsea Gold Medal-winning landscape practice. Formal gardens unfold around the house, with structured planting, mature trees and beautifully designed terraces creating a sequence of outdoor rooms. Beyond are a productive vegetable garden, a tennis court and a swimming pool with accompanying pool house. More than one hundred mature trees are scattered throughout the grounds, including several specimens believed to be over two centuries old

A rare chance to live in your own wing of a period country house. Covering 3,000 sq ft and encompassing 3 storeys, a stunning 28’ panelled drawing room, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/conservatory and private gardens designed by a Chelsea medallist, this is modern living in timeless elegance. Situation On the outskirts of Newbury, just off the A34, is a private drive leading to Deanwood House. Next door is Deanwood Park Golf Course, a few moments further along the road is the acclaimed 5-star Vineyard Hotel, Spa and Restaurant currently being refurbished but reopening later this year. Property Deanwood House dates back to the early 1900s, making it a late Victorian/early Edwardian house rich in period features. Unlike other grand properties that are often divided into apartments, 8 Deanwood House occupies an entire wing and three floors of this country house, ensuring it always feels like a house. This is a substantial 3,000 sq ft home, with a third-of-an-acre garden designed by a Chelsea medal winner. “It’s one big house that was divided into eight dwellings c. 1978. We shut our front doors and it’s just like living anywhere else. There is nothing communal here, apart from the car park.” You reach the house via a long curving driveway. Once parked, you approach the front door through the courtyard. “It's like being in a mews, having neighbours close by. It's very safe if you travel a lot, as we do. You can shut your door and not have to worry about security. Hallway From the moment you enter, you’re unmistakably in a grand house with high ceilings and period features in abundance. The charming entrance lobby sets the tone with a decorative black and white tiled floor, ornate fireplace, panelled walls, mouldings and cornicing, and an impressive near double-height moulded ceiling. From here you have access to the drawing room, the kitchen/conservatory, downstairs cloakroom and stairs to the upper floors. Kitchen The kitchen is a stylish juxtaposition of period features and contemporary living. Thoughtfully updated, it combines the age-warmed tones of the original wooden cupboards and fireplace along one wall with the cool marble island and work surfaces and bespoke painted cabinetry along the other. The vast central island has a marble waterfall worktop, creating a spacious breakfast bar for four. Within the island there’s a recessed double bowl sink with fluted draining grooves on both sides, the oven and microwave are below, with integrated warming drawer, and dishwasher. Behind the integrated, induction hob is an extractor fan. Upstands are marble. Below the hob are deep pan drawers. The hob area is bookended by a pantry to the left and an American-style double fridge freezer and a tall pull out larder cupboard to the right. Storage is plentiful, within the original wooden cabinets surrounding the fireplace and, across the kitchen, in the bespoke painted units. Bevelled-edge mirrors subtly unite new and old, maximising light and adding interest. Lighting is from a trio of stylish cluster chandeliers that accentuate the ceiling height. CONSERVATORY The striking oak-framed conservatory is a seamless extension to the kitchen, and one of the most used and loved rooms in this incredible home. It leads on to a terrace with steps down to the garden, this is the perfect spot for your morning coffee, for enjoying a casual lunch or special supper, and for a relaxing sundowner at the end of the day. “Sitting in the kitchen and the conservatory, I can't see another house. All I see is my garden and then the golf course, and trees, and trees, and trees, and trees.” Natural limestone flooring blends with the terrace beyond. The high vaulted glass ceiling fills the room with natural light, complemented by the cluster chandelier for when the sun fades, and tall radiator for when the days become cooler. As in the hallway, this room also has underfloor heating. “We like to have our morning coffee out on the terrace from the kitchen, which gets the sun safe from May to October.” Drawing room Formerly the billiards room of the original house, this striking room with its wooden floor is simultaneously grand and welcoming. The painted wooden panelling draws your eye up to the high ceiling. A gloriously wide arch frames the full-height bay window, creating the ideal setting for a dining table. “The house is ideal for entertaining. The kitchen is big, as is the drawing room – we've easily had 20 for dinner in there.” The fireplace alcove, with its low curved ceiling, creates a cosy area around the huge fireplace. Above, the ornate mantle panelling is inset with bevel-edged mirrors for added light and interest. “While the drawing room is enormous, it's lovely in the wintertime with the fire going – it’s when we use it most.” A high-level leaded glass window adds interest and light. There’s even a ‘hidden’ door in the panelling, now a small cupboard. The neutral colour scheme and curtains allow you to add pops of colour and feature pieces of furniture with ease. This is a delightful room from morning to evening. Cloakroom Tucked away behind wooden double doors, is the cloakroom, making clever use of the under-stairs space. This rather glamorous WC, with its Fornassetti wallpaper, is proof that no room is too small for some designer flair. UPSTAIRS – FIRST FLOOR A generous first-floor landing continues the feeling of calm and space, and provides plenty of space for a quiet reading nook or home office. From here you have access to the principal and second bedrooms, with stairs taking you up to the next floor. Principal bedroom Entered via the dressing room, this spacious and elegant bedroom suite has a deeply private feel. The vast bedroom has the same wide bay window as the drawing room below, giving wide views of the garden and golf course beyond. An ornamental Victorian fireplace with over-mantel mirror adds a feature to one end of the room, and would make a lovely backdrop to a chaise longue or boudoir chair. The pretty wallpaper is a Thibault Toile De Jouy. This room is spacious enough for a super-king-sized bed with all the accompanying boudoir furniture you could wish for. Or as little – it’s a wonderfully serene space. In addition to the high ceiling and feature fireplace, you have a picture rail, ornate ceiling rose, wood panelling and decorative coving. Dressing room This is a super spacious dressing room. To the right, reclaimed period part-glazed doors front four wide double wardrobes. To the left, bespoke built-in wardrobes line the wall, set back beneath the wide arch. In the centre are multiple chests of drawers, two of which have padded tops to create ottoman seating. There is plumbing for a washing machine in one of the cupboards with shelving above. Ensuite This leads off from the dressing room and has plenty of natural light A large vanity unit with basin and drawers beneath sits beneath a window, providing plenty of storage. Fixtures and fittings are in an attractive brushed soft gold finish. The bath has a shower over, with thermostatic controls, a handset shower and fixed showerhead. In keeping with the rest of this elegant period home, there’s a picture rail above the painted and tiled walls. Bedroom two Currently used as a TV/sitting room, this would need few changes to become a lovely large double bedroom. The wide window overlooks the picturesque garden and golf course beyond. Period features include a fabulous wide fireplace with decorative surround, a high ceiling with ornate cornicing and ceiling rose, a picture rail and original wood panelled doors – one of which leads to a spacious airing cupboard with shelving and hot water cylinder. A wall of custom-built bookcases and cupboards provides plenty of additional storage. Just outside the room is another closet behind decorative panelled double doors. SECOND FLOOR At the top of the stairs, you have two more bedrooms and a shower room. Bedroom 3 This super-spacious room could be put to all sorts of uses. “Upstairs, my husband has a huge room for his office, but it could also be an upstairs television room, or if someone has children, it would be a wonderful bedroom playroom.” It would make the perfect bedroom with sitting area and kitchenette (which could easily be expanded) making it a teenager’s dream semi-independent living space. It could also provide comfortable living for an au pair or live-in carer or housekeeper. Or it could become a self-sufficient home office, gym or workshop. The options are almost endless. The beams add character, the window and Velux fill the space with natural light, and the T-shape floor plan gives scope for zoning. Bedroom 4 The smallest of the bedrooms, this is still a comfortable double. The window has far-reaching views of the garden and golf course beyond. Shower room Almost fully marble tiled, this elegant shower room has been cleverly designed to make the most of the available space. The large shower enclosure has thermostatic controls, a large rainfall and a hand-held shower head, and a handy recessed shelf. Opposite is a smart vanity unit with hand basin, and underneath drawers, above which is a shelf and mirrored cabinet. The loo is back-to-wall. Lighting is a mix of natural light from the Velux window, and recessed ceiling lights. There is also A wide chromed heated ladder-style towel rail. Outside The approach is down a private driveway, setting the house back from the road. “It's very safe for children and animals. There is a road, but it's so far away, they never go there.” The garden is another outstanding feature of this house, and was designed by Jo Alderson Phillips, a Chelsea medal winner. There is an original antique Italian triple bowl fountain which could be available by separate negotiation. “The gardenis just wonderful, I spend as much time as I can out in there. They’re one of the things that first attracted us to the house, and which I’ll miss the most.” Extending to roughly a third of an acre, the garden includes formal lawns and box edged parterres with lavender and David Austin roses, flowering cherry trees, and a range of seating and relaxing spaces. “We get a lot of wildlife. We have a wonderful selection of birds. We have deer. “ “Sitting in the kitchen and the conservatory, I can't see another house. All I see is my garden and then the golf course, and trees, and trees, and trees, and trees. I love spending time here.” A separate outdoor dining area is located close to the summer house. Mature hornbeam hedging screens a couple of sheds, ensuring practicalities like lawn mowers and bicycles don’t detract from the design of the garden. “The sun rises to the right of the back of the house. We get the early morning sun on the terrace and the garden is in the sun all day long.” In addition to the private garden, you have a plot in the kitchen garden, with plenty of room to grow your own fruit and vegetables, along with a selection of fruit trees. “For somebody who's keen on gardening, the kitchen gardens are a huge bonus. You can basically do what you like, and if you don't want to use it, then you just tell the management company, and they will put it to grass and take over the grass cutting. I planted a quince tree, and we have lots of apple trees.” Parking The house comes with two allocated parking spaces and additional guest parking. Situation Newbury town centre is just two miles away. In the area, you have plenty of scope to satisfy most interests. For dining out, excellent Michelin-listed options include the Vineyard – just a short stroll away and The Woodspeen. For culture, you’ve the iconic and award-winning Watermill Theatre (also a dining location), Arlington Arts, the Corn Exchange and the Living Rainforest. For recreational activities, Newbury town centre has a multi-screen cinema, plentiful shops and businesses. For leisure and pampering, the Vineyard Hotel’s Spa is due to reopen later, while across town you have David Lloyd and Nuffield leisure centres, in addition to numerous gyms. “There's access to the woods from here. My neighbour keeps a couple of horses in the field at the bottom of my garden, and they sometimes ride through the woods.” Newbury Racecourse is just across town. There are several golf courses in and around Newbury, including your neighbour, Deanwood Park, along with Donnington Grove, Donnington Valley and Newbury & Crookham Golf Club. Transport links By car The main arteries of the A4, M4, A34 and the A339 are all close by. From these, you can access London in the east, Bristol and Cornwall in the west, head north to Birmingham or south to the coast. Newbury is a very well-connected town. “That's another good thing about where we are. You've got the M4 the A34. You can get to Oxford, Southampton, London, Bath... We're very much in the centre of everything.” By train/public transport Trains from Newbury station run to Reading, connecting with the Elizabeth line, and to London, Didcot, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. To the west, trains run to Exeter St Davids and Penzance. By bus Your nearest bus stops are just beyond the end of the drive, on the B4000, with buses running to Newbury and Lambourn. By foot You’re just a short stroll to The Vineyard and beyond this into Stockcross, along with some pretty woodland and country walks. “Cycling and walking from here are excellent. You can walk to the Vineyard, across the field opposite the house, there's public footpath the other side of the road, and it's ideal for cycling too with the new cycle path.” Savernake Forest is a short drive away, once the largest privately owned forest in England and home to the Earl of Cardigan. Schooling According to West Berkshire Council, the schools within the catchment area are: Primary. Stockcross C.E. (V.A.) Primary School and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Secondary. Trinity School In addition, there’s a wide range of private schooling available, which includes: St Gabriel’s, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Cheam, Thorngrove, Downe House, Elstree, Marlborough College and Bradfield College, Pangbourne College, Radley College and more. Good to know The period character of the house has been retained throughout, with high ceilings, fireplaces, wood panelling, picture rails and solid-wood doors. “The walls are very thick, and we hardly ever hear our neighbours.” Radiators are a mix of original and contemporary versions of Victorian column radiators, with towel radiators in the bathrooms. Some door furniture is original. Of particular note is the kitchen door and the reclaimed doors in the dressing room. There's a lot of storage throughout the house, which includes under both sets of stairs, in bedrooms and under the eaves. There’s also storage in the courtyard, which is used as a pantry/storeroom, and is where the postman can leave parcels. Services Heating and hot water are LPG fired. The boiler is outside in a small brick-built housing. Electricity and water are mains connected. Waste by biodisk. Connectivity Broadband, according to Gigaclear, is Ultrafast fibre at up to 820Mbps. Mobile, according to Vodafone, is a “good indoors and outdoors” 5G service. Council The local authority is West Berkshire. The house is Council Tax band G. Tenure Leasehold with a share of the freehold. 999 years from 25 December 1978. Ground rent: £1 per year Service charge: £190 per month Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) F EPC rating: F. Council tax band: G, Tenure: Share of freehold, Service charge description: 190/month,

Tucked away behind mature trees and fencing on Newtown Common, Holly Cottage is a classic English retreat. This Grade II listed home combines historic charm with high-end modern comforts. With its large lawn, Victorian Style Greenhouse with Kitchen Garden, paddock and stylish interiors, it is designed for anyone seeking privacy, space and quality craftsmanship.The Ground Floor: The Heart of the HomeStepping inside, you are immediately greeted by the warmth of exposed timber beams and impeccable interior design. The focal point of the ground floor is the breathtaking bespoke Neptune kitchen. This culinary space features a grand central island with a sleek quartz worktop, a classic Belfast double sink, and a double larder unit. Anchored by a classic black electric AGA and equipped with a Quooker tap and Liebherr refrigeration finished off with an open fire, it effortlessly bridges the gap between a country farmhouse and a high-spec entertainer's kitchen.The sitting room invites you to unwind under historic beams, featuring a magnificent exposed-brick inglenook fireplace housing a powerful log burner. Rich, moody tones in the utility and cloakroom areas—complete with painted tongue-and-groove panelling and a rustic countertop basin—demonstrate that no detail has been overlooked. A formal dining area, complete with bespoke storage and an integrated drinks fridge, provides the perfect setting for hosting.Throughout the home you are treated to Lumi-Plugin lighting with interlinked fire alarms The First Floor: A Sanctuary of RestAscending the culturally significant Grade II listed staircase, the first floor reveals a collection of beautifully appointed bedrooms set beneath vaulted ceilings and ancient arched timbers.The Principal Suite is a luxurious retreat that leads directly into a lavish en-suite bathroom that rivals a boutique hotel, featuring a spectacular freestanding double-ended roll-top bath with traditional chrome shower fittings, complemented by a bespoke pale-wood vanity unit. The additional double bedrooms are styled with impeccable taste, currently showcasing, sloping ceilings, and ample space for family or guests, both served by a shower room.The AnnexeA remarkable addition to this home is the fully self-contained one-bedroom annexe. Wrapped in a rustic, timber-clad exterior. This lodge provides exceptional versatility. Inside, it boasts its own modern, fully equipped kitchen, a bright dining and living area heated by a contemporary log burner, and a spacious double bedroom. It is the ultimate space for multi-generational living, a luxury guest suite, or a premium home office.Gardens & GroundsApproached via a sweeping gravel driveway, the property sits proudly within approximately 1.2 acres of idyllic, park-like grounds. The gardens are a visual delight, featuring expansive manicured lawns, mature apple trees and a opne paddock. For al fresco dining, a large, paved patio area offers a secluded spot to entertain or enjoy a morning coffee while overlooking the grounds. For the green-fingered, the home features a meticulously designed kitchen garden. A stunning Victorian-style glasshouse sits atop a traditional dwarf brick wall, overlooking professional-grade raised sleeper beds and gravel pathways—perfect for those seeking a farm-to-table lifestyle.To the bottom of the garden there is the fenced paddock, currently housing chickens. Accompanying this is a Grade II listed barn ideal for use as storage or a workshop.The property occupies a secluded setting, amidst woodland and heathland, on the southern fringes of Newbury, providing the perfect environment for outdoor enthusiasts. Newbury offers a wide choice of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs, as well as larger supermarkets. Road and rail communications are excellent with easy access to the A34 and M4 and there are direct train services from Newbury into London Paddington. Well-regarded schooling in the vicinity includes the independents of Thorngrove, Cheam, St Gabriel's, Elstree, Bradfield College and the State Primary's of St Thomas’ Woolton Hill, Burghclere, St Martin’s East End with secondary schools nearby including The Clere, Park House and St BartsPlanning previously granted by Basingstoke & Deane for a Single Storey rear Extension 21/01851/LBC and also for Stable Block 18/03700/HSE Both have now lapsed.“From the moment we first saw Holly Cottage, we knew it was home. We instantly fell in love with the stairs and the quirky crooked floors. We love how Holly embraces every season: cosy autumns and winters with big fires, Aga cooking, and woodland walks; then spring and summer in the garden, growing vegetables, collecting eggs (often chased by chickens), sharing outdoor meals, and enjoying long, lazy days on the terrace. Its fantastic location is hard to beat; hidden away from the world, yet close to shops and all the main transport links- it couldn’t be easier. Life at Holly has always been a joy to wake up to, never taken for granted. It’s been a true privilege, an adventure filled with love and lasting memories.”Mr & Mrs Ward - Current Custodians to Holly Cottage

An elegant, understated and unlisted country house with 23 acres, set in the Natural Landscape of the North Wessex Downs, in the sought-after North Hampshire countryside, about five miles South of Newbury. The gardens include lawns, borders and an enclosed walled garden. There are about fifteen acres of level fields/paddocks. Location Barn Croft is roughly five miles south-west of Newbury, between the tiny hamlets of Heath End and East End. East End has a small faith primary school, Malverleys Farm and Dining (currently daytime only) and Heath End has a local village hall, playground and is the home of the East Woodhay Silver Band. The Jack Russell at Faccombe, the Furze Bush at Hatt Common, the Rampant Cat in Woolton Hill and the Red House at Highclere are nearby pubs serving evening meals, the Yew Tree Garden Centre has a very popular daytime café, and local restaurants include the Dew Pond, The Woodspeen, and the Vineyard, all a short drive away. The main road arteries of the M4 and A34 are just a few minutes away. London Heathrow is 53 miles and Southampton airport is 38 miles. There are regular direct trains to Paddington from Newbury (from 42 minutes) and to Waterloo from Whitchurch (an hour). Oxford, Winchester, Reading and Swindon are all about thirty to forty minutes drive. Newbury is famous for its racecourse and racing stables, the Watermill Theatre and nearby Highclere Castle (TV’s Downton Abbey). Golf courses in and around Newbury include Deanwood Park, Donnington Grove, Donnington Valley and Newbury & Crookham Golf Club. There are local state and private schools, notably Cheam, Elstree, Downe House with other schools a little distance away in Winchester, Marlborough and Oxford. Property The house sits behind a high wall on a quiet lane between Heath End and East End, surrounded by its own open fields all around. Accessed by a gravel drive, there is plenty of parking in front of the attached coach house. Entrance Hall The spacious hallway runs East-West for the full length of the property, with a large solid oak door to the pedestrian gate leading to the lane and a glazed door to the drive. With its high ceiling and rooflight, the hallway sets the tone for this elegant yet welcoming country home. Drawing room A well-proportioned, double aspect room with high ceilings and a working fireplace. Tall sash windows look out across to the fields, while glazed doors open onto the South- facing terrace which gives on to the South lawn and mature trees beyond. Formal dining room A large, elegant room with windows looking over the lawn and shrub border to the South. There is a glazed door to the South-facing terrace and a working fireplace. Study/library A square, double-aspect room with a (non-working) fireplace, large windows to the South and West, with a door to the terrace and views over shrubs and ornamental trees. Snug/second study/playroom Sitting off the hall and the kitchen this could serve as a children’s playroom, second home office, or music room. The elegant fireplace has a chimney although this is blocked off at present. Kitchen Modern ease and functionality blend perfectly with period character in this light, bright, spacious double aspect kitchen with doors out to the walled garden – a great place for children or dogs to play outside in a secure environment. There is an oil fired Aga (currently boxed in but still connected) and a substantial log burner. Off the kitchen/dining room is a walk-in pantry. Utility room The utility room/second kitchen is across the back hall – with dual sinks, electric oven, washer, dryer, dishwasher, freezers etc.. Back Hall This runs from the main hall through to the rear hall which leads out to the barn. There is a second cloakroom and boiler room as well as storage and a set of narrow stairs to the first floor. UPSTAIRS An oak panelled staircase leads up from the main entrance hallway to the first floor with a long wide landing with views over your own paddocks on the other side of the lane and long views to the downs. Principal bedroom suite Space, light and views. This large, high-ceilinged double bedroom has sash windows facing South over the lawn and shrub border and West over the paddock and to the downs beyond. Dressing room The larger-than-average dressing room has built-in, dual height wardrobes that make the most of the high ceilings. The garden-facing window ensures plenty of natural light. The dressing room has a door into Bedroom 4 which, with its own bathroom could serve as a nursery, when someone is unwell or if required, as a room for a carer. Ensuite This light and spacious room has windows overlooking the fields and the lawn, this large ensuite has a full-length bath, separate shower enclosure, toilet, bidet and a marble-topped vanity unit with hand basin inset. Bedroom 2/guest suite The dormer windows face East over the fields, mature oak trees and countryside beyond. There is a small dressing room with a built-in wardrobe and an ensuite with an over-size bath and separate shower enclosure, a hand basin with vanity unit and a close-coupled toilet. Bedroom 3 with ensuite With lovely views over the enclosed walled garden from the two windows, the bedroom has two built-in wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom with a large window, again looking over the walled garden. The bath has a shower over, there is a handbasin, a toilet and a bidet. Bedroom four with ensuite This bedroom has two windows overlooking the fields to the East. There is a small ensuite with a vintage Jacuzzi corner bath with shower over, low level suite and vanity unit. Bedroom five with ensuite With high ceilings and a large sash window looking West to the downs in the distance, a built-in wardrobe and storage cupboards over, a large ensuite with a full-size bath with shower over, a toilet, a bidet and a marble-topped vanity unit with hand basin. Coach house The brick and flint coach house is linked to the main house by a hallway and garden room. A generator room provides back-up power if needed, there is a small storeroom opposite and beyond is a hallway with stairs to the first floor and a door out to the drive. Ground floor garage/storage space This has large sliding period doors, which overlap, with secondary interior glass doors which also overlap, mimicking the opening of the exterior doors and allowing the same degree of access for a car. Rear hall and gardeners’ WC There is a further hall, with a door to the drive, a blocked off chimney, a gardeners' loo and a staircase up to the first-floor games room. First floor This huge 60ft/18m long room has a wealth of exposed beams and character brickwork, punctuated by two dormer windows that fill this great space with natural light. In the 1980s, the upper floor was converted and reinforced to create a games room capable of holding a snooker table. Workshop At the far end of the barn, but not accessed from it, there is a large workshop/garden machine store with windows and doors to both the walled garden and the driveway. Outside Barn Croft sits in grounds of approximately 23 acres. This encompasses gardens, a tennis court, a pavilion/garden store, level paddocks and five acres of land which is leased to the local cricket club. The leased land is designated as Local Green Space by the District Council and subject to covenants on use in the freehold and with the benefit of covenants in the lease on use and future development. There is a covenant restricting building on the acre of ground behind the pavilion. There is a fully fenced hard tennis court (in need of some attention) and the house is surrounded by its own hedge-lined fields, giving a great sense of privacy. Services Heating and hot water are oil-fired. Electricity and water are mains connected. Waste is to a septic tank. Connectivity Broadband, according to Openreach, is full fibre available at up to 1600Mbps. Mobile, according to Vodafone, is a “good indoors and outdoors” 4G service. Council The local authority is Basingstoke & Deane. The Council Tax band is H. Tenure Freehold Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) - F   EPC rating: F. Council tax band: H, Tenure: Freehold,

Set within one of Henley’s most desirable residential roads, this extended detached home offers generous, adaptable accommodation and a superb balance of family living and entertaining space. Positioned less than a mile from the town centre and around half a mile from Henley station, it combines convenience with a peaceful setting.A broad entrance hall creates an immediate sense of space and leads into the heart of the home. To the right, the kitchen/dining room is arranged around sleek white worktops, a range-style cooker and integrated appliances, incl. wine fridge with a central island and breakfast bar forming a natural hub for everyday living. The dining area flows seamlessly into a striking garden/family room, a wonderfully bright, sociable space with bi-folding doors opening directly onto the south-facing garden. From here, a handy office and a separate utility room with additional space for secondary appliances provide practical flexibility.The sitting room, accessible from both the entrance hall and dining area, is an inviting retreat. Built-in cabinetry and a log burner lend warmth and character, creating a comfortable space for relaxation.A further study/bedroom on the ground floor, complete with its own en suite shower room, offers ideal guest accommodation or a private workspace.Upstairs, the principal bedroom features fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. Three additional double bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom.Outside, the property enjoys off-street parking to the front. The rear garden is a standout feature: south-facing, beautifully established while offering privacy and designed for outdoor living. A wide paved terrace spans the back of the house, perfect for dining and entertaining, with the remainder laid to lawn and framed by mature trees and shrubs.Nestled on the highly desirable St. Andrews Road, this residence enjoys a prime position just moments from Henley-on-Thames town centre, renowned for its vibrant mix of boutique shopping, fine dining, cultural attractions, and excellent recreational facilities. For a wider selection of amenities, the larger towns of Reading and Maidenhead are within easy reach.The area is exceptionally well served by state schools, including Trinity Primary School with prestigious options including The Oratory, Reading Blue Coat, Shiplake College, and Queen Anne’s School for girls in Caversham, making it an ideal location for families seeking outstanding education.Henley Station provides swift access to London Paddington via Twyford and Reading in as little as 27 minutes, with onward connections to the City of London via the Elizabeth Line and to the West Country, ensuring excellent commuter convenience.Road links are equally impressive: the A404, approximately six miles away, connects to the M4 (J8/9) for the M25, London, Heathrow Airport, and the West Country, as well as the M40 (J4) for routes north towards Oxford, the Midlands, and beyond.Leisure opportunities abound, with a choice of distinguished golf courses such as Badgemore Park, Huntercombe, Temple, and Henley Golf Club. The surrounding countryside offers miles of scenic walking and riding trails, while the River Thames provides extensive boating facilities, reinforcing Henley’s reputation as one of the country’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations.Quote Reference: 825457

Set within an exceptionally private plot within the village of Shiplake, Woodstock is a detached family home built in the early 2000s with striking exposed timbers and decorative herringbone brick infill. The grand property offers more than 4,300 sq ft of accommodation over three floors with a well-planned layout that’s perfectly configured both for the demands of busy family life as well as entertaining. The formal reception rooms and relaxed living spaces are kept separate, providing a break between the two areas, though the excellent flow of the house makes it easy to join everything together for special occasions. Internally the house is presented to an exacting standard, with premium additions including oak flooring throughout the majority of the ground floor, fully modernised bath and shower rooms and a stunning kitchen/breakfast room with cabinetry by Martin Moore. The latter also incorporates premium appliances including a highly coveted Lacanche range stove with gas hob; a large central island provides a place to gather, while the dining area has lovely views over the garden on two sides. Adjoining the kitchen is a generous sitting room, warmed by a wood-burning stove and the ideal place for relaxed family time. The formal reception rooms are accessed directly from the inviting entrance hallway, including an L-shaped drawing room with feature fireplace open plan to a dining room – both are accessible via double doors and have French windows opening onto the garden, giving the option to open up the entertaining space to the outdoors in the warmer months. Completing the ground floor is a study, cloakroom and a useful boot room and utility room. The first-floor accommodation is arranged around a galleried landing, incorporating a principal suite with dressing room including bespoke fitted wardrobes and separate en suite bath/shower room. The remaining three bedrooms are all generously sized, one with an ensuite and the remaining share a family shower room. The second floor has two further bedrooms with eaves storage and a shower room, making it ideal for older children or visiting guests.The house sits within a sizeable plot just shy of an acre, enclosed by mature trees creating a wonderfully secluded setting. Double gates invite a long, gravel driveway which opens to reveal a large parking area to the front of the house and a detached triple garage. To the side of the garage is a car port and, to the rear, a further utility room. On the first floor there is a useful studio which incorporates a spacious living area, a double bedroom and shower room, providing annexe potential or additional accommodation. The gardens to the front and rear are attractively landscaped with mature shrubs, ornamental hedging and a variety of established native trees, which offers a stunning green outlook from the house. At the back of the house, a wide terrace has space for alfresco dining, leading to a manicured lawn inset with a pretty pond. In addition there are a number of useful sheds for garden storage. Situated in a leafy position on a private lane within the village of Shiplake, South Oxfordshire, the property feels semi-rural while being well connected to amenities and transport links. Woodstock is just 0.6 miles from Shiplake Station, placing it at the very heart of a vibrant community. The village offers excellent amenities including a local shop and Post Office, butcher, bus stop, and the renowned Baskerville Arms pub and restaurant. For a wider choice of shopping, dining, and leisure facilities, the riverside town of Henley-on-Thames and the larger centre of Reading are both within easy reach.Education in the area is well catered for, with a strong selection of schools such as Rupert House, The Oratory, Reading Bluecoat, Shiplake College, and Queen Anne’s School for girls in Caversham. Transport links are a particular strength. Shiplake Station lies on the Henley Branch Line, with fast morning services to London Paddington in just 40 minutes and regular trains every half hour throughout the day — journey times are consistently under 50 minutes. The Elizabeth Line via Reading provides direct access into the City, while the M4 (J8/9) is within easy reach, connecting to the M25, London, Heathrow Airport, and the West Country. A dedicated school bus stop is within walking distance, serving both local independent and state schools.Recreational opportunities abound, with several distinguished golf courses nearby including Badgemore Park, Huntercombe, and Henley Golf Club. The surrounding countryside offers extensive walking and riding routes, while the River Thames provides superb facilities for boating and water pursuits.Quote Reference: 713855

A striking architectural masterpiece of contemporary eco-luxury, spanning 3,487 sq ft of light-filled indulgence in the exclusive hamlet of Wildmoor. Cloaked in a distinctive Shou Sugi Ban facade, this Ascot Design home features a bespoke Stoneham kitchen, underfloor heating, and an opulent vaulted principal suite with panoramic rural views. Future-proofed with solar PV, battery backup, and an ASHP, it offers a secure, secluded sanctuary minutes from commuter links and elite schooling. New Home The Epitome of Modern Craftsmanship Conceived by the highly acclaimed architects at Ascot Design, Larch House stands as a striking testament to visionary modern design. The exterior makes a bold architectural statement, cloaked in the dramatic, rich textures of charred larch - meticulously treated using the ancient Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique. This organic, highly durable facade allows the property to blend seamlessly into its historic rural ecosystem, establishing an immediate sense of permanence and prestige. Fluid Spaces & Social Grandeur Cross the threshold into a breathtaking, open-plan reception hall that instantly sets a tone of grand scale and sophisticated calm. A direct visual line of sight draws the eye straight from the front entrance to the rear gardens via full-width bi-fold doors, creating an effortless transition between the interior sanctuaries and the sweeping landscape beyond. Underfoot, exquisite, oversized porcelain tiles run cohesively throughout the entire ground floor, warmed by an ambient, zone-controlled underfloor heating system. At the heart of the home lies the show-stopping kitchen and breakfast suite - a culinary masterpiece created by the royal warrant-holding artisans at Stoneham Kitchens. This uplifting, dual-aspect space features bespoke cabinetry anchored by a magnificent central entertaining island, a seamless suite of integrated premium Miele appliances, and a Lusso instant boiling water tap. Whether hosting vibrant summer soirées with the bi-folds flung open to the terrace or enjoying quiet family mornings, this room is the ultimate social hub. A beautifully appointed utility room sits adjacent, acting as a discreet secondary prep and storage zone with direct outdoor access. For quieter moments, the elegant formal sitting room offers a sophisticated retreat. Entered via double doors, it boasts a bespoke, integrated media wall and a feature picture window framing views across the manicured frontage. Positioned across the hall is a highly versatile room - perfectly suited as an executive home office, private library, or wellness gym - complete with its own luxury en-suite shower room. A stylish guest cloakroom completes the ground floor layout. Sanctuary in the Skies Ascending the staircase, the first floor has been masterfully engineered to celebrate the home’s elevated vantage point and dramatic natural light. The Principal Suite: A true sanctuary of wellness and luxury. This spectacular, vaulted bedroom features a dramatic, full-height Crittall-style window that frames uninterrupted, panoramic views across the sweeping fields. A standalone luxury stone bathtub invites you to soak away the day while watching the sunset. The suite is completed by a boutique dressing room with bespoke walk-in storage and an opulent en-suite shower room boasting twin Lusso vanity units, Lusso premium brassware, and a cutting-edge Japanese-style intelligent toilet. Guest Suites: Two further exceptionally spacious double bedrooms occupy this floor. Each benefits from dramatic vaulted ceilings, custom built-in wardrobes, and striking full-height glazing that floods the rooms with natural light, ensuring guests and family members enjoy five-star luxury and long-distance views. Grounds & Eco-Innovation: Refined, Curated Outdoor Living The outdoor spaces have been designed to maximise the property's idyllic rural backdrop. The rear garden features a generous stone sun terrace spanning the entire width of the house - an ideal setting for al-fresco dining, morning coffees, or evening relaxation. Beyond the terrace, the manicured lawn extends towards open fields, providing uninterrupted rural views and a profound sense of privacy. The plot is beautifully enclosed by natural timber fencing and thoughtfully positioned structural planting, maintaining a perfect balance of seclusion and an open outlook. Services, Utilities & Property Information Local Authority: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Tenure: Freehold | EPC: B | Council Tax TBC + 10-year Buildzone structural warranty. Construction Type – Brick plinth, Block Work with Cladded Charred Larch - Shou Sugi Ban Clay tiled roof. Utilities: Water Supply South East Water Sewerage: Private drainage with a septic tank shared with five properties and managed by the estate management company as part of the annual service charge. Please contact the agent for further information. Heating: Air source heat pump Electricity: Supply Eon plus Solar - EV Charging Point utilising solar with battery storage Mobile Phone Coverage: 4G mobile signal is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider. Broadband Availability: ADSL or ADSL2+ connection available in your area - we advise you to check with your provider. Garage Parking Spaces: One open garage Off Road Parking Spaces: Two Total Internal Floor Area: 3487 sq ft. Larch House will be subject to a service charge payment in respect of the communal sewage treatment plant and the maintenance of shared access ways benefitting Galloway Barn (completed in 2020), Larch House and Kingfishers. The figure will be in the region of £900 per annum. Further information is available from the agent. The property is being sold under two separate underlying titles and forms part of a wider estate arrangement, with a new freehold title to be created on completion. It benefits from and is subject to various rights, easements, restrictive covenants, and new build restrictions relating to access, services, shared infrastructure, and neighbouring land. One of the underlying titles refers to a claimed historic right of way supported by statutory declarations, which is not expressly included within the registered title. The extent and enforceability of this right should be verified by the purchaser’s legal adviser. Purchasers are advised to rely on their solicitor to review all title documentation, easement deeds, covenants, and estate arrangements affecting the property in full. Further information is available from the agent. Planning permission: The neighbouring property Wildmoor Farm House have approved planning to remove barns and outbuildings adjacent to Larch House and replace with courtyard stables 23/00581/Ful Please click on the property video tab for full details of this property, or for more information or to arrange a viewing please contact Robert Cable or Luke Reidy.

Set just outside Watlington, Watlington Mill is a remarkable former mill house offering exceptional character, privacy and potential. Surrounded by approximately 30 acres of lakes, woodland and mature gardens, this unlisted country home presents a rare opportunity to create a stunning family residence, rural retreat or live/work lifestyle property, with further scope offered by the extensive outbuildings, subject to planning. Approached via a long private driveway with turning circle and covered entrance porch, the principal house sits beautifully within its own expansive grounds. Arranged over three floors, the accommodation is full of character, with unusual room shapes, period details and a layout that reflects the property's historic evolution. The ground floor includes a spacious dining room, a bright and airy family sitting room with an open fireplace and direct access to the gardens and terrace, a study, an additional reception room and a charming cottage-style kitchen centred around a large open fireplace. One of the most distinctive features of the house is the original water channel, visible through a glass floor panel within the property. Upstairs, there are five generous double bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a principal bedroom with vaulted ceilings and beautiful views across the lakes and surrounding grounds. The remaining bedrooms are arranged in a wonderfully characterful and individual layout, ideal for family living or guest accommodation. As the property is not listed, it offers excellent flexibility for a new owner to restore, modernise or completely reimagine the internal layout to suit modern living. Watlington Mill extends to approximately 30 acres of diverse and picturesque grounds, creating a private and peaceful setting rarely found so close to excellent transport links. Immediately behind the house is the mill lake, forming a beautiful waterside backdrop to the gardens, terraces and entertaining spaces. Beyond this lies a substantial main lake, supporting a multitude of fauna, carp, roach, dragonflies, and set amongst areas of woodland and natural wild gardens, providing a haven for wildlife and a wonderful sense of seclusion. The grounds support an abundance of British wildlife including herons, egrets, ducks, foxes and badgers, while nearby grazing land and open countryside further enhance the rural atmosphere. The outbuildings provide valuable additional space and considerable future potential. They could be adapted for guest accommodation, holiday lets, home offices, workshops, studios, wellness facilities or a live/work business environment, subject to the necessary consents. For buyers seeking a lifestyle property with flexibility and long-term opportunity, the estate offers exceptional scope. Location & Amenities Watlington Mill enjoys an enviable position just outside the charming market town of Watlington, one of Oxfordshire's most desirable small towns, set on the edge of the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Watlington offers a wonderful range of independent shops, cafes, traditional pubs, local services and highly regarded schooling, combining village charm with everyday convenience. The property is also ideally placed for commuters, with the M40 approximately 10 minutes away, providing excellent access to Oxford, London and Heathrow Airport. The surrounding countryside offers superb walking, cycling and riding opportunities, with the nearby Chilterns providing some of the most attractive landscapes in the South East. Distances to Nearby Towns •Watlington — approximately 2 miles •Thame — approximately 9 miles •Henley-on-Thames — approximately 11 miles •Princes Risborough — approximately 12 miles •Oxford — approximately 18 miles •High Wycombe — approximately 18 miles •Reading — approximately 25 miles Local Schools •Watlington Primary School •Icknield Community College, Watlington •The Oratory School, Woodcote •Lord Williams's School, Thame •Magdalen College School, Oxford •Headington School, Oxford •Crawford House School •Rupert House School, Henley-on-Thames •Moulsford Prep School •Queen Anne's School, Caversham Local Leisure & Facilities •The Chiltern Hills walking and cycling routes •Watlington Sports Club •Oxfordshire Golf Club •Henley Golf Club •Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons •Daylesford Organic Farm Shop & Cafe •The Lambert Arms and local country pubs •River Thames boating and riverside leisure at Henley •National Trust countryside and estates nearby Services, Utilities & Property Information Mains Water Supply Sewerage - Septic Tank Gas central heating Mains Electricity Supply Mains Gas Mobile Phone Coverage - 4G mobile signal is available in the area. Broadband Availability - 'Ultra Fast Broadband Speed is available in the area, with predicted highest available download speed 600 Mbps and highest available upload speed 600 Mbps.' A convenance exists in relation to any further development and building within the grounds. The property benefits from and is subject to various rights of way, easements, utility/service rights and restrictive covenants. Further information is available from the selling agent Tenure — Freehold Directions - OX49 5NAwhat3words: ///agency.graceful.counts Local Authority: South Oxford District Council. Council Tax Band: G Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country Opening Hours: Monday to Friday - 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday - 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Sunday - By appointment only Agent Details Tristan Batory Title Associate Partner Office Oxford Tel 07879 407697 Email [email protected]

Property Description Immaculately presented and offering exceptional space both inside and out, Little Castlemans is an outstanding Victorian home occupying a peaceful position on the edge of Knowl Hill's rolling countryside. Constructed beneath a traditional clay tiled roof, with decorative gables, the cottage boasts an attractive painted façade. The house has evolved through a series of sympathetic extensions to create over 5,000 sq ft of versatile accommodation. Set within mature, well‑established gardens, it provides an exceptional setting for family life and entertaining.The interiors have been refurbished throughout, creating elegantly balanced living spaces finished to an exacting standard. Much of the ground floor is Amtico flooring and benefits from underfloor heating. A striking double-height hall is centred around a staircase, while a distinctive glazed wine cellar provides an eye-catching architectural feature to one side. Adjoining wine and boot rooms add further storage solutions, before the accommodation flows into a generous reception room opening onto a generous patio area and an exceptional open-plan kitchen and dining room.Designed around a substantial central island, the bespoke Anthony Mullan shaker-style kitchen is complemented by quartz worktops and a range of Miele and Neff appliances, together with a Blanco sink and Quooker tap. French doors create a seamless connection with the terrace, extending the space outdoors in the warmer months. A scullery, utility room, plant room, cloakroom and study provide further practicality.Three bedrooms occupy the eastern wing of the ground floor, including a generous suite with French doors opening onto the gardens, a dressing room and an en suite shower room. A further double bedroom also benefits from an en suite, while the third is served by a bath and shower room.The first floor is dedicated to the impressive principal suite, enjoying a wonderful south-facing aspect with French doors opening onto a roof terrace. It incorporates a dressing room, separate walk in wardrobe and a superbly appointed en suite bathroom with twin vanity units, a freestanding bath and walk-in shower. A generous snug and a study complete the first floor whilst offering flexibility.Extending north from the front of the house is a self-contained annexe with its own private entrance, ideal for extended family, guests or independent living. It comprises a kitchen and reception room on the ground floor, together with a first-floor bedroom and en suite shower room.OutsideA quiet lane leads to this attractive cottage, where the property creates an almost courtyard-like setting, with a gravel driveway providing ample parking. Mature hedging and trees frame the setting, offering privacy and shade, while a detached three-bay car port is discreetly positioned near the entrance, providing additional covered parking.The rear garden enjoys a desirable south-easterly aspect and is particularly generous in size, enclosed by mature hedging and historic high brick walls creating a wonderfully secluded setting. A substantial terrace extends around the rear of the house, providing an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining before giving way to beautifully landscaped gardens. The expansive lawns are framed by well-stocked borders filled with an abundance of mature shrubs, bringing colour, texture and seasonal interest throughout the year. Magnificent trees, including a reticulated willow, cast dappled shade across the gardens, and a charming summerhouse provides a further sheltered space in which to relax and enjoy the garden throughout the seasons.Beyond lies a kitchen garden with a defined vegetable-growing area, complemented by both a historic part-brick glasshouse and a more recent greenhouse, offering excellent facilities for keen gardeners. Lawns continue to the end of the garden, where delightful views stretch across the surrounding countryside, while a pedestrian gate backs onto the 1st fairway of the neighbouring golf course.SituationRegarded as one of Berkshire’s most desirable semi-rural locations, Kiln Green is ideally situated between Reading (8 miles) and Maidenhead (5 miles), offering the perfect balance of country living and ease of commuting to local commercial centres or central London. The surrounding countryside offers plentiful walking, cycling and riding trails, and just to the north are the rolling Chiltern Hills which offer more extensive long-distance paths. Knowl Hill offers a number of day‑to‑day amenities including several popular pubs, a primary school, church, café and convenience store. The village enjoys a thriving sense of community, with clubs and associations such as cricket, while the fantastic Micklem Art Centre offers courses and workshops in everything from floristry to watercolours. Next door is Castle Royle Golf & Country Club with its championship golf course, gym and spa.The area benefits from excellent proximity to Wargrave and Marlow, both offering further amenities, riverside dining and strong transport links. Schooling in the wider area is a major attraction, with a superb choice of private and state options. Highly regarded independent schools include The Abbey, Dolphin, Reading Blue Coat and Kendrick, while Robert Piggott provides an outstanding local comprehensive option.More extensive amenities can be found in Henley‑on‑Thames, five miles to the west, which has an excellent selection of riverside restaurants, cafés, independent shops and leisure facilities. Fast rail services into London Paddington, the City and Canary Wharf are facilitated by the Elizabeth line from Twyford, Maidenhead and Reading. Road connections are also excellent, with J8/9 of the M4 motorway approximately 4.5 miles distant, for easy access to London Heathrow, the West and the wider motorway network.Quote Reference: 819208

A superb four‑bedroom detached family home with a stunning separate office offering real flexibility - home office, creative studio, guest overflow, or potential for independent use and an impressive 300ft south‑facing garden, set in the sought‑after village of Waltham St Lawrence. The property is approximately 3.1 miles from Twyford station, offering excellent Elizabeth and GWR line links to London. The spacious entrance hall includes built‑in storage and access to all principal rooms, along with a cloakroom and separate utility room. At the front, the snug features a bay window and fireplace, while the dual‑aspect sitting room offers a bay window to the front and bi‑fold doors leading out to the garden. The rear kitchen/dining room, is the heart of the house — Silestone worktops, zoned underfloor heating, integrated appliances and wine storage with bi-fold doors opening onto a large terrace with views of the garden. Upstairs are four bedrooms, two with en‑suite , plus a family bathroom with corner bath. To the front, a circular “in and out” gravel driveway provides plentiful parking and access to the garage and side gate. The exceptional 0.5 acre plot with south‑facing rear garden is mostly laid to lawn, framed by mature hedging and dotted with a variety of apple trees and plum tree.Windsor and Maidenhead council tax band F. Oil fired central heating, mains electric and water.Quote Reference: 772552

Beautifully renovated and thoughtfully improved, Mo’s Nest, sits just seconds from rolling countryside and mere moments from Overton High Street and the mainline rail station. Professional interior design and impressive attention to detail have combined to create an extremely attractive, welcoming, and livable home that boasts large living spaces and even a media or games room. Light plays an important role in the way you can imagine living in this family-sized house. Huge windows command cinematic views downhill and up into the skies. The internal dining area opens onto a large covered terrace via floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors - a truly enviable spot for your morning coffee. Glazed double doors from the two rear bedrooms lead directly onto the wraparound rear patios and soak in the views over celebrity-owned paddocks. A distinctive contemporary home on a quiet road close to all that Overton has to offer. Originally completed in 2000 to a high standard, this bespoke Scandinavian-inspired building has been entirely reimagined by the original family owners to meet the highest standards of modern living. Every care has been taken to make the most of the space and to create a flow that enhances both style and liveability. Glass walls, doors, and balustrades create an airy openness in an already very well-proportioned property. Sitting proudly on the curve of the road, Mo’s Nest stands out from the crowd in many enviable ways. A wonderful family home or an impressive property for entertaining? Both. The main porch-covered entrance, at the side of the property, opens onto a generous hallway and landing space that sweeps around to provide access to the first three bedrooms, family bathroom, and utility, then on into the living space; continuous light and feel, yet separated by glass panels and a glass door. The open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area will doubtless become the heart of this home, and it also boasts a large balcony area. This large and versatile space offers numerous layout possibilities for families or those working from home. The entirely new, quartz top kitchen includes larder cupboards, Neff appliances, and considered lighting solutions, as well as space for bar stools. Downstairs and the extra space you’ve always wanted… The wooden and glass staircase, with in-built bookshelves, leads to another large space which is currently configured as a reading area. Alongside the fourth bedroom and separate bathroom is a room of indulgence - perhaps a full cinema room, pool or games room, or hobby space. The hallway also leads into the garage and plant room. The Bedrooms Upstairs, the two largest bedrooms both contain fully lit, built-in floor-to-ceiling storage solutions. Both enjoy light from two sides. The principal bedroom is ensuite. Downstairs, the fourth bedroom also enjoys large built-in storage and a good-sized horizontal window. All the bedrooms are newly carpeted and extremely peaceful spaces. The smaller can comfortably fit two single beds or a double. Bathrooms All three bathrooms are luxuriously tiled and include Scandinavian-style walk-in wood-effect showers. The family bathroom also enjoys a beautiful freestanding roll-top bath. Clever little details and uses of space have resulted in feelings of warmth, style and comfort. Gardens & Surrounds The large driveway and double garage provide ample parking, and the main entrance benefits from stepless access. A combination of mature and newly planted trees and shrubs line entrances and will provide further privacy. Patios wrap around the side and rear and onto an enlarged dining area overlooking broad, separated paddocks. The garden is very private, yet open, and has been tastefully planted. Year-round comfort and environmentally friendly features throughout. No matter the weather outside, Mo’s Nest has been designed for a life of comfort. The long list of features includes wet underfloor heating, passive air vents between rooms, air-conditioning, and water softening. There is also a biofuel fireplace and a mains gas connection behind. The eco features also include solar panels, solar water heating, triple glazing, and a rainwater collection system. This home benefits from a good EPC rating of C, reflecting the care and investment made in its modernisation. Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax Band: G | EPC Rating: C Property Type : Detached Local Authority: Basingstoke and Deane Property Construction: Brick and block walls with a tiled roof Electricity Supply: Mains Water Supply: Mains Drainage: Mains Broadband: FTTP ultrafast full fibre broadband connection available – we advise you to check with your provider. Mobile Signal/Coverage: 3G/4G mobile signal is available in the area – we advise you to check with your provider. Parking: Garage for: 2 cars. Driveway for: 4+ cars. Further information: Solar panels Total Internal Floor: 2148 sq ft

Nestled within the sought-after village of Cadmore End, Chiltern Hills House is an exceptional detached family residence that has been comprehensively renovated to an outstanding standard throughout. Occupying an enviable position within the Chiltern Hills, the property enjoys far-reaching countryside views and offers an impressive blend of elegant contemporary design and comfortable family living. The welcoming entrance hall sets the tone for the quality found throughout the home, leading to a spacious living room featuring a recently installed wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting focal point. The true heart of the property is the spectacular open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, thoughtfully designed for modern living and entertaining. Featuring a striking central island, high-specification integrated appliances, extensive storage and bi-fold doors opening onto the terrace, this impressive space seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living. Further ground floor accommodation includes a separate utility room and a generous study, ideal for home working. The first floor is arranged around a bright galleried landing and comprises four well-proportioned double bedrooms, all enjoying stunning views across the surrounding countryside. The principal suite is particularly impressive, offering dual-aspect views, a luxurious dressing area complete with freestanding bath, fitted storage and a stylish en suite shower room. A contemporary family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. Externally, the property benefits from a beautifully positioned terrace, perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining, while the surrounding setting provides a wonderful sense of privacy and tranquillity. Situated within the highly desirable Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Chiltern Hills House offers the perfect balance of rural living with convenient access to High Wycombe, Marlow, Oxford and London. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey family home in one of Buckinghamshire's most attractive countryside locations. Agents Note We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying. We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider. The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of AIG (KH) Ltd T/A JNP. AML Disclaimer Please note it is a legal requirement that we require verified ID from purchasers before instructing a sale. Please also note we shall require proof of funds before we instruct the sale, together with your instructed solicitors. IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS: We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. JFP260038

Apple Porch is an exceptional detached family home extending to approximately 3,431 sq ft, positioned within just under an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. with a private woodland and far-reaching views across Temple Golf Club and open countryside beyond. Accommodation Summary Ground Floor Set back from the road behind electric gates, Apple Porch is an exceptional detached family home extending to approximately 3,431 sq ft, positioned within just under an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds with a private woodland and far-reaching views across Temple Golf Club and open countryside beyond. Recently refurbished to an exacting standard and offered with no onward chain, the property blends contemporary refinement with warmth and character, creating a home designed as much for entertaining as it is for everyday family life. The front door opens into a dramatic vaulted entrance hall, flooded with natural light through full height glazing and electric skylights. Timber flooring and a striking stone clad feature wall introduce the home’s welcoming aesthetic. An oversized mirrored door cleverly disguises a large cloakroom. The hallway provides access to kitchen diner, WC and reception rooms which are positioned to rear and fully embrace the incredible views. The living room with a feature open fireplace and dual aspect glazing with bi-fold doors enjoys an uninterrupted outlook across the garden and golf course. The piano room offers the same views with bi-fold doors providing access onto the terrace, allowing indoor and outdoor living to flow effortlessly during the warmer months. Whilst the family room with second feature fireplace offers a floor to ceiling glass view point to fully embrace the landscape. The kitchen is both elegant and highly functional, fitted with Miele appliances, granite worktops and underfloor heating, with an adjoining dining area that connects directly to the courtyard terrace. A separate utility room provides internal access to the garage and additional storage. First Floor Upstairs, the principal suite occupies a commanding position with panoramic countryside views framed by switchable floor to ceiling smart glass windows. The suite incorporates a generous dressing room and a contemporary en suite shower room with underfloor heating. A well-proportioned guest bedroom benefits from its own en suite, while two further double bedrooms are served by a beautifully appointed family bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and statement bath. All bathrooms enjoy underfloor heating, reinforcing the sense of comfort and quality throughout. Outside A large gravel driveway provides ample parking and leads to the double garage with electric doors. The approach sets a tone of privacy and seclusion, while the elevated position ensures the surrounding landscape becomes a constant and captivating backdrop. To the rear, the south-easterly facing gardens unfold in layers. Expanses of lawn are bordered by mature shrubs and specimen trees, leading to a series of thoughtfully designed outdoor entertaining spaces. A courtyard dining terrace with a pizza oven, a separate sun deck with hot tub, and a peaceful natural woodland area a large timber building and wood store create an environment that feels both expansive and intimate. Services, Utilities & Property Information Local Authority: Windsor And Maidenhead Tenure: Freehold | EPC D | Council Tax Band: G Construction Type: Standard construction: Brick/Tiles Utilities: South East Water, Electricity Supplied by OVO, Heating OIL Sewerage Cesspool. Maintenance costs apply, contact the agent for further information. Mobile Phone Coverage: 4G and some 5G mobile signal is available in the area, we advise you to check with your provider. Broadband Availability: Superfast broadband speed is available in the area FTTC, with predicted highest available download speed 61.9 mbps speed and highest available upload speed 14.3 Mbps. Note, vendor currently has 50Mbps with Smarty. We advise you to check with your provider. Garage Parking Spaces: Double garage Off Road Parking Spaces: 6 vehicles Please click on the video tab for full details of this property, or for more information or to arrange a viewing please contact Louis Byrne or Robert Cable.