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Benedict House is a spacious family home, built in 1986. Today it is surrounded by a wrap-around garden enclosed on three sides by mature hedges and trees, with post-and-rail fencing along the long fourth side allowing far-reaching views across the fields to the Walbury and Coombe Hills. The house has mostly southerly and westerly aspects, making it a light, bright home. “We've been here for 35 years. The family has grown as we've been here. We came here with three children. Now we've got three children and eight grandchildren. It's a wonderful family house because they can all find their own little space. “It's been a really lovely home to be in.” Entrance hall On entering, you’re welcomed into a spacious, light-filled entrance hall with a galleried landing. Space and light permeate throughout this lovely family home. “It's a very spacious house with a wonderful flow. All the rooms flow into each other downstairs. You can walk right round , which is great. It makes for a nice sociable area. We've had lots of drinks parties here, and everybody gets everywhere.” From the entrance hall, the house flows to the five reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom and garage, and upstairs to the eight bedrooms. Study Off the entrance hall, with views over the front drive, is the study – a nicely sized room with a wide window, ideal for working from home. Sitting room Filled with light from the wide south- and west-facing with two set of patio doors and a large window, this elegant sitting room has a feature brick fireplace with wood-burning stove, and three different points of access onto the patio and gardens beyond. “It’s lovely to go for a long ramble and then come back and light the log burner. The view from the room is stunning. To one side you look out onto the enclosed lawn, to the other, dual aspects give far-reaching views across the field to the hills in the distance. The elegant proportions and flow of this home make it perfect for entertaining. In the sitting room alone, you’ve plenty of room for matching sofas, armchairs and accompanying furniture as well as a baby grand piano. Billiards room Space, light – thanks to the dual aspect, double windows and French doors onto the patio, and a feature brick fireplace make this a lovely room to spend time in. Currently used as a billiards room with full size snooker table, this could also be a home gym, cinema room, studio or even a home consulting space. “The billiards room is a super place. I've got seven grandsons, and they congregate in there. I mean, I didn’t want a snooker table , but the boys love it.” Family room Next to the kitchen is the well-used family room, with space to unwind in front of the TV or sit quietly with a book by one of the many windows. French doors on two aspects ensure you can enjoy a flow of fresh air on hot summer days. Dining room The dining room offers both an intimate dining environment and a highly sociable space, thanks to its proportions and connectivity – doors on all four sides lead into the kitchen, hallway, sitting room and through French doors, the patio and garden beyond. “On a warm evening, we used to just sit on the patio outside the dining room, and my husband always – I could almost guarantee it – he would sit there with a glass of wine and say, ‘This is a lovely spot, isn't it?’ And it is. It is a lovely spot.” Kitchen/breakfast room The space where most family life happens is big, light, thoughtfully laid out and well equipped. Windows and French doors look out on three sides, making this a lovely light-filled space. The breakfast bar cleverly divides the room, creating zones while maintaining a connected, sociable space. “Everybody congregates in the kitchen. As they do in most houses if you have a decent-sized kitchen.” In the kitchen you have a double sink, two single ovens, two dishwashers, fridge and plenty of counter surface and storage space. There is also a waste disposal and water filter. The dining area can comfortably accommodate a long refectory table, with space for armchairs to soak up the view. “I love my nice big kitchen. I’ve got two chairs by the patio doors that look straight out onto Walbury Hill over the field. There's always something going on, boxing hares, visiting roe deer and birds. It's a lovely place to sit with a morning coffee.” Utility room Bigger than many kitchens, the utility room provides plentiful additional storage, a double sink and laundry space with plumbing for two washing machines. A stable style door leads out to the garden and second parking area. This also serves as a wonderful boot room, perfect for returning home from a ramble in the countryside. “I had a golden retriever, a big dog. Thankfully I've also got a very big utility room, and it's the most wonderful place for wet dogs. It's all tiled. He knew to stay there until he’d dried off. It's a super place.” There is also a good-sized walk-in pantry WC A well-appointed WC is located between the utility room and the garage. Garage Connected to the house, via a lockable door, is the double garage with electric up-and-over door, lighting and power as well as a water softener. A door to the back of the garage leads into the garden. UPSTAIRS The staircase takes you up to a long hallway with eight bedrooms, two of which are ensuite, and two bathrooms. There is also eaves storage and a couple of charming window nooks, perfect for an occasional table or an easy chair. Principal ensuite bedroom The lovely wide, two windows provide dual aspects for this spacious king-sized bedroom. It has his and hers built-in wardrobes, one of which is walk -in and an adjoining en-suite shower room. The fully tiled ensuite has a thermostatically controlled shower, a close-coupled WC and a hand basin with vanity unit. A tall, chromed ladder-style towel rail dries and warms towels. Ensuite bedroom two A spacious king-sized room, North and West views out to the front of the house, that capture the rising and setting sun. With built-in triple wardrobes keeping the floor space to a maximum, there’s plenty of space for as much or as little bedroom furniture as you like, with additional storage in the eaves. The ensuite shower room is fully tiled, with a fully tiled shower enclosure, a close-coupled WC, hand basin and white ladder-style towel rail. Bedrooms three to eight Lining the southern side of the house, all rooms have built-in wardrobes and far-reaching views across the field to the hills beyond. The smallest a good size still with built in wardrobe space, the largest being a spacious king-sized room with windows on two aspects. Bathrooms Two bathrooms, both with showers and bath, WC and hand basin, serve the bedrooms. Landing There is a large landing with a large airing cupboard and ample eaves storage. Outside “It’s the first garden I've ever had where the sun has just been just right.” Benedict House is encircled by garden. Three sides are surrounded by high mature hedges that create a wonderful feeling of privacy and seclusion, the fourth side has a post-and-rail fence that ensures unbroken views across the neighbouring field to the hills beyond. “The garden gets the sun all day. It comes up over the pond area and then goes all the way round and, as it goes down in the west, you still get the sun in the evening.” “We get lots of birds including goldfinches. Some woodpeckers nest every year in the trees just up by the field, and kites nest in the wood just past us. It's lovely.” Within the garden are areas that come into their own at different times of the day or for different purposes. To the west side of the house is a large area of lawn. “There's enough grass for the kids to play cricket and badminton or whatever. My hot tub is there as well. So the kids liked to have that as their little area.” To the south side, a patio runs along the length of the house, accessed from the kitchen, dining and sitting room – perfect for when entertaining or dining alfresco. “In the early evening, my husband and I used to love having a glass of wine on the patio outside the dining room if it was nice, looking out. It was just so peaceful. It's so quiet here. Beyond the fence is either just sheep or grass.” To the east side, a covered area beside a pretty pond. “There's a lovely little seating area opposite the pond, which is a nice, quiet, relaxing place to sit, with the sound of the water trickling down the waterfall.” “It’s a nice, sheltered spot, which in all this very hot weather we've had, has been lovely. A breeze comes down off the hill, making it a wonderfully cool place to sit.” Across the back of the house, a mature wisteria provides stunning trailing colour in the summer, while planting at the front adds splashes of colour. “I have a lovely Japanese wisteria which we put in 34 years ago, , it's a really beautiful one. I also have three camellias at the front. I’ll miss them, but somebody else will enjoy them.” Within the garden, a mix of pots, beds and fruit trees provide colour, interest and, in good years, plenty of fruit – if you’ve ever dreamt of making jam or enjoy home baking, this garden should provide. “I've had a most wonderful crop of Victoria plums. We haven’t had as many apples this year as last year. But the plums are absolutely wonderful this year. I’ve been giving them away left, right and centre.” Parking The house has two approaches from the lane: the first via the main driveway to the front of the house, where there’s a double garage and parking for about 4/5 cars, with another entrance just beyond this to the side of the house, where there’s additional parking for another 4/5 cars. There is also a very large shed for storage and the location of the LPG tank. This home can accommodate a lot of visitors or an owner with a passion for cars. “We have the front drive, and down the lane, there's the back drive. There's parking there for about five cars, six cars. But when everyone's here, it's great because everyone can get squeezed in.” “When we have all the family here, they'll just look in the front drive and if that's full, they’ll just open the double gates at the next drive and come in and park there.” There is also a large shed In the area A popular village that originated in medieval times, today Inkpen is increasingly popular with families looking for a quieter, simpler, safer, more rural way of life. There is a great cricket ground and pavilion and a very popular playground. “There are lots of newer people coming in, younger people, which is good for the village. It's a very good village school, apparently. So that gets a lot of people in.” “Inkpen is a very friendly village. There's always something going on. I'm not as involved as I was, but there's loads of activities. And a village newsletter.” For dining out, the popular gastro pub, the Crown and Garter, which dates back to 1640, is just a short walk away. It is also home to the Honesty Café and bakery, both highly regarded. “There's a lovely walk through the woods. It takes about 10 minutes, then you're at the Crown and Garter. So if you suddenly decide you don’t want to cook, you can say ‘Oh, let's go and have a meal there’. They have a very nice coffee shop too. “When I had a dog, he used to find his own way there, cadging all sorts of treats from people.” “You can buy bread at the Crown, and one or two people sell fresh eggs nearby, you just leave the money in an honesty box.” In addition, for something Michelin-listed Woodspeen, Vineyard, Goat on the Roof and Malverleys are all within a short drive. This is great walking country, with walks through the woods and across the fields up to the hills and the famous Coombe Gibbet. “It's a super walking area. I mean, people drive their cars out here and park at the Crown to go for a walk.” For culture, you have the iconic and award-winning Watermill Theatre (also a dining location), Arlington Arts, the Corn Exchange and the Living Rainforest. The town centres of Newbury and Hungerford are eight and five miles away respectively. Both offer a range of shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and amenities. Additionally, Newbury has a multi-screen cinema and a Racecourse that regularly hosted Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth and members of the royal family. Several golf courses can be found in and around the area, including Donnington & Co hotel, spa and golf club, Deanwood Park Golf Club, Donnington Grove Golf Club and Newbury & Crookham Golf Club. Good to know Some insights from our homeowner. “There is no light pollution here at all. There's no streetlight, nothing. You have wonderful black skies. It's lovely if you're into stargazing. It's just the best of best places.” “Inkpen is in one of the areas of outstanding natural beauty.” “We’re not overlooked by anybody. It’s lovely and peaceful here. The neighbours have had horses, there is lots of stabling and paddocks nearby” Transport links By car The main east-west and north-south arteries of the M4 and A34 are both approx. 15-minutes’ drive away, giving access to London, Bristol and Cornwall, as well as Oxford, Birmingham and the south coast. This is an incredibly well-connected location. By train Inkpen is a 10-minute drive from Kintbury station and a 20-minute drive from the better-served Newbury station. From these, trains run into Reading, home to the Elizabeth Line, and London Paddington, Didcot, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. To the west, trains run to Exeter St Davids and Penzance. By bus Buses to Hungerford and Newbury can be caught at bus stops at the end of the lane, on Pottery Lane. Schooling According to West Berkshire Council, the schools within the catchment area are: Primary: Inkpen Primary School and Falkland Primary School Secondary: St Bartholomew’s School, The Downs School and Park House School In addition, there’s a wide range of highly acclaimed private schools in the area, which include Cheam, St Gabriel’s, Downe House, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Thorngrove, Elstree, Abingdon School, Marlborough College and Bradfield College, Pangbourne College, Radley College and more. Services Central heating and hot water are LPG gas. Electricity, water and waste are mains connected. Connectivity Broadband. Gigaclear is available offering speeds up to 900Mbps. Fibre is already in the lane and up to the entrance of the property. Mobile. 5G service is available at this property Council The local authority is West Berks Council. The Council Tax band is G. Tenure Freehold Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) EPC rating C EPC rating: C. Council tax band: G, Tenure: Freehold,

Fine & Country are delighted to present Wharf House. A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally handsome Georgian 4 bedroom canal side home, just south of Marlborough, with wonderful interiors and superb views. Seller Insight: What is your favourite room of the house and why? The dining room has always been our favourite space. It feels wonderfully elegant and light, with dual aspect sash windows, high ceilings and beautiful original details including period shutters, wide floorboards and the fireplace. It's a room that lends itself perfectly to entertaining, from relaxed family meals to hosting friends, and has a real sense of occasion without ever feeling formal. Sitting at the table overlooking the canal and the original wharf crane is very special — it's a view that never gets old. Who do you think would be the next ideal owner? A family would absolutely thrive here. It's a very safe, welcoming setting with plenty of space to explore both inside and out, and there's a genuine sense of community on the wharf. Our daughter has grown up surrounded by friends and is genuinely heartbroken to be leaving — from Easter egg hunts and impromptu cricket matches to summer barbecues and time spent on the canal paddleboarding and rowing, it's been an idyllic place for her to grow up. What do you love most about the house and why? The combination of character, light and setting. The original period features have been beautifully preserved, the rooms are generously proportioned, and the large sash windows flood the house with natural light. The location is exceptional — with the canal at the front, open fields behind and Savernake Forest literally on the doorstep, it feels wonderfully connected to nature while still being incredibly well placed for day-to-day life. What do you love about the local community? There's a real sense of balance here between countryside living and community life. The surrounding area is perfect for walking, running and exploring, while Marlborough — just four miles away — offers a vibrant market town atmosphere with independent shops, cafés and restaurants. Our daughter attends Bedwyn Primary School, only ten minutes away, which has an Outstanding OFSTED rating and a lovely, nurturing feel. The wharf community itself is something very special, with children ranging from toddlers to young adults who have grown up together. How easy is it to commute from here? Commuting is very straightforward. Bedwyn and Pewsey stations are both around a ten-minute drive away, with free parking at Bedwyn, and offer direct trains to London Paddington in around an hour. Road links are also excellent, with the M4 easily accessible in around 15/20 minutes. What made you choose this property over others that were available at the time? It was the combination of space, period features and location that immediately set it apart. The size and layout worked perfectly for family life, the architectural character was exceptional and rare for the area, and the practicalities — including an easy London commute and proximity to Marlborough — made it an ideal long-term home. Summary Internal Accommodation: Believed to have been constructed c1830, the Georgian proportions and double-fronted layout of the grade II listed Wharf House provides square rooms with excellent ceiling height.   All spaces have been wonderfully renovated, and offer light filled accommodation thanks to the large sash windows. A family room, sitting room and dining room are to the front of the house on the ground floor, with the kitchen, utility, boot room and home office to the rear. To the first floor are 3 generous double bedrooms, the principal suit benefitting from ensuite shower room and built-in wardrobes. A well-appointed family bathroom and 2nd floor bedroom complete the upstairs accommodation. Outside: The wharf comprises a small collection of properties accessed via a gated entrance and shared driveway. There is access directly onto the canal and the current inhabitants of Wharf House enjoy paddleboarding from here. To the left of the house is a wide parking area, perfect for several vehicles. A terrace adjoins the rear of the house and the elevated lawned garden offers great views south to the canal and beyond, and over the fields to the north. Location: The village of Burbage lies to the south of Marlborough, beyond the vast and beautiful Savernake Forest. The North Wessex Downs is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty and when exploring many of the abundant footpaths and trails, it is not difficult to see why. The Kennet and Avon Canal passes just north of the village and can be a delightful place for a towpath walk all year around. Further afield, Pewsey offers a wider range of amenities, and the thriving market town of Marlborough (approx. 6 miles to the north) has a diverse range of shops from boutique outlets to national chains such as Waitrose.    The village itself benefits from a 24-hour garage with mini supermarket and post office, a public house and both a pre and Ofsted strong rated primary school, which is part of the Excalibur Academies Trust with close links to St John's Academy Marlborough. St Francis, Pewsey is close by and there are direct secondary school bus routes to Dauntsey's School and Rookwood, Andover. The village also has its own doctors' surgery and hosts annual events such as the very popular Christmas tree sale and Burbage & Easton Royal Cricket Club Beer Festival. The Cricket club is very popular and hosts not only top class cricket but events such as comedy nights. The nearby market town of Marlborough provides for almost all other amenities and access to London is made easy from stations at Pewsey, Great Bedwyn and Hungerford with direct services to Paddington taking around an hour. Services: Mains electricity & water, oil fired central heating, private drainage. What3Words: ///insist.inclines.photo

The Old Post House, Preston Candover Thoughtfully renovated and sensitively improved over recent years, The Old Post House occupies a cherished position at the very heart of Preston Candover - one of the Test Valley's most sought-after villages. Rolling Hampshire hills lie moments from the door, while a village of genuine and thriving community life surrounds it, and London remains effortlessly within reach. What sets this property apart from so many homes of comparable age and character is its remarkable sense of flow. Far from the warren of low-ceilinged rooms that period properties so often present, The Old Post House moves with ease from space to space - a quality greatly enhanced by the addition of a handsome new oak-framed orangery, which floods the heart of the home with natural light and opens an entirely new dimension of day-to-day living. Private and peaceful from every vantage point, yet superbly connected to the life of the village, this is a home of genuine distinction - one that rewards both quiet contemplation and generous entertaining in equal measure. Character & Provenance Three buildings, one remarkable home. The Old Post House has its origins in three separate buildings of varying ages, each of which has been woven together over the generations into a single, cohesive residence of 2,321 sq ft. Lived in, worked in, and deeply loved across many chapters of village life, the property carries its history lightly - confidently rather than apologetically. Evidence of that past is everywhere, and all the better for it. Sections of original wattle and daub walling have been carefully preserved and put on display; ancient beams speak quietly of former uses; and the building's long and proud life as the village post office is woven into its very decoration. Against this, the present reveals itself just as clearly: a beautifully appointed kitchen completed in 2024, double glazing throughout, and a new boiler installed in 2025. Whether one chooses to lean into the property's irresistible country cottage character or to introduce a more contemporary aesthetic, both would suit this building with equal ease. Multigenerational Living & Flexible Arrangements The retention of two original staircases lends The Old Post House a natural and largely self-contained duality - a split way of living that is ideally suited to multigenerational households or those seeking dedicated space for home working. The upper floors are connected by a hallway but could readily be made more entirely independent. There are, in effect, two front doors. On the ground floor, several generously proportioned reception rooms offer further scope - whether as shared family space, separate home offices, or studio accommodation. This is, after all, a building that has housed more than one business simultaneously within living memory. Setting Privacy at the heart of village life The L-shaped footprint of The Old Post House - wrapping around its courtyard and gardens - creates an enviable sense of enclosure and privacy. Every outlook faces inward, onto garden, terrace, or sky, and yet beyond the front gates, the village unfolds with ease. A short stroll in one direction leads to the community-owned Candover Valley Store - a much-loved local institution that also serves as the village's post office - alongside the Village Hall, recreation ground, and a thriving tennis club. In the other, barely a minute's walk away, stands The Candover: a newly opened pub with rooms of impressive style and ambition, owned and run by three local residents. It is a venture that feels destined to put Preston Candover firmly on the map as a destination in its own right. Accommodation - Ground Floor Generous, purposeful, and wonderfully cohesive The ground floor of The Old Post House offers a rare sense of warmth and intention. Kitchen, orangery, drawing room, study, dining room, breakfast room, utility room, and cloakroom flow together as a cohesive whole - each space with its own character and purpose, yet unified by a sense of easy, comfortable living. The kitchen - approximately two years old, finished to an excellent standard and complete with integrated appliances and a useful larder - opens naturally into the breakfast room and on further to the dining room and new orangery, extending the heart of the home into a bright and sociable space of real quality. The dining room features a wood-burning stove, while the breakfast room conceals a particularly well-placed secret cupboard - perfectly proportioned for a wine collection. Accommodation - First Floor Four doubles, three bathrooms, and a principal suite of distinction The first floor provides four generously sized double bedrooms, each enjoying excellent natural light and pleasing views over the gardens and surrounding village. Three bathrooms serve the floor, of which two are en suite. The principal suite is, quite simply, the star of the show. Exposed beams lend it an atmosphere of real warmth and age, while the en-suite bathroom - finished in stone, with a freestanding feature bathtub as its centrepiece - offers a level of luxury one might more readily associate with a fine boutique hotel. Storage is excellent throughout the upper floor. Outside Gardens, courtyards, and outdoor living spaces Arriving through the wooden vehicle gate, a gravelled driveway provides parking for three or more cars alongside a practical garage - currently in use as a workshop and motorcycle store - and several further enclosed storage units. The raised lawn garden is a particular delight: edged by mature, considered planting and presided over by an ancient yew of real presence. Tucked within its canopy sits an impressive treehouse, complete with climbing and swinging apparatus - a space that will prove irresistible to younger members of the household for years to come. A wonderfully private decked terrace offers an ideal setting for outdoor dining and relaxed summer evenings. Descending closer to the house, the courtyard-level terrace - fitted with built-in seating and a substantial jacuzzi, included within the sale - completes an outdoor offering that is as versatile and considered as the home itself. Services, Utilities & Property Information: Local Authority: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax Band: G | EPC: D Construction Type Brick / Slate Tiles Utilities: Water Supply: South East Water, Heating: Liquid Gas, Electricity Supply: Mains Supplied by Octopus Energy Sewerage: Septic tank shared with one neighbouring property. Annual costs: £110 each. Contact the agent for further information. Mobile Phone Coverage: 4G and 5G mobile signal is available in the area, we advise you to check with your provider. Broadband Availability: FTTC Superfast broadband available, we advise you to check with your provider. Garage Parking Space: Yes Off Road Parking Spaces: Three vehicles Total Internal Floor Area: 1851 sq ft. The property benefits from and is subject to various rights and easements relating to shared access, drainage, services and neighbouring land. The property shares a septic tank with one neighbouring property, with maintenance and emptying costs currently shared equally between the parties. A neighbouring property also benefits from a legal right of way over part of the driveway and contributes equally toward the maintenance of the shared access. Buyers are advised to rely on their solicitor to review the title documentation and rights affecting the property in full. The property is located within a designated Conservation Area, which may impose restrictions on alterations, extensions, and external changes. Buyers are advised to make enquiries with the local planning authority. The property is located within an area identified as having a medium surface water flood risk, with projections indicating a future high risk. Buyers should make their own enquiries regarding flood risk and insurance availability.