£1,350,000
4 Bedroom House
Ashford Hill Thatcham, RG19
First listed on: 16th February 2024
Nearest stations:
- Ealing Broadway (2 mi)
- Thatcham (3.5 mi)
- Midgham (3.7 mi)
- Aldermaston (5 mi)
- Newbury Racecourse (5.5 mi)
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Property Description
So often overlooked, this utility room is an exception thanks to the wow factor feature wallpaper on the same wall as the ancient door into the kitchen, the high quality shaker-style cabinets and white quartz worktop and a single bowl Belfast sink that continue from the kitchen. You’ve an integrated washing machine. The oil-fired boiler is discretely tucked away.The stable door takes you out onto the patio, which looks out over the garden – the perfect outside entertaining space, further helped along by the nearby wine fridge.At the far end is the ‘smallest room’ with a loo, hand basin and double radiator.Sitting roomA lovely, bright room with windows giving views out to both the front and back gardens. The deep wide fireplace houses a wood burner on a tiled hearth, and sets the tone perfectly for snuggling up on cold winter evenings. Look to the back of the fireplace and you can still see the old bread oven door.Above you, the exposed timber beams are far from decoration, being part of the very fabric of this historic home. The rich warm tones of the rustic dresser and adzed timbers that surround the painted brick give interest and texture to this delightful sitting room. Entrance hall
The front door is, of course, for guests and special occasions – and with the exposed timber frame juxtaposed with the contemporary glass wall and wood panelling, you can guarantee it will make an impression.Shower room & WCThe virtually step-free shower is a great addition to this smart downstairs WC, with a combination of huge overhead showerhead and handset, and a handy bottle-ledge incorporated into the tiling.Drawing room / bedroom 4 Making the most of the natural light with dual aspect windows overlooking the extensive gardens, this is another wonderfully light, bright and spacious room. The wide hearth with painted brickwork has a huge beam over the open fire, to match the supporting ceiling beam. The location of this room, being to one end of the house, with the closeness of the nearby shower room and the generous proportions all lend themselves to this being used as a bedroom, guest room or annex. UPSTAIRSMaster bedroomLight, bright and running the full width of the house, this is a sanctuary of a bedroom. The exposed beams and low-level windows maintain the old-world charm of this home, while the proportions mean you can furnish it in your preferred style without skimping on comfort.Bedroom 2Another generous double, this time the notched timbers are complemented by a higher end-wall window that looks out to the gardens.Behind the tongue and groove wall you have a built-in wardrobe, while to the left you have an en suite with shower, loo, vanity unit with hand basin and heated towel rail.Family bathroomThis bathroom could be the reason there are two other shower rooms. It’s simply gorgeous. With the exposed timbers framing the painted Flemish bond and herringbone brickwork, and the window perfectly positioned to let your mind wander over the garden below as you soak in the deep tub, this is a space you’re going to want to take your time in. Bedroom 3The secret split-level bedroom, tucked up in the eaves and accessed by alternate tread stairs, is always best known to the smaller residents of the house. You’ll need to have a coin ready, as this is the room most youngsters wish was theirs. A perfect bedroom, den or private space. OUTDOORSWrens Cottage is wrapped in approximately 3 acres of land, transforming this cottage into Wrens Farm.The gravelled drive leads from the two entrance/exits onto the road, up to the barn and garaging.But the real must have-feature of Wrens Farm must be the fabulous gardens, which wrap around the house on all sides, and offer far reaching views between the mature trees. “You can vividly see the different seasons.”Immediately outside the house you have patios – one adjacent the stunning dining room, the other at the rear of the house accessed from the utility stable door.The large garden is mostly laid to lawn with mature trees, hedging and flower beds. To the far end, you reach the lovely big pond, home to various fish, frogs, dragonflies, visiting birds, deer, bats, you name it. You’re in the countryside now and surrounded by nature.“You could swim in the pond. The kids and I have certainly jumped in in the past, but I wouldn’t call it a swimming pond. Perhaps a nature pond.”“I love to wander around the pond, there’s so much nature, the frogs, deer, fish, even the heron. It’s a favourite way to start the day, ideally with a coffee, and to unwind at the end of the day.”The paddock is approximately 1.5 acres.The ancient long-establish apple orchard also provides a home to a pear tree and recently some beehives.“We have a large orchard with about a dozen good producing apple trees and a big pear tree. We store lots of apples, and still have enough to leave some in a bucket at the end of the drive for neighbours to help themselves to.”The outbuildings will be a big draw for many house hunters.The garage has 3 open bays, and one to the front that’s enclosed behind double wooden doors. Should you want to keep horses, this could be converted to stabling, subject to planning permission.You also have two barns, and not forgetting the treehouse. In a nutshell, you’ve scope and space to make changes, subject to planning permission. Perhaps an annex, an Airbnb rental opportunity, a workshop, the choice is yours.SituationLittle Knowl Hill Road is just outside Ashford Hill, a little over 9 miles from Newbury and 10 miles from Basingstoke. The M3 connects you with London and Southampton, while the M4 and A34 take you to London, Oxford, Wales and the coast. This is a very well connected area.Trains from Newbury into London Paddington take from just 42 minutes, less if you join at Thatcham or Midgham.In the village of Ashford Hill, is the local primary school and Ashford Hill National Nature Reserve. The house is surrounded by countryside.There are fantastic country pubs and restaurants within close reach, and some high-end dining – not least with the Vineyard and Michelin starred Woodspeen in Newbury.For ways to expend some energy, you’re within a short drive of several golf courses, and this is popular cycling country with destinations such as the Ancient Roman settlement of Calleva and Watership Down, and too many great country walks for us to list.SchoolingAccording to the Hampshire Council website, the catchments are:Primary: Ashford Hill Primary SchoolSecondary: Clere School and Technology CollegeServicesOil-fired heatingMains waterMains drainageBroadband: according to Openreach, superfast fibre at up to 80Mbps is available.CouncilThe local authority is Basingstoke & Deane, and the council tax band is G.TenureFreehold EPC rating: E. Council tax band: G, Tenure: Freehold,
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