Most people don’t even know this house exists, it’s so tucked away. Which is quite remarkable given it sits in just-under-an-eighth-of-an-acre of garden, and is just a two minute walk to the nearest shops and Newbury town centre.

This family home has such a lot going for it. Three good sized bedrooms. A lovely big bright spacious extension. An enclosed garden with garage. And its situation – at the end of a no-through road, so absolutely no passing traffic, ensuring peace, quiet and a safe space for children to play.

And when you need something – it’s right in the heart of town, a few minutes to shops, restaurants, pubs, cinema, parks, train and bus station – you’ll rarely need your car.  

Inside

This 1930s house retains much of its original character, with panelled doors and brass rim locks, high picture rails and period tiled fireplaces. All beautifully complemented by the substantial ground floor extension that makes it perfect for 21st century living.

Entering the front door, light from the side panels illuminates the welcoming entrance hall. It’s true the doorway could benefit from a little TLC, but it would be an easy improvement that will instantly transform the entrance to this warm and welcoming family home.

Through the front door, you’re greeted by oak flooring and the original oak finial at the bottom of the stairs. A double radiator sits behind a screen that also acts as a handy hallway console table. 

Drawing room

This south-facing room is filled with light from the wide bay window. An easy room to furnish, the proportions allow you to configure the space in any number of ways, while the fireplace gives you a focal point for those cosy winter evenings. The picture rail and original door add character and a nod to the history of the house.

Sitting room

The rich red walls make this room feel super cosy, even without lighting a fire in the tiled fireplace. A wonderful room to use as a sitting room or snug, this would also make a lovely home office or study.

To the right of the fireplace, the recess has been put to good use with a built-in cupboard beneath a mesh-fronted bookcase. A picture rail encircles the room, while the wide opening connects it with the dining room beyond.

Dining / living room

The fabulous roof lantern fills the dining space with light. Just off the kitchen, this really is the perfect spot for lively gatherings and family feasts. When the natural light fades, the recessed ceiling and wall lights take over, ensuring it’s never a dull moment in this new family friendly extension.

The super wide bi-folding doors take you right out into the rear garden, a place for adventures and hide and seek, with the potential to be a magical secret garden.

The side return creates a ‘nook’ that would be a perfect reading spot or crafting corner, thanks to the light coming in from almost every direction, or whatever your family needs. That’s the beauty of this space, its incredible versatility.

A side door takes you out to, well, the side of the house. Flooring is engineered oak. You’ve also plenty of power sockets, should this become a gaming corner.

Kitchen

Light, bright and carefully thought through, the new kitchen has been beautifully laid out with ample work surfaces, cupboards and wall units, and even space for a dresser as well as the washing machine and dryer. Storage won’t be a problem in this kitchen.

White metro tiles reflect the light onto the wood-effect counter. The sink has a traditional style mono tap and drainer, and looks out to the side of the house. Further along, you have wicker vegetable drawers, curved wall cupboards that frame the second window and a show-stopper of a Rangemaster dual-fuel range cooker, with 5 gas burners and multi-zone electric hob, two ovens, grill and bread proving drawer.

Blown air from the plinth beneath the cupboards keeps toes toasty warm, while the hard-wearing tiled floor will cope beautifully with all that family life has to throw at it. 

Downstairs loo

Missing in so many period houses, this home has a brand new WC with close-coupled loo, a stylish electric towel radiator, wall-hung handbasin with waterfall mono tap and chrome waste, obscured glass window and recessed lighting.

UPSTAIRS

Master bedroom

Looking out to the front of the house with a lovely big bay window, this lovely large room has a feature fireplace, recesses either side of the chimney breast that are ideal for wardrobes and chests of drawers, a high ceiling that increases the feeling of space and calm, original door with rim lock and a picture rail that encircles the room.    

Second bedroom

Another spacious double bedroom, this overlooks the rear garden. Along with the original pale blue tiled fireplace, you have built-in full height storage to the right of the chimney breast, space for a desk, wardrobe or chest of drawers and even a desk or dressing table. The proportions of this room allow you to arrange it in several different ways, giving you choice as well as space.   

Third bedroom

A small double or generous single, this bedroom looks out over the rear garden. Should you not need a third bedroom, this would make a wonderfully quiet home office or study, or a nursery for a growing family.

Family bathroom

The family bathroom, to the front of the house, is mostly tiled and provides a bath with both shower handset and wall-mounted electric shower. You also have a close coupled loo, good sized hand basin below a mirror and shaver point, and a radiator. While perfectly functional, this would benefit from updating and could easily become a real feature of the home. 

Attic

The attic could be boarded out if you needed more storage. 

Outside

At approximately 0.12 or just under an eighth of an acre, this is an unusually large plot, particularly for a house so close to the centre of town.

Currently unlikely to appear in any gardening magazines, this lovely big space is absolutely ripe and ready to be transformed into a gorgeous garden.

To the front of the house you’ve space for a garden room, garage-come-workshop, heck, even a tennis court – just! Being at the end of the street with no passing traffic, once you’re inside, the options really are all yours. 

With the garden extending back beyond the garage, you have space and scope for creating all manner of grand garden design.

Behind the house, leading out from the living room’s wide bi-fold doors, you’ve space for a lovely patio garden with outdoor seating, barbeque, lounge seating and scope for screening and feature planting.

Garage

Tucked away in the garden is a handy garage, providing parking for one car, storage for garden implements, as well as pushbikes, outdoor toys and the usual paraphernalia of a busy family home.

In front of the garage you’ve additional parking for several vehicles.

Situation

St Nicholas Road is a no through road off St Michael’s Road, which brings you out onto St Bartholomew Street. Almost directly opposite this junction is Hethertons, perfect for freshly baked bread and pastries. You also have a selection of fresh food shops, a post office, convenience stores and a variety of restaurants and take aways for just about every culinary preference. And that’s before you head further into town!

Transport links

You’re just a few minutes’ walk to the train station, a little further to the bus and coach station. Trains from Newbury into London Paddington take from just 42 minutes. 

Driving, you have excellent connections with the A339 which links the town north and south with the M4, A34 and M3.

In the area

There are fantastic country pubs and restaurants within close reach, not least the acclaimed Woodspeen and Vineyard, both approx. 3 miles away, and in the neighbouring village of Bagnor you have the wonderful and unique Watermill Theatre. 

Newbury Racecourse is host to both racing and social events, while those interested in golf, tennis, swimming, horse riding and other activities are well catered for within the local area.

You’re also just a short walk from the Kennet and Avon canal, linking you with the east and west at a more leisurely pace.

Schooling

According to the West Berkshire Council website, the schools within the catchment area are:

Primary.  St John the Evangelist Nursery & Infant School, St Nicolas Church of England Junior School, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

Secondary. St Bartholomew’s School

In addition, there is a wide range of private schooling available, including Elstree, Downe House, St. Gabriel’s, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Horris Hill, Cheam, Marlborough College and Bradfield College.

Services

Gas fired heating and hot water.

Mains water & sewerage.

Broadband & mobile

Broadband. According to Openreach, Ultrafast Full Fibre at up to 1Gbps is available.

Mobile. According to Vodafone’s coverage checker their 4G and 5G service is “Good indoors and outdoors”.

Council

The local authority is West Berkshire Council.

The house is Council Tax band D.

Tenure

Freehold