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5 bedroom detached house
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Rural position and yet so close to Hungerford
- Well placed for road and rail links
- Wonderful outside space
- Range of outbuildings - stabling, greenhouses, garaging
- Well regarded schools, state and private
- EPC Rating = D
Description
Enviably located in a rural location in the charming hamlet of Hungerford Newtown this detached extended family home benefits from excellent transport links, being within close proximity to Hungerford town centre. It is easily commutable whilst still offering idyllic country living. Lark Rise occupies a generous secluded plot overlooking open countryside to the rear.
Lark Rise is beautifully presented with solid wood doors and flooring, large windows allowing much natural light in and a fully fitted kitchen with country-style cabinetry and range cooker. There is approximately 3344 sq ft of flexible living space across two floors.
The front door with vibrant stained glass panels nestles beneath a covered porch and opens on to a welcoming reception hall complete with WC and storage cupboard. This leads through to a large L-shaped sitting room with log burner, a separate formal dining room, spacious kitchen/dining room and a study, which can also be conveniently accessed directly from the sitting room. Adjoining the kitchen is a utility room and beyond a guest suite comprising bedroom and shower room, which offers potential for a self-contained annexe to facilitate multigenerational living.
A contemporary glass and wood staircase leads to the first floor, which boasts a splendid principal bedroom with a dressing room and fitted wardrobes. There are three further double bedrooms (two en suite) and a family shower room. All rooms enjoy wonderful views over the gardens.
There is potential to enhance the property further still with extant planning permission in place for a large conservatory and a triple garage with office space above, as well as the opportunity to build a swimming pool subject to necessary consents.
The Gardens
The stunning grounds extend to approximately 2.42 acres and encompass neatly manicured south-facing lawns, a paved patio ideal for al fresco dining, a walled vegetable garden with polytunnel and greenhouse, a large glasshouse, two wood stores and a bespoke children’s play area. The extensive stables complex consists of four stables, one of which is currently used as a workshop and one as a tractor store.
A large paddock to the rear backs onto glorious open countryside. Set back from the main village thoroughfare, gates open onto a sweeping gravel driveway lined by mature trees and hedging which offers space for numerous vehicles and runs alongside a substantial and private front lawn. An
attractive detached double garage provides further parking.
Location
Hungerford Newtown is a small hamlet situated less than three miles north of the historic market town of Hungerford and within a mile of junction 14 of the M4, making it an ideal location for the commuter. The Tally Ho public house and restaurant is a social hub for local residents, whilst a wider range of amenities can be found in Hungerford town centre, including a doctor’s surgery, library, choice of restaurants, and leisure facilities, as well as an intriguing selection of antique shops. The Kennet and Avon Canal flows through the centre of the town and it is bordered by Freemans Marsh and Portdown Common for abundant country walks. A mainline train station links Hungerford to Reading and London Paddington
(approximately 1 hour). Schooling for all ages is available in the area for both the state and private sector, the latter including Downe House, Marlborough College and Cheam.
Square Footage: 4,652 sq ft
Acreage: 3 Acres
Directions
Follow satnav RG17 0PR
Additional Info
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
Oil central heating.
West Berkshire Council. Council Tax Band G
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