5 bedroom equestrian property for sale

Grade II listed period family house with equestrian facilities and a one bedroom accommodation.

Description

Lanolee House is an exceptional Grade II listed thatched farmhouse, believed to date from the early 1600s, and beautifully unites historic charm with refined contemporary living. Set within approximately 20.9 acres, including two acres of formal gardens, this is a very handsome house that has been thoughtfully enhanced and refurbished with significant upgrades to its outbuildings and equestrian facilities.

The house retains all the hallmarks of an elegant period home, mellow red brick elevations, leaded windows, exposed beams and an abundance of character while offering the comfort and efficiency expected of a modern country estate. Arranged over two floors, the accommodation is generous and beautifully proportioned.

The reception rooms feature fireplaces and enjoy views across the gardens. The triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room and family room is finished to an high standard and provides a sophisticated, light filled living space with bifold doors opening directly onto the gardens and swimming pool terrace.

Upstairs, accessed by its own private staircase the principle suite boasts a stunning bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and separate dressing room alongside a large bathroom with both a bath and a shower. The top floor is completed with four further bedrooms one of which is an en suite, a family bathroom and a beautiful galleried landing. All have been finished to a high specification.

The property is approached via a gated driveway through the garden leading to a large gravelled parking area. The gardens extend to around two acres and the majority is laid to lawn, mature herbaceous borders, and a wide flagstone terrace along the western elevation perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining beside the elevated swimming pool. The formal gardens are south facing and are filled with flowers much of the year making them an ideal sunny place to relax and take in the glorious aromas.

To the north, additional paddocks are bordered by attractive mixed woodland, extending to approximately 5.18 acres and providing a natural and private backdrop. The estate also includes a tennis court, enhancing the leisure offering of this superb country home.

Adjacent to the parking area is a brick and tile barn comprising a three bay carport with storage and a gym. Above is a small but perfectly formed one bedroom annexe.
The dedicated equestrian facilities lie to the east of the farmhouse, accessed by their own private driveway from Marsh Lane.

A wonderful stable yard with six loose boxes, a well appointed tack room, feed room, kitchen and large barn as well as an excellent outdoor ménage, making the yard useful for many different disciplines with fabulous rides and access to byways and bridleways on the doorstep.

Location

Lanolee House is situated on the edge of Curridge, about 3 miles from the market town of Newbury. The house is extremely well placed for communications either by rail from Newbury (Paddington from 53 minutes) or Reading (Paddington from 27 minutes), or by road via the M4 (East – West) or the A34 (North – South).

Sporting and recreational facilities in the area are excellent, including racing at Newbury; golf at Marlborough, Swindon and Newbury; fishing on the Kennet and other chalk streams locally; walking and riding in the surrounding countryside.

There are also a number of renowned schools in the area including Marlborough, Bradfield, St Marys Calne, and Downe House, Brockhurst and Marlston House prep school is close by, as is Elstree, and Cheam.

Newbury 3 miles, M4 (Jct 13) 2 miles, Hungerford 13 miles, Heathrow Airport 47 miles, Central London 60 miles (All mileages and times are approximate)

Square Footage: 3,646 sq ft


Acreage: 20.9 Acres

Directions

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Additional Info

Electric Car Charging Point
Mains Water and Electric
Private Drainage
Air Source Heat Pump
Solar Panels