5 Bed Detached House For Sale Newbury, RG20

The Property\r
Easton Meadows is the perfect country home, nestled within the rolling scenery of the North Wessex Downs amongst its own grounds of circa 11 acres. The oldest part of the property is believed to have been built in the 1700s though it is not listed, and it has been enlarged over the years to create a substantial home that retains a huge amount of character. The original timber frame can be seen in many rooms, while the modern\r
additions feature natural materials like wood and stone to complement the age of the home. The double height reception hall, with its oak panelling, stone fireplace and imposing oak staircase, is a highlight, providing a welcoming area for receiving guests and a library space on a mezzanine above. Externally the house enjoys pleasant and well established gardens, a range of outbuildings and excellent equestrian facilities, well suited to amateur riders and with scope to offer livery if desired.\r
Interior\r
The house was originally a smaller cottage but has been extended multiple times to create an almost 6000 sq ft home. The interiors are attractively presented in a modern country style, incorporating many character features which are complemented by contemporary additions, such as the kitchen which was upgraded in 2021 and features Gaggenau appliances, Madagascan labradorite blue granite work surfaces and underfloor heating. A porch with WC opens to the reception hall which leads to a drawing room, snug, formal sitting room, two fully fitted studies and conservatory. There is a spacious kitchen and laundry room, plus a wine cellar and a useful storage space. Upstairs there is a principal bedroom with dressing room, en suite bathroom with\r
underfloor heating and its own private staircase, plus four further bedrooms (three of which are en suite) and a family shower room.

Outside

Gardens and grounds\r
Easton Meadows enjoys a tranquil, rural setting,\r
amongst quiet country lanes and the beautiful\r
countryside of the North Wessex Downs. The property\r
is ideal for the keen amateur equestrian, set within\r
approximately 11 acres of land including good post\r
and railed pasture well suited to grazing, with two of\r
the fields equipped with timber field shelters. A private\r
and enclosed stable yard has a block of three stables,\r
forage barn and tack room, and there is an all-weather\r
arena laid to rubberised sand which is floodlit. The\r
outriding is excellent, with a vast network of bridleways\r
on the doorstep.\r
The house is surrounded on all sides by beautiful,\r
mature landscaped gardens, which look out over\r
the paddocks and offer unobstructed views over the\r
surrounding countryside. It is landscaped with mature\r
trees, shrubs, borders and flowerbeds, and features a\r
terrace with an ornamental well and a mature orchard\r
with a vast array of fruit trees, including pear and\r
apple. The house is approached via a long, private\r
driveway with ample parking at the front of the house\r
and a triple car port with a gym on the first floor, as well\r
as a separate garage.

Situation

Easton is a small hamlet of just a handful of grand\r
properties, in an enviable position within the North\r
Wessex Downs National Landscaped, surrounded by\r
beautiful countryside in an Area of Outstanding Natural\r
Beauty. The house is less than two miles from the village\r
of Boxford which has a pub, church and village hall,\r
and many miles of footpaths and bridleways across the\r
Downs. There is access to both the A34 and M4 within\r
eight miles. Newbury lies approximately seven miles to\r
the southeast, offering excellent facilities and a mainline\r
station to London Paddington, Reading and the West\r
Country. The village is served by good local primary\r
schools and is also within catchment of good secondary\r
schools. There are many excellent schools locally\r
including Downe House, Bradfield College, Brockhurst\r
and Marlston House Schools, Elstree and Pangbourne.\r
Regional attractions include the Kennet and Avon Canal,\r
the North Hampshire Downs including Watership Down\r
and the delightful Bourne Valley, with the area ideal for\r
walking, riding and cycling, plus golf at West Berkshire\r
and Sandford Springs.

Additional Information

Local Authority\r
West Berkshire Council. Council tax band H\r
Services\r
Mains electricity and water are supplied to the\r
property. Thermal solar panels to heat hot water.\r
Ground source heat pump. Electric boilers. Septic\r
tanks.\r
Tenure\r
Freehold