Chapel Farm Barns Ecchinswell, Newbury Berkshire Chapel Farm Barns Ecchinswell, Newbury BERKSHIRE

Kingsclere 2 miles Newbury 6 miles 12 miles M4 (Junction 13) 10 miles M3 (Junction 6) 13 miles London Paddington via Newbury from 45 minutes London Waterloo via Basingstoke from 42 minutes (All distances and times are approximate)

Stylish barn conversion on the edge of a peaceful village

Accommodation and amenities

Stunning vaulted dining hall Kitchen with separate sitting/breakfast room

Drawing room Study Utility room Storage over kitchen

Master suite with en suite bathroom and dressing room/nursery 3 further bedrooms

Shower room Family bathroom

Double garage Attractive garden with thatched granary

In all about 0.5 acre (0.2 hectare)

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. Chapel Farm Barns fireplace. Completing the ground floor is a study, utility room and boot area. There is also a double garage, which could Chapel Farm Barns is an impressive timbered barn be converted into further accommodation, subject to the conversion, which has been beautifully restored. The barn, necessary planning consents. which is Grade II Listed, offers versatile accommodation ideal for entertaining. The dining hall is a particular feature, with a The spacious beamed master suite, with built in wardrobes, vaulted ceiling, large inglenook fireplace with a wood burning has an en suite bathroom with a separate shower, stove and a wealth of exposed bricks and beams, which are freestanding bath and double basins. There are stairs evident throughout the barn. leading up to a dressing room/nursery which is built into the The kitchen/breakfast room, with views over the garden, has eaves. The master suite also has direct access to a private been designed and crafted by John Lewis of Hungerford, patio area in the garden. There are two further bedrooms and has an Aga and Neff two ring electric hob. Steps on the ground floor as well as a shower room. The family lead from the kitchen to the sitting/breakfast room which bathroom and bedroom 4 are accessed off the galleried has access to the garden. Above the kitchen is storage landing leading from the dining hall. which could be converted to a playroom, if required. The N.B. The thatch was last restored to both the house and spacious drawing room has triple aspect views and an open the granary in December 2014. Gardens and Grounds The attractive garden, of approximately 0.5 acres, is mainly laid to lawn with herbaceous borders. There is a large terrace, which leads from the gallery dining hall, with steps leading up to the garden and a pergola. There is a Thatched Granary, which is currently used as a garden store. To the front of the property is a courtyard with parking area, and to the rear of the garden is a further gravel parking, approached via a right of way, area next to the electronically controlled gates.

Situation Chapel Farm Barns is located on the edge of E the village of Ecchinswell, which is within an area of outstanding natural beauty amidst Watership Down. The peaceful village has a primary school (Ecchinswell and Church of school), and there are also a number of independent schools in the area which include Cheam, St Gabriels, Elstree, Horris Hill and Downe House. There is golf at Sandford Springs, , horse G racing at Newbury, and multi-screen cinemas in both Basingstoke and Newbury. There are many lovely walks and rides from the property with miles of designated footpaths and bridleways throughout the North Downs and Watership Down countryside. There is a public house and church within the village. Day-to-day shopping requirements can be found S in Kingsclere. The major regional centres of Basingstoke, Newbury and Reading have a broader range of shopping facilities and are all within easy reach. Despite its rural location, communications in the area M are excellent, with mainline stations at Basingstoke and Newbury. There is also easy access to both the M3 and M4 motorways, providing good commuting to London, the south coast and west country, together with Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.

Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired heating.

Fixtures and fittings Storage over Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the kitchen Granary sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc, are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.

Local authority Borough Council 01256 844844 www.basingstoke.gov.uk

Council tax First Floor Band H

Postcode RG20 4UQ

Directions Leave the M3 at Basingstoke (J6) or the M4 at Newbury (J13) and follow the signs for the A339 Kingsclere. Turn off this road and into the village of Kingsclere at the roundabout. At the sharp left hand Ground Floor Reception bend, turn right into Foxes Lane then follow the road around to the right into Ecchinswell Road. Follow the lane into Ecchinswell and Bedroom after the sharp right hand bend with the stream on your left Chapel Bathroom Farm Barn will be seen immediately on the right. Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Kitchen/Utility Viewing House: 505 sq.m. (5431 sq.ft.) Storage Viewing by prior appointment only with the Agents. Granary: 18 sq.m. (194 sq.ft.)

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.

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