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Myrtle Cottage Inkpen Berkshire Internal Page Single Pic Full Myrtle Cottage Inkpen, Berkshire Myrtle Cottage Inkpen Berkshire Internal Page Single Pic Full Myrtle Cottage Inkpen, Berkshire A pretty period cottage with versatile accommodation backing onto farmland. Hall | Sitting room | Dining room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Larder | Snug | Utility room | Cloakroom Main bedroom with bathroom | Guest bedroom with shower room | Two further bedrooms | Family bathroom Bedroom 5/study Insulated double garage with heating, electrics and water with bedroom, shower room and kitchenette above Pretty garden with terrace, greenhouse, gazebo, pond and shed Hungerford 5 miles, Newbury 7 miles, M4 (J.14) 7 miles, London Paddington from Newbury or Kintbury 50 minutes and 65 minutes respectively (Distances and times approximate.) 22 High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 0NF 01488 688547 rob.wightman@knightfrank.com knightfrank.co.uk Internal Page1 Single Pic Inset SubSituation Head Myrtle Cottage is an attractive property situated in a quiet, unspoilt location in the heart of Inkpen, a sought after village located within a Conservation Area and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a pub and a cafe with nearby Kintbury having a post office, village shop, butcher, baker, doctor's surgery, primary Subschool, and Head a mainline station. A wider range of shopping and recreational facilities are available in Hungerford and Newbury. As well as trains from Kintbury, a fast service is available from Newbury taking approximately 50 minutes to reach London Paddington. Junction 13 of the M4 motorway is approximately 8.5miles to the north east, whilst the A34 is only 5 miles away. There is a primary school in the village; other popular schools in the area include Horris Hill, Thorngrove, St Gabriels, Cheam and Downe House. SubFor SaleHead Freehold Myrtle Cottage is a property of enormous character and charm believed to date from 1870; it is not listed. There is an attractive sitting room with exposed beams and woodburning stove and a dining room with oak floors. The kitchen/breakfast room has an Aga and larder and an adjacent snug. French doors leading onto a sheltered terrace, ideal for outdoor entertaining. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature trees and shrubs and enjoys wonderful views over farmland to the rear. There is a greenhouse, shed, gazebo, pond and garden store. At the front there is ample parking together with a double garage with accommodation above. Accommodation See floor plans. SubServices Head Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil heating and Aga. Electric car charging point. Gigaclear fibre. SubLocal Head Authority West Berkshire Council. Tel: 01635 42400 Post Code RG17 9QR Directions Leave the M4 at Junction 13 and proceed south along the A34. Take the 2nd exit onto the A4 towards Hungerford. Proceed along the A4 for approximately 5 miles turning left at the crossroads towards Kintbury. Proceed into the village, crossing the railway, Subriver and canal.Head At the crossroads in the centre of the village turn left into Inkpen Road. Continue out of the village and continue straight over a crossroad through a wooded area and bearing right as you come out of the woods, signed Inkpen Common. Pass the sign for Inkpen and as the road narrows and bends, past the turning on the left for Heads Lane. Continue along the road and Myrtle Cottage will be found on the right hand side just after the Crown & Garter restaurant. Viewing Viewing by prior appointment only with the agents. Knight Frank I would be delighted to tell you more. Hungerford Knight22 High Frank Street RobName Wightman Name Hungerford 01488XXXXX 688547 XXX XXX XXXXX XXX XXX #CountyBerkshire RG17 0NF rob.wightman@knightfrank.comxxx.xxxxxx@knightfrank.com xxx.xxxxxx@knightfrank.com knightfrank.co.uk Connecting people & property, perfectly. Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller's Solicitors. Important Notice: 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ("information") as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos, Videos etc: The photographs, property videos and virtual viewings etc. show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. 5. To find out how we process Personal Data, please refer to our Group Privacy Statement and other notices at https://www.knightfrank.com/legals/privacy-statement. Particulars dated April 2021. Photographs and videos dated April 2021. Knight Frank is the trading name of Knight Frank LLP. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN where you may look at a list of members' names. If we use the term 'partner' when referring to one of our representatives, that person will either be a member, employee, worker or consultant of Knight Frank LLP and not a partner in a partnership. If you do not want us to contact you further about our services then please contact us by either calling 020 3544 0692, email to marketing.help@knightfrank.com or post to our UK Residential Marketing Manager at our registered office (above) providing your name and address. Internal Page Single Pic Full.
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