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Charming Cottage in Quiet Rural Setting With CHARMING COTTAGE IN QUIET RURAL SETTING WITH EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES heads hill cottage heads hill, thatcham, rg19 8ew CHARMING COTTAGE IN QUIET RURAL SETTING WITH EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES heads hill cottage, heads hill, thatcham, rg19 8ew Reception hall w dining room w sitting room w family room w kitchen w study w shower room w 4 bedrooms w family bathroom w shower room w utility w 2 cloakrooms w garaging w workshop w stables w paddock In all approximately 1.9 acres Location Heads Hill Cottage is quietly situated on the edge of Greenham Common. Positioned very well in its plot it has lovely views overlooking its wonderful gardens. The property is well located for Cheam School in addition to other private schools nearby including Horris Hill, Elstree, Thorngrove, Bradfield, Downe House and St Gabriel’s. There are numerous footpaths and bridleways in the area set amongst some glorious countryside. Communications are excellent by road via the A339 onto the M3 or via the A34 onto the M4. Regular train services run from Basingstoke to London Waterloo and from Newbury to London Paddington. The popular village of Kingsclere some 3 miles distant has wonderful local amenities with a wider range of facilities in either Basingstoke or Newbury. Description The house is approached from a quiet no through lane leading up to a parking area to the right of the house. The house sits well within the gardens overlooking large areas of lawns, woodlands, mature trees and flower beds. There is a double garage and separate workshop as well as stabling. The ground floor accommodation offers a beautiful sitting room with triple aspect and period open fireplace, a family room which would work very well as a children’s play room, a spacious Kitchen with views over the gardens and a very useful study. A utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation. The first floor provides a master bedroom with adjoining shower room. A further three double bedrooms are present which are serviced by a family bath and shower room. Also included is the pony paddock, which is accessed from a separate entrance before you reach the property on the lane to your left. This paddock is approximately 1 acre in size. Directions From Newbury, take the A339 towards Basingstoke, Cross the roundabout leading to Greenham Business Park and the Art Centre and at the next roundabout, turn left on to the Thornford Road, signposted Aldermaston/Thatcham/Brimpton. After approximately 200 metres, turn left signposted Heads Hill. Follow this lane until the tarmac ends and take the middle track. Keep straight on for approximately 100 metres and Heads Hill Cottage will be found on the right. General Information Postcode: RG19 8EW Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Total gross internal area: 2105 sq ft, 195.6 sq m Garage: 434 sq ft, 40.3 sq m Stables: 536 sq ft, 49.8 sq m Workshop: 69 sq ft, 6.4 sq m Total: 3144 sq ft, 292.1 sq m 7.40 7.40 24'3 24'3 Garage 6.61 x 6.09 21'8 x 20'0 Workshop 3.56 3.56 3.01 x 2.15 11'8 11'8 9'11 x 7'1 (Not Shown In Actual (Not Shown In Actual Stables Location / Orientation) (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Location / Orientation) Kitchen Study Bedroom 4 5.31 x 2.73 3.21 x 2.74 3.86 x 2.74 17'5 x 8'11 10'6 x 9'0 12'8 x 9'0 Up Sitting Room Dn Bedroom 1 5.18 x 4.21 5.20 x 4.19 17'1 x 13'9 Dining Room 17'0 x 13'10 Utility Family Room Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 4.00 x 3.83 3.40 x 2.40 3.82 x 3.74 4.00 x 3.88 3.85 x 3.72 13'1 x 12'7 11'2 x 7'10 12'6 x 12'3 13'1 x 12'9 12'8 x 12'2 Up Ground Floor First Floor IN Savills Newbury 1-3 The Broadway, Newbury Berkshire, RG14 1AS [email protected] Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either 01635 277700 on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, savills.co.uk equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 170227PB Brochure by floorplanz.co.uk.
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