Prospect Cottage, 129 Wickham Heath, Newbury a CHARACTER FAMILY HOME PROVIDING a VERSATILE LAYOUT to SUIT MODERN LIVING and with EXTENSIVE OUTBUILDINGS/GARAGING
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A CHARACTER FAMILY HOME PROVIDING A VERSATILE LAYOUT TO SUIT MODERN LIVING AND WITH EXTENSIVE OUTBUILDINGS/GARAGING prospect cottage, 129 wickham heath, newbury A CHARACTER FAMILY HOME PROVIDING A VERSATILE LAYOUT TO SUIT MODERN LIVING AND WITH EXTENSIVE OUTBUILDINGS/GARAGING. prospect cottage, 129 wickham heath, newbury 4 bedrooms w 4 shower/bathrooms & guest WC w Sitting room w Library/Family room w Dining room w Study w Garden room w Kitchen w Utility room w Hall & Cloakroom w Extensive garaging w Workshop, potting shed and wood shed w Gym w Summer house In all approximately 0.62 Acres Mileage Newbury 5 miles, Hungerford 7 miles, M4 junction 14 - 6 miles, London Paddington via Newbury from 49 minutes. (All mileages and times are approximate) Situation Wickham Heath is a rural hamlet situated to the west of Newbury in the parish of Boxford, surrounded by fields and woods with access to many activities nearby. Within 2 miles are the villages of Wickham, Boxford and Stockcross offering ancient churches, active village halls, public houses, a village shop with a post office, and three highly regarded primary schools. Further facilities can be found in the nearby market towns of Newbury or Hungerford. The area is also served by an excellent range of Independent and State Schools. West Berkshire is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and numerous footpaths pass close by, including the Ridgeway and the Lambourn Valley Way. Newbury is famous for its racecourse, and the area contains a large number of racehorse stables. The area has excellent communication links with the M4 and A34 a short drive away, mainline trains to London and the West Country at Newbury, and widespread rail links to the rest of the country at nearby Reading. (Crossrail – due to open in 2019) Description Prospect Cottage dates back approximately 200 years, with subsequent extensions including a wonderful kitchen/breakfast/garden room. The property has been substantially enhanced and extended in an adaptable and sympathetic manner to suit a wide variety of lifestyle needs. The property retains a wealth of character throughout and is equipped with modern bathrooms, kitchen and garden room, complemented by a cosy library/family room with doors to the garden, a first floor study and separate sitting room and dining area. There are three bedrooms on the first floor, each serviced by separate bath/shower rooms. There is also a ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower room, perfect for guests or relatives. Outside, the property is approached over a large gravelled parking area in front of the three garages, gym/4th garage, with a workshop beyond and a useful vegetable garden/storage area. The garden is a significant feature of the property with a large lawn, several fruit trees, and colourful borders, surrounded by hedges offering considerable privacy. Areas for outdoor entertaining include a covered patio, and a separate pebbled suntrap. The property backs onto a large field with extensive views beyond, and easy access to the countryside. Additional Information Tenure: Freehold Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. LPG fired central heating. Fibre optic broadband connected. Local Authority: West Berkshire, Tel: 01635 42400 Directions: From Newbury, take the B4000 through Stockcross and into Wickham Heath. The property is the third on the left. Postcode: RG20 8PG Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills N Eaves Storage Study / Dressing Room Gross internal area ( approx ) = 236.3 sq m / 2543 sq ft 3.51 x 2.61 Dn Outbuilding = 49.1 sq m / 528 sq ft 11'6 x 8'7 T Garage = 63.8 sq m / 687 sq ft T Summer House = 9.2 sq m / 99 sq ft Up Up Total = 358.4 sq m / 3857 sq ft Dn (Excluding Eaves Storage) Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2 3.54 x 3.52 5.36 x 3.65 11'7 x 11'7 Bedroom 4 17'7 x 12'0 3.10 x 2.61 Eaves Storage 10'2 x 8'7 = Reduced headroom below 1.5 m / 5'0 First Floor Summer House Workshop 2.93 x 2.32 4.31 x 3.23 9'7 x 7'7 14'2 x 10'7 Utility Room 3.38 x 3.13 11'1 x 10'3 Garden Room Summer House 4.87 x 4.43 16'0 x 14'6 Workshop 3.65 x 3.30 Kitchen 12'0 x 10'10 4.84 x 4.25 15'11 x 13'11 Up Bedroom 1 Dining Room 3.52 x 2.66 Garage 3.69 x 3.17 S 11'7 x 8'9 6.80 x 6.23 12'1 x 10'5 22'4 x 20'5 Garage B 5.35 x 3.47 Gym Family Room 17'7 x 11'5 5.40 x 3.75 6.29 x 3.39 17'9 x 12'4 20'8 x 11'1 Hall Sitting Room Up 4.28 x 3.68 4.27 x 3.96 14'1 x 12'1 14'0 x 13'0 IN Ground Floor Outbuilding (Not Shown In Actual Location/ Orientation) Savills Newbury 1-3 The Broadway Newbury, 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. 181011ML Brochure by floorplanz.co.uk.