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9 Millersfield Great Shefford, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7DN 9 Millersfield Great Shefford, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7DN www.marcallen.co.uk ` 9 Millersfield Great Shefford, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7DN Guide £450,000 A truly exceptional detached property that has been considerably improved to provide a flexible and contemporary home, situated in a small cul-de-sac within the village of Great Shefford. Description the motorway and continue to Great Shefford. The accommodation includes good hall space, a On reaching the village continue towards sitting room with oak flooring and a distinctive Wantage and Millersfield will be found on the left RAIS woodburning stove. This opens to the hand side and No.9 is along on the left. dining room and also has doors to the garden. The stunning kitchen has been refitted in late 2018 by John Lewis of Hungerford and is a particular feature with Neff appliances, granite • Entrance Hall work surfaces and oak flooring. There are two good bedrooms on the ground floor with a • Sitting Room stunn ing bathroom. This has been refitted to include a free-standing bath and a generous • Dining Room shower enclosure. Stairs rise to the first floor where there is a spacious landing/study area and • Refitted Kitchen two excellent bedrooms, one of which has a smart en-suite bathroom. Outsid e there is a • Four Bedrooms driveway and garage to the side with an established garden at the rear. • Refitted Family Bathroom Great Shefford • En-Suite Bathroom Great Shefford is a pretty village situated in the Lambourn Valley and has its own primary school, • Garage & Driveway for 3 vehicles village shop/post office, public house and garage. The M 4 motorway can be joined at junction 14 • Enclosed Southerly Garden and there is a rail service from Hungerford and Newbury to Reading and London (Paddington). • Grant Oil Fired Boiler with zoned central heating (installed 2018) Directions From our office turn right down the High Street, right at The Bear Hotel and at the second roundabout turn left signposted M4. Pass under To view this property call Marc Allen Estate Agents on 01488 685353 www.marcallen.co.uk Porch Staircase gives access to landing With slate paving and contemporary door to:- Approx 10' (3.05m) x 6' 4" (1.93m). A generous space for a day/study area. Eaves storage. Entrance Area Stairs to first floor. Bedroom 14’9” (4.5m) x 13’5” (4.09m). Eaves storage. Sitting Room 20' (6.1m) x 11' 9" (3.58m). With a contemporary RAIS woodburning Bedroom stove. Oak flooring. Doors to garden. Opening to:- 15’ (4.57m) max x 11’1” (3.38m) max. Eaves storage. Dining Room En-Suite Shower 11' 9" (3.58m) x 9' 9" (2.97m). With a shower enclosure and w.c. Refitted Kitchen Garage 33' 3" (10.13m) max x 9' 9" (2.97m) max. A stunning bespoke kitchen 21' 9" (6.63m) x 10' 4" (3.15m). fitted in a contemporary style by John Lewis of Hungerford to include oak interiors, cutlery tray, handles and spice rack. There is a range of full height At the front of the property is larder cupboards, base units and wall units with gullwing doors. The A lawned garden with borders, low walling and a driveway for up to worktops, upstands and splashbacks are Stromboli granite with a three vehicles leading to the garage. leathered/vintage finish by Stone Circle. Sensio prismatic lighting. All appliances are Neff and include two slide and hide hide pyrolytic At the rear of the property is circotherm ovens, touch control flexinduction hob and box chimney A block paved seating area with a shaped lawn and mature borders, hood, integrated dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and freezer. enclosed by wood panel fencing. The garden enjoys a southerly There is oak flooring throughout with double doors to the garden. aspect. Bedroom Services 14' 2" (4.32m) x 11' 5" (3.48m) max. All mains connected, except gas. Appliances, where fitted, have not been tested nor have any forms of heating. Only fixtures and Bedroom fittings which are specifically identified are included. 11' 9" (3.58m) x 10' 2" (3.1m). Refitted Bathroom Beautifully fitted in a contemporary style to include a free-standing bath and floorstand tap, wash hand basin and w.c. Generous shower enclosure. Silver Travertine floor and wall tiling. 110 High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 0NB Tel: 01488 685353 Fax: 01488 680844 Email: [email protected] Disclaimer These particulars are believed to be correct but their accu racy is not guaranteed. They do not form part of any contract. www.marcallen.co.uk .
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