MEADOW VIEW Alley RG18 9NN

OVERVIEW

A completely refurbished and extended 1930’s family home with stunning gardens on a no-through road in a unique setting.

• Newbury 4 miles (London Paddington 51 minutes) • 10 miles (London Paddington 41 minutes) • M4 (Jct 13) 4 miles, Reading 14 miles.

• 40ft Kitchen/dining/family room • Sitting room • Playroom • Utility • Cloakroom • Oak master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and wrap-around windows, plus en-suite with triple shower, bath and walk-in wardrobe • Oak second bedroom with vaulted ceiling and wrap-around windows and large built-in wardrobe • Two further double bedrooms • Family bathroom with double shower and bath • Double garage with room above, bathroom and double shower • Cellar • Hardwood wrap-around veranda • Italian porcelain tiled patio • Gardens | Private woodland • In all about 1.1 acres.

•  Recent installation of Ultra-fast Fibre Broadband with a broadband speed of 1000Mbps.

INSIDE

Having recently undergone extensive renovations including a vaulted oak extension across the back of the house, Meadow View is an exquisite family home with spacious living spaces bathed in endless natural light and with stunning views from all rooms.

The 40ft kitchen/dinning/family room is triple aspect and enjoys far reaching views across the garden to the woodlands beyond. It leads, through bi-fold doors, to the new raised hardwood veranda. The whole space is perfect for families and entertaining. The room includes a new wood-burning stove with a portland stone surround.

The formal sitting room also has a new wood- burning stove and bi-fold doors offering access to the veranda.

Reception three is used as a playroom but would make a wonderful formal dining room.

Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, a luxury en-suite and a large family bathroom with under floor heating. The master bedroom and bedroom two are vaulted with floor to ceiling windows to make the most of the glorious views.

Adjacent to the main house is a double garage with a room above and full bathroom. This could be used as a home office, games room or additional accommodation.

There is also a useful and sizeable cellar.

OUTSIDE

To the front and side of the house is a gravel driveway with plenty of parking for a number of vehicles.

The south facing gardens, originally planted and landscaped by a Royal Horticultural Specialist over 40 years ago, are now abundant with mature and architectural trees and shrubs. The gardens have recently been enhanced by extensive updated landscaping to create a truly epic and magical space.

There is a newly laid large Italian porcelain tiled patio area with brick and hardwood planters.

Power sockets and lights are located around the garden and down to the woodland.

Generous lawn terraces wrap around the sides and rear of the property with elevated views over the gardens.

There is a network of paths and trails around the garden leading to a private woodland with fruit trees, a tree house and zip wire.

The gates at the rear of the woodland lead directly onto a public footpath providing access to the ancient woodland of Cold Ash and Westrop and reaching toward .

Within the garden are two sheds and a greenhouse. LOCATION

Nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the desirable village of Cold Ash, Meadow View offers unrivalled access to woodland trails and open countryside. The welcoming and friendly village has amenities including a shop/post office, two public houses, two well-regarded primary schools and Downe House, one of the UK’s leading independent girls’ schools. There is a well-tended village green with tennis courts, playground, cricket and football pitches. There are buses from the end of the road which go to local, well regarded secondary schools Trinity in Newbury and Downs in Compton. Additionally, there are buses from the village to independent schools such as Abingdon, St. Helen and St. Katherine’s and St. Gabriel’s.

The nearby market town of Newbury, boasts a comprehensive new shopping area, famous racecourse and historic pedestrianised high street, offering a range of amenities, including a theatre, cinema, leisure/fitness centres, and a wide and growing choice of restaurants and bars. The M4 and A34 are on the outskirts of the town, and give excellent access to London, the West Country, the South Coast and the Midlands. Rail links at nearby Theale and Newbury service London Paddington in 41 mins and 51 mins respectively.

Services • Mains electricity, gas, water • Private drainage • High speed fibre broadband • Sky Satellite TV • BT • Local Authority: Council Council Tax: Band G. Council tax for 2017/2018 £2,725.57 • EPC is included separately and is also available on our website.

Directions Cold Ash is four miles to the east of Newbury, Bucklebury Alley is off Hermitage road in Cold Ash and Meadow View can be found after approximately 0.25 of a mile on your right hand side. Roots Estate Agency

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2003 intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification and proof of financial status when an offer is received. We would ask for your Bateman House, 44-47 The Broadway co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. Roots Estate Agency give notice for themselves and the vendors of the property that although these particulars , Berkshire RG19 3HP are believed to be correct, they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All statements within these particulars of this property are made without responsibility and are not to be relied upon as statements or representation of fact, nor do they make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. An intending purchaser must Telephone: 01635 261402 satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each statement within these particulars. With regard to the services, fixtures and fittings, appliances and electrical installations, none of the items detailed have been tested and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves with regard to their condition. [email protected]