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Fantastic Riverside Detached House Set in a Quiet Location at the End of a No FANTASTIC RIVERSIDE DETACHED HOUSE SET IN A QUIET LOCATION AT THE END OF A NO THROUGH ROAD mitford house donnington village, newbury, berkshire,rg14 2ju FANTASTIC RIVERSIDE DETACHED HOUSE SET IN A QUIET LOCATION AT THE END OF A NO THROUGH ROAD mitford house, donnington village, newbury, berkshire, rg14 2ju Reception hall w drawing room w sitting/family room w kitchen/breakfast room w dining room w study w cloakroom w utility room w master bedroom with en-suite bath/shower room w dressing room w guest bedroom with en-suite basin and shower w 3 further bedrooms w bathroom w double garage w off street parking w large garden leading to river Mileage Central Newbury 1 mile, M4 junction 13 - 3 miles, London Paddington via Newbury from 54 minutes. (All mileages and times are approximate) Situation Historic Donnington Village nestles between the old castle and the river Lambourn and is a beautiful and much sought after village situated in a quiet yet convenient position near the market town of Newbury. Mitford House is located in a conservation area on the edge of the village surrounded by open green belt countryside and the river Lambourn. The property is within easy reach of local shops, a local Waitrose and other supermarkets, offices, fitness centres and many well known good and outstanding state and private schools. The Watermill Theatre is just upstream at Bagnor and there are other theatres and two Donnington golf courses within easy reach. There is a main line railway station in Newbury providing a direct service to London Paddington. The major centres of Reading, Oxford, Swindon and Basingstoke are all within short road or rail journeys. The countryside surrounding Newbury is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers plenty of opportunities for relaxing walks, with plenty of character village pubs within a short drive. Local features such as the Kennet and Avon canal, Donnington Castle and Snelsmore Common provide recreation space and are all close at hand while further afield there is the Ridgeway footpath. Accommodation Located in one of West Berkshire’s most sought after locations, Mitford House is an immaculately presented 5 bedroom detached family house that has been lovingly looked after by its present owners, making it compatible with modern day family living. Set behind a smart front garden, the front door opens onto an entrance hall with rising galleried staircase. The drawing room is to the rear and features an elegant fireplace and double doors leading onto the patio and south facing garden. Also to the rear is the study. The dining room and sitting/family room are also present on the ground floor the latter features large storage cupboards, making it a perfect play room. To the front is the kitchen/breakfast room which has a comprehensive range of bespoke newly fitted Wickes units. The kitchen leads on to a useful utility room. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation. On the first floor leading off the galleried landing is a wonderful master bedroom. The room has a generous dressing area and leads onto an ensuite bathroom and shower. The room also benefits from fabulous views across the back gardens and the river Lambourn. There is also a guest bedroom with ensuite shower and basin, three further bedrooms and a smart family bathroom. The south facing back garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a patio area and gravel drive leading to a detached double garage. Outside The house is approached over a gravel drive, set amongst well established flower beds and hedges. To the rear of the house the south facing garden is interspersed with an array of mature plants, shrubs and trees. At the bottom of the garden the property sits on the banks of the river Lambourn. This wonderful feature of the property affords a beautiful secluded place to sit and reflect. Tenure Freehold Services All mains services are connected. Local Authority West Berkshire, Tel: 01635 42400 Postcode RG14 2JU Directions From the Savills office in Newbury, proceed to the clock tower and bear left in to Oxford Street. At the mini roundabout, bear right in to Oxford Road and continue past Waitrose to the next roundabout. Cross this roundabout and proceed along the Wantage Road for approximately 0.5 miles. At the roundabout go straight on and after the small bridge take the first left into Donnington village. After a very short distance turn left at the crossroads and continue to the end of the road. Mitford House will be found at the end on the left just before the five bar gate. Energy Performance A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills Gross Internal Area (approx) = 202.1 sq m / 2175 sq ft (Excluding Void) Garage = 35.6 sq m / 383 sq ft Total = 237.7 sq m / 2558 sq ft m Garage 6.22 x 5.75 20'5 x 18'10 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Bedroom 5 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1 3.82 x 2.35 3.91 x 3.82 5.49 x 3.48 12'6 x 7'9 12'10 x 12'6 Kitchen / Breakfast Room 18'0 x 11'5 Drawing Room Dining Room 5.09 x 3.83 5.50 x 4.48 3.83 x 3.18 16'8 x 12'7 T 18'1 x 14'8 12'7 x 10'5 Dn Utility 2.18 x 1.96 Dressing Room 7'2 x 6'5 2.87 x 1.41 Void Up 9'5 x 4'8 IN Bedroom 4 Bedroom 3 4.16 x 2.49 4.03 x 2.65 13'8 x 8'2 13'3 x 8'8 Study 3.13 x 3.10 Sitting / Family Room First Floor 10'3 x 10'2 4.08 x 2.57 13'5 x 8'5 Ground Floor B Savills Newbury 1-3 The Broadway Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or Newbury, RG14 1AS warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. [email protected] They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of 01635 277700 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 savills.co.uk services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 170404PB Brochure by floorplanz.co.uk.
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