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Newbury House Cover.indd 4-6 06/04/2018 16:03 Newbury House Pages.indd 1 06/04/2018 16:03 Newbury House Pages.indd 2 06/04/2018 16:03 Originally built circa 1920 with later additions Newbury House is a distinctive five bedroom detached residence boasting 4,082 sq. ft. of accommodation excluding the garage. Located adjacent is a one bedroom annexe which has a self contained entrance. Further, there is potential to convert the loft in the main house to additional accommodation if required subject to necessary statutory consents.

In the principal residence there are four well proportioned reception rooms, a farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and two cloakrooms. The well planned first floor accommodation provides five good sized bedrooms three of which have en-suite facilities whilst there is also a family bathroom. Externally there is a generous area of driveway which is accessed via electric gates offering ample off road car parking as well as entry to a double garage with electric doors and fob control. The annexe accommodation comprises kitchen, Lounge, bathroom and bedroom.

Newbury House Pages.indd 3 06/04/2018 16:03 Newbury House Pages.indd 4 06/04/2018 16:03 We used to host an annual charity ball at Newbury House for around 100 guests. We had a marquee on the side of the house with the kitchen doors opening out into it, so people could easily move between the house and garden.”

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When the current owner bought Newbury House 22 years ago, he could see its potential as a flexible, spacious family home. “We saw the scope for expansion,” he says, “which we have since done in several directions, with a 2 storey extension to one side, an extra bedroom above the annexe, and the addition of a kitchen and breakfast room. We also converted the coal barn and utility room into supplementary living accommodation and altered the position of the entrance with a new driveway. The house could even be further extended into the huge loft area, for which we at one time had proposed plans for conversion into another bedroom and bathroom.”

“All of these improvements have been made to remain in keeping with the original building,” says the owner, “using the finest authentic materials such as Cornish slate on the roof of the extension and brickwork carefully chosen to match the house. The original moulded wooden window frames have been retained and inset with new aluminium double glazing units, and interior skirting boards and doors made to match the originals. There is a Bath stone fireplace in the main sitting room, and granite worktops in the kitchens and two of the en-suite bathrooms. Stone patios and paths and Jacksons automated gates ensure the quality of the grounds matches that of the house itself.”

The property is ideal for everyday family life and entertaining alike. “This is a fantastic house for parties,” says the owner, “with plenty of space and easy maintenance oak or hard flooring throughout the ground floor. The garden has provided the venue for many children’s parties over the years, with bouncy castles and up to 80 children running around!”

The local area too has much to offer, the Bedfordshire village of Silsoe being ever popular for its picturesque village pub, well regarded school catchments and local store. English Heritage site is not far from the property with one of the area’s most historic buildings and beautiful 92 acre gardens. Commuter links into St Pancras from Bedford or take approximately 40 minutes, while the A6 corridor offers easy access to both Bedford and .

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Newbury House Pages.indd 6 06/04/2018 16:03 Newbury House Pages.indd 7 06/04/2018 16:03 Newbury House Pages.indd 8 06/04/2018 16:03 Newbury House Pages.indd 9 06/04/2018 16:04 Newbury House Pages.indd 10 06/04/2018 16:04 Newbury House Pages.indd 11 06/04/2018 16:04 The owners comment that the new bedroom over the annexe is utterly unique with lots of interesting features whilst also mentioning that they love the master bedroom suite created over the dual aspect main sitting room.

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This property is offered to the market with no upward chain.

Newbury House Pages.indd 14 06/04/2018 16:04 We bought this as a family house and have lovely memories of it as a home for us all. We loved being here and all the times we spent here together over the years.”

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These plans were prepared in 1998 so may need updating to comply with current regulations.

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Newbury House Pages.indd 18 06/04/2018 16:04 Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 09.04.2018

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Fine & Country is a global network of estate This unique approach to luxury homes marketing agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and delivers high quality, intelligent and creative rental of luxury residential property. With offices concepts for property promotion combined with NEWBURY HOUSE in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, the latest technology and marketing techniques. Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West We understand moving home is one of the This modernised 1920s property, complete with annexe for use as a home office or flat for Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the most important decisions you make; your home grandparents, nanny, au pair etc., offers the utmost in versatile family living. Bright and airy, the international marketplace with the local expertise is both a financial and emotional investment. living accommodation is beautifully presented, the house resting within generous and well kept and knowledge of carefully selected independent With Fine & Country you benefit from the local property professionals. knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of grounds with ample off road parking. a well trained, educated and courteous team of Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive professionals, working to make the sale or purchase properties require a more compelling, sophisticated of your property as stress free as possible. and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.

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