- Beautiful mature south-facing garden +
- Double garage +
- Driveway for two cars +
- Period features throughout +
- Wonderful kitchen / diner with lantern roof +
- Utility room +
- Potential to extend (STPP) +
- St. Bartholomew’s catchment +
Virtual tour available Stunning period detached home **
A wonderful family home, just moments from the TOWN CENTRE and railway station, featuring a large kitchen/diner with a lantern roof, a south-facing garden, and a double garage with driveway.
DESCRIPTION
Nestled on the highly desirable Priory Road in central Newbury, a mere stone's throw from the railway station, stands No. 9, a distinguished and handsome period residence brimming with character and history, dating back to 1877.
This exceptional home welcomes you with a formal living room, bathed in natural light from a charming bay window and featuring elegant exposed floorboards and a period fireplace, creating a warm and inviting ambience. Adjacent is a versatile formal dining room or music room, boasting another period fireplace, new insulated floorboards, and a large sash window that frames delightful views of the herb courtyard.
The ground floor further unfolds to reveal a study or family room, seamlessly flowing into a stunning kitchen and dining area. Thoughtfully designed by the current owners to optimise both storage and entertaining, this impressive space showcases a range of cream shaker-style units complemented by sleek black granite worktops, a range oven, and a central kitchen island, all enhanced by sash windows overlooking the breathtaking south-facing gardens. Completing the ground floor is a practical utility room and a convenient WC.
Ascending to the first floor, you will find a luxurious master bedroom complete with a walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room, alongside three further generously sized double bedrooms, each benefitting from elegant sash windows.
Offering potential for further expansion, the property could be enhanced by a loft conversion, subject to planning permission.
OUTSIDE
The enchanting gardens are a true highlight, having been lovingly maintained by the current vendors for over 30 years. Showcasing a vibrant array of mature flowers and shrubs, and predominantly laid to lawn, they create a serene and picturesque setting. Side access leads to a charming patio area featuring a beautiful pond, while the property also benefits from a double garage with an electric door and driveway parking for two vehicles.
SERVICES AND MATERIAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected.
EPC rating: D
Council tax band: F
As well as being home to Newbury Racecourse, the town itself offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities, as well as the award-winning Victoria Park which has excellent visitor facilities, and much historical interest nearby, at Donnington Castle and Highclere Castle (of Downton Abbey fame). There are plenty of stunning walking and cycling trails, including the tow path along the Kennet & Avon Canal which passes directly through the town centre. Newbury is the headquarters of Vodafone UK and offers a railway station on the direct line to London Paddington (fast train to Paddington has an approx. travel time of 41 minutes). There are also excellent road links via the A34 and M4 motorway, a convenient commute for those working in Reading, Oxford and Southampton.