- Entrance Hall +
- Family Room +
- Drawing Room +
- Dining Room +
- Boot Room +
- Utility Room +
- Cloakroom +
- Pantry +
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room +
- Swimming Pool +
Set in the well-regarded village of Cold Ash, this family home is believed to date from around 1850 and has been considerately extended and improved. The high ceilings, well proportioned rooms and original fireplaces provide classic character, while the improvements allow for modern family living.
The ground floor features a stunning open plan kitchen/breakfast room, ideal for family life as well as entertaining guests. A separate utility room, boiler room and boot room provide further space and storage away from the kitchen area. The ground floor also benefits from a formal dining room and two reception rooms, perfect for flexible family living.
A superb indoor swimming pool with a changing room completes the ground floor.
Above the swimming pool area is further living space with two bedrooms and a bathroom, suitable for an office or even self-contained living space for family, guests or an au pair. A wide staircase leads to a galleried landing and the first floor boasts 5 well proportioned bedrooms, the principal bedroom benefitting from an en suite bathroom with twin sinks. The first floor is completed by a family bathroom featuring a characterful claw foot bathtub and separate shower cubicle.
Large sash windows bathe the property in natural light and provide stunning views across the gardens.
Outside
The home is accessed via a private driveway and benefits from parking for multiple vehicles and a triple garage which can be accessed via a walkway leading from/to the boot room. Private gardens, predominantly laid to lawn, sit to the south of the property offering a wonderful space for relaxing and entertaining. Mature trees and flowering boarders beautifully dress the gardens. To the north of the property there is a lovely courtyard space with water features, a fantastic area for al fresco dining or relaxing after a swim in the pool.
Situation
Cold Ash is a small, quiet village situated to the north of Newbury and Thatcham, surrounded by pleasant countryside. The village has great access to an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways which pass through protected woodland, farmland and grassland. Newbury has more extensive facilities and sporting and entertainment venues, including a racecourse, showground, leisure centres and golf courses. Newbury, Thatcham and Theale have mainline train stations on the Paddington line, while Crossrail services are available from Reading. The M4 and M3 can be easily accessed for travel towards London and its airports or the West Country. The area is renowned for its attractive, rolling countryside, and there are many opportunities for walking, riding, cycling and country pursuits. Locally there are a number of excellent schools, including The Downs School, St Andrew’s, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Bradfield College, Pangbourne College and Downe House.
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