Long Lane, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire

Penbury is a deceptively spacious chalet style property which has been extended and comprehensively upgraded throughout, providing contemporary décor and modern fittings.

The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen/ diner with sitting area and features a part-vaulted ceiling, skylights and sliding glass doors opening to the rear garden. The kitchen itself has modern shaker-style units, a central island with a breakfast bar and integrated appliances. The adjoining utility room provides side access, further storage and space for appliances. The ground floor also comprises a comfortable sitting room with a bay window and wood burning stove, study, three double bedrooms, including one with an en suite shower room and a large family bathroom, with freestanding bath and separate walk-in shower.

The first floor provides a further two double bedrooms, both of which are en suite.

The property is approached by a gravel driveway with parking space for several vehicles and access to the garage at the side of the house. The rear garden includes a patio area, ideal for al fresco dining, and steps leading to a beautifully maintained lawn, which extends to approximately 150ft. The garden is enclosed by high hedgerows, providing privacy, and at the rear are several mature trees, as well as a greenhouse and shed.

The property is situated between the villages of Hermitage and Cold Ash, within close proximity to the market towns of Newbury and Thatcham. Hermitage has a post office, two pubs, a garden centre and a primary school, while Cold Ash offers a village store and post office, plus a local pub and two primary schools. Thatcham has several shops and a choice of restaurants and cafés, while Newbury is another vibrant town with excellent shopping, leisure facilities and a choice of supermarkets. Newbury mainline station offers fast and efficient rail services to London Paddington (50 minutes). There are superb road links in the area, with the M3 and M4 both close-at-hand, providing access towards London, the M25, Heathrow airport, and west towards Bristol and the southwest. The area offers a wide range of state schooling together with a good selection of noted independent schools including St. Gabriel’s, Horris Hill, Downe House, Thorngrove, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Cheam and Elstree.