Blindmans Gate, Woolton Hill, Newbury, Hampshire, RG20

Old Blindmans Gate is a beautifully presented family home, recently renovated by the current owners. Located in the sought-after village of Woolton Hill.

Old Blindmans Gate is believed to date back to 1953, the original house has been extended, and the current owners have recently renovated the house to a high specification. A versatile family home with accommodation arranged over 3 floors.

Approached down a private lane leading to just 2 other properties, electric gates open onto a generous driveway providing parking in front of the house and double garage.

A brick pillared porch leads to the front door, the entrance hall has a cloak room, turning staircase and double doors opening onto the open plan kitchen. The refitted kitchen is fully appointed and has a central island/breakfast bar, there is plenty of space to the side, currently used for dining, this room extends into the family room, rebuilt by the current owners, from here there are views over the rear garden and bi fold doors giving access onto the terrace. A panty is located next to the kitchen in addition to a separate utility room. The sitting room with open fire is positioned towards the back on the house, windows on 3 sides and doors lead to the garden.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with separate WC on the first floor. The principal bedroom has been remodelled to create a feature dressing room and new en suite shower. The loft has been converted creating two spaces, one currently used as a bedroom, there is loft space for storage to the side.

The gardens wrap around the property which sits centrally in the plot, the mature gardens are mostly laid to lawn with shrubbed borders. The terrace is tiered and accessed from both the family room and the sitting room. The double garage has storage at the back and a study/home office above.

Local Information
• Old Blindmans Gate is situated in the village in Woolton Hill, a short distance from the villages of Highclere and Broad Layings.

• Surrounded by beautiful countryside and woodland including The Chase, which is part owned by The National Trust. The village has the well-regarded St Thomas Infant School and Woolton Hill Junior School. The village has a GP/Health centre, shop and post office, public house, church, village hall and playground.

• Newbury is 5 miles away, the A34 is about a mile away which also provides access to the M4 (J13), giving access to the West Country, London and airports.

• Newbury Station is about 5 miles away, there are regular services to London Paddington taking approximately 50 minutes.

• There are a wide range of schools in the area, including Woolton Hill infant and primary schools, Thorngrove, Elstree, St Andrew’s, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Cheam, Bradfield College, Downe House and Pangbourne College.

RG20 9XB

Services
• Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
• Broadband is currently connected to Sky, with Gigaclear soon available.
• Council tax – Band G
• Local authority: Basingstoke & Deane. Telephone