Speen Lane, Speen, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14

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Within a short walk to Newbury town centre, Briar Hedge is a wonderful period house offering 3,300 sq. ft. of accommodation with a superb kitchen/living/dining space, character features throughout, and wonderful gardens with GATED DRIVEWAY parking

DESCRIPTION
Briar Hedge is a beautifully presented semi-detached property situated on the sought-after Speen Lane to the west of Newbury. This stunning period house boasts an abundance of original features and offers a delightful blend of character and modern comforts.

A large entrance hallway welcomes you, featuring a beautiful staircase with stripped pine spindles and a feature window which enjoys original wooden shutters. The heart of the home is the impressive kitchen/living/dining space. This open-plan area seamlessly combines a stylish kitchen complete with shaker-style units, original stripped pine cupboards, a range oven, and a large kitchen island with a cosy living and dining area. French doors lead out to an attractive courtyard, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee. A bespoke pantry cupboard and a large, impressive glass lantern roof adds a unique touch.

The property further comprises a dual-aspect formal living room with a circular feature window, a log burner with built-in shelves and recessed storage, and a formal dining room with a French door leading to the beautifully landscaped garden. The dining room retains period features such as stripped wooden floorboards and a fireplace. A snug/family room offers another cosy space with a feature fireplace, traditional wooden shutters, and period recessed storage. A utility room provides convenient access to the garage, which has been cleverly converted into a workshop with access to the rear of the property. A ground-floor WC with reclaimed brick flooring and a skylight completes the ground floor.

The lower ground floor features a superb basement area with tongue-and-groove panelling leading to a cleverly utilized storage area. On the first floor, a spacious landing leads to two generous double bedrooms, both with feature fireplaces and large sash windows, a shower room, a separate WC, and a fabulous master suite. The master suite boasts a Victorian fireplace, wooden panelling, and leads to a beautiful Jack and Jill ensuite bathroom with a walk-in double shower and a separate bath. A rear hallway provides access to a further bedroom/study.

The second floor offers a spacious bedroom with a feature circular window, ideal for use as a guest suite.

OUTSIDE
Accessed via Speen Lane through electric solid oak wooden gates, Briar Hedge includes a spacious driveway with ample parking for multiple vehicles, complete with an electric charging point. An iroko wooden gate leads through to the beautifully landscaped gardens, predominantly laid to lawn and enhanced by a smart flagstone pathway leading to the house entrance. A spacious patio area provides the perfect setting for entertaining, while mature plants and hedging create a peaceful and tranquil oasis within a moment's walk of the town centre.

Further benefits include a period-style greenhouse, adding a touch of rustic charm. Side access leads to the rear of the house, where a garage door provides convenient access. From the kitchen, a fabulous and impressive courtyard opens up, leading to further outbuildings currently used for storage. The courtyard is an ideal spot for entertaining, and also accessed via the lane from the back of the property.

SERVICES AND MATERIAL INFORMATION
All services are connected.
Council tax band: G
Energy efficiency rating: D

Speen is arguably Newbury's most sought-after residential address being on the western edge of Newbury town centre within easy reach of the comprehensive range of High Street shopping facilities and the modern Parkway development. The location is conveniently placed for access to the A34 (Newbury Bypass) and the M4 motorway at junction 13 and the railway station is on the direct line to Paddington. (Crossrail from Reading is expected soon) Also within close striking distance is open countryside with a range of footpaths leading to the canal, Donnington Castle and town centre. Briar Hedge is also a short walk to Newbury town centre. As well as being home to Newbury Racecourse, the town itself offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities, in addition boasting a large park just minutes away from the town centre, Victoria Park, which is next to the canal with an impressive open space and excellent sport facilities. 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.