Russell Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14

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A fantastic opportunity to purchase this WELL-PRESENTED, three-storey character home located on the edge of Newbury town centre, featuring a large garden of over 250ft backing onto the River Kennet with impressive views. The property offers five bedrooms, including an impressive top-floor suite with an en-suite and a Juliet balcony, as well as many charming PERIOD features.


DESCRIPTION
Situated in a very quiet yet convenient location on the edge of Newbury town centre is this well-presented, three-storey, bay-fronted character home, enjoying beautiful views over the local countryside. The property benefits from a rear garden extending over 250ft, backing onto the River Kennet, with easy access to picturesque riverside walks into the town centre. It offers nearly 1,200 sq. ft. of versatile accommodation. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall with access to the stairs and doors leading to the open-plan living and dining rooms, featuring wooden flooring throughout and a character fireplace. To the rear is a kitchen with plenty of potential. On the first floor, there are three bedrooms, two of which are doubles, and a family bathroom. The top floor boasts an impressive main suite with ‘Velux’-style windows, a Juliet balcony offering stunning views over the River Kennet and surrounding countryside, a modern en-suite shower room, and an additional double bedroom.

OUTSIDE
One of the standout features of this property is the rear garden, extending over 250ft (approximately 78 metres), which leads down to a gate providing access to the River Kennet and its towpath, offering a scenic walk to West Mills and the town centre. The garden is thoughtfully divided into several sections, making it ideal for families and keen gardeners alike. It includes an elevated patio area, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining; a family zone with space for swings and climbing frames; and a more grown-up area, ideal for creating your own version of ‘The Good Life’ with home-grown fruit and vegetables.

SERVICES AND MATERIAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected
Council tax band: C
Energy efficiency rating: C

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.