Downs Road, Compton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
2,225 sq ft
207 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Detached cottage
- Set within 0.4 of an acre
- Stunning gardens surrounded by fields
- Double garage
- Bright and airy lounge
- Kitchen/dining area
- Beautiful village location
- The Downs School catchment
Description
This impressive three-bedroom house, which has not been ON THE MARKET FOR 50 YEARS, is set within beautiful gardens overlooking open countryside and is within The DOWNS SCHOOL catchment.
DESCRIPTION
This charming chalet style bungalow, "Apple Pie Cottage," built circa 1957, is nestled within approximately 0.4 acres in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a serene rural lifestyle surrounded by picturesque fields often graced by horses. Having been a cherished family home for over 50 years, this property has been thoughtfully extended multiple times, providing spacious and versatile accommodation.
The ground floor features a welcoming living room with a new electric fire, a separate dining room, and a practical kitchen complemented by a larder and a utility room. A versatile study and a bright sun room offer additional flexible living spaces. For convenience, there is also a ground floor family bathroom.
Upstairs, the first floor hosts three well-proportioned bedrooms, with bedroom one being particularly generous in size and having beautiful views over paddocks, alongside an en-suite shower room.
OUTSIDE
Externally, the property boasts a substantial, gated driveway leading to a large double garage, providing ample parking and storage. The mature gardens are a true highlight measuring approximately 0.4 of an acre, featuring expansive lawn areas, mature trees, fruit trees, and various shrubs, creating a beautiful and private outdoor oasis. A tranquil pond and a dedicated vegetable plot further enhance the appeal of this delightful country home.
SERVICES AND MATERIAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected.
Council tax band: E
Energy efficiency rating: E
Compton is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside with access to The Ridgeway. The 87-mile-long Ridgeway is a walking route used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers, which passes through ancient landscapes through downland, secluded valleys and woodland. Compton village centre benefits from a pub, post office, general stores, barbers and two superb schools at primary and secondary level. There is access to the M4 motorway junction 13 at Chieveley.
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Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Downs Road, Compton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20
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