Orchard Cottage, Ecchinswell, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20

Occupying a superb position on the edge of a sought-after village, this spacious and versatile family home enjoys far-reaching south-facing views over countryside sitting in a plot of about 0.66 acres. Offering flexible accommodation across two floors, the property is perfect for modern family living, multi-generational households or those seeking adaptable space for home working.

The ground floor welcomes you with a generous entrance hall that sets the tone for the spacious interiors beyond. Double doors open into a large, light-filled sitting room featuring a striking brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove — a perfect focal point for cosy evenings. Bi-fold doors connect this room to both the garden room and the outside terrace, creating a seamless flow ideal for entertaining or enjoying the tranquil setting. The garden room is particularly bright, offering panoramic views of the surrounding rural landscape. The family kitchen is easily accessed from the sitting room and provides plenty of space for everyday living. A separate utility room, complete with a pantry, adds to the practical layout. On the ground floor, there is also a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom featuring double sinks, double showers and a jacuzzi bath, along with a further bedroom that could equally serve as a study. A WC completes the ground floor accommodation. All doors on the ground floor have wide doorways providing accessible access and there is underfloor heating.

Upstairs, there is a large bedroom complete with its own kitchenette, built-in storage and doors opening out to a private balcony with stunning countryside views. This is a very flexible room that has the potential to redesign if required. A further double bedroom and a well-equipped family bathroom are also located on the first floor.

Externally, the property is approached via electric wooden gates leading onto a gravel driveway with ample parking and access to an integral garage. To the front there is a lawn area, fruit trees and mature hedges. Electric wooden gates lead through to the rear with a large terrace overlooking a well-maintained lawn bordered by mature trees and hedges, offering privacy and uninterrupted views of the rural surroundings. There is also a summerhouse and greenhouse with its own water system.

This delightful home combines space, comfort and an enviable position, making it a rare find in such a popular village setting. The property benefits from solar panels; solar PV, solar water heating tubes and a ground source heat pump creating excellent energy efficiency throughout.

Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the edge of the very pretty and popular village of Ecchinswell and at the foot of Watership Down. This peaceful and picturesque village has within it a primary school, church, pub and village hall. The neighbouring village of Kingsclere provides day-to-day shopping requirements, doctors and dentist surgeries and public houses, with more extensive facilities available in the regional centres of Basingstoke, Newbury, Reading and Winchester. Educational needs are well served by the highly regarded Clere School close by. Independent schools in the area include Cheam, St Gabriels, Elstree, Horris Hill, Bradfield and Downe House. Communication links are excellent with mainline stations at Basingstoke, Overton and Newbury. Easy access to the M3, M4 and A34.