Garrison Meadows, Newbury, RG14

A new build 5-bedroom detached family home, surrounded by countryside and close to Newbury.

Entrance hall
The wide entrance hall welcomes you into this lovely light, bright, spacious family home. Here you have space for a hall or console table and coat stand. Doors open off the hall into the four reception rooms. Stylish, hardwearing oak-effect luxury vinyl flooring joins the hall, dining room and kitchen diner, while deep carpet softens steps in the study and sitting room, stairs and bedrooms.

Each room and space has its own theme, all of which sit together perfectly, connected by unifying flooring and a cohesive colour palette.

Study
Facing out to the front of the house, this is an ideal space for a calm office, studio or home library.

Dining room
This elegant dining room has a bay window to the front and a feature wall with a wood panelling finish. Generously proportioned to seat eight comfortably, this dining room will come into its own for Sunday lunches, family gatherings, social get-togethers or just when you want to spread out to work on something. With both recessed and feature pendant lighting. Doors lead to the hall and family room.

Sitting room
This spacious sitting room has a delightful feeling of serenity. A wall of windows and French doors draws the eye out to the fully landscaped south-west-facing rear garden. Throw the doors open and you’re onto the patio with the pretty planted beds immediately beyond.

A feature wall unit hides media boxes, gaming consoles, books and more. You’ve plenty of options for how to arrange this lovely large sitting room. Lighting is both recessed and central feature pendant lighting.

Kitchen/diner/family room
A showstopper of a family room that’s sure to be the sociable heart of this family home. The L-shaped kitchen has been thoughtfully designed and finished, with a central island and breakfast bar providing extra storage, work and socialising space.

There’s a five-burner gas hob, extractor fan and eye-level double ovens. Wide pan drawers sit beneath the hob. The integrated dishwasher sits beneath the under-counter 1½ bowl stainless steel sink, beside the integrated fridge-freezer. You also have a built-in wine cooler, keeping your wine at the perfect temperature.

The colour palette and features in this kitchen work perfectly. Counters and upstands are in warm grey Silestone. Cabinetry is soft white with polished steel handles, and walls are a toning pistachio green. All illuminated by recessed ceiling, plinth-level and under-cupboard lights.

The star of the diner/family space must be the wide bay window with French doors into the garden. This fantastic space gives you so many options for how to use it. Sofas and easy chairs to watch the visiting wildlife. A kitchen table for impromptu meals and helping with homework. Or why not both – you have the space.

Utility room
With a door giving side access to the house, this utility room doubles as a compact boot room – perfect when returning home with muddy dogs, kids or wellies.

A grey Silestone counter sits above an under-counter sink and a run of base units, with plumbing in place for a washing machine. Above, wall units offer additional storage and hide the combi boiler.

Cloakroom
The downstairs loo is an essential in any busy home. This one features a corner pedestal hand basin with attractive tiles, and a close-coupled loo.

FIRST FLOOR
The feeling of space continues up the stairs with its wrap-around landing, and generous utility/airing cupboard containing the unvented mains pressure hot water tank. Deep carpet runs from the stairs and landing into the bedrooms.

Principal bedroom
Looking out to the front, this is a super-spacious boutique-hotel-inspired space. With a large built-in triple wardrobe on one wall, with floor-to-ceiling mirrors creating the feeling of even more space and light, you’ve ample space for a king-size bed, bedside tables, chest of drawers, dressing table or chaise longue. Windows on two walls ensure you enjoy the best of the day’s light.

Ensuite bathroom
Unlike most ensuites, here you have a deep double-ended bath as well as a generous walk-in shower with thermostatic controls and riser bar shower.

There’s a pedestal hand basin beneath the obscured glass window, a handy windowsill shelf, close-coupled loo and tall ladder-style towel rail to keep towels toasty warm and dry.

This ensuite is fully-tiled with recessed lighting and practical oak-effect LVT flooring.

Bedroom two
Another spacious double bedroom with a built-in mirrored double wardrobe that gives the room an even greater feeling of space and light. There’s ample space for bedside tables and a couple of chests of drawers.

Overlooking the rear garden, the two south-east-facing windows make the most of the morning sun, filling the room with natural light.

Ensuite
The well-appointed ensuite shower room gives you everything you need: a built-in shower enclosure with thermostatic controls and adjustable riser bar, pedestal hand basin and close-coupled loo.

The obscured-glass window brings in natural light, while the heated ladder-style towel rail warms towels. The tiling is half height, apart from in the shower where it’s full height, and the flooring is oak-effect LVT.

Bedroom three
Decorated with a rose feature wall, this is a lovely bright room that looks out to the front of the house.

In addition to the fitted double wardrobe, there’s space for a king-size bed and bedside tables, chests of drawers or a dressing table or desk.

Bedroom four
Simple elegance defines this double bedroom. The built-in triple wardrobe leaves walls clear for you to add your own choice of furniture.

Along with the double bed, you’ve space for bedside tables, a desk, a chest of drawers and/or a shelving unit. Looking out to the back garden, you get the best of the morning and day’s sun in this bright bedroom.

Bedroom five
This spacious single bedroom makes a great child’s bedroom, or perhaps an impromptu guest put-me-up/second home office/sewing room/ studio…

Family bathroom
A super, well-appointed bathroom. Fully tiled with a deep double-ended bath, that has wide sides to rest bath oils and a glass or two of wine. The built-in shower enclosure has a thermostatic shower on an adjustable riser bar. There’s also a heated ladder-style towel rail for toasty warm towels, a close-coupled loo and a wide pedestal hand basin.

Lighting is recessed. The flooring is practical oak-effect LVT and the obscured-glass window fills the room with light and opens for added ventilation.

OUTSIDE

Front
The Manning is an elegantly proportioned, handsome house on a generous plot. Beyond the fencing and low box hedge is a small front garden planted with variegated and evergreen shrubs. A storm porch protects visitors, the front door and parcels from the elements.

To the side is a double garage with additional space for four cars to be parked off-road. There’s also an EV charging point. A backdoor leads into the utility room and a gate leads into the rear garden.

Rear garden
Adding even more wow-factor to this already stunning home is the fully landscaped south-west facing garden, the extra room you’ll live in throughout the year. A deep limestone patio provides your alfresco dining and lounging area. The bar is your mojito mixing station.

The beds line the closeboard fence and define the different areas of the garden, adding year-round interest and attracting wildlife. There’s a feature pond with fountain beneath a pergola, raised area with wildlife and pollinating-attracting planting, and a wide lawn for kick-abouts, croquet sets or sun loungers.

This is all safely enclosed by a combination of brick wall and closeboard timber fencing, with a gate to the side.

Situation
Garrison Meadows sits within Donnington Heights, a new and highly desirable, green and leafy development to the north of Newbury.

You’re less than a ten-minute walk from Vodafone HQ, a longer walk takes you into Newbury, and you’re just under two miles from Newbury train station.

There’s an array of leisure options all within easy reach, including Donnington Valley Golf Course, Newbury Tennis Club, Donnington Grove Golf Course, Donnington Castle, Snelsmore Common, Arlington Arts and The Watermill Theatre.

Head into town and you have a wide array of restaurants, cafes and pubs, as well as a multi-screen cinema, live entertainment and all the retail facilities within the town.

There are numerous parks, including Goldwell, Northcroft and Victoria Park. Or you could head out for a nature-rich canal-side walk along the Kennet & Avon or into the beautiful, unspoilt countryside nearby.

Commuting couldn’t be simpler with super-easy access to the M4, A34 and A4.

Good to know
Manning is a new build, and so has no onward chain. You could be the first to live in it and enjoy it without delay.
• Windows are all double-glazed and lockable.
• Radiators are double with thermostatic valves.
• Lighting is low energy.
• Carpets are new.
• Nest multi-zone smart programmable thermostats.
• Mains powered, interlinked smoke alarms throughout.
• Beautifully decorated throughout.
• EV charger.

• David Wilson Homes is the only major national housebuilder to be awarded 5 Stars every year since 2010, by the Home Builders Federation.
• This development sits within seven acres of public open space.
• Two children’s play areas.
• Hedgehog highways through all gardens.
• The community development includes orchards, allotments, wildflower meadows and areas of biodiversity.

Show home benefits
• Garden landscaping worth over £30,000
• Upgraded flooring included worth over £20,000
• Upgraded kitchen included, worth over £8,000
• Fitted wardrobes included
• Curtains, blinds, light fittings included

Transport links

By car
Donnington Heights sits close to the key arteries of the M4, A4 and A34, making this an exceptionally well-connected location.

You’ll be in easy commuting distance from London, Cardiff, Oxford, Winchester, Bristol, the south coast and the Midlands, to name just a few destinations.

By train
Newbury railway station is just under two miles away. Trains from here run east to Reading and London, with the Elizabeth line starting at Reading, and to Heathrow and Gatwick airports. To the west, trains run to Exeter St Davids and Penzance.

In addition, Didcot railway station isn’t far away, offering another route of travel with often lower cost options.

By bus
A bus service runs through the development connecting you to Newbury and Didcot, with both of their excellent onward rail services.

Schooling
According to West Berkshire Council, schools within the catchment area are:
Primary: Shaw-cum-Donnington Parochial Primary School, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School. There is also a proposed primary school to be built on the development.
Secondary: The Downs School, Trinity School.

In addition, there’s a wide range of private schooling available, which includes: Cheam, Elstree, Downe House, St. Gabriel’s, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Horris Hill, Marlborough College and Bradfield College.

Warranty
An NHBC 10-year Buildmark Warranty, ensuring the house complies with the NHBC Standards, which set out the technical requirements for design, materials and workmanship in new home construction. The warranty covers:
• Central heating system.
• Hot and cold plumbing system.
• Appliances.
• Kitchen units.
• Electrical system.
• Sanitary ware taps and shower doors.
• Windows.
• External and interior doors.
• Ironmongery.
• Renewable energy installation.
• Internal/external drainage system.
• Brick boundary walls.
• Driveway.
• 24-hour emergency cover for 2 years.

Services
Heating and hot water are mains gas-fired.
Mains water and sewerage.

Connectivity
Broadband. According to Openreach FTTP at up to 1600Mbps is available.

Mobile. According to Vodafone their 5G and 5G ultra services are “Good indoors and outdoors”.

Council
The local authority is West Berkshire Council.
Council Tax band G.

Tenure
Freehold.

EPC rating: B. Tenure: Freehold,