Chapel Lane, Ashford Hill, Thatcham, Hampshire, RG19

An absolutely charming and bespoke five bedroom home blending traditional and contemporary elements.

Description

Dating from the 1850's this house has been lovingly renovated and refurbished in 2021 to provide an elegant and turnkey home. Meticulous attention has been taken to retain all the charm and period character of the house while gently bringing the style of living firmly into the 21st century. The newly added front porch leads you through to the sitting room with its striking inglenook fireplace and woodburning stove. The solid wood parquet flooring runs next door into the study, a beautiful room with its handcrafted wood panelling.

The heart of the home is the handmade bespoke solid wood kitchen which is finished with neutral and light stone worktops, character brick flooring with underfloor heating, there is also a vaulted ceiling with skylights, flooding the space with natural light. This room is an excellent family area capable of both formal entertaining and relaxed gatherings around the freestanding island. The kitchen also includes a larder and a built-in unit for an American fridge-freezer, combining practicability with style. A downstairs cloakroom completes this floor. To the first floor there are two well appointed bedrooms to the front and the family bathroom. There are a further two bedrooms to the rear which benefit from vaulted ceilings and WCs.
The top floor provides the principal suite. A beautiful, calm space with luxury en suite bathroom.

Externally the property has a gravelled driveway with parking for up to three cars. The double gates provide privacy and security. The rear garden is low maintenance and can be accessed from both sides of the house as well as from the French doors in the kitchen/breakfast room.

An ample brick terrace leads to a raised decking area perfect for alfresco entertaining while the rest of the garden is mainly laid to lawn.

Location

This stunning period cottage is in the heart of Ashford Hill, located on Chapel Lane in the heart of the village the house is just yards from the village cricket club, Jiminy Crickets preschool and an excellent village green with a play park. The village of Headley offers a community Post Office/village shop and a church. The property is well located for Cheam School being half a mile distant, whilst other private schools nearby include Horris Hill, Elstree, Thorngrove and Bradfield. State schools include Ashford Hill and Kingsclere primary schools and St Bartholomew’s and Park House secondary schools. There are numerous footpaths and bridleways in the area set amidst some beautiful countryside. Communications are excellent by road via the A339 onto the M3 or via the A34 onto the M4. Regular train services run from Basingstoke to London Waterloo and from Newbury to London Paddington. The popular village of Kingsclere, some three miles distant, has excellent local amenities with a wider range of facilities in either Basingstoke or Newbury. (All mileages and times are approximate).

Square Footage: 1,501 sq ft



Directions

RG19 8BE

Additional Info

Mains water.
Mains electricity.
Air source heat pump.
Solar panels.
Private drainage.