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A rare OPPORTUNITY to purchase this beautiful, 5 BEDROOM detached cottage situated in the sought-after village of Highclere. Benefits include a wrap-around garden, a double garage and outstanding countryside views.

DESCRIPTION
The Cottage is a beautifully proportioned and characterful period home, offering generous and highly versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. The property successfully blends the warmth and charm expected of a home of this era with well-designed spaces suited to suit modern family living. The property is approached via a central entrance hall, which immediately sets the tone and provides access to the principal ground floor rooms, as well as the staircase rising to the first floor. To the front of the house is an impressive living room, a wonderfully light and inviting space featuring an fireplace that forms a natural focal point. Patio doors open directly onto the garden, filling the room with natural light and creating a seamless flow between the house and the outdoor space, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Positioned at the heart of the home is the kitchen, which serves as a central hub linking the various reception spaces. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and appliances and enjoys a practical layout that works well for family life, with easy flow through to the adjoining rooms. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining room, currently used as a playroom, demonstrating the excellent versatility this space offers. Whether utilised as a formal dining room, family room or children’s play space, this room adapts easily to changing needs and lifestyles. Leading on from here is a study/snug, providing a quieter retreat within the house and lending itself perfectly to home working, reading or use as an additional reception space. The ground floor is completed by an adjoining utility room, offering useful storage and laundry facilities, along with a bathroom, ensuring the practical elements of the home are well catered for without compromising the character of the main living areas. The first floor offers excellent family accommodation arranged around a generous landing. The principal bedroom is a well-proportioned and light-filled room, benefitting from fitted storage, dual-aspect views across the surrounding countryside, and a private en-suite bathroom. Bedroom two makes a charming guest suite and enjoys the unique benefit of a separate staircase leading to a substantial attic room, ideal for use as a home cinema, games room or additional storage. There are three further bedrooms, each offering excellent versatility for family living, guest accommodation or home working, all served by a family bathroom that complements the period character of the property. Since purchasing, the current owners have carried out a comprehensive programme of improvements, including a new waste management system, a new central heating system, new double glazing throughout, and a wealth of cosmetic enhancements.

OUTSIDE
The Cottage is set within attractive and well-established wrap-around grounds, offering a wonderful balance of practicality and outdoor enjoyment. To the front of the property, a generous gravelled driveway provides parking for up to four vehicles and leads to a detached double garage, offering excellent storage and secure parking as well the potential (STPP) to create an annex. Mature hedging and planting frame the approach, giving the property an appealing sense of privacy and arrival. The rear garden is a real highlight, thoughtfully arranged to suit both family life and entertaining. A spacious paved patio creates an ideal area for outdoor dining, summer gatherings and relaxed entertaining, with plenty of space for garden furniture and barbecues. The main garden is bordered by established trees, shrubs and planting, providing a pleasant outlook and a good degree of seclusion. The garden offers ample space for children to play, keen gardeners to enjoy, or simply for relaxing in a peaceful village setting. The layout allows the patio and lawn to be enjoyed throughout the day, while the overall plot feels both manageable and substantial.
Altogether, the outside space complements the character and proportions of the house beautifully, offering generous parking, excellent garaging and a private, versatile garden ideally suited to modern family living and entertaining.

SERVICES & MATERIAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected except gas. The property operates on oil fired central heating. The property has undergone significant investment, including new double glazing, central heating, and a waste management system.
EPC rating: D
Council tax band: G

Highclere in North Hampshire is 4½ miles to the south of Newbury where Highclere Castle (the home of Downton Abbey) is located. Newbury Bypass gives very good access to the A34 and the M4 at junction 13. The countryside around Highclere is stunning, in particular the hills to the south with Beacon Hill and Watership Down. Newbury is an expanding and popular town with excellent local facilities including the nationally renowned Watermill Theatre and Newbury Racecourse.