Shop Lane, Leckhampstead, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20

A beautifully presented detached bungalow with sweeping countryside views.

Description

Larkhill is an exceptional detached bungalow set in the heart of the charming village of Leckhampstead, surrounded by the rolling landscapes of the North Wessex Downs. Backing directly onto open fields, this beautifully finished home offers generous living spaces, three bedrooms and a seamless blend of modern comfort and rural tranquillity.

The welcoming 23ft sitting room forms the main reception area, featuring a handsome fireplace with woodburning stove and a charming bay window that fills the room with natural light.
To the rear, the home opens into a superb open-plan family room, dining area and kitchen. The family room enjoys a log burner, vaulted ceiling with skylights and French doors leading directly to the garden. The kitchen is fitted with stylish shaker units, a central island with breakfast bar and a full range of integrated appliances, with ample space for family dining.
A utility room and store sit conveniently to the side, providing excellent additional storage. A separate study offers the perfect space for home working.

Two well-proportioned double bedrooms sit at the front of the property, each with built-in storage and its own en suite shower room.
The principal bedroom enjoys French doors to the garden and sits opposite the luxurious family bathroom, complete with roll-top bathtub and separate shower.

Outside

A generous gravel driveway with mature shrub and hedgerow borders provides ample parking and includes a covered car port.
Rear Garden
The beautifully landscaped rear garden features:
• Raised patio and timber decking across the back of the house
• Well-kept lawn with colourful perennial borders
• Gravel pathway leading to a shed and second seating area
• Charming picket fence framing uninterrupted views across rolling fields
A peaceful, private outdoor space ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying the countryside setting.

Location

The North Wessex Downs are among Britain’s most beautiful landscapes. An area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, famed for its gentle rolling hills, chalk streams and dark skies. Nestling within the folds of this stunning countryside sits Larkhill. There are myriad footpaths and bridleways to enjoy, including along the ancient Ridgeway, just a short distance away.

The nearby market towns of Wantage, Newbury and Hungerford all offer a comprehensive choice for everyday shopping requirements. Historic Oxford and Marlborough present a vast array of cultural opportunities and pastimes. The highly regarded contemporary restaurant, The Woodspeen, and its sister restaurant, The Boxford are just eight and six miles away respectively. The popular Harrow pub in West Ilsley just four miles, and the award winning Watermill Theatre just eight miles. There is racing at Newbury, shoots on neighbouring farms, golf at the West Berkshire Golf Club, hunting with the Old Berks, and chalk stream fishing on the River Kennet and Lambourn.

SCHOOLING
There are highly regarded schools in the area, both state and private, including Marlborough College, Downe House, Radley College, Cheam, Abingdon, St Helen & St Katharine’s, Magdalen, Oxford High as well as Didcot Girls and The Downs School in Compton both rated outstanding in their last Ofsted reports. There is a primary school in the village and a choice of prep schools nearby.

Square Footage: 1,927 sq ft



Directions

RG20 8QQ

Additional Info

Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Oil fired central heating.