Old Burghclere, Newbury, Hampshire, RG20

An exceptional and spacious Grade II listed barn with an annexe and approximately 2 acres of gardens in a sublime setting on the edge of Watership Down

Description

Worgsfield is a beautifully designed country house which perfectly combines the rustic charm, soaring vaulted ceilings and light-filled open spaces one looks for in an outstanding barn conversion. The dining and living areas form the principal spaces, connected by double doors and with full-height glazed windows opening out to the terrace and garden. The living room currently provides two distinct sitting areas and has a contemporary woodburning stove and a mezzanine study area.

The kitchen is state-of-the-art with bespoke walnut cabinets by the renowned furniture designer Dominic Ash. The appliances include a Wolf range cooker, Subzero fridge/freezer and Miele oven. There is a breakfast area with two sets of French doors opening onto the adjoining terrace.

A superb utility/boot room/laundry room with an adjoining cloakroom is found adjacent to the front door, just off the main hallway.

There are five bedrooms found over the ground and first floors, each of which has an elegant en suite bathroom or shower room.

The principal outbuilding currently provides a garage/utility room and a gym on the ground floor with a central front door opening into the annexe. The annexe has a spacious hallway and kitchen on the ground floor with a living room, bedroom and bathroom on the first floor.

Worgsfield owns a share of a substantial thatched barn alongside two neighbouring properties. This provides an ideal garden and machinery store. The roof was rethatched in 2024.

Worgsfield is approached from a quiet country lane through a discreet electric gate which opens onto a gravel driveway which sweeps around the perimeter of the grounds to a parking and turning area to the north east of the property.
There are charming terraces with irrigated beds to the south, east and west of the house, with large glazed doors providing a seamless link from inside.

The further grounds are predominantly laid to lawn with beautiful mature trees throughout and to the perimeter. There are exceptional views to the east over the neighbouring estate

Location

Worgsfield sits in a spectacular rural location within the Wessex Downs National Landscape and with views towards Beacon Hill and Watership Down. It is found adjacent to an immaculate private estate which is home to the renowned Watership Down Stud. The location is particularly peaceful and picturesque yet is incredibly well-connected by both road and rail.

The surrounding countryside offers many opportunities for walking, riding and other country pursuits with a selection of footpaths and bridleways nearby. There are a variety of public houses and restaurants in the area including The Bel and Dragon at Kingsclere, The Carnavon Arms at Whitway, The Jack Russell at Faccombe, Malverleys Farm Shop and Dining and The Woodspeen.

Newbury is 6 miles away and offers a wide range of amenities including the world famous racecourse, the Watermill Theatre and a Waitrose supermarket. Closer by, the village of Kingsclere offers a village shop, butcher, doctor’s surgery and hairdresser as well as two galleries and a selection of pubs and restaurants. In the wider region, Oxford, Reading and Winchester are all within easy travelling distance.

Transport links are excellent with the A34, M4 and M3 providing fast road connections to London, The West Country, Oxford and the South Coast. Newbury has a direct and regular rail service to London Paddington taking from 41 minutes and Overton has a service to London Waterloo taking from 56 minutes.

There is a wide selection of preparatory and secondary schools in the area including Cheam, Thorngrove, Elstree, St Gabriel’s, Marlborough College, Downe House, Radley, Wellington and Bradfield




Acreage: 2 Acres

Additional Info

TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity, Oil fired central heating with underfloor heating. New boiler in 2024. Private drainage. Internet via Starlink.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Basingstoke and Deane Council

COUNCIL TAX
Worgsfield – Band H
Worgsfield Annexe – Band B