Goose Green, Lambourn, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17

Lambourn’s Riverside Cottage, often regarded as the village’s most photographed home, is an enchanting Grade II listed property believed to date from before 1779. Carefully and sympathetically restored by the current owner, the cottage beautifully combines historic character with considered modern enhancements. Occupying an exceptional riverside setting, it offers a rare blend of charm, heritage, and picturesque surroundings.

DESCRIPTION
Step through the front door of this enchanting cottage and you are welcomed into an entrance hall full of character and charm. To the right, the cosy sitting room features exposed beams, a traditional wood-burning stove, and delightful views across the gently flowing river, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Adjacent to the sitting room is a well-proportioned dining room, ideal for both family meals and entertaining. A charming stable door opens directly onto the patio, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor spaces for al fresco dining. To the left of the entrance hall, the fully equipped country-style kitchen combines practicality with rustic appeal and flows effortlessly into a stunning oak-framed garden room, flooded with natural light and offering peaceful views of the surrounding garden. The property has been sympathetically extended to provide a spacious ground-floor double bedroom with an en-suite shower room. French doors open onto a secluded area of the garden, creating a private retreat ideal for guests or multi-generational living. On the first floor are two beautifully presented double bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom, thoughtfully designed to complement the cottage’s traditional style. A second staircase leading directly into the kitchen further enhances the home’s character and practical layout.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property, a charming seating area provides the perfect place to relax and enjoy the tranquil riverside setting, where wildlife including ducks, kingfishers, and fish can regularly be seen in the gently flowing water. A particularly unique feature is the historic ornamental lighthouse, constructed within the river by a former owner, which remains in place today and adds a distinctive focal point to this enchanting setting. To the rear, the property is complemented by a beautifully established cottage garden, thoughtfully arranged into a variety of areas including a productive vegetable garden, generous sun terrace for al fresco dining and entertaining, a large sunken patio, sweeping lawns, and well-stocked borders framed by mature shrubs, providing year-round colour and interest. Further enhancing the property is “The Burrow”, a versatile detached outbuilding currently used as a workshop and home office. Offering excellent flexibility, it presents exciting potential, subject to the necessary consents (STPP), to be converted into a self-contained annexe, garage, studio, or guest accommodation.

SERVICES AND MATERIAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected. The property operates on gas central heating.
Council tax band: G
Energy efficiency rating: D

The Lambourn Valley is part of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Lambourn itself is a bustling village renowned for its horse racing connections, with the convenience of local shops, a post office, church, primary school and recreational facilities available, with many beautiful countryside walks on the doorstep. Commuting is convenient, with the village being just 5 miles from junction 14 of the M4 and the nearby market towns of Hungerford and Wantage approximately 8 miles distant. The larger towns of Newbury (13 miles), Swindon (10 miles) and Didcot (14 miles) all have main line routes to London Paddington and connecting trains are available at Hungerford.