Skinners Green, Enborne, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14

Dating back to 1850 this former milking parlour was stylishly converted in 2000 by local builders Rivar to provide a turnkey three bedroom home.


Description

Long Barn is a peaceful rural single story dwelling in Skinners Green Enborne. One of eight properties set around a communal courtyard. Enborne is a lovely area for walks, horse riding and cycling as it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Long Barn was converted from a milking parlour in 2000 by local builders Rivar. It is an ideal home with appeal to families and professionals looking for a country retreat turnkey property or retirees looking for a quieter pace of life depending on your needs. Entering through the beautiful tiered courtyard garden which is well stocked with shrubs and plants there is a garden studio currently being used as a hair salon but can be converted to art studio home office guest suite garden room etc. It is supplied with mains water heating and air conditioning.

Continuing into the stunning vaulted beamed ceiling of the dining room with bifold doors opening wide into the garden. Leading straight into the open plan kitchen which has recently been refurbished with newly fitted cabinet doors ceramic under counter sink induction hob and American fridge freezer. The washing machine tumble dryer and dishwasher are all fully integrated. Finished with quartz worktops and a central island making these two rooms a great social space.

The porcelain floor tiles lead into the hallway and cloakroom which is fitted with matching kitchen cabinets and houses the water softener. The sitting room along the hallway is fitted with storage units and oak flooring and is also triple aspect with French doors leading to the garden and has radiators and a log burner. All rooms have 3 metre high ceilings and most have double aspect windows giving the whole house a light bright spacious feel. The three bedrooms are further along the hallway which all have fitted wardrobes and are well appointed. The modern fitted shower room completes that half of the house.

The front courtyard facing garden is mostly laid to lawn with lots of mature shrubs. Newbury town center is two miles where you will find many restaurants shops cafes The Corn Exchange theatre and Vue cinema as well as the train station connecting to London and the West Country. Running through the centre of the town is the very picturesque Kennet and Avon canal. Just a mile away is the Nationally acclaimed Watermill Theatre with wonderful productions all year long. There are lots of highly rated schools in the area of the barn St Bartholomew's and Park House high schools and also private schools St Gabriels and Thorngrove. There are also many golf courses and gyms. Not forgetting the famous Newbury racecourse for fabulous days out.

Location

The property lies within hamlet of Skinners Green, a rural enclave yet also a convenient distance from the centre of Newbury.

The area is renowned for its excellent selection of schools for all ages including Falkland Primary School, St. Bartholomew’s and Park House secondary schools as well as Cheam, St.Gabriel’s, Downe House and Thorngrove in the private sector.

The market town of Newbury offers a wide range of amenities including a mainline rail link to London Paddington, a theatre, cinema, gyms, golf courses and a large range of retail outlets. The area also benefits from excellent connections to the M4 and the A34, offering access to London, Reading, Oxford, Swindon, Basingstoke, the West Country, the Midlands and the south coast.

Square Footage: 1,199 sq ft


Acreage: 0.09 Acres

Directions

RG14 6RE

Additional Info

Service charge of £1000pa and contributing a further £25pm until December 2026 only.
Mains electricity
Private water via a borehole
Private drainage
Oil fired central heating