£785,000 /Sale price

Characterful country cottage with versatile living space, gardens and parking. DescriptionTucked away and set back from the road sits this attractive attached period property with generous reception space offering flexible family accommodation arranged over two floors. The country-style kitchen has been refitted in recent years and features an Aga and space for family dining. The kitchen area opens into a dining room which leads through to a family room and beyond that into a welcoming sitting room. The sitting room has an open fireplace, some pine panelling, and recesses with fitted shelving. Included in the ground floor accommodation is a utility room, study and bedroom which would be useful for guests. The main staircase leads to the main landing off which there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. A secondary staircase leads up to a further bedroom/studio room.OutsideTo the front of the cottage is a dedicated parking area which would accommodate 4/5 cars. A gate then leads to a central pathway in the front garden, which is flanked on both sides by areas of lawn and bordered by a variety of mature shrubs. A gravelled area in front of the house serves as an attractive courtyard area with a porch into the hallway and also a door directly into the kitchen.The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and secluded with a backdrop of trees and established shrubs. There is a paved area for outside dining and a pathway around to a brick built storage room attached to the house as well as a useful timber shed.LocationThe village of Brimpton has a church, the popular and picturesque Row Barge (1.5 miles) on the canal at Midgham, (which can be accessed by footpaths from the property), hairdressers and a highly regarded primary school. There are renowned public and private schools in the area. Independent schools include Elstree, Cheam, Lambroke, Bradfield College, St Andrews, Brockhurst and Marlston House and Downe House. The thriving market town of Newbury lies eight miles to the west, which offers a wide choice of eateries, shops, leisure facilities and the Racecourse.Reading offers more extensive amenities as well as a fast service to London Paddington via the Elizabeth Line in as little as 23 minutes (and beyond to the east end of London). More locally, Midgham station (1.7 miles), Thatcham station (3.8 miles) providing services to London Paddington in as little as 47 minutes, whilst Overton (11 miles) to Waterloo takes around 53 minutes. There is also an excellent road network via the M4 and A34 providing access to London and around the country.The wider area offers several golf courses and theatres including The Corn Exchange in Newbury and the Watermill Theatre in Bagnor. (Times and mileages are approximate.)Square Footage: 2,374 sq ft DirectionsRG4 4RX Additional InfoMains water and electricity.Private drainage.Oil fired central heating.