£650,000 /Sale price

** Virtual tour available ****NO ONWARD CHAIN** A beautifully renovated period cottage situated within the heart of Beenham village, within walking distance to the VILLAGE PUB. The property enjoys a detached garage and GATED DRIVEWAY parking. DESCRIPTIONThis delightful cottage is full of character and period features. The cozy sitting room features exposed beams, a beautiful open fireplace with exposed brickwork, and French doors that open to the patio. A second reception room, currently used as a snug, also has a charming brick fireplace. The high-end, refitted kitchen boasts shaker-style doors, built-in appliances, and a stable door that leads to the garden. The ground floor also includes a convenient inner hallway, cloakroom, and a utility room with shaker-style doors and a Belfast sink. A bright, airy conservatory with an insulated and tiled roof provides a wonderful extra living space.Upstairs, the home offers three double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with a luxurious en-suite bathroom featuring a floating vanity with his and hers sinks. A family shower room serves the other two bedrooms.OUTSIDEOutside, the property is surrounded on three sides by attractively landscaped, private gardens, which are mainly laid to lawn. A patio area is perfect for entertaining and enjoying the outdoors. The home also comes with a detached, barn-style garage with loft storage, as well as gated driveway parking for two to three cars and an additional space for a smaller vehicle.SERVICES AND MATERIAL INFORMATIONMains electricity, water and drainage, oil central hearing.Council tax band: DEnergy efficiency rating: DNestled on the high ground of the North Wessex Downs, Beenham is a highly sought-after village that seamlessly combines idyllic rural living with exceptional convenience. Its superb location provides easy access to the bustling market towns of Thatcham and Newbury, and the larger commercial hub of Reading. The village is well-connected, with Aldermaston, Theale, and Thatcham railway stations, as well as the A4 and M4 (Junctions 12 & 13), all just a short drive away.Beenham offers a vibrant community life, with a well-regarded village school, a variety of local societies, and a popular dining pub. The heart of the village is its expansive Green with a playground, and there are numerous footpaths and bridleways on the doorstep, perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors.The area is renowned for its excellent educational opportunities, including a number of prestigious private schools. Local options include Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools, a twin preparatory school set in a beautiful estate, and Elstree School, both offering day and boarding options. Other notable independent schools within a commutable distance include Downe House, a leading girls' boarding school, and the co-educational Pangbourne College, both near Newbury. The wider Reading area also provides a superb choice of private education, with options such as The Abbey School (girls only) and Leighton Park School, a Quaker-founded co-educational school, among others.