£1,300,000 /Sale price

Constructed in 2018 to a high specification, Hillcrest House is a magnificent family residence situated on a private road of just a handful of other homes. The location is highly sought-after, being moments from the charming village of Baughurst and the award-winning pub, The Wellington Arms, and from the house there are delightful far-reaching country views over the surrounding fields. The premium finish of the house includes underfloor heating across the whole ground floor, a wealth of fitted storage, tiled and wood floors and solid wood doors. The stunning open plan kitchen, dining room and family room is a real highlight, providing a relaxed, open space for entertaining with friends and family. Offering substantial accommodation over three floors, the house is well planned and fantastically spacious. The ground floor has ample space for entertaining, including the main open plan living area and kitchen with bifold doors and French windows linking to the outdoor terrace, extending the living space outdoors in the warmer months. There is also a separate formal sitting room with triple aspect views over the front and rear gardens and a wood-burning stove, and a study/home office. Accompanying the kitchen is a utility room with walk-in pantry and access to the attached double garage, and there are two useful cloakrooms. The first floor has two separate staircases: over the main part of the house there are four double bedrooms, all of which are en suite and have built-in storage. Over the garage there is a separate bedroom, dressing room and en suite bathroom, ideal for guest use, an au pair or perfect for multigenerational families with older children or grandparents living at home. On the second floor there is a final sixth bedroom also en suite and a cinema room.OutsideHillcrest House enjoys a semi-rural setting on the southerly edge of Baughurst, surrounded by many equestrian properties and attractive farmland, with footpaths accessible from the front door. The house is set behind a large driveway providing ample private parking and access to the attached double garage. There are side gates to either side of the house leading to the south-facing rear garden, which has a substantial elevated terrace and an expansive lawn enclosed by high wooden panel fencing and backed by mature trees to the rear; there is excellent scope for further landscaping.SituationBaughurst is a large village situated about two miles west of Tadley. Within the village itself there are a number of services, including a Tesco Express and a number of pubs, including the highly acclaimed Wellington Arms. More extensive day-to-day amenities can be found in Tadley, Reading, Basingstoke and Newbury. There is good road access via the A340 and A33 for links to the M3 at Basingstoke and the M4 at Reading. Both towns also offer a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities. For London commuting, Basingstoke has a station for Waterloo and Reading has services to Paddington. The area is popular with outdoor recreation and there are many footpaths and bridleways in the local area. there are footpaths along the Thames which can be accessed at Woolhampton. Local schools include Pinewood, Marlborough College, Brockhurst, Marlston and Downe House. Property Ref Number: HAM-58557Additional InformationMains Services: Water, Electricity, Gas and Drainage Gas Central Heating (2nd & 3rd Floors; Underfloor Heating on Groundfloor) Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council - Band G