Virginia Lodge is a charming character property believed to date back to 1903 and has been extended in 1986 to provide a wonderful family home set in 1.5 acre plot with amazing mature gardens. Situated in Crookham Common between Newbury and Thatcham not far from Thatcham railway station with easy access to London.
This Unique property is in need of modernisation and has excellent potential for further extension, subject to the necessary planning consents. The property retains many original features and offers a wealth of character. The accommodation is spacious and comprises reception hallway, down stairs cloakroom, utility room, integral garage, kitchen with an electric Aga, large dining room with French doors leading to a large conservatory which leads to the garden. On the first floor there is a spacious L-shaped living room with a red brick fireplace, wood burning stove and French doors leading to a terrace over looking the swimming pool, there are four bedrooms, a shower room and family bathroom.
Outside. The front of the property is accessed via a block paved driveway affording off road parking for several vehicles. There is a double garage with power, light and eaves storage.
There are beautiful mature rear gardens which are a haven for all aspects of wildlife and offers a very high degree of privacy. Mainly laid to lawn interspersed with a variety of trees, shrubs and bulbs. Further along the garden there is a stream with a foot bridge which is very picturesque. There are some sheds to the rear and an orchard with a selection of apple trees. There is a further terrace with a swimming pool which has a filtration system and pump which is heated separately from the house, there is also a detached chalet with a toilet and two rooms. Beyond the garden there are two acres of Blue bell woods which is not included in the sale.
Entrance hallway with boiler cupboard
cloakroom and utility room
large kitchen/ breakfast room with aga
dining room
large conservatory
integral garage
living room
two double bedrooms with built in wardrobes
two further bedrooms
bathroom and shower room
beautiful gardens
swimming pool - in need of tlc
Pool room
driveway parking for several vehicles
detached double garage