House For Sale £785,000
Lilac Cottage is a superb detached period property ideally situated on the south side of Newbury within a short walk of the town centre, train station, schools and local amenities and also has double garaging, electric-gated ample parking and annexe accommodation. The beautifully stylish kitchen/dining/living room has recently been re-fitted with quartz worktops and quality integrated appliances, and opens directly to the garden via oak bifold doors. The cosy sitting room has a Hunter multi-fuel stove with brick hearth and oak mantel shelf, plus a feature box-bay window and glazed panel to the hall and oak staircase. There are three bedrooms on the first floor with principle bedroom having vaulted ceiling and ensuite shower. Family bathroom with separate shower. There is a study/bedroom 4 at ground floor level plus utility room with sink, storage and space for appliances, and a cloakroom and entrance hall with further storage and plenty of room for coats and shoes. The annexe is self-contained with fitted kitchen, shower room, separate bedroom and living room, and has air-conditioning and Velux roof windows. Currently used as an office, but equally useful as accommodation for relatives or guests. The property has features such as a wood burner, underfloor heating, oak ledge-and-brace thumb-latch doors, timber double glazed windows and oak doors, plus Velux roof windows which give the house a light and airy feel. Heating is via gas central heating Baxi boiler. The double garage has power and lighting, plus automatic roller door and window with an oak personal door to the garden. The mature garden is south facing and private with established planting, hedging, and lawned areas. There is a wildlife pond and shingle and patio areas for seating plus a useful large metal storage shed and access to all sides of the property. Coded timber gate to pedestrian front entrance and electric gates to parking and garage. Exterior lighting. Lilac Cottage is a truly rare find combining cottage features and plentiful parking all within easy reach of the town centre on foot.
Outside
The property is situated behind wooden electric gates which together with high hedging offer a high level of privacy. In addition to the garage, the gravelled parking area provides ample parking for numerous vehicles. The south-facing garden is truly delightful, mainly laid to lawn with a variety of shrubs and a tranquil pond, a haven for wildlife. The kitchen has bi-fold doors which open out on to a paved terrace, ideal for al fresco dining.
Situation
The house is conveniently located in Old Newtown Road, within walking distance of both the town centre and the railway station. Local facilities are close by and the property is well placed for both primary and secondary schooling. Newbury offers excellent access to the road network with the A34 and the M4 (Junction 13) both within easy reach plus a railway station with regular connections to London Paddington. The town itself offers good shopping and recreational facilities plus an excellent range of schooling, whilst the surrounding countryside offers some glorious walks and country pubs, including many along the Kennet and Avon canal which passes through the town.
Additional Information
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating.
Outside
The property is situated behind wooden electric gates which together with high hedging offer a high level of privacy. In addition to the garage, the gravelled parking area provides ample parking for numerous vehicles. The south-facing garden is truly delightful, mainly laid to lawn with a variety of shrubs and a tranquil pond, a haven for wildlife. The kitchen has bi-fold doors which open out on to a paved terrace, ideal for al fresco dining.
Situation
The house is conveniently located in Old Newtown Road, within walking distance of both the town centre and the railway station. Local facilities are close by and the property is well placed for both primary and secondary schooling. Newbury offers excellent access to the road network with the A34 and the M4 (Junction 13) both within easy reach plus a railway station with regular connections to London Paddington. The town itself offers good shopping and recreational facilities plus an excellent range of schooling, whilst the surrounding countryside offers some glorious walks and country pubs, including many along the Kennet and Avon canal which passes through the town.
Additional Information
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating.
