Detached house for sale in Brightwalton, Newbury, Berkshire RG20

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Christmas Cottage is situated in the picturesque village of Brightwalton, within the downs school catchment. Having been refurbished throughout, this Grade ll listed cottage boasts period character and charm, with an impressive kitchen/diner.

Description

The accommodation comprises an entrance hallway with a double height window, and a stunning kitchen/diner with a range of cream Shaker style units, solid oak worktops, with built-in appliances, and French doors leading into the beautifully landscaped rear garden. There is a utility room with a Belfast sink, with a range of units and oak worktops and a generous dual aspect formal living room full of character and charm, with an inglenook fireplace fitted with a log burner. There is a further reception room with skylight, currently being used as a dining room, but could be a family room or home office. There is a separate rear lobby with a door to the driveway, with access to the WC. There are two staircases to the first floor. The first staircase is accessed via the living room and leads to the master bedroom suite which benefits from built-in wardrobes and a newly fitted en-suite shower room with exposed beams. There is also a separate WC with exposed brickwork and beams. From the main staircase, there are two double bedrooms, both of which benefit from built-in wardrobes. There is also a newly fitted family bathroom which benefits from shower over bath.

Outside

To the front of the property is a pretty cottage garden which adds to the charm. The property benefits from gated driveway parking for at least three vehicles, a single garage, and side access to the rear. The rear garden boasts a bespoke landscaped space with two patio areas, ideal for alfresco dining.

Services and material information

Mains electricity and water are connected, and the sewerage is connected to a private cesspool serving Christmas Cottage and one of the neighbouring properties. The property operates on oil fired central heating. There is also replacement secondary glazing on the original windows, and the ridge was replaced on the thatch roof in the summer of 2023. A water softener is the finishing touch.
Council tax band: D
Energy efficiency rating: Exempt<br /><br />Brightwalton is a popular village situated between Newbury and Wantage with a thriving community, a church, village primary school and a preschool. There are local village shops at Great Shefford and Chieveley, very good pubs in neighbouring villages, and superb road access to the A34/M4 junction 13 at Chieveley. Newbury and Didcot both have stations on the direct line to London Paddington and the property falls within the catchment area of the renowned Downs School at Compton.