Detached house for sale in Galley Lane, Headley, Thatcham, Hampshire RG19

Galley Lane Farm is a lovely country home that has been thoughtfully improved and extended in the past decade by the current family while retaining the charm and character of the original farmhouse. The quality of finish and attention to detail is outstanding, both inside and within the gardens and extensive grounds, and the carefully considered layout flows wonderfully well for modern family life.

First impressions are striking and wrought iron, electric gates open onto a spacious Cotswold gravel driveway which opens to a large courtyard. The main house sits in landscaped, low maintenance gardens and adjacent is a detached barn with covered parking and impressive secondary accommodation and leisure space.

The front door leads into a large, bright hallway, off which are the main reception rooms. The dining room is ideal for entertaining, and opposite this is the WC/ cloakroom. The warm and inviting sitting room has a wood burner and leads through to a study which offers privacy for home working. A door from the sitting room leads out onto the terrace and garden. The large, air-conditioned kitchen forms the focal point of the house with panoramic views over the expansive grounds through two sets of bi-fold doors. The kitchen has an electric, four-door Aga and central island with both a breakfast bar and family dining area. Off the kitchen is a walk-in larder. Also off the kitchen is a laundry room, even more walk-in storage and a large boot room that has a back door leading out towards the driveway and barn via a large, covered porch. There is hot and cold water outside the boot room for cleaning muddy boots, dogs and children.

To one side of the kitchen is a snug and to the other side is a spacious family room which has wonderful views of the orchard, formal gardens and paddocks.

French doors lead out onto an exceptionally large Indian Sandstone terrace which is perfect for large Summer gatherings. A dining and BBQ area are set to one side.

Oak stairs from the hallway lead up to the first-floor landing and corridor off which are a total of five bedrooms, a family shower room and a family bathroom. All bedrooms have high ceilings and air conditioning. The light and spacious principal bedroom leads to a generous dressing room with bespoke cabinetry that in turn leads through to a large shower room. The guest bedroom also has bespoke cabinetry and an ensuite shower room.

Gardens, grounds and outbuildings
The recently constructed barn consists of two exceptionally wide bays (capable of accommodating three cars) and a discretely installed electric vehicle charging point. Please note: This barn could create possible stamp duty savings before 1st June 2024

Two separate doors lead to a ground floor gym and games room with internal stairs leading to a spacious one-bedroom, self-contained annex finished to the same high standard as the main house, perfect for guests or as staff accommodation.

Behind the barn is a generous stable block comprising four loose boxes and tack room. The grounds have existing underground provision for water troughs to be reconnected should equestrian use be desired.

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Air conditioning. Double glazing throughout. A mixture of oil-fired underfloor heating and radiators and electric underfloor heating to first floor bathrooms. 1000mbps FTTP internet with high-speed cabling throughout both floors of the house and barn. 7kw electric car charging point.

A separate 0.43 acre development plot may be available by separate negotiation. This benefits from full planning permission (21/00483/ful) to build a bungalow in a secluded location not visible from the house.

Newbury 6 miles • Basingstoke 11 miles • Kingsclere 3 miles • Reading 17 miles • M3 (Junction 6) 12 miles • M4 (Junction 13) 12 miles • London Paddington via Newbury Station from 50 minutes • London Waterloo via Basingstoke Station from 45 minutes
Distances and times approximate.

North Hampshire
Galley Lane Farm is located in an attractive rural setting on the edge of the village of Headley. The garden and grounds are significant and offer a high degree of privacy. Headley is a small rural community, within which is a local shop and post office. Day-to-day amenities can be found in the neighbouring village of Kingsclere and more extensive facilities in the major commercial centres of Basingstoke, Newbury or Reading.

The property is less than half a mile from Cheam school and there are many other excellent independent schools in the area, including Bradfield, St Gabriel's, Elstree, Downe House, Horris Hill and Thorngrove.

Communications are first class, with fast and regular rail services to London Waterloo from Basingstoke and to London Paddington from Newbury. The M3, M4 and A34 provide fast road access to London, the South Coast, West Country and the Midlands.