Ever wondered what just over eight million pounds could buy you in Berkshire? Look no further. This one is currently sitting on the market in Newbury.

Take a gander at this substantial Queen Anne style Grade II Listed property, dating from 1907 and designed by Mr Mervyn Macartney – a surveyor to St Paul’s Cathedral.

The property is surrounded by woodland which encompasses the remains of Bussock Camp - an Iron Age hillfort, with a double bank and ditch on the south and east, and only a single bank remaining on the north and west.

The property retains many original period features, and has magnificent southerly views across the Kennet Valley.

The accommodation is well proportioned and spacious throughout. It now requires some sympathetic modernisation and updating but will create a very special and unique family home. The current family have owned the property since the 1950s.

The house is approached via a beautiful tree lined avenue after 1/3 mile drive through mature woodland and grounds which open up to a central turning circle and the imposing frontage.

The impressive entrance/reception hall with a working fireplace gives access to the splendid central hall, with a vaulted ceiling, linking the ground floor accommodation.

The drawing room has a fine fireplace with marble mantelpiece and surround, with doors to the adjoining gardens and grounds.

The dining room has a feature fireplace, sash windows and garden views. The dual aspect library has a handsome fireplace and the large study, which is the former billiard room, completes the reception rooms.

The generous kitchen/breakfast room, which connects through to the dining room, has an adjacent store, larder and wine store, and gives access to the adjoining flat.

A beautiful oak staircase, with wide landing, gives access to the first floor bedrooms.

The principal bedroom, with ensuite and walk in wardrobe, has fabulous southerly views across the gardens, grounds and countryside beyond.

There are a further five bedrooms, two with ensuites, wc, laundry room and bathroom completing the first floor.

On the second floor there are three further bedrooms, a bathroom, and three further rooms with potential to create additional bedrooms. There is also stair access to the roof from the second floor.

The flat is accessed through the main house’s kitchen but also benefits from a separate external access. It comprises a sitting room, three
bedrooms, bathroom, utility, kitchen and store.
 

The very well maintained gardens and grounds are a real feature of the property. They are beautifully landscaped with mature trees and planted borders.

Immediately to the south of the property is an enclosed garden with a rectangular ornamental pool, providing a fabulous vista to enjoy the surroundings.

Accessed from the western elevation of the house is a croquet lawn. In addition to this there is a tennis court, productive walled kitchen garden and orchard area with a stunning pleached lime walk.