For Sale4 Bedroom House in Hampstead Norreys, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18£1,295,000

A spacious detached family home and studio annexe on 0.5 acre plot with striking countryside views Uplands is a deceptively large and very well presented family home offering nearly 3,500 sq ft of living space across two floors with four upstairs bedrooms, a potential 5th downstairs and a studio annexe. The ground floor has a wide and spacious entrance hallway. The kitchen is the real heart of this home with a large, striking feature, central island, marble worktops, plenty of cupboard units, a wine fridge, range cooker, space for an American fridge / freezer and integrated appliances. There is plenty of space to house a proper dining table and chairs and a lovely feature is a tiled open fireplace with a log burner and seating area, next to double doors leading outside. Beyond the kitchen is a an open utility room with external side access, butler sink and white goods. A unique, glazed corridor links the kitchen to a huge, 364 sq ft room with vaulted ceiling and bi-folding doors out the garden. This has a variety of uses such as a formal dining space or a games room, a it’s currently employed. The family room is like most room in the house, on the spacious size with a log burning stove and bay window overlooking the garden, enjoying impressive views beyond. Double doors from this room lead through to a further, very comfortable living room. A final downstairs room was historically used as a potential 5th bedroom owing to a large downstairs bathroom complete with a stand-alone bath and separate shower. It does have the option to easily operate as a study if required. Upstairs the principal bedroom enjoys incredible south facing rural views over surrounding countryside from a set of double doors leading to a balcony. It has an en-suite bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe. There are then three further double bedrooms, served by a very stylish bathroom with roll-top bath and separate shower. There is no lack of storage space owing to various eaves storage areas accessible via three of the bedrooms. This property has 0.49 acres of land. Outside The property is set within a half-acre plot, bounded on two sides by fields beyond post and rail fencing and immediate neighbours. The rear garden is south facing and laid mostly to lawn with a paved terrace providing plenty of outdoor seating space. There are planted beds, a pond and a scattering of mature specimen trees so as not to obscure the views. The front of the house has a block paved driveway, allowing parking for numerous vehicles behind a secure, electric gate. A detached, brick, double garage exits with a good-sized, studio annexe above offering a number of possibilities. Situation The property is in a rural position just outside the small village of Hampstead Norreys. The village has a local pub, a village hall and a community shop and café, as well as a primary school. The surrounding villages offer further facilities, including Yattendon with its general store and post office and The Royal Oak, hotel and restaurant. Further schooling in the area includes the outstanding-rated Downs School in Compton, as well as the independent, Downe House, Elstree and Bradfield College. More extensive amenities and facilities are available in Reading, Thatcham or Newbury, while the M4 is accessible five miles away. Directions What3words///army.whisker.adding brings you to the property's driveway