For Sale7 Bedroom Detached House in Fox's Lane, Kingsclere, Newbury, Hampshire, RG20£6,450,000

An elegant and handsome modern country house, set in an elevated position with far-reaching southerly views towards Watership Down on the edge of the sought after village of Kingsclere. The property is approached through electric gates with brick pillars and a gravelled drive, flanked by hornbeam trees leads up to the front door. The house is offered in immaculate condition throughout and was constructed in 2014 by Sherbourne Developments. The entrance/reception hall sets the tone of this well laid out property, off which is the drawing room, dining room and sitting room. All are well-appointed with generous ceiling heights and wide board oak flooring throughout. The kitchen/breakfast room is central to the house and briefly comprises of an electric AGA, Neff oven and microwave, integrated dishwasher, fridge, freezer and drinks fridge. Within the breakfast/sitting area are two pairs of French doors giving direct access to the beautifully landscaped gardens. The back-room area has a generous boot room with benches, hooks and shelves over, a laundry room and store. Whilst on the lower ground floor is a generously appointed cinema room with overhead projector and a partially glazed wine store with tiled floor, wine bins and racking. On the first floor is a generously proportioned galleried landing off which is the principal bedroom with adjoining dressing room and well-appointed bathroom. Over this floor are two further well-presented double bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms and a study. On the second floor, off a large landing with lantern over, are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, within the courtyard is a two-car carport with a workshop off. The two storey garage block comprises of two garages, a plant room and gymnasium over the ground floor with a staff flat comprising of a open plan reception room and kitchen, a double bedroom and a shower room on the first floor. The formal gardens are to the south and west of the property and comprise of a wide variety of mature plants, trees and shrubs. Within these areas is a Mediterranean garden with olive and Cypress trees, a sculpture garden and an area of lawn enclosed by a Copper beech avenue. To the rear of the property is a large terrace area with olive tree topiary, an ideal place for alfresco dining. Beyond the formal gardens, there is an orchard, pasture and parkland enclosed by metal estate fencing, a tennis court and to the far west of the estate is an L-shaped stable block comprising of three stables, a tack room, store room and a garden/machinery store.