For Sale7 Bedroom Country House in Boxford, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20£2,500,000

A stunning contemporary house of apx 5,000 sq ft set in over 12 acres with equestrian facilities Mudhall is a stylish and contemporary country house in an amazing green environment close to Newbury. Mudhall has the perfect balance of a spacious family house with commanding views over its own land parcel of over 12 acres and the surrounding beautiful rolling countryside. The house currently has a fantastic equestrian angle which could be continued and enjoyed, but equally the house could simply be set in rolling wildflower meadows with 360 degree beautiful rural views. The house itself is of more recent construction and offers the stylish convenience of a modern country house with the added appeal of large modern windows maximising the wonderful outlook form the property. The house is centred around a fantastic large family kitchen breakfast room with direct access to the garden and terrace via a number of lovely French doors. The kitchen is fitted with bespoke wooden cabinetry and pale granite worktops and there is room for a large table easily seating 10 with clear views of the garden and rolling paddocks. Off the kitchen is a spacious utility room/boot room suitable for a house of this size. There is a smart more formal drawing room with log burning stove and a smaller cosier sitting room with open fireplace. On the lower ground floor there is an extensive suite of rooms which could be utilised for various purposes. Currently these rooms are used as a gym, wine storage and an occasional overflow bedroom, with a shower room. An impressive solid oak and glass staircase rises to the first floor and galleried landing. There are five bedrooms on the first floor including the principal bedroom suite with attractive Juliette windows with long views over the land. The bathrooms are fitted in a smart contemporary style. The house is fully wired for super fast ethernet connection to all rooms. The house, garage and stables all have a remote access security system as well as a remote access gate onto the property. This property has 12 acres of land. Outside The gardens and grounds at Mudhall are split between the more formal and manicured gardens surrounding the house itself, including a large garden terrace surrounded by attractive flowering borders leading on to clipped lawns and a raised west facing gravel deck designed to catch the evening sun. Beyond the more formal garden is the stable block yard which is conveniently sited next to the garage block and driveway. The gravel driveway is large enough to easily manage full sized horse boxes. There are five loose boxes, all with automatic water drinkers, a tack room and a hay store. There is also a washbox on the stable yard. The paddocks are post and railed and there are mains fed water troughs in all fields. There is an all-weather menage with lighting. The grazing extends to about 12 acres. Situation Winterbourne is a delightful village just north of Newbury, surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside providing wonderful open space for walking, riding and cycling. There is an active local community in the village itself, and a beautiful 12th Century church. Nearby Newbury offers a range of facilities including a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, various supermarkets including Waitrose, and a variety of leisure activities including racing at Newbury racecourse, two nearby golf courses at Donnington and Speen, and the Watermill Theatre. There is a choice of well-regarded restaurants locally including The Woodspeen (with a Michelin Star), The Boxford, and The Vineyard at Stockcross. Communications are excellent with a direct train service from Newbury into London Paddington and fast access to the A34 and M4, London, Heathrow Airport, and the west country. There is a fantastic choice of highly regarded schools in the area including Elstree, Cheam, Horris Hill, Brockhurst and Marlston House, St Gabriel’s, Bradfield College, Downe House, Abingdon Schools and Radley College. Abingdon Schools are served by the Joint School Bus Service which collects from Boxford Village. Directions From Newbury, follow the B4494 north for approximately 2 miles and take the left turn to Winterbourne. Continue on this road, proceed down the hill and at the T-junction turn right. Continue towards the village and take the left turning signposted to the church. Continue past the Church after approximately half a mile Mudhall is on your right hand side.