For Sale5 Bedroom Farm House in Ownham, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20£2,250,000

An attractive and valuably unlisted former farmhouse set in beautiful countryside Coombesbury Farmhouse is a fantastic family house, previously part of the surrounding Sutton Estate. The house sits proudly overlooking rolling green countryside and yet is easily accessible for the market towns of Newbury and Hungerford, and for some of the most highly regarded schools in the area. The house itself is thought to date from the late Victorian period and is built of mellow red brick under a clay tiled roof. The property is largely unspoilt and retains much of the original character of the Victorian farmhouse and has scope to be extended and improved with the necessary consents. The property is well laid out, and includes a drawing room with a large three quarter length bay window looking out over the rolling lawns, French doors to the garden terrace, and an open fireplace. There is also a smart formal dining room, with large sash windows, an open fireplace and original period detailing. In addition there is a family sitting room ideal for more informal family living, and this room leads through to a conservatory which flows out to a west facing garden terrace. There is a traditional farmhouse kitchen with an Aga range cooker, bespoke cabinetry and a quarry tiled floor, as well as a utility room/pantry, cloakroom and cellar. Upstairs there are five good sized bedrooms and two family bathrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite WC and basin. All the bedrooms have wonderful views. This property has 1.46 acres of land. Outside The gardens and grounds are largely laid to lawn, interspersed with mature trees, hedges and flower borders, and benefit from far reaching views across the Kennet Valley. In recent years an adjoining landowner has planted an attractive vineyard, further enhancing the year round outlook. There is a tennis court to one side of the garden, as well as a double garage and stables by the drive. A range of traditional outbuildings by the kitchen could be incorporated into the design of the house subject to any necessary planning consents. The current owners of Coombesbury Farmhouse rent a small pony paddock from the Sutton Estate and this arrangement may be able to continue if agreed with the Estate office. Situation Coombesbury Farmhouse is situated in the small hamlet of Ownham, a very convenient location close to Newbury. surrounded by beautiful countryside and with fantastic opportunities for walking, riding and cycling, There is a thriving local community, and the village of Boxford, just a mile away, offers good local amenities including a popular pub/restaurant, village hall, tennis club and pre-school. Nearby Newbury provides an extensive range of facilities catering for most everyday needs, with a wide choice of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs, as well as larger supermarkets, including Waitrose, on the edge of the town. There is a choice of leisure activities including racing at Newbury racecourse, several nearby golf courses, and the Watermill and Corn Exchange theatres. The smaller market towns of Hungerford and Marlborough offer a variety of amenities including independent shops, cafes and restaurants. There is easy access to the A34 and M4 linking with London, Heathrow Airport, and the West Country, and Newbury and Hungerford both provide train services into London Paddington. Directions RG20 8DE what3words: ///retraced.gets.insist