For Sale4 Bedroom Cottage in Old Lane, Ashford Hill, RG19£1,250,000

A detached chocolate-box style thatched cottage with four bedrooms on the edge of a popular village between Tadley and Newbury Tucked away on the northern edge of Ashford Hill, Breesha Cottage is the perfect chocolate box cottage, where its many centuries of history are quite literally displayed on the walls. The brick and oak-framed building is topped with a thatched roof, while inside there are many character features including exposed beams, brick detailing and wood floors. The original part of the house is pre-1800s, though there are later extensions creating a spacious home with good versatility. The house is set within a generous plot of about 4.5 acres, including private parking, a paddock and mature gardens with a bridge spanning a gently flowing brook. There are lovely views to the front and rear over the gardens and the fields beyond. The L-shaped layout provides good flexibility, with up to four reception rooms on the ground floor. In the southeast side of the house the rooms all have a dual aspect, providing excellent natural light, and upstairs three of the four bedrooms also have two differing views and good natural light with windows on two sides. Of the reception rooms, the sitting room is the largest and has an electric stove, interconnecting with the attached snug extension and a separate office. Additionally there is a formal dining room and a further room, currently used as a craft room. The kitchen is fitted with wood units and has space for appliances, and there is both a utility room and boot room at the end of the house. To the rear of the house there are three useful stores accessed from the garden. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate shower room. Outside Breesha Cottage is tucked away at the end of a private lane serving just a handful of homes, set within 4.5 acres of gardens which are well established and beautifully landscaped. To the side of the house there is a gravel parking area and a detached garage, with the gardens wrapping around the front, side and rear, including a variety of specimen trees. The rear garden is particularly secluded, with high trees and hedges to either side creating a high degree of privacy. The lawn is bisected by a narrow stream crossed by a footbridge – on the other side there is a further area of lawn and beyond, a wildflower meadow over which there are fabulous views. The field is enclosed by woodland on one side and has footpath access as well as gated vehicle access from the B3051. Situation Ashford Hill is a small, quiet village with a primary school and village hall, situated between Tadley and Newbury and surrounded by pleasant countryside. Thatcham and Newbury have more extensive facilities and sporting and entertainment venues, including a racecourse, showground, leisure centres and golf courses. Newbury, Thatcham and Theale have mainline train stations on the Paddington line, while Crossrail services are available from Reading. The M4 and M3 can be easily accessed for travel towards London and its airports or the West Country. The area is renowned for its attractive rolling countryside, and there are many opportunities for walking, riding, cycling and country pursuits. Locally there are a number of excellent schools, including The Downs School, St Andrew’s, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Bradfield College, Pangbourne College and Downe House. Property Ref Number: HAM-58865 Additional Information Mains Services: Water, Electricity Septic Drainage Oil Fired Central Heating Basingstoke & Deane District Council - Band G Additional information - Detached Period Cottage - Four Reception Rooms - Office - Kitchen - Utility Room - Boot Room - Four Double Bedrooms - Two Bath/Shower Rooms - Cloakroom - Driveway Parking Key information Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold