Slanting Hill, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18

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This exceptional detached home is set in ¾ acre, in an idyllic rural position surrounded by woodland, with stunning far-reaching views to the west. The property has been beautifully maintained, offering spacious and versatile accommodation, making it the perfect home for a growing family or those who enjoy entertaining.

DESCRIPTION
This exceptional five bedroom detached family residence has been thoughtfully designed and built, under NHBC regulations, in 2009 by the current owner. The striking property exudes spacious and versatile living areas, making it the perfect place to relax and enjoy the country lifestyle.

The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall with solid oak flooring, leading to a spacious sitting room with a log burner, a dining room/family room, a cloakroom and an open-plan kitchen/dining room. The kitchen has solid wooden fitted cabinets with granite worktops, fully integrated Neff appliances and a fantastic oil-fired Aga. The kitchen/breakfast room is the heart of the home and leads into the delightful garden room which benefits from a solar glass roof. All the downstairs living areas overlook the west-facing garden and enjoy stunning, far-reaching views; watching the sunset between the trees from the garden room is a regular occurrence for the current occupiers! The kitchen leads onto a useful utility room with access onto the front and back of the house. Off the utility, there is a second downstairs cloakroom and access into the double garage.

A gorgeous, handmade mahogany staircase leads to the first floor, with a fantastic galleried landing. The upstairs has four double bedrooms, with an en-suite bathroom to the master, plus the family bathroom which has an electric shower and Jacuzzi bath. A walkway, which creates the perfect space for an office/study, leads to the large games room/fifth bedroom, with built-in storage.

OUTSIDE
Externally, the property is approached via a huge, gravelled driveway with ample parking for several vehicles, leading to the double garage, as well as an enclosed lawned garden. Side access at both ends of the property leads to the generous west-facing garden, which is beautifully maintained by the owners. The tranquil garden has a large Indian sandstone patio immediately to the rear of the house, with the rest predominantly laid to lawn, with a selection of storage sheds, a summerhouse, and various mature trees, plants and shrubs. At the bottom, steps lead down to a wild garden with raised vegetable beds. There is a gate at the very end of the garden, leading onto Red Shute Hill, creating a short-cut to walk into the village.

SERVICES & MATERIAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected and the house is fitted with a septic tank. The property operates on gas-fired central heating, with underfloor heating (wet system) on the ground floor and radiators on the first floor. A water softener is fitted. The house is alarmed and has CCTV cameras fitted to the exterior of the house.

Council tax band: G
Energy efficiency rating: C

Fencewood Cottage is ideally situated in a tranquil rural position, surrounded by woodland and beautiful rolling countryside, within walking distance of Hermitage village. The village is surrounded by delightful countryside and is in the heart of the North Wessex Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village benefits from a primary school, two pubs, village shop with post office and a new Co-op store. Nearby Newbury offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities including the nationally renowned Watermill Theatre and Newbury Racecourse. Hermitage is within easy reach of junction 13 of the M4 motorway and offering easy access to Thatcham and Newbury. This unique location offers the perfect combination of rural living and convenience.