Eastbury, Hungerford, Berkshire

Merryleas is a charming Grade II Listed cottage, set in a desirable position in the heart of the village of Eastbury. The property dates from the 17th century and offers plenty of period character, including exposed timber beams and original fireplaces, alongside attractive, neutral décor and high-quality fittings. The ground floor has three comfortable reception rooms, including the drawing room with its impressive inglenook fireplace, which has been fitted with a woodburning stove. There is also a sitting room, and a dual aspect dining room with wooden flooring, and French doors opening onto the garden. Additionally on the ground floor, the kitchen provides a good range of fitted units, wooden worktops and an Aga, while the utility room has further storage space. Upstairs there are two well-presented double bedrooms, both of which are en suite. The principal bedroom has its own dressing room and an en suite bathroom with a separate shower unit, while the second bedroom has built-in storage and an en suite shower room.

The property sits in the heart of the village, with the River Lambourn running peacefully alongside the garden. There is a gravel driveway and parking area at the front, and access to the detached double garage. The beautiful garden includes patio areas and well-stocked beds, and is surrounded by high hedgerows providing shade and privacy. There is also a fantastic garden office, ideal for home working.

Eastbury is a small and pretty village in a highly desirable part of Berkshire, set alongside the River Lambourn and amidst the stunning countryside of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a local pub and a village hall, while everyday amenities, including village stores, a post office, a doctor’s surgery and a pharmacy can be found in picturesque Lambourn, just a mile away, and also in nearby Hungerford. The market town of Newbury, provides an extensive range of facilities, including an excellent choice of shops, restaurants, pubs and leisure facilities. There is a wide choice of schools in the area including primary schools at Lambourn, Ramsbury, Shefford, Chilton Foliat and Ashbury, Pinewood prep school, and St Mary's Calne, St John's Marlborough, Marlborough College, Dauntsey's and Downe House.