The Maltings, Newbury, RG20

In a beautiful setting backing onto open countryside, Hunters Ride is an attractive, generously proportioned house set within wonderfully mature gardens. The house was built in the early 1980s and later extended in the 1990s, with a versatile layout that’s arranged predominantly over one level, with additional accommodation on the lower floor where the property is built into the natural contours of the land. The house and its plot feel extremely private, with mature trees all around the boundary creating a natural feel of seclusion. There are far-reaching views across the gardens to the attractive Downland countryside beyond. Internally the rooms are well presented, with large windows affording excellent natural light, a warm colour palette throughout and a stylish country-style kitchen with a feature electric AGA and granite work surfaces. There is great scope for further modernisation.

The house extends to about 3400 sq ft over two floors, with the majority of the accommodation situated on the first floor which enjoys elevated views. The house is entered from the ground floor, where there is a glazed reception hall leading to a double bedroom and separate shower room, ideal for guest use given their quiet setting away from the rest of the house. Stairs lead up to the main accommodation which is accessed from a central hallway: to one side of the house there are four of the remaining bedrooms, comprising four good-size double rooms and a shared shower room. The rest of the accommodation is accessed from the living space, which includes an open plan kitchen/breakfast room and dining room. There is also a snug/study, a further bedroom, two bath/shower rooms and a home office. Above the dining room there is a mezzanine area which would make an excellent snug or play area.

Outside

Hunters Ride is set within well established landscaped grounds of about 1.6 of an acre, with mature trees around the boundary making the plot feel extremely private. The house is approached via a brick-paved driveway through a gated entrance, with ample parking to the front on a courtyard area which provides access to the garage and the three covered car ports. The gardens wrap around the house with the rear particularly lovely for entertaining, having a swimming pool, terrace, covered patio area for dining outside in all weathers, and a raised area adjoining the pool where there is a hot tub and space for sun loungers. The lawned garden is interspersed with trees and shrubs and offers fabulous potential for further landscaping.

Situation

The rural village of West Ilsley is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the edge of the Berkshire Downs with easy access to the historic Ridgeway Path. The village has a pub, The Harrow, a church and tennis club, with further amenities including two public houses, two churches and a primary school. Both Oxford and Newbury are accessible via the A34 (about 1.3 miles away), both having a wide range of retailers, restaurants and recreational facilities. Junction 13 of the M4 is approximately 4.5 miles away and mainline stations at Didcot and Newbury provide rail links to Paddington within the hour. The area offers excellent schooling, both state and private, including Pinewood, Marlborough College and Downe House.

Additional Information

Local Authority
West Berkshire Council - Band E
Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity are supplied to
the property. Bulk tank.
Tenure
Freehold