Period family house in Berkshire for sale
A charming period property in a hamlet in Berkshire has come onto the market
Ashmore Green Cottage dates back to the 18th century and is built of brick and part tile hung elevations under a clay tiled roof. The property has been extended over the years, both to the rear and also more recently by the current owners who have added a wonderful light drawing room, a dining room and an excellent master bedroom suite.
The house has excellent formal entertaining spaces with open fireplaces and a very good study, as well as a well-used playroom. The kitchen is well equipped with an Aga and a Belfast sink. Upstairs the bedrooms are spacious; the master bedroom suite is particularly fine with its own balcony overlooking the gardens.
The accommodation in total comprises: four/five bedrooms, drawing room, dining room, study, playroom, two bathrooms, dressing room/bedroom five, kitchen/breakfast room and a cloakroom downstairs.
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Outside the gardens are large and private and include a paved terrace with plenty of space for seating and leading to a flat lawn. The boundaries are fenced with post and rail fencing and there are a number of mature trees including willow and birch. The house also has an outdoor pool, stables and a paddock.
The house is in Ashmore Green, a small Berkshire hamlet just over three miles north east of Newbury. Local amenities include a primary school, village shop/post office, and pubs in Cold Ash just over a mile away. Newbury has a mainline station with trains to London.
For further information please contact Savills on 01635 277 700 or visit www.savills.co.uk.
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