Chilton Foliat, Berkshire, RG17 0SY

A stunning country house to rent within a wonderful rural location, enjoying superb views.

Description About this property Approached via a long drive, with a gravel turning circle and ample parking, the house enjoys spacious rooms and superb views.

With accommodation briefly comprising of entrance hall, 3 main southerly reception rooms (with fireplaces), a flower room, cloakroom, kitchen, breakfast room, Laundry room and pantry.

There is a principal bedroom suite on the first floor with a large bedroom, bathroom and second bedroom/dressing room. There are a further 7 bedrooms, 1 with en suite and 2 independent bathrooms.

On the second floor there are 3 further bedrooms and a bathroom. Adjoining, There is a staff flat with ground floor reception room and kitchen, with stairs to two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Externally there are 2 attached garages and a detached heated indoor pool with changing facilities.

Location Situated on the edge of the prime market town of Hungerford and a short distance from both Marlborough (11.5 miles) and Newbury (11 miles), Chilton Foliat is a popular and charming rural village, nestled in the undulating landscape of the Marlborough Downs, with the meandering chalkland River Kennet flowing through it.

With its delightful mix of flintwork and thatched buildings, Chilton Foliat is an ancient settlement and has a vibrant community including an excellent Church of England primary school, The Wheatsheaf pub and the 13th century St Mary’s Church.

Chilton Foliat is also within the catchment for the highly regarded St John’s Academy in Marlborough.

The surrounding countryside is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the village itself also lies within a conservation area with some excellent bridle and footpaths.

With its famous antiques trails, the neighbouring town of Hungerford has a weekly market and a practical mix of supermarkets alongside charming independent boutiques.

There are also a number of pubs, restaurants and cafes and a mainline station with links to London Paddington in about an hour.

The M4 (Jct 14) is just 4 miles away, which alongside the A34, offers excellent main road access north, south, east & west.

Square Footage: 8,272 sq ft Additional Info Holding Deposit : £2,538.46 Deposit Payable : £15,230.77 Rent must be paid monthly in advance