3-bedroom bungalow · RG17 7JW
For saleReduced £13k (−2%) on 8 AugListed 220 days
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Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Lambourn valley in a pretty village, a detached bungalow with lovely south facing garden, home office and double length garage/workshop.
Situation: 5 Downs Close is situated in a corner location in a very quiet position within a small cul-de-sac, so away from passing traffic and in the very attractive village of Eastbury.
Eastbury is a popular village straddling the Lambourn River.
Lambourn (2 miles) has a good range of shops for everyday needs with the market towns of Hungerford and Newbury giving more extensive facilities. There is also outstanding primary school.
Communications by road are via the M4 (Junction 14 at Shefford Woodlands) and the A34 dual carriageway from Junction 13 of the M4. There are trains from Newbury to Paddington.
Sporting amenities in the area include golf at Chaddleworth, Newbury, Donnington and Marlborough, racing at Newbury.
Description: 5 Downs Close is a light and spacious three-bedroom detached bungalow within a private corner plot that is situated in a lovely location.
The property offers a spacious open plan lounge /diner with 2 sets of patio doors opening onto the south facing terrace, with views over the garden and the countryside.
The fitted kitchen/breakfast room has space for a table and there is a large, airy utility room with an external door. There are 3 good sized bedrooms, with the principle having fitted wardrobes.
The bathroom has a bath/shower and benefits from a heated towel rail and underfloor heating plus there is an additional separate cloakroom.
There is a working chimney suitable for fitting a log burner within the lounge/diner.
In the generous hallway, there is an airing cupboard and a new loft hatch, with integral ladder, giving access to the fully boarded loft which provides extensive additional storage.
The property has been further enhanced by a recently fitted external oil fired combi boiler for central heating and instant hot water.
Outside: A unique corner plot of 0.25 acres with private parking and lovely mature front and rear gardens with lawns, mature flowering shrubs and flowers, a vegetable plot and a cooking apple tree.
The rear garden has a terrace directly behind the property which is ideal for outside dining and entertaining.
Side access is provided on both sides of the property connecting the front and back gardens. The home office looks onto the garden and has power and light.
The double length garage has a personal door from the terrace and has a window, power, light and water.
There are also two useful garden sheds Tenure: Freehold Services: Mains water, electricity, drainage and oil-fired central heating with a newly installed combination boiler Internet & Mobile: We understand that high speed broadband and good mobile coverage are available Further information on availability and speeds can be found on the Ofcom website.
Local Authority: West Berkshire Council Council Tax: Band E Viewing: By prior appointment through the Newbury office Directions: Please use postcode RG17 7JW
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