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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · RG7 4PT
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About
An enchanting 17th Century thatched cottage set within gated grounds of just under 1 ACRE.
This beautifully presented 2,169 sq ft home offers three bedrooms, elegant reception rooms, a pool with pool house, views of OPEN COUNTRYSIDE and a detached double garage.
DESCRIPTION Internally, the accommodation is beautifully presented and displays an abundance of period features, including exposed timber beams and impressive focal fireplaces.
The ground floor offers a series of inviting reception rooms designed for both formal entertaining and relaxed family life.
A warm and characterful sitting room provides a cosy retreat, while the separate dining room creates an ideal setting for hosting guests.
The stylish kitchen and breakfast room is perfectly suited for modern living, complemented by a dedicated study that offers an ideal environment for home working.
The light-filled side extension enhances the natural flow of the ground floor, delivering versatile living space while remaining entirely sympathetic to the cottage’s rich heritage.
Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms enjoy peaceful views across the grounds.
The principal bedroom benefits from a private dressing room for added luxury, and all bedrooms are served by well-appointed bathroom facilities.
OUTSIDE The grounds extend to approximately 0.96 acres, wrapping the cottage in privacy and established greenery.
Beautifully landscaped gardens feature expansive lawned areas and paved sun terraces ideal for al fresco dining.
A standout lifestyle highlight is the private plunge pool accompanied by a beautifully appointed pool house, delivering a boutique, resort-style retreat within your own garden.
The property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway secured behind double gates, providing generous parking and leading to a detached double garage.
SERVICES & MATERIAL INFORMATION All mains services are connected except gas. The property operates on oil fired central heating.
EPC rating: F Council tax band: G Situated on the outskirts of Brimpton surrounded by scenic countryside and woodland, Old Thatch enjoys immediate access to an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways.
The village itself offers a church, pub, hairdressers, and a highly regarded primary school, while a wider selection of shops, leisure facilities, theatres, and health clubs can be found in nearby Newbury and Reading.
Communications are excellent, with convenient access to the M4 and A34, alongside direct rail services to London Paddington from Thatcham station and London Waterloo from Overton station.
The region is also renowned for its outstanding schooling options in both the state and independent sectors, including Cheam, St Gabriel’s, Elstree, Bradfield, Downe House, and St. Andrews.
Value & comps
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About Crookham Common Road, Brimpton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7
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