3-bedroom semi-detached house · RG18 9RN
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**Virtual Tour Available** **NO ONWARD CHAIN** A fabulous opportunity to acquire a PERIOD COTTAGE, once home to D. H.
Lawrence, set in a peaceful location within the village of Hermitage, enjoying a GENEROUS PLOT with potential to extend (STPP).
DESCRIPTION Nestled in the tranquil, highly sought-after 'little Hungerford' part of Hermitage, 1 Warborough Cottages offers a unique opportunity to acquire a charming period property situated on a quiet, peaceful country lane.
This beautiful cottage, brimming with character, spans an impressive 1,266ft2 across two floors.
While perfectly habitable, the property is in need of updating and modernisation, presenting a blank canvas for the discerning buyer to create their dream home tailored to modern living standards.
The ground floor boasts two substantial reception rooms: a generous living room and a separate sitting room, offering versatile space for family life and entertaining.
One of the reception rooms has previously been used as an annex. A bright & airy kitchen/diner, complete with a useful adjacent pantry and a separate WC, completes the ground floor layout.
Ascending to the first floor, you will find three well-proportioned bedrooms, all served by a family bathroom.
OUTSIDE The cottage is complemented by a charming, well-established garden featuring mature trees, shrubs, and neat hedging that provide colour, texture, and privacy year-round.
Mostly laid to lawn, the garden offers generous space for leisure and future landscaping, along with a private driveway for up to three cars.
Together, the outdoor space enhances the cottage’s period character.
Combined with its tranquil setting and potential for further improvement, 1 Warborough Cottages represents an excellent lifestyle investment in one of Hermitage’s most attractive locations.
SERVICES AND MATERIAL INFORMATION All services connected except for gas.
The property runs off oil central heating Council tax band: E Energy efficiency rating: F What3words: fashion.relies.swells Hermitage is surrounded by delightful countryside and is in the heart of the North Wessex Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The village benefits from a primary school, two pubs, village shop with post office and a Co-op store.
Nearby Newbury offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities including the nationally renowned Watermill Theatre and Newbury Racecourse.
Hermitage is within easy reach of junction 13 of the M4 motorway and offering easy access to Thatcham and Newbury.
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About Pond Lane, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18
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