129, High Street, Berkshire, RG17 0DL

An elegant five bedroom Grade II listed property with pretty rear garden and two commercial units.

Description In the historic heart of Hungerford sits this Grade II listed home, its characterful 17th-18th century spirit beautifully complemented by a striking modern extension.

On entering, the house opens into an exceptional sequence of living spaces designed for both ease and elegance.

The open plan kitchen, dining area, sitting room, and library form the heart of the home, with high pitched ceilings and exposed oak beams which complement the building’s heritage.

French doors from both the kitchen and dining room offer access to the outside space.

The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed, with a high end Rotpunkt German kitchen, paired with Brazilian marble worktops, creating a space that is both refined and functional.

At its centre stands a three oven dual fuel Aga in a soft pewter finish, underfoot there are large limestone flagstones with underfloor heating, both of which enhance the warm ambiance.

There is also a useful separate utility room and a downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs the house reveals its historic charm, featuring ornate spindles and a beautifully carved banister.

There are five spacious bedrooms on this floor, each room having been finished with care and individuality, some adorned with elegant Designer’s Guild wallpaper, others painted with a palette of Little Greene colours.

Sash windows are a feature of each room and four of the bedrooms boast attractive fireplaces.

The principal bedroom is particularly captivating, being beautifully presented, having a graceful bay window and benefitting from an en suite bathroom which offers both a separate shower and a bath, complemented by a double basin with Lefroy Brooks taps in a nickel finish and electric underfloor heating.

The family bathroom is also well-appointed, with a shower over the bath and dual fuel towel rails.

Every element of the property has been restored by the current owners with great attention to detail, ensuring the most exceptional presentation whilst satisfying modern day living requirements.

The result is a home that feels both deeply elegant and welcoming.

Location The pretty market town of Hungerford is steeped in History and sits on the banks of the chalk stream River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon Canal.

The town is well served by a variety of shops including butchers, bakers, delicatessen, bookshop, independent retailers and antique shops.

There are also a number of well regarded restaurants and public houses in which to dine.

There is a mainline train station within the town, with trains to London Paddington taking approximately 1 hour.

Road links to the area are excellent, with M4 Junction 14 being approximately 3 miles away.

(All mileages and times are approximate.) Square Footage: 2,498 sq ft Directions What3Words //showcase.toothpick.apparatus Additional Info Beyond the main house, the enclosed L shaped walled garden and orchard offers a generous and peaceful retreat.

A substantial bespoke outbuilding with double glazing and insulation could be utilised as an office, studio, or workshop, and there is also a greenhouse and vegetable patch.

The outside space feels private yet connected, and is a natural extension of the home's thoughtful design.

Commercial Units At the front of the property, two commercial units provide a combined annual income of circa £27,000, offering a useful additional income, both businesses are long standing and successful.

Commoners Rights 129 High Street is one of the few houses with Commoners rights granted by John of Gaunt to the residents of Hungerford in the 14th Century.

This gives ancient rights to graze 2 cattle on the common and valuable fly fishing rights 3 days a week on the streams of the River Kennet.