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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · RG20 8BN
For saleListed 33 days
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About
**NO ONWARD CHAIN** A charming chocolate box COTTAGE with a generous PLOT, GARAGE and excellent off-street parking, offering plenty of space and CHARACTER.
DESCRIPTION This charming chocolate box cottage offers accommodation arranged over two floors and presents an excellent opportunity for a buyer seeking a character property with exposed beams throughout scope for updating and improvement.
A small entrance porch leads into the cottage, with the kitchen positioned to the front and featuring fitted wall and base units, wooden work surfaces and a tiled floor.
The well-proportioned living room features a fireplace and beautiful views over the garden, leading through to the central dining room.
This welcoming space has windows overlooking the gardens, with ample room for dining and entertaining. The ground floor is completed by a bathroom with WC, wash hand basin and bath.
Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, both with views across the surrounding greenery. The principal bedroom offers particularly generous proportions.
OUTSIDE Outside, the property occupies a generous and established plot, with the gardens extending around the cottage and offering a mixture of mature trees, established planting and areas of natural woodland.
There are several different levels and pathways through the garden, creating a secluded and informal setting.
The gardens would benefit from some clearance and landscaping but offer considerable potential for someone looking to make the most of the generous plot.
There is also a detached garage providing useful storage and parking, together with off-street parking to the front of the property.
SERVICES & MATERIAL INFORMATION Mains services connected except gas. The property operates on oil heating with the added benefit of an open fire.
Council tax band: D Energy efficiency rating: To be confirmed Belmont is situated in the sought-after rural hamlet of Woodspeen, surrounded by beautiful West Berkshire countryside yet conveniently close to Newbury.
Nearby, The Woodspeen Restaurant & Cookery School offers seasonal dining and cookery experiences.
Newbury provides an excellent range of shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, while the surrounding countryside is ideal for walking and cycling.
For commuters, the A34 and M4 Junction 13 offer excellent road connections, while Newbury railway station provides regular direct services to London Paddington.
Nearby villages including Bagnor, Speen and Donnington offer further amenities and countryside walks.
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