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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · RG20 0ND
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** Virtual tour available ** A spacious detached chalet home set in a peaceful rural position in Wash Water, offering versatile accommodation and exceptional outdoor space, PRIVATE WOODLAND with access to a tranquil stream, and a detached double garage.
Ideal for buyers seeking a rural feel whilst being close to amenities and offering excellent potential to extend subject to permission.
DESCRIPTION Located in the desirable rural area of Wash Water, this spacious detached chalet home offers flexible and well-balanced accommodation arranged over two floors, perfectly suited to a variety of lifestyles.
The property is approached via a generous driveway leading to a detached double garage, providing ample parking and storage.
Internally, the home is bright and welcoming, with large windows allowing natural light to flood the principal rooms.
The ground floor features a well-appointed kitchen with extensive work surfaces and storage, alongside two reception spaces ideal for both relaxing and entertaining.
A dining area overlooks the garden, while the main living room offers a comfortable setting with pleasant outlooks across the grounds.
The layout provides flexibility, with additional rooms that could serve as bedrooms, studies or hobby spaces depending on requirements.
Upstairs, two double bedrooms benefit from elevated views over the surrounding countryside, creating a peaceful retreat.
The overall presentation offers scope for personalisation, allowing a purchaser to tailor the home to their taste while enjoying the generous proportions already in place.
There is ample space for the property to be extended into a substantial executive home whilst still maintaining a pleasant plot size.
OUTSIDE The property sits within a substantial, 0.75 acre plot, a true highlight being the private woodland which offers a unique natural setting.
Pathways lead through the trees down to a stream, creating a tranquil environment ideal for relaxation or exploration.
The formal gardens surrounding the house are mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with mature shrubs, trees and seating areas that capture the sun throughout the day.
A patio area provides the perfect space for outdoor dining and entertaining.
The detached double garage and extensive driveway ensure practicality, while the overall setting delivers privacy, space and a rare connection to nature.
SERVICES & MATERIAL INFORMATION Mains electricity and water are connected. The property operates on an air source heat pump and benefits from double glazing. Septic tank sewerage.
EPC rating: D Council tax band: E Wash Water is a small and attractive hamlet on the edge of the River Enborne, just two miles from Newbury and just over a mile from the shops at Wash Common.
As well as being home to Newbury Racecourse, the town itself offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities.
Newbury is the headquarters of Vodafone UK and offers a railway station on the direct line to London Paddington (fast train to Paddington has an approx. travel time of 41 minutes).
There are also excellent road links via the A34 and M4 motorway, a convenient commute for those working in Reading, Oxford and Southampton.
Value & comps
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About Enborne Row, Wash Water, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20
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