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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · RG20 9AX
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About
** No onward chain ** An attractive cottage in a sought-after village setting, backing onto the River Enborne with beautiful countryside nearby.
Offering three double bedrooms, two reception rooms, a generous garden, spacious driveway and larger-than-average garage, this charming home presents exciting potential to modernise and personalise.
DESCRIPTION Broad Lane Cottage is an attractive character property set within a charming village location, offering a wonderful combination of countryside surroundings, generous outdoor space and exciting potential.
In need of modernisation, the cottage presents an opportunity to create a home tailored to your own tastes while retaining the appeal of its established setting.
With the River Enborne bordering the rear of the property and rural views beyond, there is plenty here to inspire those seeking a quieter pace of life.
Inside, the accommodation includes two reception rooms, providing flexibility for everyday living, entertaining or creating a separate dining room and sitting room.
The kitchen/breakfast room offers a practical starting point for a future update, with scope to rethink the layout and finishes to suit modern living with the added convenience of a separate utility room.
For buyers with a vision, the existing accommodation offers the foundations for a home that can evolve over time.
Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms, offering comfortable proportions and versatility for family life, visiting guests or working from home.
The four-piece bathroom would benefit from modernisation, presenting further scope to refresh the interior and create a more contemporary feel.
Throughout the property, the opportunity lies in bringing your own ideas to a home with character, space and an appealing village setting. The property is offered with no onward chain.
OUTSIDE The generous garden is a particularly attractive feature, backing onto the River Enborne and enjoying a lovely woodland outlook.
A spacious driveway provides ample off-road parking, complemented by a larger-than-average garage offering useful storage or workshop potential.
The Swan Inn is within walking distance, adding to the appeal of the village lifestyle.
Combining a peaceful setting, river frontage, substantial outside space and the freedom to modernise, Broad Lane Cottage is an exciting opportunity for buyers seeking a characterful home with scope to add their own stamp.
SERVICES & MATERIAL INFORMATION All mains services are connected except gas. The property operates on oil fired central heating.
EPC rating: TBC Council tax band: E As well as being home to Newbury Racecourse, the town itself offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities, as well as the award-winning Victoria Park which has excellent visitor facilities, and much historical interest nearby, at Donnington Castle and Highclere Castle (of Downton Abbey fame).
There are plenty of stunning walking and cycling trails, including the tow path along the Kennet & Avon Canal which passes directly through the town centre.
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 Newtown, Newbury, Hampshire, RG20
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