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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · RG7 6TE
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About
Wayside is an attractive Victorian five-bedroom home set within beautiful gardens in this highly sought-after hamlet.
Believed to date back to around 1820, Wayside has been recently renovated by the current owners and is well presented throughout.
The property is approached via a country lane, with a gravel driveway to the side providing ample parking.
A porch leads into the front of the house, while a secondary side entrance opens into an an inner hallway between the kitchen and dining room.
From here, a cosy snug is positioned to the front, and the space flows through to the kitchen/breakfast room, which enjoys delightful views over the garden and offers space dining.
At the heart of the home is the spacious sitting room, featuring a wood-burning stove and doors opening directly onto the garden terrace.
This room connects seamlessly to the snug, creating an ideal layout for both family living and entertaining.
To the left of the house, there is a study—also suitable as a ground floor bedroom—alongside a conveniently located family bathroom.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom is situated within the newer part of the house and benefits from an en suite shower room and attractive garden views.
There are four further well-proportioned double bedrooms, together with a generous family bathroom featuring both a bath and separate shower.
Outside, the gardens are a particular feature of the property. A terrace extends around the rear of the house, providing an excellent space.
The grounds are mainly laid to lawn and are well stocked with mature shrubs and trees, bordered by established hedging.
A paved pathway runs through the garden, leading to the large L-shaped double garage with workshop, as well as a charming summer house tucked away at the far end.
Bucklebury, West Berkshire The Slade is a small hamlet situated on Bucklebury Common, on the north east side of Newbury.
Whilst being in a tranquil rural location the property offers good, easy access to local facilities in Upper Bucklebury (school, garage, public house and local shop/post office) with further amenities being found nearby in Cold Ash.
The area offers excellent access to the A34 and M4 motorway (junction 12 or 13) whilst rail links are found at Newbury, Thatcham or Theale, with London Paddington less than an hour away and Crossrail services from Reading.
There are a wide range of schools in the area, including Elstree, St Andrew’s, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Cheam, Bradfield College, Downe House and Pangbourne College.
Services • Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. • Connection to Gigaclear ultra-fast fibre broadband is available at the property.
• Council tax – Band F 2026/2027 £3,537.64 • Local authority: West Berkshire Council.
Telephone Postcode: RG7 6TE Fixtures and Fittings Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale.
All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
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