A MAGICAL FAMILY HOME

In a tranquil setting on the edge of the picturesque village of Burghclere, and surrounded by stunning gardens, Orchard House is a warm and welcoming family home, perfect for the discerning house-hunter looking for a country residence in an easily accessible location.

This superb 7-bedroom house has been extensively extended and refurbished by the current owners with exceptional quality fixtures and fittings, creating a stylish family home with over 8000 square feet of living space.

In the main house you’ll discover expansive and elegant living spaces, with three reception rooms, a large kitchen/family room, library and study. There are beautiful gardens and grounds of nearly two acres to explore, together with a detached cottage, indoor heated swimming pool, private cinema – even your own pub!

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This home’s picturesque setting and generous living space make it the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle, whilst remaining close to all the amenities necessary for modern life and with excellent transport links to London and the West Country.

There’s so much to discover at Orchard House and we can’t wait to show you around.

SPACE AND STYLE

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Set well back from the road, Orchard House is approached via discreet electric gates which open onto a sweeping driveway framed by mature trees and shrubs. Park in front of the entrance where there’s room for several cars, or open the electric doors to park in one of two garages.

Take off your coat in the inviting oak-framed entrance porch and step into the main hallway. You’ll naturally gravitate towards the spacious kitchen, completely bespoke and hand-made by Barry Open, which opens out into a family room and informal dining area. This is the heart of this lovely home and the place where family and friends will want to congregate. Thoughtfully designed to accommodate the demands of family life, you’ll find plenty of cupboard space including two full-height pantry cupboards which you can stock full of home-made produce from the garden, a walk-in store room and two professional standard Libherr fridge-freezers.

The smooth granite worktops provide ample space for food preparation, and with no fewer than four Miele ovens, even the most discerning home-cook will be delighted.

Through a graceful archway, the kitchen opens out into the family room and informal dining area. Children can be watching TV or doing their homework at the table whilst you whip up supper. Afterwards, you can relax together on the huge squishy sofa. In warmer months, double doors open out onto the sunny terrace allowing you to enjoy indoor-outdoor living.

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You’ll notice an almost effortless flow to the downstairs rooms at Orchard House. The spaces have been cleverly designed to create open plan living when desired, but can be closed off to provide quiet areas for reading, work or relaxation.

If you enjoy entertaining then you’ll love the splendid formal dining room. This large room is flooded with natural light thanks to the high ceilings, gable-style French doors and led-light windows which lend an air of understated elegance. Your guests could enjoy a drink in the stylish drawing room before walking through to the dining room and sitting down to supper around the large table that can comfortably seat 14 guests. Afterwards, get together around the sunken firepit just outside to while away the rest of the evening with brandy and toasted marshmallows.

Situated between the dining room and the drawing room, the cosy sitting room offers a quiet and inviting space in which to relax. It’s the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee with a friend or just to relax with the papers at the weekend. You could even settle down here with a good book chosen from your well stocked adjoining library with its solid-oak built in bookcases.

EFFORTLESS ELEGANCE

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the heart of the home

The impressive drawing room features a beautiful sweeping bay window with an inviting window seat at the southerly end. Solid oak flooring, elegant lines and graceful proportions lend a distinctly refined feel to this room whilst the marble fireplace creates a natural focal point for the eye. This is a fabulous room for entertaining whatever the season, but also perfect for quiet relaxing evenings where you can curl up in front of a crackling log fire.

A large study with solid oak flooring to the front of the house looks over the driveway and makes working from home a breeze. Superfast internet speeds allow you to fully enjoy the tranquillity and privacy of Orchard House whilst still feeling connected.

Uniquely Yours

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Take the staircase to the first floor where you’ll discover the master bedroom suite, a spacious guest suite, three further double bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom.

The master suite is an expansive and light-filled sanctuary that is a joyful retreat at the end of a long day. With large windows on three sides, this lovely room basks in natural light all through the day and offers far reaching views over the gardens. Its westerly aspect makes this room particularly lovely the end of the day when bathed in the soft light of the evening sunset. There’s a chic en-suite shower room and a large dressing area with built in wardrobes.

The guest bedroom suite is situated on the eastern side of the house, allowing visitors privacy and space. With its own en-suite shower-room and dressing area, this might also make a perfect room for an older relative or a teenager after some more space and independence.

AND SO TO BED...

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Three further double bedrooms on this floor are all spacious and beautifully presented, and share the family bathroom with a bathtub for relaxing soaks and a separate shower.

Up a further flight of stairs to the second floor, you’ll discover two further large bedrooms (one en-suite). Both offer lovely far-reaching views over the gardens and countryside beyond. There’s also a playroom up here, perfect for children to store all their toys and games out of sight!

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GORGEOUS GARDENS

Immaculate gardens surround Orchard House. Thoughtful planting and expert care have created gardens that will surprise and delight you. The simply sublime grounds are beautiful at any time of year, but really come into their own during spring and early summer.

Completely secluded and private, there are two acres of private oasis to explore. The gardens are a superb blend of the formal and the more whimsical, with large lawns where children can play, endless nooks and crannies for hide and seek, sheltered terraces to entertain and shady spots to enjoy some peaceful solitude. Block pathways add to the English rose-garden feel, and our favourite spot is the beautiful avenue of fruit trees that draws you towards a featured garden ornament and folly beyond – a fairy tale romantic setting. Gardening enthusiasts will appreciate the two greenhouses and garden storage area discreetly tucked away to one side.

To the rear of the property, a sheltered terrace offers a fantastic spot for barbeques and al-fresco dining, whilst cleverly designed paths lead you off to the pool, cinema, cottage and pub.

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MORE TO DISCOVER

The Swimming Pool Enjoy a relaxing dip or invigorating swim in your own private indoor heated swimming pool, nestled in the grounds with its own pathway and stepped entrance. The pool itself extends to 13.97m x 6.10m. Fibre optic lighting set into the vaulted ceiling creates the perfect mood whilst you swim in the crystal-clear waters. There’s a spacious shower room, changing room and WC.

The Cottage The pretty detached one-bedroom cottage is accessed from a spur off the main driveway, and offers potential for a home office or studio, occasional rental or extra accommodation for extended family or guests. With an integrated kitchen/diner living space, separate conservatory, bedroom and shower room on the ground floor, this is a truly versatile space. An open tread staircase leads to a mezzanine level, which could be used for storage or further living space.

The Cinema Step through the doorway of an unassuming wooden building and be transported underground into your own private cinema, with seating for 20 and the very latest Sony 4K projection system.

The Pub How many homeowners can lay claim to their own pub in the grounds of their home? The ‘Lucky Sod’ is an excellent replica of a traditional-style pub and offers a fully-stocked bar complete with pub measures, a seating area warmed by a wood-burning stove and a games room upstairs with full size pool table. A fantastic venue for unique parties or a quiet drink on a Friday night with your loved ones.

Surrounded by all this peace and privacy, you could easily forget that you’re just two miles away from Newbury. Orchard House sits in the heart of the bucolic countryside beloved of Stanley Spencer and the inspiration for Richard Adams’ book ‘Watership Down.’ Burghclere is a friendly and welcoming village with lots going on and a real community feel. There are regular local social events including a quiz night, youth football club and even a model railway!

Highclere Castle, the setting for the world-famous TV Series Downton Abbey is right on your doorstep and is open to the public for various social and cultural events throughout the year.

The village has a pre-school, primary school and secondary school (Clere School) all rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. There are miles of footpaths, bridleways and woodlands to explore on foot: why not enjoy a brisk Sunday walk with the dogs down to the Carpenter’s Arms where you can enjoy a cracking lunch overlooking Watership Down? If fine dining is your thing, you’ll find award-winning restaurants The Woodspeen and

The Vineyard a short distance away. At the nearby David Lloyd club, you can enjoy a game of tennis, a swim or a massage in the spa whilst the children enjoy the Kids Club.

In recent years, nearby Newbury has undergone something of a renaissance and now boasts a wealth of high-end shops and independent boutiques, restaurants, a cinema, two theatres and trendy canal-side wine bars. There’s a large Waitrose and Sainsbury’s superstore in town, plus an M&S Food and other major stores in the retail park just outside the town. There are numerous parks and playgrounds, and pretty canal-side walks to be found.

There’s an excellent choice of independent schools in the area including St Gabriels, Cheam, Thorngrove, Elstree, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Marlborough College, Radley, Horris Hill and Downe House.

If you’re commuting to London by train you can choose between Newbury (London Paddington 45 minutes) or Basingstoke (London Waterloo 52 minutes). The A34 and M4 are nearby providing fast access to Reading, London or the West Country.

OUT AND ABOUT

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the finer details

Spacious and stylish family home extending to 8729 sq ft

7 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

3 Reception rooms

Library

Detached indoor heated swimming pool

Detached one-bedroom guest cottage

Cinema

Pub with games room

Extensive garaging

Beautifully landscaped grounds of around 2 acres

Mains Water and Electricity

Super-fast Gigaclear broadband

EPC Rating D

Council Tax Band G

Newbury 3.3 miles (London Paddington 50 minutes)

Basingstoke 15.3 miles

Reading 22.8 miles

A34 1.8 miles

M4 (J13) 7 miles

Approximate Gross Internal Area: Main House: 4826 sqft / 488m2 Garage House: 1210 sqft / 112m2

Cinema Building: 502 sqft / 47m2

Cottage: 516 sqft / 48m2

Pool House: 1126 sqft / 105m2

Total: 8180 sqft / 760m2

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

Second FloorCinema

Ground Floor

Cinema Lower Ground Floor Cottage

Ground Floor

First Floor

Pool House

Cottage First FloorMezzanine

Above Garage

orchard House, heatherwold, Newbury

To view Orchard House call the Stowhill Estates Team on: 01235 751 888 | hello@stowhillestates.com