highclere, west berkshire

Fine & Country Newbury

Tel: +44 (0)1635 [email protected] Bartholomew Street, Newbury Berkshire RG14 5DT

Fine & Country

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WestridgeWESTRIDGE OPEN CENTREThis attractive five-bedroom detached house, which has an attached double garage and a brick-built outbuilding with a hayloft, is set in mature grounds of just over half an acre in the village of Highclere.

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• Reception hall• Drawing room• Dining room• Study• Cloakroom• Kitchen/breakfast room• Master bedroom en suite• Guest bedroom en suite• Three further bedrooms• Family bathroom• Oil fired central heating• Double garage• Detached studiooverview


Description

A five bedroom detached house built in 2001 and formerly occupied by one of Highclere’s most famous and popular residents. This individual house reflects some of the design and features of the owner’s original property which is close by. Set in delightful mature gardens of 0.6 acres it sits in a lovely position in the heart of the village.

The property benefits from high ceilings, attractive doors and features a delightful dual aspect off Tubbs Lane and Star Lane. The property comprises a lovely reception hall with wonderful triple aspected drawing room, dining room, study, cloakroom and an L shaped kitchen/breakfast room with a range of floor and wall cupboards and an oil fired Aga.

There is a master bedroom with en suite and three further bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor.

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Location

Highclere is a lovely North Hampshire village just 4 miles to the south of Newbury and is the home of the fabled Downton Abbey. Newbury offers shopping, schooling and cultural facilities with the famous Watermill Theatre and has a main line rail service to Paddington providing excellent links to London and the M4 at junction 13 just to the north of the town accessed via the Newbury Bypass. The North Wessex Downs is a stunning area of countryside which is one of the best kept secrets of this area with its wonderful walking and cycle routes.


“I’m acting as executor for the late Dorothy Gribble (affectionately known as DR), a well-known figure in

Highclere, who had the house built especially for her in 2001

in part of the grounds of her old family home, which was later

sold off,” explains Pat. “DR was an actress, remembered for her

role in an early episode of ‘Dr Who’. She also wrote stories and

made recordings of poetry. Her mother held recitals in the old

house, inviting musicians to play; DR continued this tradition in

the large drawing room of her new home, accompanied by tea

in the dining room. DR’s mother was known as a healer, so DR

incorporated a further reception room in the new house for the

use of local healers, which could now be used as a family room

or study.”

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“DR had the house built to the highest specification, using oak for the hall floor, the staircase, the doors and the kitchen

units for instance,” elaborates Pat. “The kitchen has an Aga as

well as an electric cooker and there’s a large pantry too.”

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“The front and back gated entrances both lead to extensive areas of parking,” continues Pat. “At the rear, the hayloft building was part of the old

property and has mainly been used for garden storage. The gardens, of course, being

part of the original grounds, are very mature with extensive lawns, shrubs, trees, fruit

trees, and a pond with a bridge. There’s also a soft fruit cage and a greenhouse.”


“Upstairs, DR had her own suite of rooms; separated by a door and lobby, it included en suite facilities, a bedroom and an office. With guests in mind,

there are two large double bedrooms, which share a bathroom, and an en suite double bedroom – in the event, all virtually unused. There’s also a fitted loft staircase that leads to

a large boarded over roof space. Potentially, there’s further storage space over the double garage. The garage is a bit unusual because it has a garage door at the back in addition

to the two at the front, so you can drive through. A handy covered way links the kitchen door to the garage.”


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 02.06.2015

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Outside

There is a covered passageway to the double garage one of which has roll over doors at both ends and which houses a generator whilst the second has a large oil fired boiler and large hot water tank. By the entrance into Star Lane is a brick outbuilding which is divided into two, formerly a hay barn with a hayloft over, now divided into two garden rooms with a pitched roof above.

The main entrance into the property is from Tubbs Lane which leads into a large shingle driveway. There is also access off Star Lane where there is a further shingle area providing access to the back of the garages and to the kitchen door.


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The gardens are mature and a lovely feature of the property with a variety of trees including specimen trees and a large feature pond with a bridge over, a further good sized garden area with lawn to the south with a very deep and hedge border.


Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on (01635) 35010

Services

All mains services excluding gas. Oil fired radiator central heating.

Directions

From our Newbury offices turn left and continue to the St Johns roundabout, take the third exit into Andover Road and continue on the A343 out of Newbury, past Woolton Hill and into Highclere. Continue past the village hall and take a turning on the right into Star Lane. Proceed down Star Lane for approximately 80 yards and just before you get to the T junction turn left into a gravel drive which would bring you into the rear of the Westridge House.

Viewing

Strictly by confirmed appointment with Jones Robinson 01635 35010Ref: Notice is given that all curtains, carpets, blinds, equipment, light fittings and fixtures, fitted or not are deemed to be removable by the Vendor unless specifically itemised in the sales particulars.

Important Notice

Jones Robinson for themselves and for the Vendors of this property, whose agents they are give notice that:1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lesses ought to seek their own professional advice.2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.3. No person in the employment of Jones Robinson has any authority to make or give representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property on behalf of Jones Robinson, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the vendor.4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.

All measurements are approximate.

While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact this office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.


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Highclere is well placed for access to the M4 and the M3 and there are mainline links to London from Newbury and Basingstoke, so the house offers a very conveniently situated and lovely family home” concludes Pat.


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