4 bed detached house for sale

Byes Lane, Silchester, Reading, Hampshire RG7

Noir by David Cliff - Set in an idyllic location on the edge of the historic village of Silchester, this exceptional four-bedroom detached home enjoys uninterrupted views across the Hampshire countryside. Thoughtfully upgraded by its current owners, the property showcases a host of high-end features, including parquet flooring, limestone bathrooms, bespoke carpentry, and a striking central spiral staircase.
Elegantly presented, the home offers flexible, well-proportioned living spaces. A generous entrance hall provides access to many of the ground floor rooms, with the stunning spiral staircase forming a dramatic focal point.

The spacious farmhouse-style kitchen features flagstone flooring, custom cabinetry, wooden worktops, and an oil-fired range cooker as its centrepiece. Adjacent to the kitchen is a garden-facing dining area, bathed in natural light. Access to the rear garden is available from both of these rooms.
A separate utility room provides built-in storage and access to the large garage.

On the ground floor, an elegant dining and living room showcases a wood-burning stove, solid oak Parquet de Versailles flooring, and beautifully detailed ceiling mouldings. Two additional rooms are currently used as a gym and a study/sitting room, offering excellent versatility. A well-appointed luxury bathroom completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, the principal and second bedrooms each benefit from their own luxury en-suite bathrooms.

The landscaped garden, approaching half an acre, is exceptionally private and designed for entertaining, with a generous patio and multiple seating areas nestled among mature planting.
A gated driveway at the front of the house provides off-road parking for up to six vehicles.

Almost equidistant between Reading & Basingstoke, on the Hampshire / Berkshire borders, Silchester is most notable for the archaeological site and Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum, first occupied by the Romans in about ad 45, and which includes what is considered the best-preserved Roman wall in Great Britain and the remains of what may be one of the oldest Christian churches.

The village has a thriving community with a primary school, pub, The Calleva Arms, as well as a village hall. With access to the Common and Pamber Forest, it’s an idyllic spot with inexhaustible options for lovers of the outdoors. There are number of excellent schools in the area including Bradfield and Cheam.

13 miles away lies Newbury, with its large open market square and famous castle ruins, is a bustling market town suffused in history.

But what you might not know is that Newbury is home to a fresh and energetic vibe, stoked by some great independent shopping, a sparkling array of dining options and a thriving café culture. With both Reading (Paddington & Elizabeth lines) and Basingstoke (Waterloo line) within striking distance, Silchester is well-connected and well positioned for both the M4, M3 and A34.