5 bed detached house for sale

Hampstead Norreys Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18

A beautifully presented and extended family home with extensive gardens (0.39 acre), integral double garage and driveway parking in the sought-after village of Hermitage, Berkshire.

Accommodation

Tamarisk is a generously sized family home, with approximately 2800 sq.ft. Of internal floor space including three spacious reception rooms, an attractive kitchen/diner, five bedrooms and three bathrooms (two ensuite and one family bathroom), with good natural light and fantastic views across its extensive gardens from the two rear reception rooms.

A front porch with shoe storage and garage access opens to a welcoming entrance hall, ideal for receiving guests, which leads into the main reception room, kitchen, utility room, WC, coat cupboard and stairs to the first floor.

The 324sq. Ft. Kitchen/dining room features a stunning, granite worktop kitchen with an island, in a classic shaker-style that comprises all the major kitchen appliances and a marble tile floor. Beside the kitchen is a separate utility room with a sink, spaces for laundry appliances, ample storage, and worktops. It also provides access to the rear garden.

The dual aspect of the main reception room features an open fireplace as its focal point, along with two pairs of double doors, each leading to an adjoining room. These two additional living spaces offer flexibility and are currently used as a music room/home office, while the other serves as a family/playroom with ample storage space. Both feature oak flooring and French doors opening to the rear patio.

Across the naturally lit and galleried first-floor landing is an airing cupboard and access to all bedrooms, as well as a family bathroom that features both a bathtub and a shower cubicle.

The light and spacious master bedroom boasts a walk-in wardrobe and a separate en-suite shower room. It benefits from spectacular views across its rear garden.

The second double bedroom features an en-suite shower room. The third bedroom, also a double, faces the rear garden and is another well-proportioned room. If required, it could be joined to the fifth bedroom to provide a dedicated dressing room.

A further double bedroom is located at the front of the house, with ample space for wardrobes.

The property features gas central heating to radiators, has UPVC double-glazed windows and doors, and boasts a sizable partially boarded loft space.

Outside

The gravel driveway at the front provides ample parking for multiple vehicles, extending across the front of the house and leading to the garage door. A front boundary wall offers a good level of enclosure for the parking area, while open access is provided at the neighbour’s end for ease of turning. The integral garage comfortably accommodates two vehicles and is equipped with an automatic roller door, power sockets, lighting, and internal access. The gravel continues up the side of the house to the front door and gated garden access.

Gardens

The generous and extensive rear garden is primarily laid out to lawn and features an expansive open-paved patio across the rear of the house. With a mixture of mature plants, hedgerows and trees, this private family retreat extends to create multiple areas that currently include a working veggie plot and fruit garden, additional seating space, and wildflower areas. The garden is enclosed with fencing and gated access from the front driveway. An ideal space for families and friends to enjoy peaceful leafy surroundings.

Situation

Located close to the heart of the village of Hermitage along the main throughfare, the property is within walking distance of the local shop/Post Office, The Fox pub and excellent village primary school. Surrounded by an abundance of open countryside and forest, there are endless country walks to be had.

There is a school bus service for the well-regarded secondary school, The Downs in Compton. Additionally, there are buses from the village to independent schools such as Abingdon, Brockhurst & Marsden House prep, St. Helen and St. Katharine’s and Pangbourne College. The village of Cold Ash has its own Catholic primary school, St Finian’s.

The nearby market town of Newbury boasts a comprehensive new shopping area, its famous racecourse and historic pedestrianised high street, offering a range of amenities, including a theatre, cinema, leisure/fitness centres, and a wide and growing choice of restaurants and bars.

The M4 and A34 are conveniently located on the outskirts of the town, providing excellent access to London, the West Country, the South Coast, and the Midlands. Rail links at nearby Theale and Newbury service London Paddington in 35 mins and 40 mins respectively.

Tenure: Freehold

Plot size: In all about 0.39 acres

Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Ultra-fast Fibre Broadband is available in the village, offering download speeds of up to 900 Mbps.

Viewings: Strictly by prior appointment.