4 bed detached house for sale

Lambourn Woodlands, Hungerford RG17

Honeysuckle Cottage is a truly enchanting four-bedroom detached thatched home, steeped in history and overflowing with character. Believed to date back several centuries, this quintessential English cottage beautifully combines timeless period features with the comfort and practicality of modern family living, creating a home that is as welcoming as it is distinctive.

At the heart of the property is a spacious, light-filled kitchen/breakfast room, offering generous storage and workspace for everyday family life and entertaining. Adjoining the kitchen is a cosy snug, currently arranged as a guest bedroom, complete with an en-suite shower room, providing excellent flexibility for guests, multi-generational living or ground-floor accommodation. On the opposite side of the kitchen, the home opens into an elegant dining room, where an impressive inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove creates a wonderful setting for family meals and special occasions. Beyond, a dedicated study offers an ideal space for home working before leading through to the inviting sitting room, where a second inglenook fireplace and French doors opening onto the garden provide the perfect place to relax throughout the seasons.

The first floor offers three beautifully presented bedrooms, all enjoying an abundance of natural light and charming character. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom, making the layout well suited to growing families.

Outside, the property continues to impress with beautifully established gardens offering a variety of spaces for both entertaining and quiet relaxation. A swimming pool and substantial summerhouse create an idyllic outdoor retreat, while the detached double garage, complete with its own golf simulator, provides a unique and versatile space for recreation, hobbies or storage. Ample off-road parking completes this exceptional family home.

The property is connected to all mains services except gas, with oil-fired central heating and private drainage. It has an EPC rating of D and falls within Council Tax Band E.

Situated in the heart of the stunning Lambourn Valley, part of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Honeysuckle Cottage enjoys an enviable village setting surrounded by beautiful countryside. Lambourn is renowned for its horse racing heritage and offers a wide range of everyday amenities including local shops, a post office, church, primary school and recreational facilities, with countless scenic walks on the doorstep. Excellent transport links provide easy access to Junction 14 of the M4, while the nearby market towns of Hungerford and Wantage, together with Newbury, Swindon and Didcot, offer mainline rail services to London Paddington, making the property an ideal blend of rural charm and commuter convenience.

Additional information:

Council Tax Band: E

Local Authority: West Berkshire

Legal disclaimer:

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general guideline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending Purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services including heating and so cannot verify they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Furthermore, Solicitors should confirm moveable items described in the sales particulars and, in fact, included in the sale since circumstances do change during the marketing or negotiations. Although we try to ensure accuracy, if measurements are used in this listing, they may be approximate. Therefore if intending Purchasers need accurate measurements to order carpeting or to ensure existing furniture will fit, they should take such measurements themselves. Photographs are reproduced general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property.
Tenure


To be confirmed by the Vendor’s Solicitors
Possession


Vacant possession upon completion
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