Upper Lambourn, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 8QH | Property for sale | Savills
3,708 sq ft(344.48 sq m)
Guide price £2,250,000

Upper LambournHungerford, Berkshire, RG17 8QH


    Key features

    • Five bedrooms and four bathrooms
    • Four Comfortable reception rooms
    • Mature and landscaped grounds with paddock land
    • Beautifully presented throughout
    • Located in an area of outstanding beauty.

    A wonderful five bedroom country house with plenty of entertaining space.

    About this property

    • The Croft is a substantial and elegant country house nestled in the heart of the Lambourn Valley.
      Incorporating wonderful entertaining space to the ground floor and five double bedrooms to the first this would make an excellent family home, commutable to the various state and private schools locally.
      From the spacious reception hall there is access to the formal drawing room with an open fire at its heart and dual aspect views over the gardens. A study to the rear of this room also provides views over the rear garden
      The kitchen/family room is a splendid sociable space with an open fireplace and large island units. Views are over the lawned gardens to the West.
      The dining room can be accessed from the kitchen and hallway making it a perfect room for more formal entertaining. The utility room and cloakroom complete this floor.
      Upstairs the principal bedroom has two en suites and has views over the south of the property. There are four further bedrooms and two family bathrooms.
      There is a further bonus room, used as a music room on the other side of the family room currently accessed via the garden but which could easily be accessed from the family room in the kitchen.
      Outside there is a large natural stone terrace before the formal lawned garden which is planted in symmetry with an array of mature shrubs and trees. The Croft's extensive white rail fronted paddocks wraps round two sides of the garden giving the house a secure view. At the bottom of the drive there is a further outbuilding currently being used as an office. A range of outbuildings and stables are also included and secured by the eclectic gates at the entrance.

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    A terrific home that charms you from the moment you enter.

    Victoria Anderson-StewartProperty agent

    Local information

    • The Croft is situated on the edge of Lambourn. The position provides easy access to the facilities offered by the village, which include a doctors, dentist, pharmacy, two small supermarkets, post office, butchers and several other shops together with public houses, churches and a primary school.
    • The surrounding countryside is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers superb opportunities for exploring, whether on foot, bicycle or horse. The Ridgeway national path crosses West Berkshire just to the north of Lambourn.
    • The towns of Hungerford, Wantage, Newbury and Swindon are within easy reach and provide comprehensive everyday facilities including main line railway stations. Lambourn is also conveniently placed for the M4 providing access to London and the West Country.
    • There is a good range of schools available in the area including Stepping Stones, Pinewood, Cheam, Elstree and Marlborough College.

    Additional information

    • Mains Drainage
    • Mains Electricity
    • Mains Water
    • Oil Fired Central Heating
    • Directions: Please note Sat Nav will not take you to the house M4 junction 14, head north on A338 signed to Wantage. After couple hundred yards take first left onto B4000 passing Pheasant pub on your right. Continue for approx 4 miles and turn right, signed to Lambourn. Down hill and as you enter village take first left, Crowle Road, signed to Upper Lambourn. At T junction at tree turn right and at the next T junction turn left back onto B4000. Pass equine hospital on left and almost immediately after 40 mph sign take first right, Uplands Lane. The Croft is the first house on the left.
    • EPC Rating: E
    • Tenure: Freehold
    • Council Tax Band: G