Newbury Hampshire RG20 Earlstone Common, Burghclere
- Guide Price
- £4,750,000
- 7
- 6
- 5
- Freehold
- H Council Band
Features at a glance
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- 5 Reception Rooms
- Beautiful landscaped gardens
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Tennis Court
- Garage Block with Room Above
- Woodland
- Stunning Views
A magnificent contemporary country house set in approx 12 acres with swiming pool and tennis court
Pembroke House is a magnificent modern country house of over 5,200 sq ft set in extensive grounds and situated in a highly convenient location close to excellent road and rail communications, local amenities, and a choice of highly regarded schools. The property was built in 1996 and benefits from modern design and insulation including double glazed windows throughout, and has been well maintained by the current owners. Pembroke House is approached through smart wrought iron gates across a sweeping driveway culminating in front of an impressive pillared portico entrance. The interiors of the property have been stylishly designed with a neutral colour palette throughout creating clean lines and a sleek appearance. There are numerous large windows which fill the house with natural light adding to the appeal. The impressive reception hall has a central staircase, and leads though to all the reception rooms, creating an excellent flow and a fantastic entertaining space. The drawing room and dining room both face south overlooking the gardens and grounds, and both have French doors opening onto the terrace, and wonderful views. In addition there is a generous sized study, and a family room. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of bespoke units, a central island and an Aga range cooker, and there is plenty of space for a dining table. This room also has a fabulous outlook across the gardens. A utility room and cloakroom adjoin the kitchen, and there is a second cloakroom off the main hall. The attractive turning staircase leads up to the first floor where there are five good sized bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms/shower rooms. There are two further bedrooms on the second floor, and a family bathroom. The bedrooms overlooking the gardens on the first floor have French doors and Juliet balconies, and all have spectacular far-reaching views. Agents Note: An additional lot is available of approximately 1.7 acres which is a possible development opportunity. Please ask the agent for more information. Planning permission Planning permission was previously granted for an impressive two storey extension which considerably enlarges the size of Pembroke House. Planning ref: 16/02708/HSE. Interested parties are requested to make their own enquiries of the local planning authority.
This property has 12.2 acres of land.
Outside
The fabulous formal landscaped gardens surround the house and have been beautifully designed to encompass the stunning south facing aspect. A series of stone and gravel paths criss-crosses the main terrace, cleverly softened with yew topiary, smart clipped lawns and herbaceous planting, and edged with rows of attractive amelanchier trees. Steps from the terrace lead down to a large flat lawn, ideal for entertaining and children's activities. The grounds extend to approximately 12.2 acres and include a substantial area of woodland. There is an indoor swimming pool with changing room, shower and WC, and a tennis court which is well screened from the rest of the garden. The outbuildings include an oak framed barn and workshop, and there is also a triple garage with a large room above, currently used as a gym, also ideal as a games room or office. There are also two spiral wine cellars in the garage building.
Situation
Pembroke House is situated in a convenient and accessible location, close to Newbury and benefitting from the extensive range of facilities available in the town, as well as the beautiful surrounding countryside. The smaller village of Kingsclere is also nearby and provides a very good range of local amenities. Newbury offers a wide choice of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs in the high street and market place, as well as larger supermarkets, including Waitrose, on the edge of the town. There is a choice of leisure activities on offer including Newbury racecourse, several nearby golf courses, and the Watermill and Corn Exchange theatres. Road and rail communications are excellent with easy access to the A34 and M4 linking with London, Heathrow Airport and the west country, and direct train services from Newbury into London Paddington. There is a wide choice of highly regarded schools in the area including Cheam, Horris Hill, Elstree, Thorngrove, Downe House, Bradfield College and St Gabriel's.
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