Biggs Hill House is a fine and valuably unlisted period family house of approaching 5,000 sq ft. The house has fantastic spacious accommodation filled with natural light, and wonderful views over the attractive landscaped gardens. There is a reception hallway with bespoke half-height panelling and smart natural oak flooring. The house centres around the stunning 35ft kitchen/breakfast room which flows seamlessly into the orangery with double French doors opening onto the south-west facing garden terrace. The kitchen is well fitted with a range of bespoke units, a 4 oven Aga range cooker and central island breakfast bar. Beyond the kitchen is a pantry, utility room and boot room with adjacent WC. The reception space at Biggs Hill is generous and versatile comprising three reception rooms in addition to the orangery and office/study. There is a charming sitting room in the oldest part of the house with double bay windows and a wood burning stove, and there is also a more casual family room, linking with the orangery, with a wood burning stove and lovely south westerly orientation with views down the sweeping lawns. In addition there is a large games room and a study. On the first floor there is an impressive principal bedroom suite with large ensuite bathroom with double shower and free-standing bath. There are five further double bedrooms and four further bathrooms.

This property has 3.51 acres of land.

Outside

The gardens, grounds and paddocks extend to just over 3.5 acres and are fully mature and provide a wonderful backdrop to the house. The garden is focused on large sweeping lawns, with mixed borders offering seasonal interest and generous natural stone terraces by the house itself. There is a swimming pool with stone terracing surround which is easily accessed from the house. A stable block offers equestrian options to complement the paddocks and manege, or can be utilised as garden outbuildings as required. The grounds are flexible and the equestrian element of the property can used as desired. Towards the bottom of the garden is a shepherd’s hut overlooking a charming garden pond. The property is approached from the village lane across a gravel driveway leading to a parking area beside the garage.

Situation

Biggs Hill House is set in extensive grounds on the edge of Enborne, a popular village to the south west of Newbury within the North Wessex Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside offering wonderful opportunities for walking, riding and cycling. There is a thriving local community, with a pub and small garage at Ball Hill, and an excellent range of local amenities can be found at nearby Wash Common. Newbury itself provides further facilities catering for most day to day needs, with an extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities including Waitrose and Tesco superstores, the Watermill Theatre at Bagnor, and Newbury racecourse. The property is highly accessible with easy access to the A34 and M4, linking with London and the west country, and there is a direct train service from Newbury into London Paddington. There is a wide choice of highly regarded schools in the area.

Directions

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