Byeways is a charming and valuably un-listed period family house in a peaceful woodland setting, close to Newbury and excellent road and rail links. The property is in very good order throughout and provides spacious and elegant accommodation with a flexible layout allowing for differing lifestyles. The entrance hall lies at the centre of the house and leads through to all the reception rooms, including a delightful sitting room, and an attractive drawing room with a fireplace with wood burning stove, and pretty bay window overlooking the garden. Double doors from the drawing room open into a stunning orangery, filled with natural light and creating a fabulous living space at the heart of the house. The orangery adjoins the kitchen/breakfast room, and the house flows extremely well creating a wonderful entertaining space. The kitchen is well fitted with smart bespoke cabinetry, marble worktops and an Aga range cooker. There is also a utility room and cloakroom, as well as a very useful home office and store room. Upstairs there are four good-sized bedrooms including the principal bedroom with en suite bathroom. There is also a large bedroom with en suite bathroom on the ground floor.

Outside

There is a peaceful and secluded garden at the rear of the property, mainly laid to lawn and surrounded by mature hedges and trees and attractive flower borders. There is a lovely south-west facing terrace area outside the orangery, and a further seating area beside a small pond. There are fantastic walks in the surrounding woodland which can be accessed direct from the property. Byeways is approached down a quiet unadopted country lane leading to a parking area beside the house.

Situation

Byeways is situated in a highly convenient location at Newtown Common, just on the edge of Newbury itself and benefitting from the extensive range of facilities available in the town, combined with the beautiful surrounding countryside. Newbury offers a wide choice of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs in the high street, market place and Parkway shopping area, 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 there are direct train services from Newbury into London Paddington. There is a wide choice of highly regarded schools in the area including Horris Hill, Cheam, Elstree, Thorngrove, Downe House, Bradfield College, St Gabriel's, and St Bartholomew's Secondary School.

Directions

From Newbury, follow the A343 south, pass St Gabriel's school on the left and at the next roundabout go straight across (taking the second exit) onto the B4640 and pass The Swan pub on your left. Continue on this road for approximately 0.5 miles, pass the turning to Horris Hill School on the right, continue for approximately 150 yards and take the small right turn by a red letter box. Continue on this track for a short distance and the property will be found on your right hand side.