Welcome to Byfields Common Road, Thatcham, a cozy and compact detached type home with 5 bed in the RG19 8LS area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built
in a neighborhood known for its allure and prestige.
This home stands out for its value and character -
with a market valuation of £737,750 and a rental potential of £4,795 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Feb 27, 2025. It's possible the property has changed since then,
but we are dedicated to giving you everything you need to make smart property decisions. Here's a snippet, and if you'd like to view the full thing, just click to expand.
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Headley sits between Newbury and Kingsclere just off the A339, a short distance from the former school of King Charles, Cheam School.
Common Road, sitting between Headley and Plaistow Green, is an idyl of English countryside. There s a smattering of houses, with Byfields sitting to the end of a quiet lane free from any passing traffic, surrounded by rolling fields and wide, open countryside hence the name, Byfields.
Just over a 10 minute drive towards Newbury takes you to the Retail Park with its selection of key shops, David Lloyd health club, Newbury RFC and beyond into the town centre or on to the A34 and the south coast. Kingsclere high street is just 5 minutes away.
PROPERTY
Byfields is a much improved home with a substantial, beautifully constructed ground floor extension that helps the house to deliver on the promise of the gardens and location. This is a beautiful home to be enjoyed and lived in fully, whether sociably with friends and family or quietly enjoying the serene surroundings.
Front
The pretty front garden has a block paved drive, with parking for at least 3 cars. There s additional space for 2 cars, and planning permission was granted for a detached garage.
Sitting room
The perfect room to retreat to on a cold winter s day with a warming fire crackling in the log burning stove. There s plenty of space for plush sofas, snugs and squishy armchairs.
A deep bay window to the front with another window to the side ensures plenty of light.
This would make a lovely cosy sitting room or lined with books, your own toasty warm library.
Kitchen Diner Lounge
The centrepiece of this family home must really be the fabulous open plan kitchen and dining room, with vast wrap around windows, roof lantern and interior design magazine worthy kitchen.
This stylish extension was architect designed alongside the owner. It transforms the house and creates a super sociable space people naturally gravitate to.
Kitchen
For the chef of the house, on the island perfectly located to orchestrate social gatherings you have a 4 zoned induction hob with in built downdraft extraction.
Beside the dedicated drinks station, with boiling water tap and sink, is the wine chiller. Flanking the integrated full height fridge and freezer are larder cupboards. Counter space and storage won t be a problem in this kitchen.
Contrasting the luxe of the kitchen to great effect is the flagstone floor with underfloor heating that unites the space, split stone tiled pillars and vast sliding doors onto the garden and patio.
Diner Lounge
Stepping down from the kitchen into the dining room, the incredible wall of sliding windows and views beyond take the breath away. Sliding open onto the patio and garden, these seamlessly unite inside and out. The garden extends out of view from here.
Overhead, the large roof lantern further fills this zen like room with light, creating an unbeatable feeling of space. The dining room will come alive with gatherings, while providing a sanctuary of peace and calm when you want to sit back and look out for visiting birds and other wildlife.
Utility
Beside the kitchen, with a door onto the side path, is the smart utility come boot room. The ideal way to return home after a long country walk with muddy boots, kids and dogs. With the same stone floor as the kitchen, with space to sit and take off your boots and storage for coats. There s also a mix of full height, under counter and wall hung units, with plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.
Just outside is a strategically placed tap, just right for cleaning down muddy wellies, dogs and kids before coming into the house.
Office Hobby room
Beside the dining room, behind a sliding pocket with its own sliding full height doors onto the garden, is the home office. This very private space would make a great mini gym or yoga space. This room too has underfloor heating.
Shower room
Ready for its makeover, the light, spacious downstairs bathroom could be transformed into a great wet room for someone wanting to avoid stairs and steps. It currently houses a low level loo, wash basin, shower, radiator and loft access overhead.
Downstairs bedrooms
There are two double bedrooms and a single bedroom on the ground floor.
Bedroom three & four
The larger of the downstairs bedrooms has a built in wardrobe and sits next door to a single bedroom, which is currently used variously as a dressing room, play room or sitting room study depending on who s staying. The downstairs bathroom is immediately opposite, further creating the sense of being a self contained annexe . This would make a great guest suite, or to give an older child a feeling of independence.
Bedroom five
The other double bedroom, overlooking the front of the house, has windows on two sides and an ensuite shower room.
Upstairs
Upstairs are the principal bedroom, a double bedroom and a bathroom.
Bedroom one
The principal bedroom is sublime, with wide picture windows on two walls offering almost endless views down the long garden and onto the neighbouring fields. Rushing out of bed in the morning may become a challenge with views like these!
There s a feature fireplace, solid wood floors and a wonderful amount of space. Perfect for creating a calm sanctuary with a boudoir sofa, dressing table, wall of wardrobes or whatever you d like to include.
A door leads into the loft space, which would be converted under the previously approved PP. Currently, it provides plenty of additional storage and houses the controller for the roof mounted solar PV panels that heat the hot water tank.
Bathroom
With a deep bath beneath a rainfall showerhead and handset with flush mounted thermostatic controls. There s also a close coupled toilet, wash basin and radiator.
Bedroom two
A good sized double bedroom with dual aspect windows offering views over the common and to the front of the house. With a wide mirrored double wardrobe it is currently used as a dressing room.
OUTSIDE
To the rear, a spacious patio area allows the party to spill seamlessly from the dining room to the garden, and offers ample space for a garden lounge, alfresco dining, barbeque area, pizza oven and more.
Beyond, you have a garden that extends an incredible 75 meters measured from the end of the patio .
Walk through thus sublime garden past the apple trees and beneath the majestic oak tree. Heaving with birdlife and with nature walks starting from the bottom of your very own garden this is a twitcher s and nature lover s dream.
Still to do
As you ll see, this remarkable house isn t quite finished. But the heavy lifting is done. The rest is mostly remodelling to your own taste, to really make it your own.
Things still to do include
In the kitchen worktop to be fitted to the kitchen island and some handles to cabinets.
In the bathroom some tiling and painting.
In the shower room make it your own.
Outside split limestone cladding to be fitted to the exterior of the extension. This is already on site, just needs fitting.
Potential to do more
Planning permission has been granted for a detached garage and another substantial two storey extension, creating a five bedroom home with one bedroom downstairs and four upstairs.
Schooling
According to Hampshire County Council, the schools within the catchment area are
Primary Ashford Hill Primary School.
Secondary The Clere School and Technology College.
In addition, there s a wide range of private schooling available, which includes Cheam School, Elstree School, Downe House School, St. Gabriel s, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Horris Hill, Marlborough College, Bradfield College and Pangbourne College.
Services
Central heating is oil fired.
Hot water is oil fired supplemented by solar PV panels.
Underfloor heating to the kitchen diner, home office and utility.
Electricity, water and sewerage are all mains.
Broadband, according to Openreach, is available via Ultrafast Full Fibre at up to 1800Mbps.
Mobile, according to Vodafone, is a 4G service that s Good indoors and outdoors .
Council
The local authority is Basingstoke and Deane and the Council Tax band is F.
Tenure
Freehold.
EPC rating D. Tenure Freehold,"
Tax band F
1,117 sqm plot
