"A beautifully updated Edwardian home set within stunning wraparound gardens in the heart of this popular village.
Drayton Lodge
Nestled in the heart of the village, Drayton Lodge is a fabulous six bedroom Edwardian house built in the early 1900s. Tastefully renovated and updated by the current owners, the property is brimming with character, combining timeless architectural details with generous proportions and elegant, light filled interiors. It offers the perfect blend of refined family living and sophisticated entertaining.
On the ground floor, an impressive reception hall sets the tone for the rest of the home. The ground floor features three welcoming reception rooms A sitting room with large sash windows and an open fireplace, a cosy family room with a wood burning stove and a spacious dining room with double doors opening onto a large terrace, ideal for al fresco dining. The kitchen breakfast room is a multifunctional hub, comprehensively fitted with a sleek range of high specification units and Neff appliances. It features Silestone work surfaces and beautifully appointed built in shelving in the dining area. French doors lead directly onto the rear terrace. Additional ground floor rooms includes a practical boot room with ample storage, a separate utility room and a boot room W.C.
The first floor is home to a spacious main bedroom suite with en suite bathroom, alongside a guest bedroom with en suite, and four further bedrooms. A well appointed family bathroom serves the additional bedrooms. On the second floor, a versatile study games room offers an ideal space for working from home or recreation.
Outside
Set within beautifully landscaped gardens that wrap around the house, the grounds extend to approximately 0.5 acres.
At the front, a formal lawn is framed by mature trees and shrubs, while the rear garden features an area dedicated to wildflowers, further expanses of formal lawn, a large terrace and a separate seating area next to the greenhouse from which you can enjoy a different perspective of the beautiful garden.
A gravel driveway leads to the side of the house, offering ample parking and access to a double garage. There is also an electric vehicle charging point and a separate outbuilding ideal for additional storage
Hermitage, West Berkshire
Drayton Lodge is situated in the heart of the village, at the top of a gravelled drive, located about 4.5 miles away from Newbury and 2.5 miles away from J13 on the M4. Newbury, Thatcham and Theale all have mainline stations Paddington line and Crossrail services from Reading allowing passengers to travel right through central London without having to change trains.
The village of Hermitage offers a range of activities and benefits from a modern village hall and playground, village store and 2 pubs. There are a wide range of schools in the area, including Hermitage Primary school, The Downs school secondary catchment, Harriet House Montessori, St Andrew s, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Elstree, Cheam, Bradfield College, Downe House and Pangbourne College.
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Oil fired central heating.
Connection to Gigaclear ultra fast fibre broadband is available at the property.
Council tax Band G 2025 26 £3,934.45
Local authority West Berkshire Council. Telephone
Postcode RG18 9RQ
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