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A fantastic opportunity to purchase this picturesque, characterful thatched cottage, located on a private plot in the sought after rural village of Wickham. The cottage boasts many beautiful period features and benefits from ample driveway space, private and secluded gardens, and a garage.

DESCRIPTION
A picturesque, characterful thatched cottage situated on a private and secluded plot in the desirable village of Wickham, to the west of Newbury. The property offers over 1,000 sq ft of accommodation and benefits from ample driveway parking with a detached garage, beautiful period features, and an on site caravan currently used as a home office. The accommodation comprises a large reception room, which is divided into a living area with an Inglenook fireplace and exposed beams, and a dining area that includes the staircase to the first floor and access to the kitchen. The extended kitchen breakfast room provides plenty of space for cooking and entertaining, with natural light flooding in through its lantern style roof. There is also a dual aspect study with lovely views over the gardens. Upstairs, the property offers a bathroom and two bedrooms.

OUTSIDE
The exterior of this property presents a truly picturesque scene, showcasing the charming character of the cottage, complemented by beautifully landscaped, colourful wrap around gardens. These secluded gardens back onto the local playing field and provide a wonderful setting for outdoor dining and family entertainment. There are a number of outbuildings, including a detached garage, as well as a detached caravan offering over 500 sq ft of additional space, previously used as a home office.

SERVICES AND MATERIAL INFORMATION
All mains services connected, except gas. The property operates on electric heating..
Council tax band E
Energy efficiency rating C

As well as being home to Newbury Racecourse, the town itself offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities, as well as the award winning Victoria Park which has excellent visitor facilities, and much historical interest nearby, at Donnington Castle and Highclere Castle of Downton Abbey fame . There are plenty of stunning walking and cycling trails, including the tow path along the Kennet & Avon Canal which passes directly through the town centre. Newbury is the headquarters of Vodafone UK and offers a railway station on the direct line to London Paddington fast train to Paddington has an approx. travel time of 41 minutes . There are also excellent road links via the A34 and M4 motorway, a convenient commute for those working in Reading, Oxford and Southampton."