8 bedroom detached house for sale

Built in 1986 and offered to the market for the first time in nearly three decades, Benedict House is an impressive eight bedroom family home set in a wonderfully secluded village location. Description Built in the 1980's and offered to the market for the first time in over three decades, Benedict House is an impressive eight bedroom family home set in a wonderfully secluded village location. A spacious entrance hall provides access to all principal reception rooms, setting the tone for the generous proportions found throughout the property. The formal drawing room, positioned at the rear to maximise the spectacular outlook, features a striking brick fireplace with wood-burning stove and direct access to the gardens. Adjoining this is the formal dining room-perfect for hosting-along with an exceptional games room complete with its own fireplace, creating a superb suite of entertaining spaces. The triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room is flooded with natural light and enjoys iconic views across the grounds. A breakfast bar provides a relaxed dining option, while the adjoining informal family room offers a cosy everyday living space. A utility room with pantry, cloakroom and access to the double garage adds excellent practicality. A further cloakroom and a well proportioned study complete the ground floor. On the first floor the principal bedroom benefits from extensive built-in storage and an en suite bathroom. Storage is a theme throughout the home, with all bedrooms offering generous wardrobe space. Six additional bedrooms are arranged across the landing, served by two well placed family bathrooms. A separate guest bedroom with its own en suite provides ideal accommodation for visitors. Outside The gardens wrap gracefully around Benedict House, creating a series of charming outdoor spaces from which to enjoy the magnificent views. • Westerly Garden: A broad, level lawn offering a sheltered area ideal for games, gatherings and family enjoyment. • Southern Garden: More formally landscaped, featuring mature planting and an ornamental pond, perfect for peaceful reflection. The entire property is bordered by mature hedging and post and rail fencing, enhancing the sense of privacy and seclusion. Generous parking is available to the front of the house on the gravelled driveway. There is also a second access from the private lane, through double gates, to an additional large gravelled parking area. Location The property lies within the desirable area of Inkpen, a charming rural village located within the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (previously referred to as AONB). It sits in the rolling countryside of West Berkshire, 5 miles from Hungerford (a rural town best known for its bustling market stores, antiquities and high street), and 2 miles from Kintbury with a train line that runs to London Paddington in approx. 60 minutes. The village of Inkpen itself boasts a modern sports Pavilion, playing fields, a village hall, medieval church, and a highly regarded public house with its own restaurant, accommodation and Honesty Bakery. Land in the area is typically used for arable and livestock grazing, with multiple wooded areas that are ideal for country walks, cycling and horse riding. The location (Newbury is also nearby), caters for those looking for a country lifestyle, whilst also being a stone's throw away from public houses, shops, eateries, excellent rail and road networks, and a variety of sporting facilities including golfing at Donnington and Marlborough, as well as horse racing at Newbury. Excellent connections to the M4 and the A34, offering access to London, Reading, Oxford, Swindon, Basingstoke, the West Country, the Midlands and the south coast. The area has a wide selection of schools, both primary and secondary, including: Inkpen Primary School, Falkland Primary School, St. Bartholomew's, The Downs and Park House. A variety of independent schools can also be reached such as: Cheam, St. Gabriel's, Downe House and Thorngrove. A little further afield, although still readily accessible are: Marlborough College, Bradfield College, Pangbourne College, Elstree, Brockhurst and St. Andrew’s School. All mileages and times are approximate. Square Footage: 4,944 sq ft Directions RG17 9QX Additional Info Mains water, electricity and drainage. LPG gas central heating.