Tile Barn, Newbury, RG20

This impressive detached house dates back to the 1980s, nestled in a wonderfully secluded position surrounded by mature woodland and expansive gardens, including an ornamental lake with a fountain. The vendors have made a variety of improvements, including fully remodelling the basement level to create a fantastic multipurpose space which could have a variety of uses, such as a gym or playroom. Internally the house is beautifully presented, with modern design and a variety of premium features complementing the original charm of the décor, such as a red brick inglenook fireplace. Modern additions include aluminium windows and engineered underfloor heating, plus a very stylish kitchen with LED undercounter lighting, premium AEG appliances and a sizeable kitchen island/breakfast bar. The kitchen/breakfast room is beautifully well lit, with a wall of glazed bifold doors opening to the rear garden and roof lanterns adding to the natural light from above. The ground floor also comprises a sizeable L-shaped sitting room, with a triple aspect including bifold doors to the garden, a study and a snug/dining room. At basement level there is a large playroom, a useful store, utility room and shower room, with annexe potential (subject to permissions).
On the first floor, the four bedrooms are arranged together around a central landing and all have built-in wardrobes. The principal bedroom has an en suite bath/shower room, while the remaining three bedrooms share a family shower room.

Outside

The house is surrounded by mature gardens of about 1.4 acres, with lovely views over its own landscaped grounds and beyond. From the private lane, double gates open to a generous parking area in front of the house, leading up to an integral double garage. Wraparound lawns envelop the house, bordered by mature beech hedge and well-established trees, making it feel very private, with woodland trails leading through the trees. To the rear, the garden is landscaped over a series of levels leading down to a tranquil pond, where there is a gravelled area on the banks for quiet contemplation, access via boat and a small bridge leading to an ‘island’ and a further seating area. Behind the house there is a terrace set under a pergola leading to a larger paved area behind the kitchen/breakfast room.

Situation

Lowen House is situated in the former grounds of a Gothic Revival Grade II-listed building, now converted, on the edge of Woolton Hill. The house is about half a mile from Woolton Hill Junior School, the village convenience store, doctor’s surgery, tennis club and Post Office, while neighbouring Highclere has an alternative selection of amenities. The village also benefits from convenient access to the A34, M4 and M3. Newbury offers excellent shopping, a theatre and cinema, a choice of restaurants and the Kennet and Avon canal runs through the heart of the town. The village has the advantage of two schools with Clere Secondary School in nearby Burghclere, in addition to a number of excellent private schools in the vicinity including Elstree, Downe House, St. Gabriel’s, Brockhurst and Marlston, Horris Hill and Cheam.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-61961

Additional Information

Mains Services: Water, Electricity and Drainage
Septic Drainage
Underfloor Heating Throughout
West Berkshire Council - Band G