Old Lane, Ashford Hill, RG19
- Land size
- 4.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- No Onward Chain
- Detached Period Cottage
- Four Reception Rooms
- about 4.5 acres
- Office
- Kitchen
- Utility Room
- Boot Room
- Four Double Bedrooms
- Two Bath/Shower Rooms
Description
Tucked away on the northern edge of Ashford Hill, Breesha Cottage is the perfect chocolate box cottage, where its many centuries of history are quite literally displayed on the walls. The brick and oak-framed building is topped with a thatched roof, while inside there are many character features including exposed beams, brick detailing and wood floors. The original part of the house is pre-1800s, though there are later extensions creating a spacious home with good versatility. The house is set within a generous plot of about 4.5 acres, including private parking, a paddock and mature gardens with a bridge spanning a gently flowing brook. There are lovely views to the front and rear over the gardens and the fields beyond.
The L-shaped layout provides good flexibility, with up to four reception rooms on the ground floor. In the southeast side of the house the rooms all have a dual aspect, providing excellent natural light, and upstairs three of the four bedrooms also have two differing views and good natural light with windows on two sides. Of the reception rooms, the sitting room is the largest and has an electric stove, interconnecting with the attached snug extension and a separate office. Additionally there is a formal dining room and a further room, currently used as a craft room. The kitchen is fitted with wood units and has space for appliances, and there is both a utility room and boot room at the end of the house. To the rear of the house there are three useful stores accessed from the garden. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate shower room.
*No Onward Chain*
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Reservation Fees Apply.
Outside
Breesha Cottage is tucked away at the end of a private lane serving just a handful of homes, set within 4.5 acres of gardens which are well established and beautifully landscaped. To the side of the house there is a gravel parking area and a detached garage, with the gardens wrapping around the front, side and rear, including a variety of specimen trees. The rear garden is particularly secluded, with high trees and hedges to either side creating a high degree of privacy. The lawn is bisected by a narrow stream crossed by a footbridge – on the other side there is a further area of lawn and beyond, a wildflower meadow over which there are fabulous views. The field is enclosed by woodland on one side and has footpath access as well as gated vehicle access from the B3051.
Situation
Ashford Hill is a small, quiet village with a primary school and village hall, situated between Tadley and Newbury and surrounded by pleasant countryside. Thatcham and Newbury have more extensive facilities and sporting and entertainment venues, including a racecourse, showground, leisure centres and golf courses. Newbury, Thatcham and Theale have mainline train stations on the Paddington line, while Crossrail services are available from Reading. The M4 and M3 can be easily accessed for travel towards London and its airports or the West Country. The area is renowned for its attractive rolling countryside, and there are many opportunities for walking, riding, cycling and country pursuits. Locally there are a number of excellent schools, including The Downs School, St Andrew’s, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Bradfield College, Pangbourne College and Downe House.
Property Ref Number:
HAM-58865Additional Information
Mains Services: Water, Electricity
Septic Drainage
Oil Fired Central Heating
Basingstoke & Deane District Council - Band G
Reservation Fee Applies
MMOA T&Cs
Sold via Modern Method of Auction.
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).
If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.
A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The buyer will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £9,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,873 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Garage, Off-Street Parking
- Garden
- Private Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 93% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Ashford Hill Primary School448 metresOfsted report card · Nov 2025
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 130
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Brimpton C.E. Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 49
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Burnham Copse Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 308
- Type
- Community school
- Bishopswood Infant School2.7 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 5 to 7
- Pupils
- 174
- Type
- Community school
- Bishopswood Junior School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 223
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- The Hurst School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,021
- Type
- Community school
- Kennet School3.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,824
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Clere School5.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 382
- Type
- Community school
- St Bartholomew's School6.1 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,905
- Type
- Academy converter
- Park House School6.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 981
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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Supermarket
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Pharmacy
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Green space
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