Winterbourne, Newbury, Berkshire

Winterbourne Manor is an attractive country house positioned close to the delightful village of Winterbourne. This stunning house, which is set in over 32 acres of gardens, lawns, and paddocks, is perfectly positioned near well-connected Newbury. The property provides excellently proportioned reception rooms with high ceilings and large sash windows. The magnificent reception hall has a galleried landing above and a superb grand central staircase. From the hall, you can access the other impressive reception spaces including the dual aspect dining room and drawing room, both of which feature attractive open fireplaces. The sitting room/library provides an inviting space for comfortable family living while the oldest portion of the house’s more casual family room adds charm with its original beams and a fireplace. The large family kitchen features custom cabinets, a centre island, an AGA and has access to a utility room, laundry room, cloakroom, and additional storage space. The first floor’s principal bedrooms are located around the galleried landing and are reached by an ornate wrought iron staircase. Seven bedrooms, including three with en suite bathrooms, as well as two additional family baths are located on the first floor. A balcony off the front two bedrooms provides an excellent vantage point to take in the property’s stunning surroundings. On the second floor there is one more bedroom and bathroom, accessed by a second staircase.
An office and a spacious one-bedroom flat, perfect for staff or guest accommodation, are located in the adjacent courtyard of period outbuildings. A set of stables, tack room, workshop and two garages are among the many traditional storage areas in this courtyard complex.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Winterbourne Manor is approached through attractive private gates with the gravel drive curving to open onto the courtyard of outbuildings next to the house. There are several stables, a tack room, three garages, and a workshop in the courtyard of outbuildings. Four additional stables are located in the paddock adjacent to the house. To the north, there is a wonderful timber-framed, thatched party barn along with a small orchard. Attractive mature yew trees and hedges are scattered among the 32.18 acres of grounds that surround the house. To the west of the house, a well-manicured lawn runs from the sheltered terrace area up to the ha-ha, with the property’s paddocks and mature woodland beyond. Also in the parkland is a sizable vegetable garden, greenhouse, and tennis court that is well-screened from the house by mature hedging. The property’s outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by a superbly landscaped walled garden, and a charming pool house with convenient kitchen, changing room and bathroom.

SITUATION
The village of Winterbourne, located in the Berkshire Downs, is just 3 miles north of Newbury in West Berkshire. The village has a vibrant local community and a stunning church dating back to the 12th century. A wide range of amenities are available in the neighbouring town of Newbury. These include a range of shops, restaurants and leisure activities including horse racing at Newbury Racecourse, two nearby golf courses at Donnington and Speen, as well as the Watermill Theatre. For commuters, local transportation is excellent, with direct trains running from Newbury to London Paddington. The A34 and M4 provide easy access to London Heathrow Airport and the West Country. A wide variety of prestigious schools are located in the area, including Elstree, Cheam, Horris Hill, Brockhurst and Marlston House, St. Gabriel’s, Bradfield College, Downe House, Abingdon School, and Radley College.

HISTORY
The village’s old manor home, Winterbourne Manor, is located approximately a quarter of a mile from Winterbourne itself in a tranquil, hilltop location near the community’s 12thcentury church. The grade II listed house is largely made up of an elegant 18th century Georgian manor house that incorporated a Tudor farmhouse which is visible to the rear of the property today. The First and Second Battles of Newbury took place close to Winterbourne during a turbulent Civil War. On 26 October 1644, Cromwell stayed the night locally in the Crab and Boar public house as his forces camped nearby.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale freehold as
a whole with vacant possession by private
treaty.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS
OF WAY
The property is sold subject to and with the
benefit of all rights of way either public or
private, all easements, wayleaves and other
rights of way whether they are specifically
referred to or not.

SERVICES
Mains water. On request, more information
on the private drainage system on this
property can be provided. Oil-fired central
heating.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
All fixtures, fittings and chattels whether
referred to or not are specifically excluded
from the sale, including carpets, curtains,
light fittings, free standing domestic
and electric items, garden machinery, all
ornaments and fountain.

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES
These are based on the Ordnance Survey
and are for reference only. They have been
checked and completed by the vendor’s
agents and the purchaser will be deemed to
satisfy themselves as to the description of
the property. Any error or misstatement shall
not annul the sale nor entitle either party to
compensation in respect thereof.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
West Berkshire Council

COUNCIL TAX
Band H.

EPC RATINGS
The EPCs are attached to the brochure but if
they have become detached, please request
them from the Vendor’s agent.

VAT
Any guide price quoted or discussed are
exclusive of VAT and in the event that the
sale of the property, or part of it, or any rights
attached to it becomes chargeable for the
purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by
the purchaser. The VAT position relating to
the property may change without notice.

POSTCODE
RG20 8AU

VIEWINGS
All viewings are strictly by appointment with
the vendor’s agents.