Crossways, Kintbury, Hungerford, Berkshire

The property
Forbury House is a handsome and substantial detached country house with extensive, exquisite grounds and additional accommodation, set in a sought-after rural position just outside Kintbury in the heart of the Kennet Valley. The house features elegant rendered elevations and over 12,000 sq ft of beautifully refined accommodation, featuring high-quality finishes and fittings alongside a wealth of ornate original details throughout.

The accommodation flows from an impressive 37ft reception hall, complete with an open fireplace, elegant cornicing, and intricate plasterwork. The ground floor reception rooms provide a wealth of relaxing and entertaining space, as well as the study for home working, There is a light and airy dual aspect drawing room, a formal dining room and a sunny conservatory with a large ceiling lantern skylight and dual French doors opening onto the rear garden.

Additionally, the large cinema room and the gym with its bi-fold doors connecting to the outside space provide further space for everyday living and entertaining. At the heart of the ground level, the well-proportioned kitchen and breakfast room has bespoke fitted units, a central island and two butler sinks, as well as integrated appliances and an Aga.

Upstairs, the grand galleried landing has a vaulted ceiling above with a skylight welcoming plenty of natural light. There are six double bedrooms in the main first-floor area, including the luxury principal bedroom with its en suite bathroom and two dressing rooms. Four further bedrooms are en suite, while the first floor also has a shower room and a large laundry room.

Separate additional accommodation
A further staircase leads to the second floor where there is an additional bedroom and bathroom. There is a self-contained first-floor annexe adjoining the main house, providing further beautifully presented accommodation and accessed via its own private outside staircase.

Additional detached accommodation comes in the form of the Coach House, which is divided into two separate dwellings, and the Lodge, which is arranged as a comfortable three-bedroom detached family home. All the ancillary accommodation is finished and presented to a high standard, with stylish fittings and décor throughout.

Outside
The house and outbuildings are set within 23.2 acres of wonderful rolling grounds, which include beautiful landscaped and ornamental gardens and rolling parkland, as well as splendid lakes. The long driveway leads to the main house and a large parking area in front, with space for several vehicles. The driveway continues to the Coach House and several other outbuildings. The stunning gardens at the rear and sides of the house include terrace seating areas, large beds filled with established shrubs and flowering perennials, and pristine lawns, bordered by hedgerows and trees. There is also a charming walled garden with a spectacular heated outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace and a pool house, which is equipped with kitchen and shower facilities.

A further walled area has a productive kitchen garden with a greenhouse and raised beds, which runs down to the picturesque lake. Beyond the lake there are rolling meadows and parkland, as well as mature woodland and a hard tennis court, enclosed by chain link fencing.

Location
The property occupies a beautiful rural setting just south of Kintbury and surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside of the Kennet Valley. The popular and attractive village of Kintbury is a bustling community in the heart of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape.

The village has plenty of day-to-day amenities, including a post office and village store, a butcher, baker, doctor’s surgery, primary school, and a mainline station (one hour to London Paddington). There are three pubs in the village. For further amenities, including shopping, leisure and recreational facilities, Hungerford is just over four miles, while Newbury is also close-at-hand. Kintbury is surrounded by stunning countryside and there are superb walking, cycling and riding routes to be found right on the village’s doorstep.