Castle Lane, Donnington, Newbury, Berkshire

Mead House

Mead House is an elegant detached Victorian village house, believed to date from around 1890 and occupying a completely private setting within beautifully established, partially walled gardens. It is originally understood to have started life as the brewer’s house, adjacent to Donnington Village’s brewery which ceased operation in around 1900 - the remaining walls of which now form the walled garden.

Approached via a shared driveway from a quiet no-through lane, the property combines period grandeur with exceptional privacy. In recent years, Mead House has undergone a meticulous and thoughtfully executed programme of renovation and extension, creating a beautifully balanced family home that seamlessly blends original Victorian character with contemporary comfort and design.

Description

The welcoming front door opens into a broad, half-panelled reception hall from which the principal reception rooms flow. These include a dining room, sitting room and an impressive drawing room, all showcasing high ceilings, deep decorative cornicing and large sash windows that flood the interiors with natural light.

At the heart of the house there is a superbly appointed kitchen, featuring a substantial central island, high-quality integrated appliances and French doors opening onto a west-facing terrace. The adjoining orangery provides a striking additional living space, perfectly suited to both entertaining and everyday family life, with ample room for dining and relaxation. Linking the kitchen and drawing room, it enjoys direct access to the terrace and gardens beyond.

Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a practical boot room and back hall, cloakroom and a generous utility/laundry room.

A handsome staircase rises to the first-floor landing, illuminated by an impressive glazed roof lantern which fills the space with natural light. The principal bedroom enjoys a southerly aspect and features an attractive bay window, dressing area and spacious en suite bathroom. There are four further double bedrooms, complemented by a family bathroom and separate shower room.