About this property

Offered for sale with no onward chain.
A substantial detached period home with five bedrooms and self-contained annexe situated in the much-favoured village of Beech Hill

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 £300.00 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 4.20% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 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.

Situated in the rural village of Beech Hill about 7 miles south of Reading and surrounded by open farmland, this classic Victorian vicarage has been thoughtfully converted and improved over the years to create an impressive home whilst retaining much of its period charm. The property enjoys an abundance of character including original fireplaces, high ceilings typical of the era and deep bay windows. The substantial accommodation is set across two floors and extends to more than 3700 sq ft with multiple reception rooms making it an excellent choice for families, with ample space for both formal entertaining and informal family occasions. Of particular note is the wonderful and expansive private gardens with outdoor pool house and stables and the two-bedroom self-contained annexe which has great potential for multi-generational living or extra earning potential.

The ground floor is entered via a wide and welcoming entrance hall with WC leading through to a study, drawing room with bay window, formal dining room, and lounge with adjoining conservatory which is particularly bright and spacious and makes a fantastic entertaining space with French doors out to the rear gardens. From here is the fully fitted kitchen complete with AGA cooker and handy adjacent utility/breakfast room. Occupying the first floor is the principal bedroom benefitting from fitted wardrobes, three further spacious doubles and a smaller bedroom which has good potential to be utilised as an office space or child’s bedrooms if desired. Two family bathrooms complete the accommodation. The self-contained annexe is spread across two floors and comprises a kitchen, spacious lounge, shower room, two double bedrooms, a playroom and additional shower room.

Outside
Old Vicarage occupies a generous, secluded plot and is set back from the road behind a sweeping gravel driveway providing off-street parking for a number of vehicles with access to a detached triple garage with ample storage space. There are also three stables blocks and multiple outbuildings which have excellent potential to be converted to workshops/studio. Externally the home is set within mature gardens of approximately two acres featuring an expansive level lawn flanked with well-established trees and shrubs with a greenhouse and well-sized patio for al fresco dining in the summer months and unrivalled views across the surrounding open countryside. There is also a large outdoor covered pool house.

Situation
The property is situated in the delightful rural village of Beech Hill, which is conveniently located mid?way between the major commercial centres of Basingstoke and Reading, and the M3 and M4 motorways. The village is surrounded by attractive countryside with many footpaths and bridleways to enjoy. Local facilities can be found in the nearby villages of Mortimer or Spencers Wood, with the major centres of Basingstoke and Reading providing a full range of shopping and recreational amenities. Reading station offers fast commuter services to London Paddington in around 27 minutes, plus a more comprehensive range of amenities including High Street shopping and department stores, sporting and leisure facilities and larger super markets. The M4 and M3 can be easily accessed for travel towards London and its airports or the West Country. Educational needs are well served, with local state schools in the neighbouring villages. There are a good range of independent schools nearby, including Crossfields, Ludgrove, St Neots, Daneshill, Bradfield, Elstree and the highly regarded state and independent schools in Reading.

Key information

Council Tax Band: 6

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate