Westridge, Highclere, RG20

Occupying a delightful edge-of-village position with far-reaching countryside views, Franklins Cottage is a charming family home that has remained within the same family for generations.

Description

Occupying a delightful edge-of-village position with far-reaching countryside views, Franklins Cottage is a charming family home that has remained within the same family for generations. Set centrally within grounds of just under two acres, the property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a much-loved country home with a separate annexe, generous gardens and fantastic scope to enhance and modernise to individual requirements.

Despite its peaceful and secluded setting, the property is conveniently located within easy reach of the amenities and community facilities offered by Highclere village.

The accommodation is entered via an entrance porch leading into a welcoming reception hall, where a wood-burning stove creates a warm focal point. The principal sitting room enjoys a feature bay window, fireplace and fitted shelving, while the adjoining snug provides an additional reception space and flows through to the conservatory. To the rear, the kitchen/dining room offers an excellent footprint for modernisation and redesign, complemented by a separate pantry, utility room and rear porch access.

The first floor provides well-balanced family accommodation. The dual-aspect principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite bathroom and dressing area, while three further bedrooms are served by a family shower room.
In addition to the main house, a beautifully renovated one-bedroom annexe is situated above the double garage, offering excellent ancillary accommodation for guests, extended family or potential income opportunities. The ground floor comprises a kitchen/dining room, while upstairs there is a spacious open-plan bedroom and living area, together with a separate shower room.

The grounds are undoubtedly one of the property's standout features. Mature and beautifully established, they contain a variety of specimen trees and include an orchard, woodland, a fully enclosed vegetable patch with gated access, a wood store, single garage and metal granary. Approached via a gravel driveway with turning circle, the property offers extensive parking both within the driveway and in front of the double garage.

The gardens wrap around the house and extend into the wider grounds, creating a wonderful sense of privacy and tranquillity. Offering a unique combination of character, space and potential, Franklins Cottage presents a rare opportunity to create an exceptional country home in a highly desirable village setting.

In addition to the main house, a beautifully renovated one-bedroom annexe is situated above the double garage, offering excellent ancillary accommodation for guests, extended family or potential income opportunities. The ground floor comprises a kitchen/dining room, while upstairs there is a spacious open-plan bedroom and living area, together with a separate shower room.

There is also a detached oak granary clad in tin on original staddle stones in the grounds which could be used as a home office or gym with full electrics. There are also various outbuildings such as a single garage and wood shed in the grounds

Location

Franklins cottage sits off a small lane in the popular village of Highclere. The village is well known for its castle and is surrounded by stunning countryside designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

There is excellent walking, cycling and riding in the area and an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways such as the Wayfarers Walk, as well as the Kennet and Avon Canal, the North Hampshire Downs including Watership Down and the Bourne Valley.

The village has a pretty church, well regarded public house as well as a local coffee shop/ deli whilst nearby Woolton Hill has a local shop, Post Office and primary and junior schools.

Highclere is well placed for access to the A34, and therefore the M4 and south the A303/M3. Newbury lies 5.3 miles to the north and has a broader provision of shops and amenities including a mainline railway station with regular services to London Paddington, Reading and the West Country.

In the wider area, there is racing at Newbury, Salisbury and Bath and fishing on the Kennet and Lambourn. Private schools in the area include Thorngrove, Cheam, Elstree, St Gabriel’s, and Downe House.




Acreage: 1.56 Acres

Directions

RG20 9RY

Additional Info

Oil fired central heating
Mains water
Mains electricity
Private drainage
Conservation Area