5 bedroom detached houseStockcross, Newbury, RG20 8JP

A rare four-bedroom country home set within c.3.5 acres near Stockcross and Newbury. This highly versatile property combines spacious split-level accommodation, a detached, self-contained annexe, substantial double garage, outstanding equestrian facilities and appealing smallholding potential. This distinctive split-level country home occupies an exceptional private setting within c.3.5 acres on the edge of Stockcross. Surrounded by nature and overlooking parkland, woodland, ponds and its own acreage, the property offers a wonderful sense of peace while remaining exceptionally convenient for Newbury and the wider road and rail network. Approach and Setting The property is approached through estate gates, passing a beautiful lodge house before continuing along a winding shared driveway past the striking Deanwood House, now converted into six town houses. The house nestles discreetly behind Deanwood House, benefiting from the architectural character, parkland and views of this distinctive setting without being overlooked. Together, the properties form an established private gated community where each home has their own allotment within the stunning Victorian walled garden. The House A dramatic triple-height hallway provides an impressive sense of arrival and highlights the property’s distinctive split-level architecture. At the heart of the house is a striking lounge with a semi-rotunda that fills the room with natural light and frames the outlook across the garden towards the golf-course parkland, woods and ponds. The adjoining music room forms part of the lounge, creating a generous and flexible space for relaxing, entertaining, dining and music. The spacious kitchen provides a welcoming setting for everyday family life and entertaining. A dedicated study offers a comfortable environment for home working, while the utility room provides valuable additional storage and workspace. Four bedrooms are arranged across the characterful split-level layout, two with en-suite facilities and two sharing a large family bathroom. The lower ground floor bedroom opens out onto the lawn with a covered seating area. Currently used as a craft workshop, the room provides wonderful potential to be used as an additional reception room for multigenerational living. An outstanding limestone terrace extends the living space outdoors, creating an inviting setting for dining, entertaining and relaxed outdoor living during warmer weather. The house has been extensively updated and now benefits from an air-source heat pump and underfloor heating. There is also a huge boarded and well-insulated loft offering further development potential if desired. Annexe and Garage The “cathedral-esque” annexe provides valuable independent accommodation, making it ideal for guests, multigenerational living, older children or working from home. It includes a kitchen and living space, bedroom and bathroom accommodation in a studio layout with beautiful views. Beneath the annexe, a substantial double garage with WC, offers generous parking, workshop and storage space. Gardens, Views and Wildlife The low-maintenance gardens combine formal and natural lawns with woodland, creating an informal but established outlook. Swathes of snowdrops and then daffodils flood the garden in early spring. The house overlooks a quiet corner of the neighbouring golf course, with woodland and ponds, which attract an ever-changing variety of wildlife. A deliberately wild area of the garden encourages birds of prey to hunt in clear view of the house. Buzzards, red kites, kestrels, herons, cormorants and sparrowhawks are regular visitors. The red kites nest beside the upper field and are frequently seen overhead, including flying with their young during summer. The limestone terrace provides an ideal place from which to enjoy the gardens, wildlife and peaceful outlook.