About this property

A characterful home in a favourable position on the edge of Newbury, with landscaped gardens and a versatile outbuilding

On a popular road providing excellent access to the A34 and the centre of Newbury, Speen Manor is a historic Grade II-listed manor house built in the 18th century, with many character features. The house is notable for its original front door with Doric pilasters, sash windows with internal shutters, picture rails and exposed brick detailing, though there are many modern additions such as a new kitchen with AGA range cooker and a stunning en suite to the principal bedroom with a freestanding bathtub, both in keeping with the age and character of the home. The property is presented to a high standard throughout and has been extensively refurbished with a tasteful and elegant colour scheme.

The accommodation is arranged over three floors and is extremely spacious, with plenty of reception rooms for entertaining and a good amount of storage: there is a wine cellar at basement level, a utility room on the ground floor and a separate laundry room situated with the upstairs bedrooms. On the southeast elevation there are three large reception rooms looking onto the garden and there is a further cinema room/snug. Open plan to the dining room is the formal kitchen and there is a separate chef’s kitchen which is ideal for large celebrations and supper parties. Upstairs there are five double bedrooms, one of which is en suite, and two bath/shower rooms.

Outside
Speen Manor is set behind a walled perimeter with entrances on both Bath Road and Manor Place to the rear. In both instances, double gates open to a large parking area between the main house and the detached outbuilding, which is currently separated into stables for storage, a bar/games room and a gym, with a mezzanine first-floor space which could make a great home office or studio. The front door, on the road side, is set behind iron railings and a pedestrian gate. The gardens are situated east of the house and are formally landscaped, featuring a lawn and elements of box parterre, a pergola set upon columns, an expansive paved terrace, a firepit and a kitchen garden with a greenhouse and a number of beds.

Situation
Speen is situated on the western edge of Newbury, with amenities including pubs, a golf course, a Waitrose supermarket and a leisure centre in the local area. The centre of Newbury is under two miles away and provides a full range of shopping and recreational amenities, including High Street shopping, a David Lloyd gym and a racecourse. Newbury station offers fast commuter services to London Paddington. The A34, 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 primary schools in Newbury itself and 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. The area is popular with outdoor recreation and there are many footpaths and bridleways exploring the beautiful countryside, including the rolling chalk escarpments of the North Wessex Downs and the National Trust land at The Chase.

Additional Information
Mains water, gas, drainage and electricity.
West Berkshire Council - Band G

Additional information

• No Onward Chain
• Character house
• Five bedrooms
• Three bath/shower rooms
• Four reception rooms
• Utility and laundry rooms
• Original features
• Two kitchens
• Cellar
• Large outbuilding

Key information

Council Tax Band: G

Tenure: Freehold