Property Summary
STYLISH FOUR-BEDROOM DETACHED HOME IN SOUGHT-AFTER VILLAGE SETTING
A beautifully presented four-bedroom detached family home, combining generous proportions with a refined and contemporary style. Set within a mature garden, The Hatch offers approximately 1,790 sq ft of accommodation, together with a spacious double garage and excellent off-road parking.
The property is approached via a generous driveway, with an attractive brick façade and established planting creating an appealing first impression. Internally, the house has been thoughtfully arranged to provide well-balanced family accommodation, with a particularly impressive sense of space and natural flow.
A spacious entrance hallway provides a welcoming introduction, leading through to the principal living spaces. At the heart of the home is an elegant open-plan kitchen and dining room, designed around modern family living and entertaining, with a generous footprint and an excellent connection to the garden.
The separate living room is well proportioned and provides a more formal reception space, while a dedicated study offers an ideal home-working environment. A useful utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor.
Upstairs are four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with a dedicated dressing area and an en-suite. Fitted wardrobes feature in the bedrooms, providing excellent storage while maintaining the clean, contemporary feel of the accommodation. The remaining bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests or further home-working requirements and a family bathroom.
Outside, the property benefits from a mature, established garden, providing a private and verdant setting and a natural extension of the living accommodation. A particular feature is the Wentworth Garden Room, a fully insulated home office with double glazing, heating, mains electricity and a telephone line, creating an exceptional space for remote working, a studio or hobby room. A substantial double garage and generous driveway provide excellent parking and storage.
The Old Smithy enjoys a desirable rural setting in The Hatch, Burghfield, combining village charm with convenient access to Burghfield Common and Reading. Excellent local schooling includes Burghfield St Mary's Primary School (0.4 miles away) and The Willink School. Nearby amenities include The Hatch Gate Inn, shops, healthcare facilities and everyday services. Transport links are strong, with a bus stop just 0.02 miles away and rail connections available from Theale and Mortimer stations. The surrounding countryside offers excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor recreation, while maintaining easy access to Reading and the wider Thames Valley.
Services: electricity, water and oil-fired boiler
Local Authority: West Berkshire
Council Tax Band: G
EPC Rating: D
Tenure: Freehold
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