Wash Water, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Grounds of almost 1 acre
- Six bedrooms
- Annexe
- Gated driveway parking
- Beautiful gardens
- Triple aspect formal living room
- Potential to be extended (STPP)
- Views across fields
- Village location
- 45 minutes on the train to London
Description
**ALMOST 1 ACRE OF LAND**
A wonderfully extended period house situated in a village location enjoying an 800ft sq ANNEXE, perfect for multi-generational living, within a short distance to the RAILWAY STATION, offering links to London Paddington in 45 minutes.
The Ground Floor
Step into the welcoming entrance hall, where a solid slate floor and a cosy wood - burning stove set the tone for the home's rustic elegance.This inviting space provides access to the kitchen, a well-appointed hub featuring solid oak cabinetry, polished granite worktops and a Franke double sink, all enjoying views over the private gardens.
The ground floor offers three generously proportioned reception rooms, each laid with solid oak flooring, while two benefit from their own wood-burning stoves, creating warm and inviting spaces for both family life and entertaining. A secondary entrance leads to a fully tiled shower room. To the rear of the property is an expansive utility room and a dedicated gym, together with internal access to the garage , which is fitted with an electric roller shutter door.
The First Floor
An elegant solid oak staircase rises to the newly carpeted first floor. The spacious landing provides access to four well-proportioned bedrooms, all benefiting from fitted wardrobes. The impressive principal bedroom serves as a private retreat, complete with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. The first floor also features a fully tiled family bathroom and a fifth bedroom, currently utilised as a home office, with all rooms enjoying elevated views across the gardens and surrounding countryside.
The Annexe
Complementing the main house is a substantial one-bedroom annexe extending to approximately 880 sq ft. Offering exceptional flexibility, it can be accessed either from the main house via an interconnecting door or through its own private entrance. The accommodation comprises a spacious open-plan kitchen and sitting room, a generous double bedroom and a shower room, making it ideally suited to multi-generational living, visiting guests or those seeking a degree of
independent living.
The Family House
The property is approached via a pair of elegant timber gates, opening onto a substantial gravel driveway that provides ample parking for numerous vehicles. The side and rear gardens offer a wonderfully private setting, centred around a generous lawn bordered by colourful flower beds, mature trees and established shrubs, creating a haven for local wildlife. The garden is enclosed by close-board fencing to the west and adjoins a private wooded area to the east, while enjoying far-reaching countryside views to the north.
A gravelled terrace extends along the rear of the house, providing an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond, steps lead to a raised lawn incorporating a large garden shed and greenhouse, offering excellent facilities for keen gardeners, while a dedicated log store adds further practicality.
SERVICES AND MATERIAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected except gas. The property is heated via an oil-fired central heating system. The annexe falls under the same Council Tax assessment as the main house, as it is accessed through the principal dwelling.
Council tax band: E
Energy efficiency rating: D
While offering a quiet, rural lifestyle, Hillview House is just a short distance from the amenities of Newbury. The town provides a wide range of
shopping and leisure facilities, including Newbury Racecourse and various theatres. The surrounding countryside offers extensive opportunities for walking and riding, while excellent road networks provide easy access to nearby towns like Swindon, Oxford, and Winchester. There is also well-regarded for its schooling, with a variety of state and independent schools, including Falkland Primary, Park House School, St Bartholomew School, St. Michael’s, Horris Hill, St.Gabriel’s, Thorngrove, Cheam, and Downe House.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-24
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,755 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Electric Heating, Double Glazing, Oil Heating, Central Heating, Wood Burner
- Broadband
- No Internet Connection
- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Step-Free Access, Level Access Shower, Level Access
- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 85% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Falkland Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 422
- Type
- Community school
- Enborne C.E. Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 77
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- John Rankin Infant and Nursery School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 7
- Pupils
- 240
- Type
- Academy converter
- Highwood Copse Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 149
- Type
- Free schools
- John Rankin Junior School1.5 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 311
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
Secondary
- Park House School0.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 981
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Clere School1.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 382
- Type
- Community school
- St Bartholomew's School1.8 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,905
- Type
- Academy converter
- Trinity School3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,349
- Type
- Academy converter
- Kennet School5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,824
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.
Planning map: Flood Zone 3, about 30 metres away.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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