Berkshire, RG17 8QH

ABOUT THIS HOUSE Accessed via gated drive, Saxon House (Listed Grade II) is surrounded by the rolling hills of the Lambourn Downs in a peaceful and quiet location. The current vendors undertook a significant program of improving the property and it is very well presented with large reception rooms and numerous bedrooms. The heart of Saxon House is its wonderful kitchen / breakfast room with an enviable pantry. The beautiful garden and heated pool are to the front of the property and to the rear, separated with the post & rail and hedged boundary, is an equestrian yard, with secondary accommodation, with a large barn which has the benefit of planning consent to convert to a residential dwelling. There is also planning permission for garaging at the front of the property. ABOUT THIS AREA Saxon House is set in the quiet and rural village of Upper Lambourn, a picturesque village located within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the source of the river Lambourn. It is known as the ‘Valley of the Racehorse’ due to its long history of horse racing and breeding and is home to several world-famous trainers and jockeys as well as some of the finest training facilities in the country. The village has a rich cultural and historical background, dating back to Roman times. Aside from horse racing, Upper Lambourn is also popular for outdoor activities, including hiking and cycling. The nearby village of Lambourn is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering plenty of opportunities for nature lovers to explore. Lambourn has some good local shops, a primary school and doctor’s surgery and there are several excellent restaurants and pubs in the area. Schooling in the area is excellent, both state and independent, including Pinewood, The Manor, Elstree, Brockhurst & Marlston, St Helens & St Catherines, Cothill, Radley and Marlborough to name but a few. The market towns of Hungerford, Newbury Marlborough and Wantage are all within easy driving distance, and the large town of Swindon provides extensive facilities. M4 junction 14 is 6 miles away providing excellent links to London and Bath and to further major road networks. TOWNS and CITIES Hungerford 10 miles Wantage 10 miles Marlborough 14 miles Swindon 14 miles Newbury 15 miles Didcot 18 miles TRAIN STATIONS Hungerford 10 miles London Paddington from 50 minutes Newbury 14 miles London Paddington from 47 minutes Didcot 18 miles London Paddington from 37 minutes AIRPORTS Southampton Airport 51 miles London Heathrow 57 miles Bristol Airport 61 miles