A truly individual architecturally designed contemporary eco home. The thoughtful design has been rendered with meticulous attention to detail, and the build is to the highest eco standards. Set within a rural position on the edge of Compton, the property is surrounded by open fields. The modern aesthetic serves to enhance the impact of the natural surroundings, and the curvature of the house is designed to maximise the countryside vistas from every space ensuring stunning views from every room. Features of the property include individually knapped flint mixed, a green roof planted with wildflowers, panoramic aluminium triple glazed Smart windows, and marble tiling and Corian worktops throughout. Available early December. EPC Rating B.
Security deposit based on 5 weeks rent =£4615.38
LOCAL INFORMATION:
Compton is a popular village on the outskirts of Newbury with excellent road links to nearby Didcot, Thatcham and Reading. The village has a Parish Church, a general store and post office, a public house/hotel, a surgery, a Village Hall, a Play Group, a Creche, a Scout/Guide hut and a Sports and Recreation Centre. There are two schools, Compton C of E Primary and the Downs Secondary school (Both receiving OUTSTANDING ofsted reports). Many parishioners commute out of the village for work including London, and the Harwell and Rutherford Laboratories a few miles away.
ACCOMMODATION:
An oversize front door leads into the reception hall with porcelain tiles, providing access to all ground floor rooms, as well as a WC with feature marble tiling. Glazed double doors lead into the sitting room with a panoramic picture window overlooking the cottage garden and fields beyond, with bi-folding doors to the patio and engineered oak flooring. The kitchen/dining/family room is a fantastic modern open plan space. Fitted with a contemporary Leicht kitchen, with Corian worktops and integral Siemens appliances including steam ovens and warming drawer, induction hob, full height fridge and dishwasher. The central island is fitted with Artinox stainless steel worktop for a striking look, with a sink with adjustable disappearing tap. Bi-folding doors from the family room lead to the rear deck, and the dining space provides access to a utility room with an additional sink, Corian worktops and marble flooring. This space also leads to a study with a built in Oak desk. The entrance hall also provides access into the double garage, which has dual electric doors, light and power, and in turn leads to a secondary utility/plant room with an additional sink, door to the rear and housing the ventilation unit.
A striking marble and Corian turning staircase with glass balustrade leads to the first floor landing. The main bedroom is split level with a glass balcony providing uninterrupted views over the fields to the rear and side. The main bedroom also has a fully fitted dressing room and luxury en-suite with Villeroy and Boch sanitary ware including a marble-sided bathtub, separate remote controlled shower and double sinks with Corian tops and Dorn Bracht taps. The guest bedroom has panoramic windows, a fitted dressing room and en-suite marble finished shower room with remote controlled shower. There are three further double bedrooms, all with glorious countryside and Downland views, and a family bathroom with a bath and separate shower. There is underfloor heating throughout the house.
OUTSIDE SPACE
Electric gates open to a lavender lined gravelled drive, leading to the double garage. The gardens surround the property, with open lawn to the side leading to two timber sheds. The garden is enclosed by open post and rail fencing to provide uninterrupted views across the fields at the rear. Wildflowers are planted throughout the garden, with a feature cottage garden at the side designed with meandering paths creating a petal design visible from the first floor balcony and roof garden. A timber decked seating area is accessible from both the kitchen/diner and sitting room. The garden is fitted with an irrigation system, as is the green roof. Double gates provide access to a private track at the side.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
West Berkshire District Council. Tax Band G. Air source heat pump and mechanical ventilation system providing filtered air with a cooling system. EPC Rating B. Underfloor heating throughout the property. Septic tank drainage.