Property Details: - Type: Detached bungalow - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Jones Robinson Estate Agents - Newbury Phone: 01635 246268

* ANNEXE *<br/>A beautifully renovated, detached BUNGALOW featuring a fantastic open-plan kitchen/living/dining room with BI-FOLD doors and a lantern roof. The property offers five bedrooms, including a separate annex, a large garden, a garden studio, a fully equipped workshop, and a driveway, all within walking distance of the town centre.<br/><br/> DESCRIPTION<br/>25 Monks Lane is a truly exceptional five-bedroom, detached bungalow that has been meticulously renovated throughout to an incredibly high standard. The property strikes a perfect balance between elegant, cosy retreats and breathtaking open-plan spaces. For quieter moments, the separate sitting room offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with its feature fireplace, while the principal bedroom benefits from private French doors opening onto a secluded courtyard area, an idyllic spot for enjoying morning coffee in the sunshine.<br/><br/>The home is thoughtfully designed for family life, featuring a modern family bathroom and an additional shower room, complemented by a practical, separate utility room.<br/><br/>The heart of the home is positioned to the rear, where a spectacular open-plan kitchen, living and dining room creates the ultimate social hub. Finished with sleek grey units and crowned by a striking lantern roof, the space is further enhanced by a cosy log burner that adds warmth and character. High-quality bi-fold doors span the rear elevation, offering lovely views across the garden and opening fully to seamlessly connect the interior with the outdoor space.<br/><br/>Further enhancing the property is a self-contained studio annexe with its own separate access kitchen and shower room. This versatile accommodation is ideal for multi-generational living, a teenager’s retreat, or a potential Airbnb or short-term rental opportunity, subject to the necessary consents.<br/><br/>OUTSIDE<br/>The property continues to impress with a fantastic, generous rear garden, mainly laid to lawn and complemented by a large patio area ideal for large-scale entertaining. The grounds feature a variety of impressive outbuildings, including a very large entertainment space with power and lighting, a dedicated workshop positioned at the foot of the garden, and a charming summerhouse.<br/><br/>To the front, the property is equally well appointed, boasting a substantial gated gravel driveway that provides secure parking for multiple vehicles. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a home where every detail has been carefully considered, offering a lifestyle of luxury, flexibility and versatility.<br/><br/>SERVICES AND MATERIAL INFORMATION<br/>All mains services are connected. <br/>Council tax band: E<br/>Energy efficiency rating: C<br/><br/>As well as being home to Newbury Racecourse, the town itself offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities, as well as the award-winning Victoria Park which has excellent visitor facilities, and much historical interest nearby, at Donnington Castle and Highclere Castle (of Downton Abbey fame). There are plenty of stunning walking and cycling trails, including the tow path along the Kennet & Avon Canal which passes directly through the town centre. Newbury is the headquarters of Vodafone UK and offers a railway station on the direct line to London Paddington (fast train to Paddington has an approx. travel time of 41 minutes). There are also excellent road links via the A34 and M4 motorway, a convenient commute for those working in Reading, Oxford and Southampton.