2 bedroom Flat For Sale

A new apartment in the sought-after Racecourse development built by David Wilson, the award-winning national property development.

Two bedrooms, a fabulous kitchen/living/dining space, off road parking with an EV charger, views towards the finishing post and one of the most desirable locations in town, just a short walk from the nearest train station, are just some of the reasons this elegant home is going to attract attention.

Situation
Home Straight starts a stone’s throw from the key A339 and runs to the Newbury Racecourse train station – Newbury is one of only a handful of racecourses to have its own railway station.

Barely a hop, skip and a jump from the front door is the Racecourse itself – with a footpath running all the way past the start line and to the quiet end of Hambridge Road. From there, access to the Kennet & Avon canal or up the hill to Bowdown Woods and the Common.

In the other direction you can walk into town following Hambridge Road or cross the Kennet and Avon Canal at Bull’s Lock swing bridge - perfect for a stroll into the centre of town via Victoria Park and the bustling Parkway shopping development.

Crossing the bridge has easy access to the A4, A34 and M4, which connect you with all parts of the country, as does the railway that takes you into Reading and London Paddington, Bristol and Wales, and via Reading, Birmingham and the north.

Property

On the first floor, this modern apartment has views over the track and towards the finishing post.

Open-Plan Kitchen / Dining / Sitting Room
This dual-aspect space really is the heart of this home.

The living room, to the front of the house, has a window and glazed door that open onto a full width balcony, filling the room with natural light and allow a cooling through-breeze on warmer days.

You have six options for specifying the kitchen to your taste and there are spaces to fit a washing machine, fridge-freezer and dishwasher.

Bedroom with ensuite
The main bedroom has an ensuite with walk-in shower. A glazed door and window open onto the balcony, making for a light-filled room and giving views over the track and towards the finish post.

Bathroom
Plenty of space for toiletries and smellies. Opposite the bath is a good-sized heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2
Easily accommodating a double bed and free-standing bedroom furniture, this spacious room would also make a wonderful home office, music or crafting room, with a window overlooking the track.

Location
In the local area, you have a fantastic choice of local pubs to sample – including some noted in the Michelin guide. You’re just a few miles from The Living Rainforest and the unique Watermill Theatre. Newbury town has a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs, cinemas and businesses. And of course, closer to home you have Newbury Racecourse, which held its first meeting back in 1905, and where the Queen has regularly enjoyed her birthday cheering on her own horses.

For sporty types, you have a selection of excellent golf courses, several fitness centres including the nearby Nuffield Health, the wide-open space of Greenham Common.

Connections include the M4, A4 and A34, making it easily commutable by road to most locations, while rail links take you into London, towards Cardiff in the west and via nearby Reading, with its newly opened Elizabeth line, to most of the country including Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

Schooling
According to the West Berkshire Council website, the school catchment areas are:

Primary schools: The Willows Primary School, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.
Secondary schools: Park House School.

Services
Electric heating & hot water
Mains water & drainage
Broadband. Fibre To The Premises (FTTP) is fitted. According to Openreach, Ultrafast Full Fibre speeds of up to 1800Mbps is available.
Mobile. According to Vodafone, their 5G ultra service is “good indoors and outdoors”.

Council
The local authority is West Berkshire Council. The Council Tax band is TBC.

Tenure
Leasehold
Nil ground rent
Service charge TBC, estimate c. £1500pa.

EPC TBC, estimated as A/B.

  EPC rating: B. Council tax band: X, Tenure: Leasehold,