4 bed detached house for sale

Byes Lane, Silchester, Hampshire RG7

Private Village Home with Generous Gardens and Flexible Living Space in Silchester.

Description
Set along a quiet lane in the sought-after historic village of Silchester, this is a private and well-balanced family home offering generous living spaces, mature gardens, and a layout that works equally well for everyday life and entertaining.

The property centres around a spacious kitchen and dining area, creating a natural hub for the home, complemented by well-proportioned reception rooms that offer both comfort and flexibility. Large windows throughout bring in excellent natural light and provide a strong connection to the surrounding garden, giving the house a calm, open feel.

The bedrooms are well-sized and thoughtfully arranged, offering comfortable accommodation for family living, guest space, or working from home. The overall layout provides flexibility without compromise, making it easy to adapt to changing needs.

Outside, the garden is a key feature - mature, private, and ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The setting offers a sense of countryside living while remaining well connected, with local amenities, schools, and transport links all within easy reach.

Silchester is a highly regarded village known for its history, character, community feel, and surrounding countryside, making it particularly attractive to buyers looking for a balance between rural space and accessibility.

Homes in this location with this level of space and privacy rarely remain available for long, particularly when offering such a flexible and liveable layout.

Tastefully upgraded by its current owners, this spacious home is ready to move into. The generous entrance hall is a light filled flexible space and leads to all the principal reception rooms. The farmhouse-style kitchen has flagstone flooring, custom built cabinetry, wooden worktops, and an oil-fired range cooker. The adjacent garden-facing dining area provides a great space for informal dining . There is a separate utility room with built-in storage and internal access to the large garage.

The dual-aspect living and dining room, features a wood-burning stove, detailed ceiling mouldings, and exquisite parquet flooring. Two well-appointed bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom complete this floor. Upstairs, there is the principal bedroom suite and a further double bedroom each with their own private en-suite bathroom.

The landscaped garden is a haven of privacy and tranquility. Designed for both entertaining and relaxation, the outdoor space consists of a generous patio area as well as several seating areas amongst the maturely planted garden. The rear garden backs onto fields and enjoys open views. To the front, a gated driveway offers off-road parking for up to six vehicles and the front garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature hedge borders.

Location
Located on the Hampshire/Berkshire border, Silchester is renowned for its Roman heritage the ancient site of Calleva Atrebatum, home to Britain’s best-preserved Roman wall.

The village offers a friendly and active community with a local public house, well regarded primary school, village hall and plenty of walks at Silchester Common and Pamber Forest.

Nearby towns include Newbury (13 miles), Reading, and Basingstoke, all offering excellent shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. The area is well connected by the M3, M4, and A34, with fast rail links to London Paddington (via Reading) and London Waterloo (via Basingstoke), all timings and mileages are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,152 sq ft



Directions
RG7 2QB

Additional Info
Mains water, electricity and drainage.

Oil fired central heating.

Brand new roof 2025