Sunderland Gardens, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14

Tucked away in a peaceful development sideways onto open fields, this substantial six bedroom detached residence offers the ultimate blend of country views and modern town living, located within the catchment area of the highly regarded St Bartholomew's School. The beautifully updated layout features four bathrooms, flexible reception spaces, and a sun-drenched, south-facing garden oasis.

DESCRIPTION
18 Sunderland Gardens is a substantial six-bedroom, four-bathroom detached family residence that masters the balance between expansive architectural proportions and refined, modern comfort, ideal for large families, multi-generational living, home working, teenage children and guests. Designed to accommodate both the high-energy demands of daily family life and the sophisticated flow required for formal entertaining, the ground floor opens into a welcoming entrance hall complete with extensive built-in storage solutions. The formal lounge serves as a grand yet inviting principal reception room, flooded with natural light from large double doors that seamlessly connect the indoor space to the rear terrace. Forming the natural heart of the home is a spectacular open-plan kitchen and dining area, completely transformed with modern, sleek finishes, premium integrated appliances, and generous work surfaces. This floor is further enhanced by versatile additional reception spaces that can be effortlessly configured as a dedicated home office, a quiet library, a children’s playroom, or an informal family snug. Across the upper levels, the bedroom accommodation provides unparalleled flexibility for large or multi-generational families. The luxurious principal suite serves as a private retreat featuring fitted wardrobes and a meticulously styled, high-specification en-suite bathroom. Additional well-proportioned bedrooms offer excellent versatility for guest lodging, custom dressing rooms, or fitness spaces, with multiple secondary bedrooms benefiting from private en-suite facilities and the remainder served by a beautifully appointed family bathroom. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered to ensure long-term practicality and peace of mind, from the wealth of smart storage options to the modern, energy-efficient heating and boiler system. The property benefits from full-fibre broadband availability, with gigabit-capable speeds available.

OUTSIDE
Occupying a premier, commanding plot within a quiet and highly regarded residential development on the edge of Newbury, the exterior of the property offers an immediate sense of rural tranquillity. The house is uniquely positioned sideways onto a peaceful open field, creating an exceptional backdrop of green outlooks and an enhanced level of privacy with a distinct lack of overlooking neighbours. Enjoying an unusual position overlooking open fields, the property offers a greater sense of space, privacy and countryside outlook than is typically found within a modern residential development. Upon approach, the property boasts strong kerb appeal with a wide, welcoming frontage featuring a generous private driveway with ample off-road parking for approximately three vehicles, which leads directly to a secure, brick-built garage. The beautifully landscaped south-facing rear garden enjoys sunshine throughout the day and provides an ideal setting for family life and outdoor entertaining. Chiefly laid to a neat lawn and enclosed by mature planting, established greenery, and natural screening, it provides a safe environment for children to play and adults to unwind. A spacious patio terrace runs the full width of the property's rear, creating an idyllic setting for al fresco dining, summer barbecues, and relaxed evening entertaining.


SERVICES & MATERIAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected and the property operates on gas fired central heating.
EPC rating: C
Council tax band: G

The lifestyle offered by 18 Sunderland Gardens is defined by its prime position on the southern edge of Newbury, masterfully balancing the convenience of a thriving market town with immediate access to the Berkshire countryside. Situated within a peaceful, established development, the property benefits from an enviable neighbourhood feel while remaining exceptionally well-connected.
For families, the home’s primary asset is its exceptional proximity to first-class education. The property is located within the catchment area of the highly regarded St Bartholomew's School, which achieved Outstanding under Ofsted's previous inspection framework and continues to enjoy an excellent academic reputation with consistently strong examination results. Homes within its strict catchment area remain in incredibly high demand. 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.