High Street, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18

A rare opportunity to acquire the FREEHOLD of a substantial PERIOD property, formerly the village butcher's shop, and currently arranged as two self-contained apartments, offering exceptional scope for refurbishment, reconfiguration or redevelopment (subject to the necessary consents).
Best & final offers by 1.00pm on Wednesday 2nd September 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE
The vendors are committed to a 4 week marketing programme commencing Wednesday 5th August. Best and final bids are to be presented in writing by 1.00pm on Wednesday 2nd September 2026.

DESCRIPTION
Occupying a prominent position on the High Street, this characterful building presents a fantastic opportunity for developers, investors or buyers seeking a rewarding renovation project. The sale includes the freehold of the entire building, which is currently configured as two separate apartments but offers exciting potential to be retained as such or reconfigured into one impressive family home, subject to any necessary planning and building regulation approvals.

The ground floor apartment comprises an entrance hall, spacious sitting room, kitchen/dining room, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate WC. The first floor apartment benefits from its own entrance, sitting room, kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom and useful storage.

Requiring complete modernisation throughout, this is a genuine refurbishment project with enormous potential. Whether you're looking to restore the building, improve the existing apartments or explore alternative layouts, this is a rare chance to acquire a substantial freehold property in a sought-after village location.

OUTSIDE
To the rear, the property enjoys an enclosed garden, a useful outbuilding/store and the added benefit of off-road parking accessed from the rear, a valuable feature in this central village location.

SERVICES & MATERIAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected except gas. The property operates on night storage heaters.
EPC rating: E & F
Council tax bands: C

Hermitage is surrounded by delightful countryside and is in the heart of the North Wessex Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village benefits from a primary school, two pubs, village shop with post office and a Co-op store. Nearby Newbury offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities including the nationally renowned Watermill Theatre and Newbury Racecourse. Hermitage is within easy reach of junction 13 of the M4 motorway and offering easy access to Thatcham and Newbury.