Welcome to Mulberry Gardens, a gorgeous cottage-style four-bedroom family home set on a third-acre plot in the sought-after village of Woolton Hill. Built in 2021, this four-year-old residence offers over 2,300 sq ft of adaptable living space across two floors, with sweeping windows that fill rooms with natural light and showcase garden views.
To find out more about this property, or to arrange a viewing, please contact Rebecca, Stowhill Estates West Berkshire and North Hampshire on-01635-019-199.
Close attention has been paid to the specification of this lovely home, with higher than average ceilings and luxury finishes which are in-keeping with the cottage style, but maximise the volume of the rooms, and reflect light throughout.
At the heart of the property is a sociable kitchen with quartz worktops and quality appliances – described by the owners as their favourite room. Practical touches throughout the home make daily life easier: underfloor heating keeps you cosy, while the specially designed airing cupboard eliminates the need for a tumble dryer.
With its generous, pretty garden with established planting and focal features, Mulberry Gardens is perfectly positioned for families, just moments from excellent schools, the local tennis court and parish field. If you’re looking for a modern home with luxury finishes in a welcoming village community with easy commuter access, Mulberry Gardens deserves a place at the top of your list.
First impressions
Pull into the gravel driveway of this stunning residence, and you'll find plenty of room for several cars, an attractive storage building, summer house and log store.
Featuring two bay windows and a sage-green front door with chrome fittings, the cottage-style home is surrounded by a well-manicured front garden that catches the eye with clever, mature planting. To the right of the house stands a wooden archway with climbing plants, offering the first glimpse into a garden where an oak tree provide dappled shade across the sunny third-acre plot.
Above the timber framed storage building is a loft space that benefits from skylights and vaulted ceilings. Boasting a separate entrance from the main house, this quiet and flexible room works equally well as a home office or hobby space.
Spaces for modern living
Step through the front door and you’ll find a wide, welcoming hallway with high ceilings and natural décor that set the tone for the rest of the house. Practical cloak cupboards keep coats and shoes out of sight, while clever storage helps maintain clean lines throughout.
To your right, the kitchen instantly reveals why it's the owners' favourite room. This generous, light-filled space combines cooking and entertaining without compromise. Sleek quartz worktops and spacious island breakfast bar contrast beautifully with the characterful farmhouse-style butler sink beneath the back window.
A delightful window seat creates a suntrap ideal for your morning coffee, reading the newspaper, or simply watching the garden wake up. At the heart of the kitchen stands a professional-grade range cooker, partnered with an extractor hood, integrated dishwasher together with space for the all-important wine fridge. Handle-free cabinetry in soft, neutral tones provides plenty of storage space. The dining area easily accommodates a large table while leaving plenty of space for the cook to move between prep areas and appliances.
Whether you're hosting weekend brunches or evening dinner parties that spill outdoors through the bifold doors, this kitchen adapts effortlessly to the occasion.
Fireside comfort
Across the hallway is the living room: a large, calming room featuring a brick fireplace with wood burner perfect for relaxing in the cooler evenings. A bay window seat overlooking the front garden and additional side windows ensure this generous space remains bright throughout the day.
We love the bespoke floor-to-ceiling media unit, crafted in cream-painted wood, which offers stylish space for your television and open shelving for books and decorative items. Two log stores flank the unit, keeping winter fuel within arm's reach while adding a rustic touch to the room's design.
Walking through glass doors at the rear of the living room, you’ll find a versatile space that currently serves as a playroom but is easily adaptable as a home office or snug.
Practical details
Next, you’ll find a utility room with separate access from the back, well suited to muddy boots and paws after a long Sunday walk with the family. There’s plenty of storage space here, while the stylish WC with sage-green cabinetry offers convenience for family and guests alike.
With underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, you’ll love spending cosy Winters here.
An upstairs retreat
As you ascend the elegant wooden staircase, you’ll arrive at a generous landing with soft carpets underfoot and a large airing cupboard used for drying clothes - with air source heat pump system - great for energy bills all round!
The impressive master suite offers double aspect windows overlooking the gardens, mirrored fitted wardrobes and traditional column radiators that blend period charm with modern comforts. The generous proportions easily accommodate a super-king bed and additional furniture while maintaining an open feel.
The en-suite bathroom continues the home's quality finishes with a distinctive stone countertop basin and chrome fixtures. A large walk-in shower with rainfall head occupies one corner, while a Velux window above ensures excellent natural light without compromising privacy. Pale metro tiles create a calm, spa-like atmosphere against the crisp white walls.
Three additional bedrooms offer generous proportions, rural charm, fitted robes and windows that flood each room with natural light. Bedrooms two and three are well suited as guest rooms or for older family members, while bedroom four is currently set up as a nursery, with soft neutral tones creating a calm atmosphere. This versatile room could easily serve as a home office or study as needs change.
The family bathroom showcases a beautiful freestanding bath, contemporary stone countertop basin, heated towel rail and spacious shower.
The grounds
Wander through the wooden arch to the side of the house and you’ll find yourself in a generous garden that wraps around the rear and side of the home. Mature oak trees provide shade and privacy, while the lawn with an entertaining patio stretches out from the bifold kitchen doors. Perfect for garden games, summer picnics or lazy weekends reading the newspapers.
A further patio and pergola sits at the far end, with cleverly designed focal points including large stones, a log series and beds bursting with colour in warmer months. Outdoor furniture and cushions can be stored in the pretty summer house tucked away in the front garden. A timber framed storage building keeps things practical, while the studio above provides a flexible retreat for home working or as a hobbies room.
The surrounds
Mulberry Gardens sits right in the heart of Woolton Hill – a friendly, thriving village tucked away in the countryside of the beautiful Hampshire/Berkshire borders.
For families, the location is hard to beat. St Thomas' CE Infant School and Woolton Hill Junior School are within easy walking distance. Secondary school buses run from the village to The Clere, St Bart’s and Park House in Newbury. And there is a choice of Independent Schools such as Thorngrove, St Gabriels, Cheam and Horris Hill nearby.
Woolton Hill’s many facilities are hard to beat – a village shop and Post Office, play park, tennis court and Tennis/Sports Club are a short stroll away, as is the local doctor’s surgery. For a slower pace, try exploring the local walking routes around National Trust woodland The Chase, the East End Loop via Malverleys Farm and Dining, where you’ll find a relaxed atmosphere in the café/restaurant serving fresh pastries and seasonal lunches. There are longer walking routes which can include footpaths around Highclere Castle (where Downton Abbey was filmed).
The Rampant Cat is the local village pub, and The Red House in Highclere is also a local favourite for evening drinks or Sunday lunches as well as a popular Deli, Pizza Takeway and Coffee Shop.
With the A34 and M4 not far away, you can get to most places easily by car. There are fast trains to London in around 42 minutes at nearby Newbury station.
Mulberry Gardens offers the best of both worlds: peaceful village life, with everything you need just a short stroll or drive away.
To find out more about this property, or to arrange a viewing, please contact Rebecca, Stowhill Estates West Berkshire and North Hampshire on-01635-019-199.
