Apartment home from an era of elegance

As an example of gracious living from a bygone age, Castle House in Speen excels. But few people would probably want to take on singlehanded responsibility for the whole magnificent edifice, which comes complete with a pillared portico at the front entrance.

However, if you find the temptation of grand rooms with high ceilings and intricate plaster work impossible to resist then the good news is that a portion of this house with a noble past is for sale through the Newbury office of Dreweatt Neate.

The property in Old Bath Road was converted into apartments and now a two bedroom home on the ground floor is being offered at a guide price of £325,000.

Two of its rooms are particularly special – the sitting room reflects the age of the elegant drawing room with its dual aspect sash windows and French doors into a private courtyard. There is moulded ceiling coving, a stylish open fireplace in cast iron with a gas fire to bring it to life, and attractive high skirting boards.

The master bedroom is also a magnificent living space with its high ceiling, triple aspect bay window, ceiling coving and rose, and full height fitted wardrobes.

In the kitchen, modern units and integral fridge / freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine bring it up to the modern age and these are complemented by a five ring gas hob with double oven and stainless steel extractor. The second bedroom also has built-in wardrobes and period plasterwork while the bathroom boasts a classic white suite, ceramic tiled floor, and fully tiled walls.

A sweeping gravel drive makes an imposing approach to Castle House and provides visitor parking while at the rear of the property the apartment has its own garage. As well as the paved and well screened private courtyard accessed from the sitting room, there are additional communal gardens with well maintained lawns and shrub-filled borders. Steps lead down to a large basement store.

For more information, visit dnproperty.co.uk.