A wonderful family home set in beautiful gardens and grounds of approximately 1 acre in this sought-after location within the village of Highclere
Keels Barn
Originally dating back to 1957, Keels Barn is an impressive, detached family home offering generous and versatile living space.
From the moment you step into the impressive reception hall, the sense of space and light is unmistakable. The home enjoys five elegant reception rooms, each with its own character: The drawing room, bathed in natural light from four large windows, features an open fireplace and French doors opening onto the rear terrace, framing views of the garden, the dining room also enjoys French doors to the terrace, creating the perfect setting for indoor–outdoor entertaining, a study flows seamlessly into an oak-framed garden room, sympathetically added in 2010, offering year-round enjoyment of the surrounding views, the sitting room provides yet another point of access to the gardens and a versatile playroom completes the set.
At the heart of the home, the kitchen/breakfast room offers direct access to the gardens and an internal link to the sitting room. Additional ground floor highlights include a utility room, larder, and two cloakrooms.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite enjoys the luxury of a private en suite. Three further bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom.
Approached through a traditional five-bar gate, a sweeping driveway leads to the carport, with the house beautifully framed by gardens that wrap around the property. Mainly laid to lawn, these landscaped grounds also include a separate brick-built workshop and barn.
Planning Note: In January 2022, permission was granted (Ref: 21/01737/HSE) to replace the roof and create additional first-floor accommodation, alongside a replacement garage with cart lodge, garden/bike store, home office and annexe accommodation, plus a barn to form a wellbeing space. This consent has now lapsed.
Please note external photos taken in 2019.
Highclere, North Hampshire
Highclere is a picturesque village and civil parish nestled in the North Wessex Downs, within the Basingstoke and Deane district of Hampshire. Located in the northern part of the county, near the Berkshire border, it is best known as the setting for the iconic Highclere Castle. The village offers excellent transport links, with easy access to the A34, M4 (J13), A339 to Basingstoke, and the M3. Nearby towns include Newbury (6 miles), Andover (12 miles), and Basingstoke (17.5 miles). Rail connections are also convenient: Newbury to London Paddington takes around 50 minutes, while Whitchurch to London Waterloo is approximately 65 minutes. At the heart of the village is The Highclere Red House, a welcoming local pub.
Just 1.6 miles away in the neighbouring village of Woolton Hill, you’ll find a Post Office, a convenience store, and The Rampant Cat pub. The surrounding countryside offers beautiful scenery and an abundance of walking trails. The area is well served by a variety of schools, including: St Thomas’ CE Infant School, Woolton Hill Junior School, Thorngrove School, St Martin’s CE Primary, Cheam School, Brockhurst & Marlston House Schools, Elstree School, St Andrew’s School, Bradfield College, Downe House and Pangbourne College.
Services
•Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
•Fibre broadband available for a number of providers
•Council tax – Band G 2025/26 £3,588.60
•Local authority: Basingstoke & Deane. Telephone 01256 844844
•Postcode: RG20 9PS
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