Sold STC Detached

Manor Cottage

NEWBURY, WESTBROOK, WEST BERKSHIRE RG20 8DN

3 beds 1 baths Listed 21 Jul 2019 (-2556d)

£750,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (RG20 8DN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | MANOR COTTAGE, NEWBURY, WESTBROOK, WEST BERKSHIRE RG20 8DN |
| Price | £750,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £725,000 Feb 2020 |

## Description

A charming period cottage in an excellent village setting.

**Description**

THE PROPERTY

Manor Cottage is a Grade II Listed cottage believed to have been built in the mid 19th century, and constructed of red and blue glazed brick elevations with sash windows under a slate roof. A beautiful orangery which was originally part of Speen House, enhances the east elevation of the house. The accommodation is beautifully presented with light and south facing reception rooms looking over the private garden.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached from the lane to parking outside the house. A gate leads into the private and enclosed garden which is laid mainly to lawn with mature herbaceous borders, shrubs and trees. To the east of the house is a large timber outbuilding with a slate roof which could have a variety of uses, subject to the usual planning consents.

Planning

There is planning permission to demolish the existing

outbuilding and replace the outbuilding with ancillary accommodation in the rear garden (18/03391/House).

**Location**

Manor Cottage is situated in the popular Westbrook which is a No-Through Road with mostly period and individual properties in the lane. Westbrook is part of the village of Boxford, lying in the Lambourn Valley about 6 miles north west of Newbury. The village has a pub, a church and a village hall with recreation ground. Within a few minutes’ drive is The Watermill Theatre and the Woodspeen gastro pub/restaurant. The surrounding rural countryside offers a network of footpaths and bridleways including the Lambourn Way. Comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities can be found in Newbury.

Square Footage: 1,611 sq ft

Acreage: 0.13 Acres

**Directions**

From Newbury take the A4 west signed to Hungerford passing over the A34 and at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit signed to Stockcross, Wickham and Lambourn. Continue for 2.7 miles passing through the villages of Stockcross and Wickham Heath and turn right signed to Boxford. Continue along this lane for 1 mile and at the T junction by The Bell pub, turn right and then immediately left into the village of Boxford. Continue round a left hand bend and then when the road bends right, continue straight ahead signed ‘Westbrook Only’. Manor Cottage will be found on the right after 0.3 miles.

## Property Photos

- ![Main](/listings/photos/63849678/1259120) - Main
- ![Orangery](/listings/photos/63849678/1259121) - Orangery
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/63849678/1259122) - Kitchen
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/63849678/1259123) - Sitting Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/63849678/1259124) - Dining Room
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/63849678/1259125) - Bedroom
- ![Garden 1](/listings/photos/63849678/1259126) - Garden 1
- ![Garden 2](/listings/photos/63849678/1259127) - Garden 2
- ![Garden 3](/listings/photos/63849678/1259128) - Garden 3

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/63849678/1259129) - Floorplan

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| MANOR COTTAGE, WESTBROOK, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG20 8DN | £725,000 | 24/02/2020 | Detached |
| MANOR COTTAGE, WESTBROOK, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG20 8DN | £475,000 | 14/10/2005 | Detached |
| MANOR COTTAGE, WESTBROOK, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG20 8DN | £264,334 | 21/10/1998 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| WESTBROOK OLD MANOR, WESTBROOK, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG20 8DJ | £2,375,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |

**Area average:** £2,375,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £898,382 (42 Detached, RG20, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -16.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Berkshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,161/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,290/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,419/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.17% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £161,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £129,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 48.6%
- **10y growth:** 14.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for West Berkshire; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 27.7%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Last sold

£725,000 Feb 2020

Local average

£898,382 (-16.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (23,422 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Charming period features throughout
Sought after village location
Great communications via Road & Rail
Good area of schooling
Private garden

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A charming period cottage in an excellent village setting.

Description

THE PROPERTY
Manor Cottage is a Grade II Listed cottage believed to have been built in the mid 19th century, and constructed of red and blue glazed brick elevations with sash windows under a slate roof. A beautiful orangery which was originally part of Speen House, enhances the east elevation of the house. The accommodation is beautifully presented with light and south facing reception rooms looking over the private garden.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached from the lane to parking outside the house. A gate leads into the private and enclosed garden which is laid mainly to lawn with mature herbaceous borders, shrubs and trees. To the east of the house is a large timber outbuilding with a slate roof which could have a variety of uses, subject to the usual planning consents.

Planning
There is planning permission to demolish the existing
outbuilding and replace the outbuilding with ancillary accommodation in the rear garden (18/03391/House).

Location

Manor Cottage is situated in the popular Westbrook which is a No-Through Road with mostly period and individual properties in the lane. Westbrook is part of the village of Boxford, lying in the Lambourn Valley about 6 miles north west of Newbury. The village has a pub, a church and a village hall with recreation ground. Within a few minutes’ drive is The Watermill Theatre and the Woodspeen gastro pub/restaurant. The surrounding rural countryside offers a network of footpaths and bridleways including the Lambourn Way. Comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities can be found in Newbury.

Square Footage: 1,611 sq ft

Acreage: 0.13 Acres

Directions

From Newbury take the A4 west signed to Hungerford passing over the A34 and at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit signed to Stockcross, Wickham and Lambourn. Continue for 2.7 miles passing through the villages of Stockcross and Wickham Heath and turn right signed to Boxford. Continue along this lane for 1 mile and at the T junction by The Bell pub, turn right and then immediately left into the village of Boxford. Continue round a left hand bend and then when the road bends right, continue straight ahead signed ‘Westbrook Only’. Manor Cottage will be found on the right after 0.3 miles.

Listed by

Newbury

Savills

Reference: 63849678

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address	Current	Potential	Floor area	Age band	Type
1a Laburnum Cottages, Westbrook, NEWBURY	40	69	49 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Flat
1b Laburnum Cottages, Westbrook, NEWBURY	40	65	50 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Flat
1b Laburnum Cottages, Westbrook, NEWBURY	23	60	50 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Flat
2 Laburnum Cottages, Westbrook, NEWBURY	39	75	67 m²	England and Wales: before 1900	Detached
Malthouse Cottage, Westbrook, NEWBURY	80	80	361 m²	—	Detached
The Annexe, Whitehart Cottage, Westbrook, NEWBURY	54	72	34 m²	England and Wales: 1991-1995	Flat
The Malting, Westbrook, NEWBURY	65	78	194 m²	England and Wales: 1950-1966	Detached
Whitehart Cottage, Westbrook, NEWBURY	37	67	238 m²	—	Detached
Willows, Westbrook, NEWBURY	57	71	320 m²	England and Wales: 1900-1929	Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Price history

174% since 1998

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	24/02/2020 (6 years ago)	£725,000	+52.6%
Sold	14/10/2005 (20 years ago)	£475,000	+79.7%
Sold	21/10/1998 (27 years ago)	£264,334	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
WESTBROOK OLD MANOR, WESTBROOK, NEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG20 8DJ	£2,375,000	26/08/2022	Detached

Area average: £2,375,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 48.6%

10y growth 14.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Berkshire. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 0.6%

5y (index) 19.2%

10y (index) 27.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for West Berkshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,161/mo

Realistic £1,290/mo

Optimistic £1,419/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Berkshire.

Location

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Address

Boxford, Easton, Boxford, West Berkshire, England, RG20 8DJ, United Kingdom

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Unknown	0.5 miles
Shop	Unknown	2.5 miles
Shop	Londis	3.2 miles
Train station	Kintbury	3.9 miles
Train station	Newbury	4.3 miles
Hospital	West Berkshire Community Hospital	4.9 miles
Hospital	Thornford Park	7.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
New Barn School	Other	1.3 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022
Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School	Primary	1.9 miles	Good — 29 Jan 2019
Stockcross C.E. School	Primary	2.1 miles	Good — 27 Apr 2012
Mary Hare School	Other	2.5 miles	Good — 6 Sep 2016
Chieveley Primary School	Primary	3.1 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.17%

Max investor price (0.8%) £161,250

Target investor price (1%) £129,000

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).

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