RACING TO BUY: NEW HOUSES IN NEWBURY PAY TRIBUTE TO FAMOUS HORSE

In celebration of the area’s racing history, David Wilson Homes has named one of the houses at its Newbury Racecourse development after a winning racehorse.

The four bedroom properties, named the Arkle, will have views of Newbury Racecourse from their south-facing balconies, offering residents the chance to watch horse racing from the comfort of their own home.

In celebration of one of the most successful racehorses of all time, the house is named after the three-time winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, who was owned by Anne, Duchess of Westminster.

Rob Allen, Sales Director at David Wilson Homes Southern, said: “We are very pleased to celebrate Newbury’s racing heritage with this home name, especially as the horse Arkle won the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury in 1965.

“Our apartments and houses at Newbury Racecourse have combined the legacy of racing with homes designed for modern living, with strong links to the area’s history.”

Newbury Racecourse is ideal for commuters, with close links to the M4, as well as being under an hour away from London Paddington Station via the onsite train station.

The Arkle, as well as having a balcony looking out to the racecourse, also has two en-suite bedrooms on the second floor, with the balcony being attached to the spacious living and dining room on the first floor.

Residents can also make use of the onsite Nuffield Health Centre and Gym, and the Rocking Horse Nursery, in addition to the number of primary and secondary schools nearby.

For homebuyers looking for green space and a taste of rural living, the surrounding countryside and the nearby Greenham Common are ideally situated for this.

There is currently a selection of one, three and four bedroom homes available at Newbury Racecourse with prices starting at £272,000.