5 bedroom property for sale in Reading

Theale station 4 miles (fast trains to Paddington 34 mins) Heathrow airport 29 miles Sloane Square 50 miles Oxford 22 miles (all distances & times are approximate)
3,757sq ft / 349 m?

Gardens and Grounds extending to 4.5 acres / 1.8 hectares
(all measurements are approximate)

A delightful 5 bedroom Edwardian period country house of character. Set within gardens and grounds extending to approximately 4.5 acres, with direct frontage and fishing rights to the very pretty chalk stream, the River Pang, noted for its brown trout.

A prominent, much-loved house in a quintessentially English village dating back to Doomsday. Beautifully and tastefully refurbished and modernised to a very high standard by the present owners, with a two-storey extension completed in 2022. In splendid order throughout, and valuably unlisted.

Situated within the heart of this sleepy, unspoilt period village, where time it appears has just passed it by, surrounded by wonderful countryside of outstanding natural beauty. Yet within easy access of shopping centres, amenities, excellent schools, and a short drive to Pangbourne.

Special features:
Nestling on one of only 260 chalk streams in the world, the River Pang;
o Exceptional wildlife and fishing, noted for its brown trout
o 70 metres double fronted (140m total) with further 110m single fronted with fishing rights
o Swans, water voles, cuckoos, barn owls, woodpeckers, swifts, wagtails, red kites, buzzards, kingfishers, egrets, herons, robins to name but a few, can be found within the grounds
o Deer, badgers
The wonderful kitchen/living/dining room features a fabulous Westbury Orangery, with a large sky lantern flooding this area with light. This spacious room creates a fantastic hub of the house with views on three sides overlooking the wonderful gardens and grounds
Tom Howley kitchen fitted in 2022 with a 10-year guarantee;
o Miele combination steam oven, Miele fan oven and warming drawer, Miele induction hob, Miele dishwasher, Westin externally vented extractor fab, Quooker boiling water tap and separate Quooker CUBE (boiling, chilled, sparkling water)
The dining area could easily take a table seating 10 with French doors opening onto the large limestone paved terrace which wraps around the house, fabulous for summer dining
Drawing room enjoys fine views over the gardens and grounds, French doors access the terrace, the fireplace is fitted with a wood burning stove, polished limed parquet flooring
Family room/Study has a fireplace with wood burning stove, and an extensive range of bookshelves
Paddocks extending to approximately 3 acres, are separated from the garden by post and rail fencing, with a stable block of 3 loose boxes
Principal bedroom is double aspect with fine views, dressing room, and ensuite shower room
Staircase fitted with stair lighting, with polished hardwood steps
Bespoke hand finished oak block flooring
Utility room is spacious and well equipped, with stable door access to the terrace
The entrance drive is secured from the lane by an electric gate
Samsung air source heat pump
New lighting and electrics throughout
Detached green oak double carport with a stable door giving access to a gym/office

Summary of accommodation: Reception hall, drawing room, kitchen/living/dining room and orangery, family room/study, utility room, cloakroom, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (to include 2 ensuites), dressing room to principal bedroom. Detached double carport and gym/office.

Gardens: Sweeping lawns, herbaceous borders, flower beds, pretty bridge over the River Pang, mature trees, and shrubs. Limestone terrace wraps around the property. Views of the pretty brick constructed b