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Equestrian

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4 bedroom equestrian property

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Equestrian property
4 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: F*
76 sq ft / 7 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band G
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Extraordinary Farmhouse with Equestrian Facilities
  • Block Built Barn with Workshop Garaging and Studio
  • Substantial Tythe Barn
  • Oak Framed Car & Lorry Store with Garden Room
  • Stables
  • Arena
  • Level Well Draining Paddocks
  • East Access to Excellent Outriding
  • No Chain
Offering a private courtyard setting, Lea Farm is the perfect country home. Being located on the rural fringes of Finchampstead and just 45 minutes travel time to Central London, the property offers a country idyll without sacrificing the convenience close proximity to London.The Farmhouse dates back in parts to the 16th Century and offers immaculately presented and very generous accommodation which retains many original features including exposed timbers and inglenook fireplace.

The property offers extensive outbuildings perfect for a variety of uses and there is development of holiday cottages or annexe accommodation should be explored fully, particularly families requiring multi generational living.

The equestrian faciliteis are spot on, with two large Monarch stalls, a further stable and also a pony stall. Covered parking for 3.5t horsebox and gravelled driveway access to the superb sand and wax arena and paddocks which are well fenced with post and rail/stock fencing.

The property is sold with no onward chain, therefore offering a swift move.

Situation
Finchampstead 2 miles, Hartley Witney 7 miles, Wokingham 5 miles,
Reading 10 miles
Mainline Train Services: Reading to London Paddington 28 mins,
Wokingham to Waterloo 42 mins
Airports: Heathrow International Airport 25 miles, Gatwick Airport 53
miles
Approx. 1hr 20 mins drive from London

Lea Farm is superbly situated on the rural fringes of Finchampstead
benefi tting from excellent communication links with the M3, M4
and A303 connecting London and the West Country. The nearby
town of Wokingham is a short drive offering local facilities including
Waitrose and good range of dining and shopping facilities. More
comprehensive shopping, dining and leisure facilities can be found at
Camberley which offers a very large M&S, Reading and Wokingham

Education There is an excellent range of private schools in the
area including St Neots, Lyndhurst, Eagle House, Hurst Lodge and
Wellington College. There are also plenty of state primary and
secondary schools in the vicinity. Further details for independents
can be obtained from isc.co.uk or via schoolsearch.co.uk. More
comprehensive state school information can be obtained via the local
authority at westberks.gov.uk.

Local, Sporting & Recreational Finchampstead is an active
community and considered one of the best villages to live in England,
it offers three good pubs and a village shop with post offi ce, cricket
club and church. There are some excellent towns located nearby
including Wokingham, Reading, Camberley and Yately which all
provide wide ranging dining and shopping facilities and easy access
to London. Ascot Racecourse is located within 30 minutes drive
andWindsor just over 30 minutes drive.

Lea Farm
Lea Farm is positioned well back from the lane and being well
screened it provides a private setting. The property is an utterly
delightful Grade II listed 16th Century farmhouse with 20th Century
additions. Constructed of brick elevations under a tiled roof, the
property extends to some 2768sqft, providing immaculately presented
family accommodation arranged over two floors which offers modern
living whilst retaining many original features. Approached through
gates over a circular gravel drive the property enjoys a courtyard
setting with an excellent range of outbuildings and equestrian
facilities surrounded by level, well-draining pasture paddocks.

• Hall
• Kitchen/breakfast room
• Family room
• Drawing room
• Music room
• Dining room
• Study
• Utility room and WC
• Master bedroom and ensuite
• Three further bedrooms with
one ensuite
• Family bathroom
• Extensive garden
• Driveway parking
• Oak framed garages with
garden room and covered
entertaining area
• Stables
• Range of Outbuildings
including offices and
workshops
• Woodland
• In all approximately 7.1
acres

Courtyard of Outbuildings
Situated adjacent to the house and accessed via two gated entrances
there is a courtyard of traditional farm buildings extending to some
4462sq ft, Tithe Barn Part timber/brick barn currently used as storage
with one stable but ideal to convert to further stables or Oak Framed
Building Recently constructed oak framed outbuilding with covered
parking area for a horse lorry, carport and a charming garden room
facing the house and gardens.
Outbuilding Substantial block building consisting double garage,
workshops and studio room. Subject to planning, this building could
develop further with potential uses such as holiday lets or annexe.

Equestrian Facilities
The property offers three stables, two large internal Monarch stables
and brick built stable. Tack room. Gravel drive leading to the
paddocks and a superb 60m x 20m arena with waxed sand surface.
The level paddocks are well drained, fenced with water connected.

Agents Notes
Fox Grant and their clients give notice that: (smaller font than main text body of brochure)
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property.
2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not
form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for
guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has
all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant have not tested any services,
equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party
to compensation in respect thereof.
Local Authority Berkshire County Council
Council Tax Band G
EPC TBC
Services Mains water and sewage, electric and gas.
Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings and garden ornaments
are excluded from the sale.
Tenure The property is sold as Freehold and will be sold with vacant possession on
completion.
Particulars Prepared by Henry Atkinson/Charlotte Roberts-Barr February 2023
Services Mains water and sewage, electric and gas.
Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings and garden

Property Codes
EQ,SH,CV

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

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