7 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- It's mystery emphasises its appeal
- Grade Two Listed
- No Onward Chain
- 4000 Square Ft
- Walking Distance To Town Centre
- Large Driveway
- 0.75 Acre Plot
If you live in Wokingham, the chances are quite high that you will recognise this property. It's one that you'll have either driven or walked past and were probably taken back by it's character and it's individuality. We were so excited to have been called out to have a look at it and let me tell you... It does not disappoint.
If you are looking for something that is utterly unique then ‘here you are’! We were left speechless.
As you would expect with a property dating back to 1575 there are many stories surrounding it. Some say that it used to be a hunting lodge built for Queen Elizabeth 1 and was part of the Great Windsor Estate. We have also heard that Queen Victoria’s son owned it for a period and it was a Polo ground.
What we do know is that it is grade ii listed and has been well loved by the same family for just over two decades. It boasts over 4000 sq ft of internal accommodation with original fixtures and features throughout. It occupies a generous 'wrap around' plot which is roughly three quarters of an acre and it is fabulously positioned.
Wokingham town centre with it's array of cafe's restaurants, pubs, gyms and cinema is 0.9 miles away. The train station is 1.3 miles away and it falls into catchment for some of the area's most popular school including, St Crispins, HOLT and Emmbrook. It is also a stones throw from the ever popular Cantley Park. You will also find easy access to the M4 (A329m)
As you walk in through the gate, down the courtesy path and through the front door you are welcomed into a charming entrance hall. To the left you'll find the dining room with stunning wooden floors and a log burning fireplace. You will find access through to the kitchen which is very spacious, boasting an Aga, pantry and a utility room just off of it.
The living room is a lovely size and has a fantastic country feel. You'll find original dual aspect windows and a grand fireplace. There is also access to a delightful sunroom that offers panoramic views of the garden.
The downstairs accommodation further benefits from a WC and two additional rooms that could be used for home working spaces or hobby areas. The larger of the two has a staircase that leads down to an original cellar which is brilliantly sized and provides you with an extra area for storage.
Upstairs on the first floor you will find four bedrooms made up of two large doubles, a single room and a box room. Two of the rooms benefit from having En-Suites there is also the main family bathroom.
On the top floor you will find three additional bedrooms with the largest further benefitting from a four piece En Suite.
The grounds externally are gorgeous and capture the sunlight beautifully. The boarding tress make it wonderfully private and it feels very secluded. You will find a large barn style outbuilding made up of a garage and workshop but the space is very versatile and there is consent in place where it could be converted into a an office, music studio, gym or whatever else takes your fancy. This property also boasts a fabulous driveway which can accommodate 8 vehicles comfortably and it can be accessed down a little private passage just off Bell Foundry lane.
Not only could this be a fabulous family home, but it has also been a successful air B&B.
This is your chance to own a piece of history and the fact that it comes to the market with no onward chain complications makes it even better.
Viewings can be arranged immediately and by appointment only.
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