Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire

An impressive Edwardian family home with handsome brick elevations under a tiled roof. Superbly extended and beautifully modernised by its current owners, the house now offers spacious accommodation for everyday family life and formal entertaining. It is a character filled property and features of particular interest are the cantilevered staircase, well-proportioned reception rooms and stunning kitchen/breakfast/family room. Set in an elevated position the property has uninterrupted views over its own extensive grounds and has the added benefit of equestrian facilities including stabling, a manège and several paddocks.

Extending to approximately 43 acres, the gardens and grounds are a particular highlight of the estate, having been significantly enhanced by the current owners. They encompass beautifully maintained formal gardens, picturesque parkland with lakes and excellent equestrian facilities. Electric wrought iron gates open onto a sweeping driveway that winds through
the grounds to the house. Stone terraces adjoin the property, providing superb areas for outdoor entertaining and relaxation, complemented by colourful herbaceous borders, an outdoor kitchen and hot tub, all enjoying far-reaching views across the estate. To the west, expansive lawns dotted with mature trees descend gently to a lake with a willow-fringed island, beyond which lies further parkland featuring a former dairy, a second lake and areas of light woodland.

Finchampstead is a popular village to the south of Wokingham with National Trust woodland and country walks. The California Country Park is 2.6 miles offering scenic walks, wildlife watching, fishing, children’s play area and a footpath around Longmoor Lake.

The mainline railway station at Wokingham is 4.7 miles serving London (Waterloo), Guildford, Gatwick Airport and Reading. Reading is one of the largest interchange hubs outside of London. The Elizabeth Line provides a speedy link through London and on to the east of the capital.

By road the desirable market town of Wokingham is 5.4 miles providing a range of shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, supermarket, cinema and bowling alley. Crowthrone is 4.1 miles and Reading 9.5 miles.

Both the M4 and M3 motorways are accessible and provide convenient access to Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the country’s motorway network.

There are a number of renowned schools in the area including Holme Grange, Luckley House, Ludgrove, Reddam House, Yateley Manor, St Neot’s, Wellington College and Bohunt.

Sporting and outdoor activities include golf at Sand Martins and Bearwood Lakes, cricket at Eversley, flying at Blackbushe, horse racing at Ascot, Windsor and Newbury, golf at Wentworth and Nirvana Health Club.

Theatres and cinemas in the area include Everyman Wokingham Cinema, Cineworld Bracknell, Vue Cinema Camberely, New Victoria Theatre Woking, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford, Camberley Theatre and Theatre Royal Windsor.

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Wokingham

Council Tax Banding: H

Services: The property has mains electricity, gas, water and drainage services.

Fixtures and Fittings: All items of fixtures and fittings, including carpets, curtains/blinds, light fittings and kitchen equipment are specifically excluded unless mentioned.

Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills