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This Georgian family location home in Berkshire offers seven bedrooms, five bathrooms and six reception rooms. The property combines classical English country house character with contemporary comfort, resulting in a residence that feels both elegant and liveable. Interiors are bold and colourful, with a skilful mix of mid-century, contemporary and vintage pieces. The flow of the house allows for both grand entertaining and intimate family living.

Exterior

The façade is built in red brick with a classical design that includes a portico, pillars and crenellations. Wisteria, roses and grape vines climb the exterior, enhancing its quintessential English country appeal.

Grounds

The property extends to seven acres and includes:

• A river, orchard and pond
• Swimming pool and tennis court
• Vegetable garden and wildflower meadow
• A tented cookery school kitchen positioned in the field
• Entertaining spaces framed by mature herbaceous borders, lawned terraces and formal topiary

There is extensive parking to the front with space for more than ten vehicles, including larger types. Further parking is available in the rear field.

Access

The main entrance features a larger than average front door with two steps up from the driveway. At the rear, the boot room, kitchen and orangery all offer direct access outdoors. The orangery in particular has several sets of double doors, providing practical loading opportunities.

Ground Floor

The layout is spacious and flows effortlessly from wide hallways and a generous staircase. Key rooms include:

• A study or morning room with original shuttered windows
• A book-lined dining room and library with a bespoke brass table
• A grand sunken sitting room with high ceilings
• A cosy television room or snug
• A Shaker-style Devol kitchen with in-frame joinery, connected by bi-fold doors to a large orangery with further dining and seating space
• A boot room with built-in joinery
• A children’s den
• Two WCs
• A basement home gym

There are five working open fireplaces and two woodburning stoves across the house.

First Floor

The first floor includes a sizeable master suite. The light-filled bedroom has windows on three sides and an emperor bed. A dressing room, separate WC and a generous bathroom with a freestanding bath and chaise longue complete the suite. Additional rooms include:

• A large spare bedroom with an ensuite
• A smaller spare room that can be arranged as a twin or double
• Two children’s bedrooms
• A family bathroom
• A laundry room

Second Floor

The attic level provides further accommodation, including:

• A self-contained nanny flat
• A large double bedroom with an ensuite, complete with exposed beams and eaves
• A study

Highlights

This country location home blends period features with modern family practicality. The interiors are characterful yet uncluttered, with spaces ranging from expansive, high-ceilinged rooms to intimate nooks. The grounds provide a varied landscape, with formal gardens and natural features, along with leisure facilities for family life and entertaining.

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