Property description
Grazeley Manor is a luxuriously presented and spacious farmhouse with high ceilings, period features and over 4,400 sq ft of accommodation. The elegantly proportioned rooms have lovely sash windows that flood the house with light and create an airy and restful atmosphere. Specially installed high-tech systems make the property perfect for the modern family who may work from home.
LOCAL INFORMATION Grazeley is a small rural area just 4 miles South of Reading and just 1.5 miles from J11 of the M4 motorway, making communications excellent. Heathrow Airport is less than 30 miles distant. The village of Grazeley has a junior school and village hall and the nearest shops are at Three Mile Cross (1.5 miles) or Spencers Wood (3 miles distant). Reading (5 miles) provides comprehensive shopping, recreational and leisure facilities and the nearest station is in the village of Mortimer (3 miles) which has a regular service to Reading (12 mins) then onto London, Paddington (from 29 mins) with Crossrail allowing direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow from 2019. The local area has some fine schools including Bradfield College, Queen Anne's Caversham, Reading Bluecoat, The Abbey and Reading School. There are miles of walking and riding in the surrounding countryside and the Wellington Country Park and riding stables are nearby.
GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION Approached up a private driveway, the red brick elevations give testament to the Manors Georgian and Victorian architecture carefully blended with the more recent addition of the Orangery. The entrance hall leads to the drawing room, an elegant double aspect room with open gas fire and to the sitting room, again with a double aspect and an open gas fire. The magnificent kitchen/breakfast room is the heart of the home and stands some 31 long. Features include a large central island, bespoke floor and wall cabinets, stone work surfaces, oak flooring, an AGA, built-in microwave, coffee machine, steam oven, hob and separate oven, fridge, wine cooler and dishwasher. There is a cellar, a utility room and a boot room with a back door to the stable block. Off the kitchen is the Orangery, a bright and delightful space with arched windows overlooking the garden and grounds. The two room suite of office and study is beautifully appointed with built-in desks and filing cabinets, storage and clever smart glass allowing clear and frosted settings for privacy. There is a Crestron home automation system controlling lights and entertainment systems via touch screens.
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION Upstairs the master bedroom has views over the countryside and has oak flooring, a mini-fridge and freezer and an open gas fire. The en-suite bathroom is luxuriously fitted with a steam shower and the dressing room has a range of built-in wardrobes and a dressing table. There are 5 further bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and dressing area, and a family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath. An extensive attic area could be utilised as extra accommodation, subject to the usual consents.
AGENTS NOTE Diddenham Court Business Units converted period barns are located next to Grazeley Manor. This could present a superb opportunity to locate a business close to the family home.
OUTSIDE SPACE The classic red-brick South-Westerly facing front elevation is approached through electric gates and up a long drive to the parking area. The immaculate grounds are mainly laid to lawn with shrubs and trees lining the drive and there are two post and rail fenced paddocks, one with gated access to the lane. The rubber and sand surface manége has cabling for floodlighting and a gate leads to the stable block. This is a courtyard of four loose boxes, a tack room and feed store, conveniently close to the house for added security. A further timber outbuilding is currently used as a gym with air conditioning, a shower room and hot tub. The gardens and grounds amount to 2.6 acres in total.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES Main water and electric, oil fired central heating, LPG for fires, private drainage, Wokingham Borough Council band G.
CONVEYANCING Through our in-house Conveyancing team, we can ensure ease and efficiency for a competitive, no-sale, no-fee quote. Visit www.davistate-conveyancing.co.uk for a quote today.
MORTGAGES Whether you`re a first time buyer or a current home owner; Davis Tate can provide you with access to Mortgage Advisors who can assist with professional advice.
Davis Tate Ltd is an introducer appointed representative of First Complete Ltd for purpose of the provision of advice in relation to mortgage and non investment insurance products. Mortgage and Protection advice is provided by LSLi Ltd t/a Embrace Mortgage Services, an appointed representative of First Complete Ltd. First Complete Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
LSLi Ltd t/a Embrace Mortgage Services charge a fee of between £399 and £699 on application. The amount we will charge is dependent on the amount of research and administration that is required.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE
DISCLAIMER These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
Property Features :
- Country and Riverside
- 6 Bedrooms (2 en-suite)
- Home office and study suite
- Gym with hot tub and shower room
- 4 loose boxes, tack room, feed store
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