7 bedroom property for sale in Reading

Newbury 6 miles Pangbourne 7 miles M4 (junc. 12) 6 miles Thatcham train station 4 miles - fast trains to London Paddington (50 minutes journey time)
(all mileages/distance are approximate.

4,519 sq ft / 420 m?
Gardens & Grounds extending to 1.53 acres
(all measurements are approximate)

A fabulous detached 7-bedroom period country house, surrounded by Bucklebury Common in a very private, and secluded setting, in this most sought-after of locations. Valuably unlisted.

The Long House is a stunning, spacious, and light family house, set amidst countryside known for its outstanding beauty. Constructed in 1737 with some substantial later additions, with fine proportioned rooms, and in general, high ceilings, the restoration subtly and tastefully combining the best of both 18th and 21st centuries. The property retains its period charm with fine examples of natural oak joinery throughout and stone flagged floor to kitchen.

It would be hard to find a more beautiful sleepy location, well away from the road, yet within easy access of all amenities. Noted for its beauty, with the unspoilt Bucklebury Common offering lots of walks and bridle paths, this is an idyllic location.

Special features:
? Heated outdoor swimming pool with electrically operated security cover (could easily be fenced off)
? Farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room with French doors opening onto the rear York stone terrace. An oil-fired Aga cooker combining the traditional 2-oven, 2 cooking plates, with an electric 2-oven, propane gas hob companion unit, enabling winter or summer use. Highly polished granite work surfaces, Maytag fridge freezer, wine cooler
? Drawing room with large windows on 3 sides giving wonderful views over the gardens, French doors to rear sun terrace, fitted wood burner. 4k ceiling mounted projector with electric drop-down screen, UHD TV, control cupboard for lighting and media system
? Speakers connected to study, kitchen, drawing room, sitting room, bedroom 1 ensuite, and garden
? Sitting room with door to library room, large open original fireplace fitted with wood burning stove
? Large reception hall with wood burner and golden oak staircase
? Fabulous large principal bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling, French doors opening onto a balcony giving fine views, an LPG fire, dressing room, ensuite shower room with double steam and shower unit
? Oak constructed studio/workshop with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, oak effect floor, power, and light
? Bedroom 7 gives access to a decked roof terrace with balustrade
? Boot room/dog room with door to rear
? Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, and cloakroom
? A large, dry wine cellar
? Flooring to ground floor is mainly oak, with flagstone flooring to kitchen
? Full security system with automatic security lighting

Summary of accommodation: Entrance porch, reception hall, study, drawing room/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, library, boot room, utility room, two cloakrooms. Wine cellar.
Principal bedroom with dressing room & ensuite, bedroom 5 with ensuite, 5 further bedrooms, family bathroom.
Oak studio/workshop, store/leisure room, and detached double garage with mezzanine.

Gardens: The gardens and grounds have been the subject of extensive and clever design, and the symmetry of the house, gardens, pool area, decking, patios, and woodland all flow into one another beautifully.
There are a number of terraces and seating areas for breakfast, lunch, and evening dining according to the positioning of the sun. The woodland has been beautifully maintained and a pretty path meanders through (this is private to The Long House woodland with no public footpaths).
Heated swimming pool with electrically operated security cover. 2 small outbuildings containing pool operating equi