Detached house for sale in Fir Cottage Road, Finchampstead, Wokingham RG40

Nestling amongst countryside. Unspoiled rural setting in Finchampstead Village.

Approached over a long farm driveway.

Designed by award winning architectural designer Stephen Mattick

and built by very highly regarded local housebuilder.

Private gardens of about 0.68 acres.

Lots of lovely local walks. National Trust land nearby. Good access to M3/M4.

No onward chain.

6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms/shower rooms, 2 cloakrooms, triple aspect principal reception room with log burner, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room/family room, utility room.

Gas fired central heating including underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and bathrooms.

Detached barn style 2 ½ bay timber clad carport including cloakroom and home office/studio above.

Formal gardens of patio with pergola, mainly lawn, well established borders and hedges.

Energy Performance Certificate – E46. Solar panels adding heat to the hot water tank.

Fast fibre broadband being rolled out in the area. Currently 4G routers and Satellite broadband are effective alternatives.

Description/location:

Nestling in the heart of the countryside an individual skillfully styled and designed rural home by the award winning architectural designer Stephen Mattick, who without the use of a computer, has designed some of the very best traditional timeless houses in this country. His work is much admired. Dating from 2009 and constructed by a highly respected local housebuilder this home will appeal to the most discerning buyer. Features include traditional internal oak doors, casted staircase and underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and the bathrooms.

The ground floor accommodation has been designed to take advantage of the country gardens with the two main living areas adjoining the patio with lawn beyond and there are two log burning stoves for extra comfort in the winter months. The triple aspect kitchen/family room is the hub as it should be in any happy house.

Finchampstead enjoys an exceptionally convenient setting with nearby towns including Reading and Wokingham. There is a primary school in the village with the nearest secondary school in Arborfield. There are also excellent private schools for all ages including, Ludgrove, Luckley Oakfield, and Wellington College all particularly convenient. M3 and M4 access is good. Mainline train services to Waterloo and Paddington are available from Winchfield and Fleet for Waterloo and Reading for Paddington and also the Elizabeth Line.

On the Second floor:

Bedroom 3: 15’7 x 9’8

Walk in storage: 11’ x 9’8

Landing:

On the First floor:

Principal Suite:

Bedroom: Double aspect and two ranges of wardrobes, window seat.

Bathroom: With separate bath and shower cubicle, wash basin and wc.

Family Bathroom: Bath, WC, basin, shower

Guest Suite:

Bedroom: Double aspect.

Shower Room: With shower cubicle, wash basin and WC.

Bedroom 4: Double aspect, built in wardrobes.

Bedroom 5: Double built in wardrobes.

Bedroom 6: Built in wardrobe.

Landing: With airing cupboard and windows overlooking the rear garden.

On the Ground floor: With wash basin and WC.

Cloakroom:

Reception Room: 16’10 x 16’5, triple aspect, two sets of double doors to garden, aga log burner.

Dining Room: 21’6 x 9’2 with slate, marble effect flagstones

Study: 10’7 x 7’5 double aspect

Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room: 29’5 x 11’ The kitchen area is fully fitted with integrated appliances including Bosch dishwasher and features a Classic Rangemaster 5 ring induction hob with two ovens and grill below, double doors to patio. Stovax log burner in the triple aspect family area. All with underfloor heating and flooring as described above.

Utility Room: 12’8 x 5’11 with floor and wall mounted units, plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted Ideal gas fired boiler for central heating.

Shower Room: Shower cubicle, wash basin and WC.

Outside:

Barn Style carport/Studio: 20’5 x 17’10 with 2 ½ bay including 2 bay parking and adjoining log store. Further area for storage to the rear. Side access to the first floor studio with cloakroom on ground floor.

Double aspect Studio: 25’ x 13’ with a sink (cold water only) and two electric heaters. Eaves storage.

Gardens: Extensive driveway and formal gardens at the front. The rear garden features a patio with low retaining walls and a pergola. Establishes hedges and mature borders enhance the setting.

Council Tax Band: To be confirmed

Energy Performance Certificate: E46

Services: Mains, water, gas, electricity and drainage. Solar panels add heat to the hot water.