5 bedroom detached house for sale

Spectacularly presented substantial home set in parkland gardens with swimming pool and rural views. Description Chusan House is a beautifully appointed country residence, ideally positioned within peaceful, landscaped parkland on the prestigious grounds of Farley Court. Set within its own private, enclosed gardens, the house occupies an elevated plot that offers outstanding, far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside - a rare blend of seclusion and accessibility, with excellent road and rail links to Reading and beyond. The current owners have carried out an extensive and thoughtful renovation, creating a home that combines practicality with contemporary style. Natural light floods through the house, enhancing the sense of space and flow throughout the ground floor. At its heart lies an expansive open-plan kitchen, dining area, and orangery - an impressive space designed for modern living and entertaining. The orangery features a striking bio-oil fireplace as a central feature, while the recently fitted kitchen with multiple Gaggenau appliances, tailored to meet the needs of everyday family life. A built-in banquette provides a space for informal dining, complemented by a more formal dining room complete with a fitted bar, wine fridge, and ample storage. Additional ground floor accommodation includes a separate sitting room with gas fire, a study, a snug, a utility room with third dishwasher, and a welcoming spacious entrance hall. Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite is a highlight, with doors leading onto a small private balcony, and a generous adjoining dressing room and luxurious en suite bathroom with separate shower. There are two further bedrooms on this floor each benefit from en suite facilities, plus a separate dressing room. The top floor provides two additional spacious bedrooms, a shower room, and a large 24’ loft space, ideal for storage. Every room enjoys a lovely outlook over the gardens or open countryside. Outside Chusan House is accessed via a long, sweeping driveway that winds through mature parkland and passes Farley Court before reaching a gated private entrance. A large forecourt provides ample parking in front of the detached open bay double garage with an adjoining enclosed garage. The stunning gardens were designed by Philip Nash who won a gold medal with his design “Steel and Glass” in the Chic Garden category in 2004 at the Chelsea Flower Show. To the rear, an elevated dining terrace offers a perfect vantage point over the landscaped garden and the surrounding scenery. Steps lead down to a well-positioned swimming pool, framed by paved terracing and lush planting, creating a wonderful space for summer relaxation. The gardens and grounds extend to approximately one acre, offering privacy, beauty, and tranquillity. Location Chusan House is conveniently situated within about 1.5 miles of local amenities including a farm shop, a convenience store/Post Office, garden centres and a hardware store; various footpaths provide pleasant walks to neighbouring villages and facilities. Wokingham mainline railway station provides services to London Waterloo whilst connections to London Paddington are available at nearby Twyford. The M4 motorway, via Junction 10, provides access to the West Country, Heathrow Airport, the M25 and London (approximately 40 miles to Shepherds Bush). Schools in the area including Wellington College, Holme Grange, The White House, The Dolphin School, The Reading Blue Coat School, Kendrick School, Downe House School and Ludgrove School. Excellent leisure amenities in the area include the Nirvana and Pulse 8 Health Clubs; golf at Billingbear Park, Sand Martins, Bearwood and Bearwood Lakes and East Berks Golf Club at Crowthorne; horse racing at Ascot, Windsor and Newbury, snow sports and ice skating at the John Nike Leisure Sports Complex in Bracknell and championship football at the Madejski Stadium, Reading. Square Footage: 4,550 sq ft Acreage: 1.1 Acres Directions RG7 1TT Additional Info Mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage. Oil central heating. Air conditioning throughout except two of the bedrooms. Underfloor heating on the ground floor. Bio-oil fireplace in the orangery. RAKO controlled lighting system. Service charge of 342.88 per annum for drive maintenance.