Fleet Hill, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40

An exquisite Arts and Crafts family home dating back to 1907 within approximately a two acre park like setting.

Description

Moyle House is an exquisite Arts and Crafts family home dating back to 1907. The property retains many original features including ironwork doors, fretworth to the stairs, picture rails, deep skirting boards and original servants call bells in the kitchen. Moyle House also has the added benefit of planning permission for a single story rear extensions (Wokingham borough council ref: 241939)


The property offers versatile living space approximately 5000 sq.ft with large windows flooding the rooms with light.

The current owners have ensured that the elevational styling of the recent extensions match the original, now providing the option of a self-contained annex or a home office facility.

On entering the property you are welcomed by an impressive entrance hall with a downstairs cloakroom and double doors opening onto a covered loggia to the delightful grounds and gardens.

There is a drawing room with a feature fireplace and bay window, a formal dining room, a family room and fully integrated kitchen/breakfast room with access to the utility room and pantry. To complete the ground floor there is an annex/home office facility with a reception room, separate wc, two bedrooms and a shower room.

On the first floor there is a superb principal bedroom suite with a balcony overlooking the delightful garden and grounds, dressing room and en suite bathroom with two wash hand basins. There are four further bedrooms and two additional bathrooms.

On the second floor there is a study and bedroom area.

Within its two acre park like setting, the property is approached via remote controlled electric gates opening onto a long sweeping driveway which leads between lawns and woodland to extensive parking for several vehicles. There is a double attached garage and a separate timber barn/garage which provides additional parking space.

There is an area of well maintained lawn, a variety of rhododendrons, mature native trees and established woodland. A pretty walled courtyard enjoys the sun from early morning to mid afternoon and a patio area perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining family and friends. In the spring snowdrops, daffodils and bluebells cover the ground in abundance.

Location

Finchampstead is a popular village to the south of Wokingham. National Trust woodland and country walks abound. A range of shops provide for every day provision and restaurants, local pubs, doctors and dentists are close at hand.

The desirable market town of Wokingham is approximately 4 miles away. Having recently undergone a complete regeneration, it now provides a fabulous range of shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, supermarkets, and even a boutique cinema and bowling alley. A new leisure centre is due to be completed shortly.

The mainline railway station at Wokingham serves Waterloo, Guildford, Gatwick Airport and Reading. Reading is one of the largest interchange hubs outside of London. The speedy Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) will open shortly and provide a speedy link through London and on to the east of the capital.

Both the M4 and M3 motorways are accessible and provide convenient access to Heathrow and Gatwick airports and the country’s motorway network.

There are a number of renowned schools locally. Amongst these are Ludgrove, Reddam House, Holme Grange, Luckley House, Wellington Collage and Bohunt.

A wealth of exceptional leisure amenities are within easy reach. Notably these include horse racing at Ascot, flying at Blackbushe, golf at Wentworth, health spas, plus many other centres for family activities and leisure..

Square Footage: 4,884 sq ft


Acreage: 1.95 Acres

Additional Info

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Wokingham

Council Tax Banding: G

Services: The property has mains electricity, gas, water and drainage services.

Fixtures and Fittings: All items of fixtures and fittings, including carpets, curtains/blinds, light fittings and kitchen equipment are specifically excluded unless mentioned.

Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills