Church Street, Wargrave, Reading, RG10

Beautiful Grade II listed village house

Description

Mill Green House is a beautifully-updated Grade II listed home, believed to date from the 16th century with later 19th-century additions. With red brick, painted render, and tile-hung elevations beneath a clay tile roof, it combines period architecture with modern living to great effect.

The current owners have carried out a comprehensive and high-quality renovation, restoring original features and introducing stylish finishes throughout. The result is a wonderfully-light and spacious home of 3,800 sq ft, full of character and charm. With high ceilings, large windows, and flexible family accommodation, Mill Green House offers the perfect balance of historic charm and contemporary country living.

The reception hall makes an impressive entrance, featuring an open fireplace and an elegant staircase rising to a galleried first-floor landing. The kitchen/ breakfast room is superbly equipped with a high-quality John Lewis of Hungerford kitchen, featuring a range of painted wall and floor units. Integrated appliances include a range cooker with extractor above, a dishwasher, and a fridge. There is a large dining area and French doors open to a courtyard garden for al fresco dining. Off the kitchen is the utility and cloakroom.

The lounge is a wonderful double-aspect room with an open fireplace housing a wood-burning stove, beautiful windows overlooking the garden, and separate sitting areas. The original light oak floor has been carefully restored, adding warmth and character to the space. The charming garden room is a uniquely-shaped heptagon, featuring large windows, a door to the garden, and a fireplace with contemporary gas, coal-effect fire. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a study situated off the hall.

To the first floor the large principal bedroom is triple aspect with windows overlooking the rear garden, built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. There are two further large bedrooms on this floor, one with an en-suite shower room and there is a separate family bathroom.

To the second floor is a particularly special room, currently used as a large bedroom/study, offering stunning spaces, wonderful outlooks, and an abundance of eaves storage and built-in wardrobe space. Additional loft spaces provide further storage.

OUTSIDE
The property is on Church Street, with a pretty front garden, pedestrian gate, and path leading to the front door. A gate to the right of the property provides direct access to Mill Green and the historic St Mary’s Church, a rare and charming feature that enhances the setting. Double doors also open into a large garage/workshop.

A paved terrace runs along the side and rear of the property: accessed from the kitchen, utility, and sitting rooms, this provides areas for outdoor entertaining and the perfect place to enjoy the delightful garden.

The south-facing garden is a particularly special feature of the property, a beautifully landscaped and unexpectedly private space, enclosed by striking brick-and-flint walls. A large lawn is framed by colourful borders, planted with a rich variety of perennial plants and climbing roses that adorn many of the boundaries. Mature hedging and established trees, including a magnificent mock acacia that is listed on the national register of veteran trees, ensure a high degree of seclusion.

Multiple areas have been thoughtfully designed to provide year-round interest, including a brick-and- flint barbecue on the summer house patio, several al fresco dining spots and a charming kitchen garden with solid oak raised beds and a greenhouse. In all, the garden extends to approximately one third of an acre and offers a peaceful, private, and truly distinctive backdrop to this beautiful village home.

Location

Mill Green House is wonderfully situated, centrally yet peacefully, at the end of a no-through road in the heart of the historic Thameside village of Wargrave. This popular village has a thriving community with great facilities, including two state schools, tennis, cricket, bowls and boating clubs, and two marinas.

There is a variety of local shops, including coffee shops and two public houses - The Bull and the riverside George and the Dragon – as well as doctors’ and dental surgeries, and hairdressers. The area is well-served by independent schools, including The Oratory, Reading Blue Coat, Shiplake College, Queen Anne’s for girls in Caversham, and Rupert House Prep.

Wargrave has a branch line station connecting to Henley and Twyford, which has a mainline rail service to London Paddington from 21 minutes, and direct access to the City via the Elizabeth Line. Junction 4 of the M40, and Junctions 8/9 and 10 of the M4, are within easy striking distance, providing access to the M25, London, Heathrow Airport, the West Country, and the North.

There are several golf courses in the area, including Castle Royle, Hennerton, Huntercombe and Henley. The nearby countryside offers miles of extensive walking and riding.

Square Footage: 4,006 sq ft


Acreage: 0.3 Acres

Directions

Leave Henley-on-Thames on the A4130 across the River Bridge and continue for approximately 3 miles to Wargrave village. Continue along the High Street and at the traffic lights turn right onto Church Street. Mill Green House is situated after 75 metres on the left, just after Ferry Lane on the right. Post code: RG10 8EP