Cricket Hill, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40

Dating back to the 1940s, this exceptional five-bedroom detached character property showcases charming original features that have been thoughtfully enhanced in recent years. The result is a harmonious blend of classic character and modern conveniences, perfectly suited to contemporary living set on a magnificent plot of just over half an acre surrounded by the Finchampstead countryside.

Upon entering you are welcomed into the entrance hall rich with charm, featuring exposed beams and an attractive old stock brick fireplace housing a cosy wood-burning stove. This inviting space leads into a beautifully appointed living room, where a striking inglenook fireplace takes centre stage. With its triple-aspect windows, the living room, just like the dining area, offers a bright and characterful space from which to enjoy the scenic vistas.

The hand-painted kitchen is fitted with bespoke cabinetry, complemented by granite work surfaces, seamlessly combining timeless design with modern practicality. Just off the kitchen, you’ll find a recently updated utility room providing added functionality for busy family life. Further benefits to the ground floor include a separate snug for more intimate relaxation, a dedicated home office ideal for remote working, boot room and a downstairs WC.

The five bedrooms are located on the first floor, the master bedroom provides a wealth of wardrobes, a large en-suite shower room, which has been tastefully upgraded by the current owners, and its dual aspect provides beautiful views across the countryside. Bedroom 2 is provided with an en-suite shower room with the rest having access to the family bathroom. To the second floor is a loft room providing further relaxation/office/hobby room.

A 5-bar gate leads from the quiet country lane in which Manor Farm Cottage resides into a large shingled parking court in which sits a large outbuilding with a workshop area, light, power and water is provided. A winding pathway leads you from the driveway through the front lawns with their attractively planted borders to the entrance porch.

At the rear a slightly elevated Indian stone patio provides the ideal location to enjoy a refreshing drink and a bite to eat whilst breathing in the countryside and watching the horses frolicking just at the end of your garden. There is a large lawned area interspersed with mature trees and enclosed by post and rail fencing and evergreen planting.

The village of Finchampstead is located to the south west of Wokingham and still enjoys a village culture which revolves around the cricket pitches and sportsman’s bar. There is a popular gastro pub in the village and a Waitrose store is just a 5-minute drive away. From the front door you can enjoy fantastic walks across the countryside, around lakes and through woodland, linking up a few pubs along the way should you wish. The area is home to some of the country’s finest schools not least of which Wellington College, St Neots and Ludgrove and the sporting and recreation facilities are too numerous to list. Commuters are well served by the motorway and railway network and Heathrow airport is about 32 miles away.