Wood Lane, Kidmore End, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG4

The Old Orchard is an exceptional example of a modern country residence, overlooking and surrounded by its own stunning grounds. Built of red brick the property has been extended and refurbished to a high standard to create the most wonderful contemporary style home with the benefit of high ceilings and large windows to encompass the south facing aspect. Beautifully presented, The Old Orchard has many features including the oak framed orangery with lantern roof and the walk in temperature-controlled wine room. The kitchen/breakfast room is a highlight of the property with extensive painted cabinetry and appliances by Gaggenau including ovens, microwave, fridge/freezer, wine cooler and central island with induction hob. The three main reception rooms are accessed from the entrance hall together with the kitchen/breakfast area. The accommodation is designed to an excellent layout providing a flexible living space for family living. The sitting room has an open fireplace with wood burner. Throughout the tiled area of the ground floor there is underfloor heating.

On the first floor, the master bedroom benefits from a fitted dressing room and en suite bathroom. It also has a large oak framed balcony offering stunning views of the garden, paddock, fields and woodland beyond. There are a further four double bedrooms, two of which are ensuite, and a family shower room.

Outside there is an exceptional detached first floor studio annex/home office and in addition there are 5 stables, barn and storage area. Spacious car port, shed and store.

Services:
Mains water and electricity, oil fired heating and private drainage. The property benefits from being on 3-Phase power, Tesla backup battery and importantly a 10.5kw solar array (top of the line US panels and has 20+ years of the warranty remaining) in the field.

In addition to the above, the house is fully networked (hardwired and wifi) using professional network equipment (fully managed switches and access points) connected to Starlink providing 200mb internet.

Location

The Old Orchard is quietly situated on the edge of Kidmore End village which has a thriving community and includes a local pub, 19th Century Church and popular primary school. Extensive shopping facilities are available in nearby Reading and Henley and there are many independent schools close by including the Oratory, Queen Annes, Blue Colat and Shiplake Collage. There is a main line station in Reading serving London Paddington. The M4 is also within easy driving distance.

Directions

From Ballards Henley office proceed to the traffic lights in the town centre and continue straight over into the Market Place, up the hill and out of Henley. Continue along passing Badgemore Golf Club on the right, Greys Court National Trust House, over Greys Green to the T junction at Bolts Cross with the B481. Turn left and proceed over Peppard Common and down the steep hill and fork right at the bottom signposted to Kidmore End. At the crossroads go straight over towards Gallowstree Common and on leaving the village turn left into Wood Lane. Continue along and The Old Orchard will be found on the right-hand side before the sharp left-hand bend.

Central London: From London head west on the M4 and exit at J8/9 signposted to Henley on Thames onto the A404. Continue along this road and take the second exit to Henely and follow this through and past the village of Hurley. At the top of Remenham Hill continue down into Henley-on-Thames crossing the bridge, as you pass our office, proceed towards the Town Hall and head up Gravel Hill and continue through Rotherfield Greys and Greys Green. At the next T-junction turn left onto the B481 in the direction of Reading and pass through Rotherfield Peppard. After going down Peppard Hill take the next right signposted to Kidmore End and Woodcote. Continue straight over the next junction and continue through Gallowstree Common and on leaving the village turn left into Wood Lane where the property will be on the right-hand side before the bend ahead of Kidmore End.