Calcot Park, Reading, RG31

Barton Oaks is a traditional country home, offering character, space, and exceptional potential in one of Berkshire’s most exclusive private settings. Originally a 16th-century barn belonging to Calcot Manor (built in 1755), it was converted in the 1930s into a grand country home. Constructed of traditional brick under a clay-tiled roof with leaded windows, Barton Oaks retains its period charm while offering huge scope for modernisation and development.

The house provides six spacious bedrooms and four bath/shower rooms, with the principal suite enjoying a private dressing room and en-suite bathroom. There are five generous reception rooms, including an expansive dining hall perfect for entertaining and a south-facing drawing room with an impressive inglenook fireplace and wood-burning stove. The sitting room also features an open fire, while the kitchen is equipped with a traditional Aga and the beautiful exposed oak beams that are found throughout the property.

Most principal rooms are located to the rear of the house, taking advantage of the south-facing aspect, with sunlight streaming in all day and views across the private gardens. From the conservatory, full-width terrace, and several bedrooms—particularly bedrooms five and six—residents can enjoy panoramic views, spectacular sunsets, and direct outlooks across the 16th hole of the golf course.

A secondary staircase leads to additional bedrooms above the garages, which could be converted into self contained annexe if required. Above, an exceptional loft space with dormer windows provides further scope for development (STPP).

The home is approached via a private road through the golf course leading to electric gates. There is ample parking in the driveway for multiple vehicles with the added convenience of an EV charging port. The grounds include a hard tennis court, a secluded patch of wild land with potential for transformation, and a range of outbuildings that could be adapted for further accommodation, a home office, or studio space (STPP) The gardens lead around the side of the house to a private, partially walled back garden with lawns on multiple levels as well as a selection of mature trees and shrubbery. A terrace area runs across the rear of the house, overlooking the established gardens and providing the perfect alfresco entertaining space.

Barton Oaks is set within the private grounds of Calcot Park Golf Course, designed in 1930 by the acclaimed golf architect Harry Colt. This is an undulating, traditional, parkland course rated as one of the top golf clubs in Berkshire. Residents benefit from discounted social and full membership at the golf club.

Despite its tranquil setting, the property is superbly located. Reading town centre lies just 3 miles away, with fast trains to London Paddington in around 23 minutes or the West End and City via the Elizabeth Line in under 50 minutes. Junction 12 of the M4 is just 1.5 miles away, offering easy access to Heathrow Airport (approx. 30 miles) and the wider motorway network. Families will also appreciate the proximity to highly regarded schools, including Reading School, Kendrick, and Bradfield College.

Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax Band: G | EPC Rating: E

Services and Property Information:
Services: The property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage with oil central heating.
Construction Type: Brick elevations under clay tiled roof
The golf club levies an annual charge for maintenance which is currently £100 pa.
Mobile phone coverage: 4G and 5G mobile signal is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider.
Broadband availability: Superfast broadand. Fibre (FTTC or FTTH or Cable or G.Fast). we advise you to check with your provider.

Rights to drive over the golf course access roads in order to reach the maintained public road. In addition, rights to walk on the golf course – these rights are not common as the land is private. Rights to low-cost social membership of the golf club, and discounted full membership as residents.