Scarletts Lane, Kiln Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG10

Charming Grade II listed farmhouse with extensive outbuildings set in 27 acres

Description

Originally constructed as a Yeomans Farmhouse circa 1535, Scarletts Farmhouse is a charming Grade II listed building with accommodation arranged over three floors. Having been extended and altered over the centuries it provides flexible living space which is light, airy and well presented throughout. It has retained many period features including open fireplaces, original flooring, shutters and exposed beams.

The lovely drawing room is double aspect with an open fireplace, exposed ceiling timber and French window opening to the rear garden terrace. The kitchen/breakfast room is an impressive space with ample room for dining and integrated appliances include a 4 oven Aga. There is a dining room and sitting room and two large cellars.

To the first floor the principal bedroom suite comprises a bedroom with en suite shower room and dressing room with a door to the second bedroom. On this floor there are three further bedrooms and two family bathrooms. On the second floor there are three adjoining rooms, two of which are arranged as bedrooms with a sitting room and a large store room at the end.

Outside

The property is accessed from the lane via wrought iron electric gates opening to a long driveway running along the north eastern boundary of the land towards the house and farmyard. To the side of the house is a large gravel parking area and a double open sided garage. The garden to the front of the house is lawn with mature trees along the boundary.

The rear garden is accessed from the drawing room and sitting room to a large paved terrace overlooking the formal gardens with open farmland beyond. It is laid mainly to lawn and flanked by borders planted with a variety of perennial plants and shrubs. To the left of the garden is a gazebo, sitting area and hard tennis court.

There are 9,000 sq ft of outbuildings at Scarletts Farm accessed from the main driveway and separate from the main house. They are arranged around the farmyard and comprise barns, workshops, offices, stables, storerooms and a kitchen. They offer a multitude of commercial and agricultural uses. The remaining land is mainly paddock land with an area of woodland. In all about 27 acres.

Location

Scarletts Farm is situated in the charming hamlet of Kiln Green in East Berkshire surrounded by farmland and attractive countryside.

Twyford is just 2.5 miles distant and has an extensive range of services with good train services to London Paddington, including the Elizabeth Line. The M4 at J8/9 and the M40 J6 provide access to Heathrow and the motorway network.

Highly regarded independent schools in the area include Lambrook, Rupert House in Henley, Queen Anne’s in Caversham, St Piran’s in Maidenhead and Eton at Windsor. Sporting facilities include fine golf courses at Temple, Castle Royle and Bearwood Lakes and the surrounding countryside offers extensive walking and riding.

Square Footage: 14,206 sq ft


Acreage: 27 Acres

Directions

Exit the M4 at J8/9 taking the A404(M) north towards High Wycombe. Exit the A404 (M) at J9B and head west on the A4 and continue for just over 3 miles before taking the left turn into Scarletts Lane. The entrance to Scarletts Farm will be found on the left hand side and is marked by a small sign on the triangle of grass at the head of the driveway.
Post code: RG10 9XE

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