Ashampstead, Reading

The Old Chapel is a striking converted period property, featuring elegant elevations, arched windows and traditional detailing. The property offers approximately 1,200 sq ft of beautifully presented accommodation, retaining an impressive sense of volume and character.

The principal reception space is the expansive double-height drawing room, where tall arched windows with bespoke internal shutters allow for an abundance of natural light. A central wood-burning stove provides an attractive focal point, while the open-plan layout enhances the sense of space. The adjoining kitchen is well appointed with light wood cabinetry and wooden worktops and opens through to a bright conservatory, providing an ideal setting for dining with views over the walled garden. A well-presented family bathroom completes the ground floor.

On the first floor, there is a galleried mezzanine with an attractive circular window overlooking the main living space. The generous bedroom has built-in storage and an en suite cloakroom.

The property is set within a well-maintained cottage-style garden, with a stone-paved terrace adjoining the house and an area of level lawn beyond, bordered by mature hedging and well-stocked planting beds. The grounds enjoy a high degree of privacy and quiet and are surrounded by the attractive village green, trees and farmland.

Ashampstead is in a conservation area within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Casey Fields Farm Shop is a feature of the village with its delicatessen, Vicars Game butchers, fish counter and coffee shop. Ashampstead is within the catchment area for the highly regarded Downs School. The sought-after town of Pangbourne is five miles away, with its excellent range of local facilities including a church, schools, pubs and restaurants and several specialist shops, including an award winning butcher and specialist cheese shop. There is also a mainline rail link from Pangbourne to London Paddington within the hour. The more comprehensive amenities of Reading are 11 miles away (London, Paddington 25 mins), while the M4 (J12) is seven and a half miles away and provides excellent access to the motorway network, London and its airports. There are excellent recreational facilities available at Bradfield College via membership, and the surrounding countryside is renowned for its walks and rides.