Mill Lane, Reading, RG7

Offering expansive accommodation over three floors is this most impressive former schoolhouse, now providing an exciting opportunity for conversion to apartments/separate dwellings or as a large single residence, subject to planning. Bridge House was built in the 18th century with later additions and is a striking stucco and red brick property situated on the banks of the river Kennet, over which there are lovely views. The Grade II-listed property offers significant historical interest and there are many original character features remaining, including exposed timber beams, wood floors and cabinetry, as well as brick fireplaces.

On the ground floor the current layout includes mixed educational and administrative facilities including classrooms, a gym, nursery, toilet facilities, offices and a working kitchen. On the first floor there are two shared bathrooms, separate toilets and six bedrooms plus a further classroom. There is also attic space with useful storage on the second floor. To the rear there are two self-contained one-bedroom annexes.

Outside

Bridge House is situated down a private track with views to the front over the river Kennet. To the front there is a pedestrian entrance accessed from a formal garden, while to the side and rear there is a lawned garden bordered by trees and hedges.

Situation

The village of Padworth is situated just south of the river Kennet on the Berkshire/Hampshire borders, with local amenities in the neighbouring villages of the Aldermastons, Mortimer and Silchester, which have pubs, village stores, Post Offices and primary schools. Both Mortimer and nearby Tadley have GP surgeries, while Thatcham is a larger town with a Waitrose supermarket and Reading is about eight miles distant, offering high street shopping, department stores and nightlife. There are mainline stations in Aldermaston and Woolhampton, serving London Paddington in under an hour, while Reading station has fast commuter services in about 22 minutes. The M4 and M3 can be easily accessed for travel towards London and its airports or the West Country. Educational needs are well served, with local state schools in the neighbouring villages. There are a good range of independent schools nearby, including Crossfields, Ludgrove, St Neots, Daneshill, Bradfield College, Brockhurst & Marlston, Elstree and the highly regarded state and independent schools in Reading. The setting has many opportunities for country pursuits including walking on Padworth Common and the Kennet & Avon Canal.