Abbey Gardens, Upper Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7

Forming an important part of the award-winning development at Abbey Gardens, this individual 3 bedroom character property offers a high quality finish throughout, retains many original features, and is one of only a small number of independently accessed houses within the historic building at Douai. Ideally positioned for families, the property is approximately a 3 minute walk from both Elstree School and Woolhampton Primary School, with Bradfield College and Downe House also within easy driving distance. The property further benefits from its own private garden area, in addition to access to the beautifully maintained communal gardens.

4 Abbey Gardens
Set within the grounds of the former Douai School, Abbey Gardens was sympathetically converted by Bewley Homes approximately 20 years ago, creating a highly regarded collection of distinctive homes surrounded by beautiful landscaped grounds.
The current owner has undertaken a number of tasteful improvements in recent years, including complete redecoration, new carpets throughout the first floor, elegant Mandarin Stone flooring throughout the ground floor and bathrooms, together with feature PaperBoy wallpaper in two bedrooms.
On entering Abbey Gardens, the sweeping driveway leads through the impressive communal grounds to the secure remote-controlled underground parking area. Number 4 occupies a particularly convenient position near the entrance to the development and benefits from a highly desirable allocated parking space immediately outside the front door — a rare and practical advantage for both day-to-day convenience and guest access — in addition to a further allocated underground parking space.
The welcoming entrance hall provides access to the principal reception areas. The sitting/dining room is generously proportioned and offers an excellent entertaining space with ample room for both formal dining and relaxed seating as well as benefitting from a second external door giving access to the garden.
The kitchen is located off the reception hall and is superbly appointed with granite work surfaces and a comprehensive range of integrated appliances, including a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, oven, hob and coffee machine. Original stone mullion windows are a striking feature throughout the property, enjoying charming views across the courtyard and towards the Abbey beyond.
The principal bedroom is particularly spacious and benefits from excellent built-in storage together with a luxurious en-suite bathroom. The top floor and bedrooms are exceptionally bright and airy, enhanced by beautiful high ceilings that add to the sense of space and character throughout. Bedrooms two and three have both been recently redecorated and are served by a stylish re-tiled family bathroom. Bedroom three is currently arranged as a study, providing flexibility for home working or guest accommodation.

Residents of Abbey Gardens benefit from the services of an on-site Estate Manager, who oversees the smooth running and maintenance of the buildings and communal grounds, with additional services available upon request.

To the front of the property is a small paved terrace leading directly to the private parking space, together with an area of lawn that is fully maintained and could, if desired, be enclosed. The beautiful communal grounds surrounding Abbey Gardens are available for residents to enjoy, including access to Douai Park, where tennis and cricket facilities are available. The recently constructed pavilion further enhances the community amenities and entertainment space.

The property is surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is exceptionally well served by nearby bridleways and footpaths, offering excellent opportunities for walking, riding and outdoor pursuits.

Local Information
4 Abbey Gardens is situated in Upper Woolhampton, a short distance from the villages of Woolhampton and Chapel Row. Chapel Row has its own Café, pub and doctor’s surgery. Woolhampton has a village store, petrol station and train station.
The more comprehensive amenities of Newbury and Reading are 8 and 10 miles respectively, and the M4 (J12) is just 5 miles away, providing access to the West Country, London and its airports.
Midgham Station is about a mile away and there are regular services from Reading to Paddington taking approximately 25 minutes. Crossrail services from Reading allowing for passengers to travel through to central London.
There are a wide range of schools in the area, including Elstree, St Andrew’s, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Cheam, Bradfield College, Downe House and Pangbourne College.

Services
•Mains water and electricity and drainage. Underfloor heating throughout.
•Connection to Gigaclear ultra fast fibre broadband is available.
•Council tax – Band F 2026/2027 £3,559.29
•Local authority: West Berkshire Council. Telephone
•Postcode: RG7 5TZ
•Leasehold – 999 year lease from 2016 with ground rent of £150 per annum.
•Service charge - Approximately £5000 per annum.