Budges Cottages, Keephatch Road, Wokingham

A unique blend of beautiful character, peaceful setting, and an easy (15-20 minute) walk to Wokingham town.

This gorgeous cottage is ideal for period home lovers who crave the quiet life, but who also enjoy the town lifestyle!

Budges Cottages is a little-known private lane in the Keephatch area. One of just nine unique cottages, this one has a secluded south-facing garden, easy parking, and a beautiful country home interior.

First impressions of Budges Cottages are of a warm welcome and a well-loved home - with the gravel driveway parking, smart 'Heritage' front door and a useful boot lobby. The open living & dining room has plenty of natural daylight - with Georgian-style window to the front, and French doors opening to the patio. The open fireplace creates a cosy focal point, and the dining area is ideally set for views over the garden.

The period detailing throughout includes traditional tongue & groove doors, Suffolk latches, and original beam-work.

The kitchen, which was recently re-fitted in 2023, features tasteful chalk grey cabinetry, quartz work surfaces, and a breakfast bar. Appliances include an integrated dishwasher, eye-level Bosch double oven, and induction hob. The sellers are also including an American-style fridge freezer (plumbed with drinks and ice dispenser).

There's a laundry lobby and separate cloakroom next to the back door - perfectly-placed for access from the garden or side gate to the front.

Offering three bedrooms on the first floor, and a bonus attic room on the top floor, there's plenty of versatile space for working from home and accommodating guests. This attic room has plenty of light and ventilation from its roof window. The main bedroom has bespoke fitted wardrobes, and is comfortably large enough for a superking bed.

The spacious bathroom has a classic-style bathtub and separate shower enclosure, with plenty of ventilation and privacy from its dormer window.

The garden is the perfect size for the cottage, with a small patio area and steps to the lawn. With a south-facing orientation, this garden gets the best of the sunshine, but also some shady cool relief from a mature tree on the rear boundary.

THE LOCATION
Budges Cottages is tucked away from Keephatch Road, and has no passing traffic. It's well-placed for easy road access to Twyford station, and also very walkable to Wokingham station, so both Waterloo and Paddington stations are easily accessible (with the 22 minute Crossrail / Elizabeth Line from Twyford to Paddington). Regular trains to Gatwick run from Wokingham station, with a service running to Reading too.

Nearby green spaces include Keephatch Nature Reserve, with play parks and field on the way, and over 77 acres of beautiful greenery at Cantley Park. For those who don't know Cantley, it has excellent walks, sports facilities (including tennis and astro courts), a coffee shop, Miltons restaurant, theatre, and children's play area.

Some of Wokingham's best school choices can be found nearby, including Keephatch Primary, All Saint Primary, St Crispin's and The Holt (all rated Good or Outstanding). Please see the search function on the map for full details on schooling, transport links, connectivity and amenities.

Although the town centre is a gentle walk away, there's also a neighbourhood Sainsbury's within around 8-10 minutes walk.

Please note: Street View doesn't show Budges Cottages as it's an unadopted / private lane.


A Few Words from Quarters

"Budges Cottages is a little-known backwater in Wokingham, with an historic link to the famous Huntley & Palmer biscuit company (where its employees once lived). Believed to date back to around 1860, this home has all the hallmarks and craftsmanship of Victorian England. It's been lovingly cared-for by the same family for over 24 years, and has all the modern comforts you'd hope for today.

Stepping inside this cottage, it's hard not to fall in love - imagine open fires after a winter walk in Cantley Park, or sitting at the kitchen bar, with its high-end appliances, enjoying a glass of wine with friends.

Presented to a high standard, and with tasteful décor, we're really looking forward to showing buyers around this lovely home. Please get in touch with Nick Harris or Teresa Ling at Quarters Estate Agents, Wokingham, for further details or to discuss viewing arrangements"



Council Tax Band: E (Wokingham Borough Council)
Tenure: Freehold