Stanford Dingley, Reading, Berkshire, RG7

Dingley Cottage is a recently extended and beautifully renovated three-bedroom cottage, set within approximately 0.56 acres of immaculately maintained grounds. The property also benefits from planning permission for a substantial two-storey rear extension, offering excellent scope for further enlargement.

Dingley Cottage
Beautifully presented throughout, Dingley Cottage provides well-proportioned and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. The principal reception room is an inviting sitting room centred around a wood-burning stove, while additional living space includes a separate study and a versatile family room, currently used as a playroom and television snug.
The heart of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen and living area, thoughtfully extended and upgraded by the current owners. Designed with both everyday family life and entertaining in mind, the space features a stylish central island, shaker-style country cabinetry, flagstone flooring, a butler sink, two electric ovens, an induction hob, and space for an American-style fridge/freezer. There is ample room for both dining and relaxed seating areas, with double doors opening directly onto the recently laid terrace and superb outdoor kitchen. A separate utility room provides additional storage and space for household appliances, together with a cloakroom and separate pantry.
The accommodation comprises three bedrooms, including a principal bedroom suite on the ground floor with an en suite shower room. Upstairs are two further bedrooms, served by two bathrooms.
Approached via a quiet country lane, the property is accessed through wooden electric gates leading onto a large gravel driveway providing off-street parking for several vehicles. The gardens, which have been professionally designed are predominantly laid to lawn and beautifully landscaped with mature hedgerows, established trees, and well-stocked flower beds planted with a variety of perennials, creating a peaceful and private setting. The grounds extend to the side and rear of the property, where further lawned areas and established planting enhance the sense of seclusion. The newly laid terrace and outdoor kitchen provide an exceptional space for outdoor dining and entertaining.
To the rear of the house is a separate outbuilding offering potential for conversion to a variety of uses, subject to the necessary consents, together with a detached garage positioned to the front of the property.
The current owners have obtained planning permission for a two storey extension at the rear of the property, information on this can be found on westberks.gov.uk, planning application 18/00923/HOUSE.

Stanford Dingley , West Berkshire
Stanford Dingley is a highly desirable village in West Berkshire with a Saxon church and two public houses, The Bull Inn dating back to the 15th Century and The Old Boot which dates back to the 18th Century. The charming village sits in beautiful farmland and woodland within the valley of the River Pang. The nearby village of Southend Bradfield offers excellent local amenities including churches, public houses and a village shop. Bradfield College is nearby and also has excellent sporting facilities available via membership, including a golf course, indoor sports complex, pool and tennis centre. Reading and Newbury are 10 and 9 miles away respectively and provide more comprehensive facilities and shopping opportunities. The area benefits from excellent commuter and travel facilities with easy access onto the M4 at junctions 12 and 13 to London and the West Country, and an excellent train service from Reading or Pangbourne to London Paddington.
There are a number of highly regarded state and independent schools within easy reach of the house including including Harriett House Montessori School, St Andrew’s Preparatory School, Yattendon Primary School, Bradfield Primary School (described by Ofsted as ‘inspirational & exceptional’), Elstree Preparatory School, Brockhurst & Marlston House Preparatory School, Bradfield College, Downe House and Pangbourne College.

Services
•Mains water, electricity and drainage.
LPG central heating.
•Gigaclear Ultrafast Broadband available by subscription
•Council tax – Band G 2026/2027 £4063.01
•West Berkshire Council
•RG7 6JP