Reading RG7 Bull Lane, Riseley

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Features at a glance

  • • 6 BEDROOMS • SITTING ROOM • KITCHEN DINING ROOM • UTILITY ROOM • FAMILY ROOM • OFFICE • TWO BATHROOMS • GARDEN • OUTBUILDING

A beautiful and spacious six bedroom Grade II listed family home on the edge of ancient woodland and a designated wildlife site. In a delightful country garden setting, of about a third of an acre, enjoying wonderful rural views.

Bull Lane Cottage offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN originally dates from the 17th century and is available for the first time on the open market in almost 40 years. During this period the property has been sympathetically extended and now offers a family home of generous scale with modern comforts whilst retaining much charm and character. From the attractive covered approach, double entrance doors lead into the hall. Four reception rooms lie on the ground floor, including an open plan kitchen and dining room with hardwood units, attractive tiled flooring and triple aspect windows. Next door is a large utility with access to the garage and downstairs cloakroom.

Leading off the utility is a bright and airy family room with French doors opening out directly onto a paved sitting area. The sitting room with feature fireplace with woodburner has windows on three sides allowing for plenty of light.

Upstairs are six bedrooms, including a spacious principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes. Four out of five of the remaining bedrooms are doubles and include built in wardrobes. With one bedroom featuring an eye-catching floorto- ceiling window with views across the garden and adjoining field. There are additionally two large family bathrooms, both with bathtubs and separate power showers.

Outside

Approached across a gravelled drive which allows ample parking and access to the garage. The gardens are well established with a variety of trees and shrubs and offer a significant degree of privacy. Areas of lawn surround the property interspersed with flower beds and there are paved sitting areas off the dining room, sitting room and family room. Additionally there is useful brick-built outbuilding with an attached BBQ area.

Situation

Bull Lane Cottage is situated next to ancient woodland and a designated wildlife site, with direct access to long beautiful countryside walks and bike rides. It is very near to Wellington Country Park and Bramshill Forest, which provide additional opportunities for walking, horse riding and cycling. Swallowfield and Riseley are popular areas with each village offering tennis courts, a village hall and public house, Swallowfield additionally has a general store post office and doctor's surgery. There is also a local farm shop nearby on the Wellington Estate, within walking distance.

Commuters are well provided for with access to Junction 11 (of the M4) about 5 miles to the north. Along the A33 to the south is Basingstoke with its access to the M3. Both the M4 and the M3 connect with the M25 in the east and the west country and the A34 north-south access in the west. Excellent rail connections from Reading into Paddington (25 minutes), including access to the newly opened Crossrail, Elizabeth Line. Heathrow is 31 miles away. The area is particularly well known for its range of excellent schools including Bradfield College, Wellington College, Eagle House, Daneshill, Sherfield, Crosfields, The Abbey, St Neot's and Lord Wandsworth College.

Directions

From Hook take the B3349 through Hound Green and Mattingley. At the roundabout by Wellington Country Park take the second exit to Riseley. At the crossroads opposite the Bull Public House go straight across into Bull Lane and continue until the end where the property is on the right hand side.

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