Detached house for sale in Heath Ride, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40

Available for the first time in nearly 30 years, Whitley is nestled on a delightful 1.72 acre plot, which is located on a popular tree lined private lane. It is within a short walk from National Trust woodland which offers an array of enchanting walks. There are well regarded schools and a range of amenities close by.

The main house offers 3382 sq ft of flexible living space. The front door leads to the centre of the property via a hallway, off of which there is a downstairs cloakroom and a utility room with a larder located off it.

A galleried stairway leads from a central hallway room, currently used as a library. The versatile, inter-connected living areas all open from the library. The fully-fitted kitchen has a family space with double doors to the patio. Connecting double doors take you to the dining room, which also has doors to the patio. Double doors lead to the living room which boasts a brick inglenook fireplace. The spacious conservatory is accessed through the living room and has further double doors to the patio. A combination of the linked rooms opening onto the patio makes the house perfect for social gatherings and a separate study is off the living room. We love this property and the amount of living accommodation it could offer for a growing family. The rooms could be utilised in a variety of ways including being used as a playroom or a media room for the family to relax and unwind in.

The galleried landing takes you to four wonderfully sized bedrooms. The master bedroom spans the entire back of the house, with its own balcony terrace offering wonderful views over the expansive gardens. A four piece en-suite opens off the bedroom. The front two bedrooms are equal in size, serviced by a family bathroom. The fourth bedroom has its own en-suite and all of the bedrooms have ample built-in storage/wardrobe space.

Part of the downstairs is currently arranged as a self-contained annexe comprising a kitchen, refitted bathroom and bedroom with a separate living area. This is ideal for an older relative or for a teenager who is looking for their own independence. The annexe could be easily re-integrated into the rest of the house.

The property is set back from Heath Ride and is approached via a gravel driveway. The driveway passes a single garage before opening out onto a block-paved area with both a double and a single garage. The double garage has an internal stairwell giving access to a spacious first floor studio - the perfect home office or fitness centre. The single garage has a bicycle store accessed at the back. The garden is mostly laid to lawn and extends from the house through a formal garden to a utility area with hard-standing previously used for stables. Beyond that is a flat area formerly used as a ménage and a large paddock. A drive affords vehicular access to the entire garden.

The property is ideally located to offer the charm of a semi-rural atmosphere with National Trust land and Heath Lake a short walk away. There is convenient access to Crowthorne and Wokingham stations as well as access to the M4/M3. There are a number of reputable schools in the vicinity including Wellington College which is a short distance from the end of Heath Ride.