Ashampstead, Reading, Berkshire, RG8

A wonderful period home with annexe, nestled within around 2 acres of glorious grounds and commanding outstanding views. Ideally located for excellent transport connections to London, Reading and Henley.

The Old Fleece & Feathers
Tucked away in beautiful countryside near Ashampstead village centre, The Old Fleece & Feathers offers a rare blend of period character and modern comfort.

Originally built in the 17th century, The Old Fleece & Feathers has been thoughtfully modernised to create a beautifully light and well-proportioned family home. Rich in character yet designed for modern living, the property combines period charm with contemporary comfort and includes the added benefit of a self-contained annexe and beautiful grounds.

At the heart of the house is the wonderful kitchen/breakfast room, with double French doors opening onto the terrace and the beautifully landscaped garden beyond. Leading directly off the kitchen is an impressive dining room which has the original beams, which then flows seamlessly into a welcoming sitting room with a wood-burning stove. A galleried reception hall, study, family room, and recently re-fitted utility room complete the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, the master bedroom has a newly fitted en-suite bathroom and a dressing area with fitted wardrobes. There are three further bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, and a stylishly appointed family bathroom serving the remaining two. To the side of the house stand substantial barns and garages with an electric car charging point, and an annexe above comprising a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen - ideal for guests, Airbnb stays, or multi-generational living. There is also a separate timber-clad outbuilding with a clay-tiled roof, transformed into a stunning home office / gym, complete with bespoke fitted furniture, modern heating, and a dedicated fibre connection. The room above offers scope for conversion into additional accommodation, subject to planning permission.

The Old Fleece & Feathers is approached via wooden electric gates leading to a gravel driveway with ample parking. The private, level gardens are mainly laid to lawn and bordered by mature flower and shrub beds, extending to a charming paddock with a vegetable garden beyond. It’s a home that balances heritage and modern family living: perfect for entertaining, working from home, and enjoying country life.

Ashampstead, West Berkshire
The Old Fleece & Feathers sits amidst rolling countryside on the edge of the pretty village of Ashampstead, surrounded by the Yattendon Estate. The village itself has a thriving deli, shop and café, while further shops and amenities can be found in nearby Goring-on-Thames and Pangbourne – both offering mainline rail services to London Paddington (from 45 minutes via Reading). Crossrail provides direct links from Reading to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow. The M4 (Junction 12, Theale – 10 miles) and the A34 to Oxford and the West Country (6 miles) are also within easy reach.
Educational facilities are excellent within the area and include Harriet House School, Elstree, St Andrew’s Pangbourne, Cranford House Girls’ School, Moulsford Prep, The Oratory School (and The Oratory prep and pre-prep), Bradfield and Pangbourne Colleges.

Services
•Mains water and electricity. LPG central heating. Private drainage. Electric car charging port.
•Connection to Gigaclear ultra-fast fibre broadband is available at the property.
•Council tax – Band G
•West Berkshire District Council
•Postcode: RG8 8RG

Fixtures and Fittings
Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.

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