Crookham Common, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19
- Land size
- 2.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Sought after location on Greenham Common with nearly 1000 acres of common land
- Character cottage with an open fire and additional woodburning stove
- 5 Bedrooms, with 3 upstairs bathrooms (2 ensuite)
- Air Source Heat Pump and EV charger
- Southerly facing rear garden and large private front garden measuring 0.3 of an acre
- Over 2 acres of woodland and paddocks
- Stable and tack room
- Summerhouse
- Garage
- Large timber shed
Description
A beautifully presented and deceptively spacious unlisted period cottage in an idyllic and private woodland setting of approximately 2.5 acres on Greenham Common. Leading private schools, Cheam, Elstree and Downe House all within a 5-15 minute drive.
Brushwood is situated on the south edge of Greenham Common which extends to over 1000 acres of common land. From the house there are numerous footpaths and bridleways over which the vendor has direct and unrestricted access to; idyllic for walks, biking or horse riding. Headley is the nearest village which is only a short drive away with a well-stocked community shop, playground and hall. Newbury retail park is less than 4 miles away with a range of supermarkets and shops. The area benefits from fast transport links including Thatcham and Newbury station offering regular trains to central London in around 40 minutes and the nearby M4 and A34 also offers easy access to Reading, London and the West Country.
Description
Brushwood is a beautifully presented 5 bedroom property which has been the subject of extensive sympathetic restoration and extension since the mid 1970’s. In the last 5 years the property has been greatly enhanced and extended by the current owners to create a wonderful family house. While still retaining an abundance of character it offers generous living accommodation in a beautiful peaceful setting – a real hidden gem. A light and airy entrance hall, with woodburning stove, offers additional space to extensive accommodation. There is lovely sitting room with open fire and exposed beams which has a door to the study and opens out into an expansive dining room. The kitchen/breakfast room has a real ‘wow’ factor with a beautiful, fitted kitchen, large island unit and snug area and is perfect for accessing the garden through the fully glazed sliding doors. Off the kitchen is a utility room and WC cloakroom. The first floor has been completely remodelled and provides a newly formed principal bedroom with an impressive fitted en-suite bathroom with separate, walk-in shower and dressing room. A second double bedroom has an en-suite bathroom room/dressing room and there are 3 further bedrooms complemented by the family bathroom.
Outside
The property is approached over Greenham Common and entered via wooden electric double gates. There is a sizeable lawned garden that extends the recreation space and benefits from a drive, garage, shed and timber store. To the rear there is a southerly facing garden with expansive patio area overlooking the adjoining fields with a large, quality bespoke timber built summerhouse. A real feature of the property is the land which measures over 2 acres and is made up of part paddock land with a stable and beautiful woodland grazing.
Tenure:
Freehold
Services:
Mains water and electricity, septic tank drainage, air source heat pump for central heating.
Local Authority:
West Berkshire Council
Council Tax:
Band F
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-28
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,854 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Air Source Heat Pump
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Garage, Driveway, Off-Street Parking, Gated Parking
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 50% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Spurcroft Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 408
- Type
- Community school
- Parsons Down Junior School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 139
- Type
- Community school
- Parsons Down Infant School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Pupils
- 88
- Type
- Community school
- Francis Baily Primary School2.1 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 491
- Type
- Academy converter
- Thatcham Park CofE Primary2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 399
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Kennet School2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,824
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Clere School3.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 382
- Type
- Community school
- St Bartholomew's School3.3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,905
- Type
- Academy converter
- Park House School3.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 981
- Type
- Academy converter
- Trinity School3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,349
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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