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Berrys Road, Upper Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire, RG7

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Executive three-storey family home
  • Approx. 2,300 sq ft of accommodation
  • Quiet cul-de-sac location
  • Woodland backdrop
  • South-facing garden
  • Stunning open-plan kitchen/dining room
  • Light-filled interiors
  • Desirable village setting
  • Within the Downs School catchment area
  • Approximately one acre in total, including around half an acre of private woodland

Description

An exceptional family home with woodland views, a sunny SOUTH-FACING GARDEN, and almost 2,300 sq ft of well-proportioned living space. Situated within a quiet, exclusive cul-de-sac, this IMPRESSIVE three-storey property offers versatile accommodation and is ideally located close to the village pub, shop and amenities, while also falling within the highly regarded Downs School catchment area.

DESCRIPTION
Occupying an enviable position at the end of a quiet, select cul-de-sac, this substantial detached home offers almost 2,300 sq ft of versatile accommodation arranged over three well-designed floors. Enjoying a private woodland backdrop and an abundance of natural light, the property combines generous proportions with a practical layout, ideal for modern family living. At the heart of the home is an impressive open-plan kitchen/dining room with a part-vaulted ceiling and skylights, creating a superb space for everyday family life and entertaining. A series of well-proportioned reception rooms provide excellent flexibility, including a spacious home office suitable for two or three people, while the lower ground floor offers a generous family room with direct access to the garden, together with excellent storage. The four double bedrooms are thoughtfully arranged across the upper floors, providing both space and privacy.

OUTSIDE
The south-facing rear garden enjoys sunshine throughout the day, creating a wonderful setting for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxation. Beyond the garden, the property benefits from an additional half acre of private woodland, bringing the total plot to approximately one acre and enhancing the sense of space, privacy and connection with nature. Backing directly onto woodland, the setting is exceptionally peaceful, while the quiet cul-de-sac location ensures minimal passing traffic. Despite its idyllic surroundings, the property is conveniently located within easy walking distance of the village pub, local shop and other amenities, and falls within the highly regarded Downs School catchment area.

SERVICES AND MATERIAL INFORMATION
All mains services are connected. The property operates on oil central heating and benefits from double glazing.
Council Tax Band: F
EPC Rating: D

Bucklebury is a sought-after location due to its rural, yet extremely convenient position with road links to the M4 and A4. Heathrow airport is an hour`s drive. There are train stations within easy reach at Thatcham and Pangbourne giving good commuter access to Reading and London Paddington. It is a short drive to Newbury with its excellent shopping centre, leisure facilities and the well-known Newbury Racecourse. Local amenities in the villages of Upper Bucklebury and Cold Ash include village shops, church, primary school and highly regarded pubs, the Cottage Inn and the Spotted Dog. The village halls host many events throughout the year and there are tennis courts, tennis club, a BMX track, and children`s playgrounds. The area provides endless opportunities for scenic walks and country pursuits.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-07-11

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,854 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£750,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £303,406 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
66 D
81 B

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
Solar Heating, Double Glazing, Oil Heating, Central Heating, Eco-Friendly System, Wood Burner
Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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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
Level Access Shower
Parking
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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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • Bucklebury C.E. Primary School159 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    99
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Francis Baily Primary School1.2 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    491
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Thatcham Park CofE Primary1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    399
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Spurcroft Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    408
    Type
    Community school
  • St Finian's Catholic Primary School1.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    204
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • Kennet School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,824
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Trinity School4.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,349
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Hurst School4.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,021
    Type
    Community school
  • St Bartholomew's School4.9 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,905
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Park House School5.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    981
    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

Spar - Upper Bucklebury, Upper Bucklebury405 metres
Co-op Thatcham - Harts Hill Road, Thatcham1.1 miles
Sainsburys Thatcham Chapel Street Local, Thatcham1.5 miles

GP surgery

Burdwood Surgery1.4 miles

Pharmacy

Thatcham Pharmacy1.5 miles

Hospital

West Berkshire Community Hospital3.1 miles

Green space

Play Space332 metres

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

Nearest station

Thatcham Rail Station1.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Peach's Stores353 metres

Typical drive times

Tadley12 min · 7.1 miles
Newbury13 min · 5.9 miles
Reading24 min · 12 miles
Thatcham6 min · 2.4 miles
Winchester (city)43 min · 31 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • 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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