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Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, Reading

Land size
2 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Grade II Listed Equestrian Property
  • Five bedrooms
  • Extended
  • Large kitchen/breakfast room
  • Three fantastic receptions room
  • Three bathrooms
  • Lovely plot just over 2 acre
  • Paddocks and Garden
  • Double garage
  • Non-estate location

Description

The accommodation is over 3000sq.ft. which offers a entrance hallway, cloakroom, large exquisite dining room with brick inglenook fireplace and exposed timber beams, large breathtaking sitting room with inglenook fireplace and exposed timber beams, study/snug area, kitchen/breakfast room with doors to garden, utility room, large bedroom two with access to ensuite bathroom, separate shower room.

Over the two first floors offer the main principal bedroom with adjoining bathroom and dressing room. There are three further bedrooms and a study all served by the family bathroom. The house could easily be divided into two sections, the main four bedroom house and a self contained one bedroom annexe which has its own entrance.

A particular feature of the property is the beautifully mature landscaped gardens/grounds and a outdoor swimming pool, extending to about 2 acres. The attractive property frontage is approached through a sweeping driveway onto a large off street parking for number of cars and leads to two garages. The house is screened from the private road by mature trees and conifers.

LOCATION

The property is located amidst attractive countryside. Arborfield and Swallowfield nearby provide local facilities including a shop/post office, public houses, farm shop & churches. More extensive facilities can be found in the market town of Wokingham and the major centres of Reading & Basingstoke, all within easy driving distance. Communication links are excellent with good links to both the M3 & M4 and rail links to London Paddington & Waterloo from Reading & Basingstoke or Wokingham respectively. There are good local state schools in Reading and the neighbouring villages. Independent schools nearby include Ludgrove, St Neots, Wellesley Prep School, Bradfield and Elstree.The nearest villages are Swallowfield (about 2.2 miles to the south-west) and Shinfield (about 2.5 miles to the north-west). The nearest railway station is Wokingham Railway Station approximately 4.3 miles away. The nearest towns are Wokingham (approx. 5.9 miles northeast), Reading (approx. 8.3 miles north), and Bracknell (approx. 9.5 miles east). The drive to London is approximately a 1 hour 45 minute journey or alternatively a 23-minute train journey.

GROUND FLOOR

Door to:

ENTRANCE HALL. Stairs to main first floor, exposed timber beams. Radiator. Doors to:

CLOAKROOM. Front aspect window, low level WC, wash hand basin with splash back tiles.

FANTASTIC DINING ROOM.. (17'4 x 14') Front and side aspect windows, brick inglenook fireplace, wall mounted light points, exposed wall and ceiling timber beams. Radiator. Doors to:

LARGE FABULOUS SITTING ROOM. (20'6 x 15'6) Front and rear aspect windows, door to front garden, brick inglenook fireplace, wall light points, stairs to bedroom one, bathroom and dressing room, exposed wall and ceiling timber beams. Radiator.

STUDY/SNUG. (6' x 6') Rear aspect window, storage cupboard.

INNER HALLWAY. Rear aspect window, stairs to first floor. Door to:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM. (16'8 x 15') Rear and side aspect windows, double doors to garden, sink unit, work tops, matching eye and floor level units, fitted double oven, fitted induction hob with overhead extractor hood, fitted fridge freezer, pantry cupboard, breakfast bar with seating and storage cupboards, tiled walls and tiled flooring, exposed ceiling timber beams and inset lights. Radiator.

UTILITY ROOM/BOOT ROOM. (8'4 x 5'4) Rear aspect window, door to garden, sink unit with mixer taps, range of units, space and plumbing for washing machine, space and plumbing for tumble dryer, tiled flooring.

INNER HALL. Doors to all rooms.

BEDROOM TWO. (20'10 x 9'6) Front and side aspect windows, fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Door to:

ENSUITE BATHROOM. (8'6 x 8') Side aspect window, Low level WC, wash hand basin, enclosed paneled bath with mixer taps and hand held shower attachment, tiled walls, ceiling inset lights. Heated towel rail.

SEPARATE SHOWER ROOM. (126' x 6'4) Side aspect window, shower cubicle with fitted shower overhead. ceiling lights.

MAIN FIRST FLOOR

LANDING. Access to loft, storage cupboard. Doors to:

BEDROOM THREE. (13' x 10') Rear aspect windows with great views overlooking the grounds and countryside, built in wardrobe. Radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR. (9' x 8'2) Side aspect window, fitted storage cupboard. Radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE/STUDY. (9' x 7'8) Side aspect window, built in storage cupboard. Radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM. Side aspect window, low level WC, wash hand basin, enclosed bath with mkixer taps and hand held shower attachment, ceiling inset lights. Radiator.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING. Storage cupboard. Doors to:

LARGE BEDROOM ONE. (15'8 x 15') Front and side aspect windows,inglenook fireplace, walk-in wardrobe, storage cupboards. Radiator.

LARGE BATHROOM. (16' x 12') Front and rear aspect windows, low level WC, wash hand basin with splash back tiles, enclosed bath with mixer taps and hand held shower attachment, storage cupboard, exposed timber beams. Heated towel rail. Door to:

DRESSING ROOM. (13'6 x 11'4) Rear and side aspect windows, fitted wardrobes and cupboards, exposed timber beams, wash hand basin, wall lights. Radiator.

OUTSIDE

The property is positioned in a lovely plot just over 2 acres:

The grounds surround the house where there is a broad expanse of lawn with well stocked borders. Adjoining the rear of the house, a large paved terrace extends from the rear of the property being ideal for 'al fresco' dining in the summer months.

A particular highlight is the outdoor swimming pool, set within a paved terrace and enjoying open views across the surrounding countryside—an ideal setting for summer entertaining and family enjoyment. Beyond the garden the grounds extend to approaching two acres, offer scope for equestrian use. Neighbouring fields provide a beautiful rural backdrop, reinforcing the property’s peaceful setting.

The property is approached via a large, graveled driveway leading to a parking area and access to the two garages. The garden provides a high degree of seclusion.

GARAGE ONE. (21'10 x 8'6) Up and over door, light and power.

GARAGE TWO. 21'10 x 8'6) Up and over door, light and power. Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired heating. Mains drainage. Local Authority: Wokingham Borough Council Council. Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-08-02

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,934 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£625,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £307,160 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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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

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

  • Farley Hill Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    358
    Type
    Community school
  • Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • The Coombes Church of England Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    338
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Shinfield Infant and Nursery School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    303
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Alder Grove Church of England Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    404
    Type
    Free schools
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Bohunt School Wokingham1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,313
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Oakbank School1.9 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    300
    Type
    Free schools
  • Hartland High School3.1 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    589
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Maiden Erlegh School3.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,841
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Reading Girls' School3.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    905
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Gender
    Girls

* 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

Co-op Arborfield - Bramshill Close, Arborfield Garrison1.2 miles
Co-op Former The Royal Oak, Shinfield1.4 miles
Asda Shinfield Express Petrol, Shinfield1.5 miles

GP surgery

Swallowfield Medical Practice1.3 miles

Pharmacy

Shinfield Pharmacy1.5 miles

Hospital

Wokingham Hospital4 miles

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

Winnersh Rail Station3.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Church Road H&R 5950 metres

Typical drive times

Woodley13 min · 6.3 miles
Yateley15 min · 7.1 miles
Sandhurst14 min · 7.8 miles
Wokingham12 min · 5.7 miles
Winchester (city)43 min · 32 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

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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