House For Sale £1,750,000
Dating from the early 16th century this charming and most interesting family home has been the subject of comprehensive and sensitive renovations over recent years by the present owners. The property retains many features with exposed brick work, timber beams and leaded windows with a number being double-glazed. The house is light and airy with most rooms on the ground-floor enjoying both access and views across the delightful gardens. The kitchen/breakfast area has an electric Aga, integrated appliances, large island and attractive fitted seating. There are wood burners in both the sitting room and snug. The family room has fitted shelving and storage under. There is under-floor heating and radiators on the ground-floor.
The turning staircase ascends to the spacious landing area where in one direction it leads to a useful versatile space which could be a study area. The main bedroom suite has stunning far reaching rural views and en-suite bathroom with separate shower. There is a guest bedroom with en-suite, 2 further bedrooms and a family bathroom. There are radiators and electric under-floor heating on the first-floor.<br /><br />The Poor's House is situated close to Wellington Country Park and also Bramshill Forest which provides opportunities for horse riding and cycling.
Swallowfield and Riseley are popular areas with each providing a village hall and public house. Swallowfield has a village primary school, post office and general store as well as a doctors' surgery. There is also a tennis club in Riseley. The nearby Wellington estate has a farm shop. Commuters are well provided for with road access along the A33 to the north Junction 11 (of the M4) about 4 miles' distance and to the south at Basingstoke with its access to the M3. Both the M3 and the M4 connect with the M25 in the east and the West Country and the A34 north-south access in the west. Reading train station is within easy reach, with direct trains to Paddington. Heathrow is 30 miles away. The area is particularly well known for its range of excellent schools including Wellington College, Eagle House, Daneshill, Sherfield, St Neot's and Lord Wandsworth College.<br /><br />The Poor’s House is approached over a gravel driveway, providing generous parking for several cars. Expansive lawns both to the North and East side of the house and an orchard with several fruit trees. To the South side of the house there is a pretty traditional cottage garden, with arbor and mature, well stocked beds with a variety of shrubs. An attractive herringbone brick terrace leads out directly from the kitchen and sitting room, providing a pleasant area to sit and enjoy the view towards the lawn and adjoining 1 acre paddock with far reaching countryside views beyond. Additionally, there is a double garage, garden outbuilding/studio and machine store/barn.
The turning staircase ascends to the spacious landing area where in one direction it leads to a useful versatile space which could be a study area. The main bedroom suite has stunning far reaching rural views and en-suite bathroom with separate shower. There is a guest bedroom with en-suite, 2 further bedrooms and a family bathroom. There are radiators and electric under-floor heating on the first-floor.<br /><br />The Poor's House is situated close to Wellington Country Park and also Bramshill Forest which provides opportunities for horse riding and cycling.
Swallowfield and Riseley are popular areas with each providing a village hall and public house. Swallowfield has a village primary school, post office and general store as well as a doctors' surgery. There is also a tennis club in Riseley. The nearby Wellington estate has a farm shop. Commuters are well provided for with road access along the A33 to the north Junction 11 (of the M4) about 4 miles' distance and to the south at Basingstoke with its access to the M3. Both the M3 and the M4 connect with the M25 in the east and the West Country and the A34 north-south access in the west. Reading train station is within easy reach, with direct trains to Paddington. Heathrow is 30 miles away. The area is particularly well known for its range of excellent schools including Wellington College, Eagle House, Daneshill, Sherfield, St Neot's and Lord Wandsworth College.<br /><br />The Poor’s House is approached over a gravel driveway, providing generous parking for several cars. Expansive lawns both to the North and East side of the house and an orchard with several fruit trees. To the South side of the house there is a pretty traditional cottage garden, with arbor and mature, well stocked beds with a variety of shrubs. An attractive herringbone brick terrace leads out directly from the kitchen and sitting room, providing a pleasant area to sit and enjoy the view towards the lawn and adjoining 1 acre paddock with far reaching countryside views beyond. Additionally, there is a double garage, garden outbuilding/studio and machine store/barn.
