Church Lane, Farley Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG7

noir by david cliff - THE PINNACLE OF RURAL LIFE

This magnificent home is unlike anything you’ll come across every day. Set within the gorgeous rural landscapes of Farley Hill, it boasts the main house and two outbuildings, creating a wonderful sense of having your very own private estate, all set within approximately 0.24 of an acre.

Dating back to the 1800s, the property retains many of the quirky and characterful features that make homes of this era so sought after, whilst offering a lovely, practical flow that works brilliantly for modern-day living. It is a home that feels both incredibly homely and wonderfully unique, whilst the additional accommodation and outbuildings provide an impressive degree of versatility.

Before we go any further, let’s talk about the location. Farley Hill is one of those places where, unless you already know it’s there, you could quite easily miss it. Tucked away amongst the countryside, it offers a wonderfully peaceful and slower pace of life, whilst still being incredibly well connected. Wokingham and Reading are both within easy reach, making this a terrific location for professionals and families alike, not to mention the excellent selection of local schools nearby.

As for the property itself, it sits towards the end of its own private frontage, with the plot feeling wonderfully secluded from the road. Mature hedging creates an excellent degree of privacy, whilst the surrounding greenery and countryside give the property a lovely rural feel from the moment you arrive. The attractive red-brick façade, traditional timber-framed windows, tiled roof and pretty pitched porch combine to create a truly quintessential English country home.
For day-to-day access, you’d be inclined to approach from the rear. From the road, you turn onto a generous gravel driveway and, passing through an adorable pergola, arrive at a lovely straight gravel pathway set within the immaculate lawn. This leads directly to the large French doors of the house, creating a particularly charming approach and a lovely first impression.

The main house itself offers beautifully balanced accommodation arranged across two floors. The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall leading into a spacious living room with a feature fireplace, alongside a separate dining room with French doors opening directly onto the garden. There is also a fitted kitchen, utility room and cloakroom, providing everything you need for comfortable day-to-day living.

Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous master bedroom with its own stylish en suite, as well as a modern family bathroom. The layout works beautifully as it stands, but there is also exciting scope to enhance the accommodation further, with planning permission already approved for a large single-storey extension.

The main house is complemented by a large double garage with an attached workshop, above which sits a fully self-contained one-bedroom annex with its own shower room. Whether used for guests, extended family, older children, independent living or even as a dedicated workspace, it offers an incredibly useful addition to the main house. There is also a further outbuilding within the grounds, currently divided into a gym and a separate storage/garage area.

Outside, the gardens and grounds continue that feeling of having your own little slice of the countryside. There is plenty of space for seating and outdoor dining, along with a climbing frame and other family-friendly features, whilst the garden itself feels both practical and wonderfully peaceful.

Utterly unique, beautifully positioned and incredibly versatile, this is countryside living with a difference — and a home that really needs to be seen to be appreciated. Viewings can be arranged immediately and by appointment only.