Stratfield Turgis, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0AR

A fabulous, period-style property close to some excellent schooling and an easy commute to London ABOUT THIS HOUSE Garden Cottage lies on the Hampshire/Berkshire border in a rural setting surrounded by the Duke of Wellington’s estate of Stratfield Saye.

It is an attractive family home with its brick-and- flint exterior and an abundance of natural light, a spacious basement, useful secondary accommodation and a separate games room.

Built in 2003 for the current owners, the house has been finished to an exceptionally high standard with a block-and-beam floor construction throughout and great attention to detail.

There is an impressive level of automation and technology built into the home that includes control of the lighting, electric curtains, Sonos music, security and gate systems.

There is underfloor-heating throughout and bespoke oak joinery for the doors and central staircase. The drawing room has a concealed projector and screen, creating a surround sound cinema room.

Off the kitchen is a south-facing loggia with overhead heating.

ABOUT THIS AREA The nearby village of Sherfield-on-Loddon provides excellent local facilities including a general store with a butchers, three public houses, hairdressers, coffee shop and post office.

Within the neighbouring village of Rotherwick are two public houses and Tylney Hall Hotel & golf course, The Wellington Farm Shop, Heckfield Place golf course, The Wellington Farm Shop, Heckfield Place Hotel, Highfield Park Hotel and The Four Seasons are all close by.

The regional centres of Basingstoke and Reading are within easy daily driving distance and provide extensive shopping and recreational facilities.

The commute to London is either via The Elizabeth Line from Reading or to Waterloo from either Basingstoke or Hook.

There are good local state schools in Reading and a very good primary school in the neighbouring village of Rotherwick.

Independent schools nearby include Wellesley House School (which lies adjacent to the property), Sherfield, Ludgrove, St Neots, Crosfields, Elstree, Cheam, The Abbey School, Wellington and Bradfield.

TOWNS & TRAIN STATIONS Sherfield-on-Loddon 2 miles M4 (Junction 11) 9 miles M3 (Junction 6) 5 miles Basingstoke 7 miles (London Waterloo via Basingstoke Station from 44 minutes), Reading 11 miles (London Paddington from 23 minutes)