Hyde End Mill, Hyde End Lane, Reading, RG7 4RJ

A charming detached period home with mill pond setting and grounds of just under one acre.

Description Dating from the 18th century, with thoughtful later additions, this remarkable property comes to the market for the first time in over twenty five years.

It offers a rare opportunity to acquire a home of character, scale and exceptional setting.

An oak framed front porch leads into the reception hall, a central space from which many of the main reception rooms are reached.

The kitchen and breakfast room is one of the standout features of the house, designed to make the most of its surroundings with a full wall of bifold doors and glass panels overlooking the mill pond.

French doors open directly onto the decking, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.

On the opposite side of the house, the formal sitting room continues the theme of light and openness, using extensive glazing to frame views and bring the outside in.

From here, French doors lead through to the games room, while across the hall the formal dining room provides an elegant setting for entertaining.

A downstairs cloakroom completes the accommodation on this floor. To the first floor, the principal bedroom spans the full width of the house.

Cleverly designed folding doors allow the room to open out to the balcony for a generous, airy feel, or close to create a more intimate and private space.

Three further bedrooms are arranged across this level, along with two well appointed family bathrooms.

One of the most enchanting features of the grounds is a fabulous timber bridge that spans the water, leading from the main garden to a woodland area.

This unique addition creates a magical focal point within the landscape and offers a wonderful place to relax, entertain or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings and abundant wildlife.

The property further benefits from a detached outside office, ideal for home working, together with driveway parking for up to four vehicles.

While there is no garage, the generous outside space provides ample practicality and flexibility for day to day living.

Location The village of Brimpton has a church, the popular and picturesque Row Barge (1.5 miles) on the canal at Midgham, (which can be accessed by footpaths from the property), hairdressers and a highly regarded primary school.

There are renowned public and private schools in the area. Independent schools include Elstree, Cheam, Lambroke, Bradfield College, St Andrews, Brockhurst and Marlston House and Downe House.

The thriving market town of Newbury lies eight miles to the west, which offers a wide choice of eateries, shops, leisure facilities and the Racecourse.

Reading offers more extensive amenities as well as a fast service to London Paddington via the Elizabeth Line in as little as 23 minutes (and beyond to the east end of London).

More locally, Midgham station (1.7 miles), Thatcham station (3.8 miles) providing services to London Paddington in as little as 47 minutes, whilst Overton (11 miles) to Waterloo takes around 53 minutes.

There is also an excellent road network via the M4 and A34 providing access to London and around the country.

The wider area offers several golf courses and theatres including The Corn Exchange in Newbury and the Watermill Theatre in Bagnor.

Square Footage: 2,484 sq ft Acreage: 0.94 Acres Directions RG7 4RJ Additional Info Mains water, electricity. Lpg gas. Private drainage. Fibre Broadband. EV Car Charger.

Cedar cladding H & S - Mill pond