Location

It is conveniently located only c.0.8 miles from Twyford train station with direct access to London Paddington via the newly created Elizabeth Line, in c.21 minutes. Additional stops include Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road and Canary Wharf.

Local primary school in Waltham St. Lawrence is within close proximity (under c.2 miles) and was rated outstanding in February 2023. Reading Boys Secondary school and Kendrick grammar schools for girls are nearby, plus additional independent schools in the area.

Within walking distance is one of the oldest wine producers in England the Stanlake Park Wine Estate. Various countryside walks are within close proximity with beautiful Berkshire aspect. Twyford has a variety of high order shops and restaurants. The A404 provides access to the M4 motorway via Junction 8/9 and the M40 motorway is accessed via Junction 4 and in turn links to London, West Country and M25 motorway network.

Description

Stanlake Farm Cottage is a charming three bedroom detached home, which has been renovated throughout to an immaculate standard, transforming the home for modern day living. It is conveniently located only c.0.8 miles from Twyford train station with direct access to London Paddington via the newly created Elizabeth Line, in c.21 minutes.

The cottage was originally built in c.17th century with an attractive red-brick façade and timber framing. It sits towards the back of a generous plot of c.0.35 acres, surrounded by woodland, mature trees and shrubbery offering a high degree of privacy and tranquillity.

Upon entering, you are greeted by the stunning open-plan kitchen/dining room. The room offers a perfect blend of character features with modern finishes. Timber rafters go across the ceiling, sitting above the modern kitchen, complimented with sage green cabinetry and brass finishes. The gas fired green Aga is the centrepiece, along with separate integrated electric oven, butler sink and stone work surfaces. The dining area is complimented by a light, neutral finish with a large five-pane bay window providing good natural light.

The sitting area is filled with characterful features and it's main focus is the lovely, brick-built fireplace with wood-burning stove. Panelled patio doors have been added to give access to a private terraced area in the summer months. Off the sitting room, at the rear of the house is the third bedroom/family room and an en-suite shower room, which is great for futureproofing in later years. The bedroom also has a German designed 3d staircase, which can be retracted from the wall to lead to an additional to lead to a mezzanine floor, which can be used as a raised double bed area, offering additional flexibility. A study for home working purposes is between the kitchen and the sitting room.

On the first floor are two bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom is generous and offers plentiful storage with integrated wardrobes in the dressing area. A former en-suite is currently being used as a nursery, but retains all the necessary plumbing and fittings for a bright and spacious shower room.

Outside;
Upon entering the property a driveway leads to a timber framed carport with a covered area for two cars and a rapid EV charger. There is also ample parking on the driveway for additional vehicles. The property sits within a picturesque plot of approximately 0.35 acres and is surrounded by mature trees, shrubbery, lawn and terraced areas. The screening around the borders gives a feeling of a high degree of privacy and country aspect.

A paved seating area with a gazebo has been created to take advantage of the surrounding trees. To the side of the property are two outbuildings, with one of them now being used as a gym and the other as a large store area. Planning permission was previously approved to convert these two buildings into one larger habitable outbuilding by Wokingham borough council (ref 20215), which lapsed in December 2023. This might have further planning potential subject to re-applying.