SCARLETTS KILN GREEN, BERKSHIRE

An elegant Grade II listed Georgian property, perfect for families

Scarletts, Scarletts Lane, Kiln Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9XD

Freehold

· Beautiful historic interiors and is a superb example of a house of this era with · Superb entertaining space an abundance of spacious and well proportioned · Stunning kitchen/family room accommodation. The house has a wealth of period · Detached double garage with gym at rear features including high ceilings, original fireplaces, deep skirtings and ornate cornicing. It is elegant and · Plot in excess of an acre – 7,825 sq ft beautifully presented throughout.

A striking Grade II listed house dating back Features to the 1760’s, set within glorious landscaped Entrance Hall, Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining grounds. Room, , Kitchen/Family Room, Cloakroom, Utility. First Floor comprising; Master Bedroom Suite The Property with Large Bathroom/Dressing Room, Three Further Scarletts is the major portion of this magnificent Grade Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Library Snug. Second II listed Georgian property, built in the 1760’s for Mr & Floor comprising; Two Reception Rooms, one with Mrs James Leigh Perrot, the maternal uncle and aunt Roof Terrace, Two Further Bedrooms, Bathroom & Full of Jane Austen. They are reported to have formed part Kitchen. Cellar Rooms comprising; Bar/Games Room of an inner circle of relatives with whom the Austen’s & Wine Cellar. Private Courtyard with Hot Tub, Detached regularly exchanged letters and visits. The house has Double Garage with Gym at rear. Delightful been refurbished and extended by the present owners & Grounds, In all in excess of an acre. Description The front door, with fanlight over, opens to a handsome panelled entrance hall, which has a limestone floor and underfloor heating. The oak panelling is dated 1610 and is decorated with coats of arms of cathedral cities. This opens to a magnificent reception hall with an original oak parquet floor and sweeping staircase with oak balustrade, ornate spindles and risers. The main reception rooms are a delight and are light and airy with large sash windows and working shutters, original fireplaces with gas log effect fires, built-in shelves and cupboards, wood flooring, ornate plaster cornices, wall panels and ceiling roses. Double doors from the drawing room open to an orangery which was added in 2007 and has underfloor heating and doors opening to a wide stone terrace and ornamental . The kitchen/ family room is a cook’s kitchen designed for entertaining! There are a range of handmade painted wall and floor units with quartz work surfaces and also an induction hob, convection steam oven, convection microwave, and separate warming drawer. In addition there is a built-in tall larder fridge and separate larder freezer, dishwasher, and Quooker tap providing boiling and filtered water. A spectacular island provides counter seating as well as banquette seating for dining. It also provides additional storage and a wine fridge. The first floor has an attractive galleried landing which leads to the master bedroom suite. The master bedroom is a beautiful room with three sash windows and working shutters, marble fireplace and built-in wardrobes. There is a large ensuite dressing room and bathroom with walk-in shower, bath, washbasin and WC. There are three further

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6 large bedrooms, all with pretty views over gardens, a family bathroom and utility cupboard with for washing machine and dryer. There is also a library/snug area leading to the staircase to the second floor. The second floor has two further bedrooms, two reception rooms, one with doors to a delightful roof terrace, a fully fitted kitchen, bathroom and utility area. The reception rooms are currently used as an office but this floor could alternatively be used as a separate two bedroom annex. There is a charming basement bar and games room which is full of character with beams and exposed brick walls and a separate wine cellar.

Situation Scarletts is situated on a country lane in the hamlet of Kiln Green. The nearby village of Wargrave provides local amenities including a church, three public houses, a restaurant, chemist and grocery store and the renowned Piggotts schools. More comprehensive facilities can be found at Twyford (2 miles) and Maidenhead (6.5 miles), both of which have mainline railway stations with fast services to London Paddington. Both stations are on the Crossrail route which is due in 2021. The property is conveniently located for Junction 8/9 of the M4, providing easy access to London (30 miles), Heathrow (18 miles) and the motorway network. There are a wide variety of excellent schools in the area, Lambrook, Reading Bluecoat, Shiplake College, Piggott and Holme Grange. Recreational facilities include a number of local golf courses, boating on the Thames nearby at Wargrave and Henley, and walking and riding in the surrounding countryside.

7 Gardens and Grounds Scarletts is approached from the lane via wrought iron electric gates with entry phone system opening to a sweeping gravel drive arriving at a large parking area to the front of the property and the detached double garage. The garage has a versatile room to the rear with light and power and is currently used as a gym. The gardens are mainly laid to and are private with high evergreen hedging and mature trees to the boundaries. Across the drive from the dining room is a circular terrace providing the perfect place for al fresco dining and enjoying the lovely surroundings. There are flowerbeds planted with a variety of perennial and herbaceous plants with mature shrubs and a pond with water feature which is accessed from the orangery. In all there is in excess of an acre of gardens and grounds.

Local Authority Wokingham District Council; 01189 746000

Services All mains services are connected. Oil fired central heating to ground floor, first floor and basement. Gas fired central heating to second floor.

Tenure Freehold.

8 The prime team would be delighted to show you around this property.

Prime +44 (0)20 7493 8222 [email protected]

Maidenhead 01628 436094 [email protected]

Head Office UK House 180 Oxford Street London W1D 1NN hamptons.co.uk Approximate Area = 652.3 sq m / 7021 sq ft (Excluding Void) S W Outbuilding = 74.7 sq m / 804 sq ft (including Garage) Total = 727 sq m / 7825 sq ft N Including Limited Use Area (0.3 sq m / 3 sq ft) E

Approximate Area = 652.3 sq m / 7021 sq ft (Excluding Void) S W Outbuilding = 74.7 sq m / 804 sq ft (including Garage) Kitchen Reception Total = 727 sq m / 7825 sq ft 5.37 x 4.61 Room 17'7 x 15'1 4.86 x 4.52 N 15'11 x 14'10 Including Limited Use Area (0.3 sq m / 3 sq ft) E

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Reception Room 7.18 x 5.66 Bedroom 23'7 x 18'7 5.27 x 4.25 Gym 17'3 x 13'11 Garage 6.09 x 3.54 Bedroom 8.52 x 6.13 20'0 x 11'7 4.18 x 4.03 27'11 x 20'1 13'9 x 13'3

Kitchen Reception 5.37 x 4.61 Room 17'7 x 15'1 4.86 x 4.52 15'11 x 14'10

Dn Terrace (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Terrace Key

Reception Room Bedrooms Bathrooms 7.18 x 5.66 Garage & Bedroom 23'7 x 18'7 Kitchen 5.27 x 4.25 Living Rooms = Reduced head height below 1.5m Gym Second Floor 17'3 x 13'11 Garage 6.09 x 3.54 Bedroom 8.52 x 6.13 20'0 x 11'7 4.18 x 4.03 = Limited use area Dn 27'11 x 20'1 13'9 x 13'3 Dn Utility

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Terrace (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Terrace Key Up Bedrooms Bathrooms Library Kitchen Garage & Garden Reception Hall 4.87 x 3.09 Galleried Landing 16'0 x 10'2 8.79 x 5.13 = Reduced head height below 1.5m 10.70 x 4.20 Entrance Hall Living Rooms Second Floor Up 28'10 x 16'10 35'1 x 13'9 5.19 x 3.32 IN 17'0 x 10'11 = Limited use area Dn Dn Utility Dressing Room 2.64 x 1.84 8'8 x 6'0 Bedroom Void 4.57 x 3.49 Up Bar 15'0 x 11'5 5.26 x 4.83 Orangery 17'3 x 15'10 6.19 x 4.52 20'4 x 14'10 Bedroom Wine Cellar Drawing Room 5.24 x 4.29 3.02 x 2.28 8.59 x 5.80 17'2 x 14'1 Up 9'11 x 7'6 28'2 x 19'0 Bedroom Library Dining Room 6.82 x 5.86 4.87 x 3.09 Galleried Landing Bedroom Reception Hall 6.20 x 3.44 Kitchen / Family Room 22'5 x 19'3 16'0 x 10'2 8.79 x 5.13 5.80 x 5.33 10.70 x 4.20 Entrance Hall 20'4 x 11'3 8.06 x 7.07 Up 28'10 x 16'10 19'0 x 17'6 35'1 x 13'9 5.19 x 3.32 IN 26'5 x 23'2 17'0 x 10'11

Dressing Room 2.64 x 1.84 8'8 x 6'0 Bedroom 4.57 x 3.49 Lower Ground Floor Ground Floor First Floor Bar 15'0 x 11'5 5.26 x 4.83 Orangery Surveyed and drawn in accordance with the International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS 2: Residential) 17'3 x 15'10 6.19 x 4.52 20'4 x 14'10 Bedroom Wine Cellar Drawing Room 5.24 x 4.29 fourwalls-group.com 277904 3.02 x 2.28 8.59 x 5.80 17'2 x 14'1 9'11 x 7'6 28'2 x 19'0 Bedroom Dining Room Bedroom 6.82 x 5.86 6.20 x 3.44 Kitchen / Family Room 5.80 x 5.33 22'5 x 19'3 20'4 x 11'3 8.06 x 7.07 19'0 x 17'6 26'5 x 23'2 Scarletts Approximate gross internal area. Main house = 7,021 sq ft / 652.3 sq m (excluding Void), Outbuilding = 804 sq ft / 74.7 sq m (including Garage), Total = 7,825 sq ft / 727 sq m, Including Limited Use Area (3 sq ft / 0.3 sq m) Lower Ground Floor Ground Floor First Floor Surveyed and drawn in accordance with the International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS 2: Residential) For Clarification We wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the fourwalls-group.com 277904 services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and rounded: they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore include cupboards/ shelves, etc. Accordingly, they should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Formal notice is also given that all fixtures and fittings, carpeting, curtains/blinds and kitchen equipment, garden ornaments and statuary, whether fitted or not, are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifically itemised within these particulars.