The Mile House Sulhamstead, Reading, An elegant and imposing 7 bedroom Victorian country house which dates back to 1873 and is set within gardens and grounds of about 4 acres benefitting from far reaching views and a number of outbuildings. The Mile House, Bath Road, Sulhamstead, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5HJ

Mileages Reading – 7.5 miles; – 2 miles; Newbury – 18 miles; Henley-on-Thames – 16 miles; Fleet – 19 miles (Distances are approximate)

Accommodation Main House – Reception room, drawing room, kitchen/ breakfast room, dining room/conservatory, study, utility room, boot room, master bedroom with dressing room and bathroom, guest bedroom with dressing room/nursery and ensuite shower room, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom, three bedroom top floor annex, bathroom and attic room, cellar with 2 store rooms, wine cellar and boiler room, indoor swimming pool complex with shower room and plant room and adjoining games room.

The Coach House – Stables, workshop, garden store, double bay garage, log store.

1 Description Formerly part of the Benyon Estate and latterly is a well proportioned spacious room which is very converted into a substantial family home this impressive well appointed with a traditional country style kitchen 19th century four storey residence cleverly blends complete with a four oven Aga and central island; this period living with the benefits of modern day family life. room offers ample space for a dining table as well as a Rooms are of generous proportion with tall ceilings family area with sofas and television. There is a door to and ornate cornicing and take full advantage of the the cellar which provides additional storage space, boiler light and surrounding views. The entrance hall is grand room and wine cellar. Also on the ground floor there is a with marble fireplace and with original carved oak study, with doors to the conservatory, utility room, boot staircase and domed light atrium allowing natural room and second staircase to the first floor. light to fill the reception hall and landing. Double doors extend into the drawing room which is triple aspect On the lower ground floor a superb dining room/ and has two attractive bay windows with large sash conservatory boasts beautiful garden views, access to windows which overlook the grounds as well as a the kitchen and study and glazed doors to the swimming beautiful marble fireplace. The kitchen/breakfast room pool complex. The indoor pool is heated with a Jacuzzi

2 3 4 and two pairs of French doors which open onto the sun terrace. Steps from here lead up to a shower room and plant room. There is also a games room with doors to outside which could be used as a gym or as a snooker room.

The first floor has a master bedroom suite which includes a dressing room fitted with a range of wardrobes and has a door to an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower and twin sinks, guest bedroom with ensuite shower room and dressing room/ nursery, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The second floor is laid out to accommodate a nanny or au pair and comprises three bedrooms, and a shower room. There is also access to an attic room which leads to the roof.

Outside The property is approached via electric gates and a sweeping drive up to the main house which is set well back from the road and screened by mature trees one side is flanked by a post and rail fenced enclosure. From the drive, stone steps lead to the main front door beneath a canopied porch on raised stone pillars. There is full access around to the rear garden and across the drive to The Coach House and Victorian walled garden which used to be a vegetable garden to the main house and is now laid to lawn. The Coach House has light and power and has two stables, garaging, a workshop, garden store and a log store, it offers potential to be converted subject to the necessary consents. The grounds are mainly laid to lawn and enjoy views across the fields beyond. Mature trees line the southern boundary and within the garden there is a hidden tree house.

5 Directions Services From Newbury take the eastbound A4 towards Reading, Mains electricity and drainage. Water is provided by a continue through and . At the private well owned and located on the land of The Mile roundabout with stay on the A4 and pass House. Oil fired central heating for both the main house the turning towards Ufton Lane and Sulhamstead Hill and separately for the swimming pool. with the Spring Inn and the property will be found set back from the road adjacent to the cricket club.

From Junction 12 of the M4, take the westbound A4 towards Newbury. At the roundabout with the A340 continue on the A4, pass Bostock Lane on the right and the property will be found set back from the road on the left hand side.

6 7 8 The Prime and Country House team would be delighted to show you around this property.

Prime and Country House Department 0207 493 8222 [email protected]

Newbury Sales 01635 224016 [email protected]

Hamptons International Head Office 7th Floor, UK House 180 Oxford Street London W1D 1NN hamptons.co.uk

9 The Mile House Approximate gross internal area. Main house = 8,224 sq ft / 764 sq m, Cellar = 850 sq ft / 79 sq m, The Coach House = 1,356 sq ft / 126 sq m, Log Store = 140 sq ft / 13 sq m

For clarifi cation, 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 services, appliances and specifi c fi ttings. 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 fi xtures and fi ttings, carpeting, curtains/blinds and kitchen equipment, whether fi tted or not, are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifi cally itemised within these particulars.

Hamptons International is a trading name of Countr y wide Estate Agents. Head Offi ce: 7th Floor, UK House, 180 Oxford Street, London W1D 1NN