For Sale5 Bedroom House in Chapel Row, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6PB£2,650,000

An utterly charming period country house with an abundance of character, set in an idyllic location with tennis court, swimming pool and around 3.4 acres. Chapel Row Farm is a Grade II listed farm house dating back in part to 1590, being of brick elevations under a tiled roof. Rarely does such a characterful property in such a desirable location come to the market; it has been in the same family ownership for over 35 years. Set back from the lane behind high hedging and electric gates, there is ample parking to the front, as well as a detached large barn offering parking for four cars. The farm house itself has several charming reception rooms with numerous period features including inglenook fireplaces and exposed beams. Linking the oldest part of the house with a later addition is the country kitchen which is wonderfully inviting and features an Aga and extensive range of units. The upper floor boasts a principal suite comprising bedroom, dressing room and en suite shower room, whilst there are three further bedrooms and two additional bathrooms. A further guest suite/office is located on the ground floor. Outside To the front of the farm house is a detached 50' barn, which has double doors on both sides, ideal for convenient access to the garden and car parking or car storage. There is also a substantial open triple bay barn attached to the house. This has often served as a wonderful covered entertaining area with delightful views of the garden. The outdoor pool area is situated to make the most of the outstanding far reaching views. The gardens and grounds are exquisite, with beautifully tended mature formal gardens which wrap around the house, offering a riot of colour with a wide variety of shrubs and profuse flower beds. There is a most picturesque large pond as well as a kitchen garden and a tennis court. In all the grounds extend to around 3.4 acres. View payable Stamp Duty for this property