For SaleFarm House in Church Road, Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire, RG7£1,200,000

Lot 2 - A traditional livestock farm set in 80 acres of outstanding countryside Church Farm has been enjoyed by the same family since 1955, traditionally run as a working dairy farm, and in more recent years being run as a traditional livestock farm. The farm is steeped with history and is understood to be noted within the Domesday Book, with the original part of the house dating back to the 18th century. It is a wonderful example of a traditional livestock farm, sitting in a private position off Church Road it boasts spectacular views across its own land and the wider Kennet Valley. Church Farmhouse is a traditional 19th century Berkshire brick farmhouse which requires full refurbishment. The accommodation comprises; a kitchen with adjoining scullery, utility room with back door leading on to the gardens, dining room, sitting room, and entrance hall on the ground floor. The first floor comprises three double bedrooms, two of which are on the front southern elevation, a bathroom and separate WC. The second floor hosts two attic rooms which could provide further bedroom space subject to improvements. To the northeast of the farmhouse and accessed directly from Church Road are the fantastic range of traditional farm buildings. Amounting to roughly 17,546 sq ft the buildings are all currently utilised for agricultural and storage purposes. The buildings comprise an attractive Tythe barn of timber construction, which subject to the necessary planning consents could provide the opportunity to utilise for alternative uses. An L shape set of traditional buildings with former grain store and mill and more recently utilised for dairy purposes including cattle cubicles, tank room, parlour and feed room. A range of timber framed storage and cattle buildings are located to the eastern elevation of the traditional buildings. A timber framed agricultural building is located centrally to the land. The building has been utilised for agricultural purposes in the past however has the potential for alternative uses (subject to permissions) and is in need of modernisation. A farm track from the buildings provides good access to the farmland which extends to the north and east. The land at Church Farm sits in a ring fence to the North of the farmhouse. The topography is gently undulating and benefits from freely draining loamy soils which lend themselves to arable and grassland production. The land has good access on the southern and northern boundaries whilst also being accessible directly from the farm buildings. The land is split into good sized enclosures and is bordered by mature hedgerows with areas of woodland interspersed across the land. The land is home to a wide range of habitats and biodiversity, offering many wildlife corridors with an environmental focus playing a large part within the current farming system. There are many picturesque areas, with a small stream crossing east to west to the northern boundary. The land is completely free from stewardship and offers the opportunity for a potential purchaser to enter into a variety of government schemes such as the sustainable farming incentive or countryside stewardship agreement. This property has 75 acres of land. Situation Church farm lies on the eastern edge of the popular village of Aldermaston, Berkshire. The farm is well located for access with Newbury, Basingstoke and Reading all within an 11 mile drive. The village of Aldermaston provides numerous amenities including a village shop, pub, doctors’ surgery, and primary school all within 1 mile from the farm. More extensive amenities are available from Newbury and Basingstoke, both of which are within 10 miles. Junction 4 of the M4 is located just 6 miles to the northeast of the farm which provides excellent access to the wider transport network. Newbury and Basingstoke both have mainline rail stations and nearby international airports include London Heathrow (38 miles), London Gatwick (70 miles) and London Stanstead (94 miles). The area is well known for its excellent range of independent and state sector schools which include Elstree School, Padworth College, Bradfield College, The Winchcombe School and The Hurst School all within a 15 mile radius.