7 bedroom equestrian property for sale

The Croft is an exceptional equestrian property, offered in immaculate presentation throughout. Having been meticulously maintained by the vendors for the past two generations, the property provides incredible facilities including international indoor arena, oversized outdoor arena, extensive stabling set in a courtyard with lunge arena and a range of barns for storage. The pasture is divided into 17 post & rail paddocks and woodland would be perfect for creating a cross country course.

There are thee residential dwellings consisting of a seven bedroom house dating back to the 1700's yet remaining unlisted, four bedroom character house and studio apartment, set within incredible landscaped grounds providing a parkland setting with natural pond.

Extensive office facilities providing over 3000 sqft of office space including function room.

With two private gated access points and tree lined avenue drive, The Croft is situated in a peaceful location, yet easily accessible to the M3 & M4, providing access across the country.

SITUATION
Reading 9.2 miles, Newbury 12.9 miles, Henley on Thames 17 miles.
Mainline Train Services: Reading to London Paddington 47 mins,
Basingstoke to London Waterloo 48 mins.
International airports: Heathrow 32 miles, Gatwick 69 miles

The Croft is well located to connect with the major road networks
and yet enjoys a tranquil setting in the delightful Padworth Common,
situated on the Hampshire/Berkshire borders. Local Facilities are found
in Mortimer, just 2 miles away which provides post office, village store,
primary school, and multiple pubs.

Education - The superb Padworth Collage is within 5 minutes drive.
There is an excellent variety of good schools within the Berkshire area,
including Downe House, Pangbourne Collage, Cheam, Brockhurst
and Marlson, Wellington Collage, and Thorngrove School. The highly
regarded Abingdon schools have an excellent school bus service to the
area. For more information on please visit; for private
schools and for state schools.

Local, Sporting & Recreational - Being so well located for communication
links and also access to a variety of nearby towns including Reading
and Newbury, nestled on the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal
with excellent and diverse range of shopping and dining including the
Michelin starred Blackbird Inn at Bagnor and L'Ortolan Michelin star
restaurant in Reading. The recently opened Parkway Shopping Centre
offers over 50 retail outlets including John Lewis at Home. Well located
for Heston Blumenthal restaurants and Ascot Racecourse which are all
just over 30 minutes' drive as is historic Windsor with its fabulous Great
Park and restaurants. Nearest racecourse is Newbury.

THE CROFT
Approached by a sweeping driveway and set well back from the
equestrian facilities, The Croft is an extraordinary character home, that
we believe to date back to the 1700's and yet remaining unlisted. The
property has been meticulously maintained by the vendor and offers
incredibly flexible accommodation with oak floors and staircase and
original features throughout. With four reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast
room, utility and pantry, seven bedrooms and four bathrooms. Accommodation comprises to the ground floor: hall, sitting room, dining room, study, reception room with bar, TV room/snug, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, pantry.

To the first floor; seven double bedrooms, four bathrooms.

There are five garages. The gardens are beautiful, with a parkland setting to enjoy
the tranquillity of the surroundings.

CROFT COTTAGE
This detached home was extended in recent years and offers a sizable second dwelling, well maintained and offering flexible accommodation, which comprises; Hall, sitting room, open plan kitchen/dining room, opening to snug, utility/boot room, cloakroom, four double bedrooms, en suite to principal bedroom with further family bathroom.

STUDIO APARTMENT
Located as part of the detached garage complex sitting to the front of the principal residence is the Studio Apartment. Accessible to the side of the building with kitchen to the ground floor, steps up to the studio room with en suite shower room.

FORMAL GARDENS & GARAGES
Surrounding the residential properties are extensive, well landscaped gardens with a parkland style setting incorporating lawns, patio areas, and specimen trees with shrub borders.

The residential properties provide five garages in total, all with power and light connected.

EQUESTRIAN
The facilities at The Croft are exceptional and include; International 70m
x 26m Indoor Arena with viewing gallery, full disabled access, show offices and kitchen facilities, 55m x 35m Outdoor Arena, 26 Harlow boxes set in beautiful courtyard
setting, including washroom, tack room, feed room, machinery barn,
hay barn, and jump store shed. There is plenty of parking for lorries,
exceptional post and rail fenced paddocks on free draining loamy soil.

• 26 stables in courtyard setting
• Three barns
• Lunge Arena
• International Indoor Arena Complex (70m x 26m)
• Outdoor Arena (55m x 35m)
• 17 Post & Rail paddocks
• About 42 Acres

OUTBUILDINGS
The Croft offers extensive outbuildings which can be utilised for a variety of uses, converted to further accommodation or incorporate holiday rentals, subject
to permissions.
The Office Complex provides over 3197 ft2 currently arranged as
five offices with kitchen, function room and toilets. The function room was originally
an indoor pool and spa, both the pool and spa are retained under the flooring and
could be re-commissioned.

There is a mobile home situated adjoining the stables complex which has been in use some 30yrs, so would benefit from replacing.

LAND
The property is set in exceptionally well maintained grounds comprising level post and rail paddocks with private tree avenue drive from the road to the house and equestrian facilities. Formal gardens sit around the residential properties with mature trees and naturally fed ponds.

To the north of the house and equestrian facilities is a parcel of broad leaf woodland, perfect for creating a cross country course or hacking route.

In total 42 acres.

WOODLAND
About 16.2 acres mixed mature broadleaf woodland. The woodland is mainly mature oak, beech, ash and sycamore. With a small area of semi-mature conifers. There are some clearings that provide grazing opportunities for the deer and other wildlife, attracting them to the surrounding area. There is further potential for dog training, a cross country course, hacking tracks or leisure activities within the woodland.

AGENTS NOTES
Fox Grant and their clients give notice that:
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property.
2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not
be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive.
It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant has not tested any services,
equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle
either part to compensation in respect thereof.
Local Authority West Berkshire Council –[use Contact Agent Button]
Council Tax Band; The Croft, Band H. Croft Cottage Band E.
Energy Performance Certificate The Croft E. Croft Cottage D. Studio Apartment D.
Services Mains water and electric. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage via sewage treatment plant.
Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings and garden ornaments
are included in the sale.
Tenure Property sold freehold with vacant possession.
Particulars Prepared by Charlotte Roberts- Barr and William Fox Grant May 2024

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.