Fleet Hill, Finchampstead, RG40

This exceptional country house dates from the mid 19th Century and beautifully fuses historic character with contemporary additions, especially seen in the breathtaking indoor swimming pool complex and the exceptional luxury kitchen/living room. Overall this fine property provides impressive spaces of around 7,900 sq. ft. and this property has been in the same family ownership for 30 years, making this a rare opportunity.

The Property

This exceptional country house dates from the mid 19th Century and beautifully fuses historic character with contemporary additions, especially seen in the breathtaking indoor swimming pool complex and the exceptional luxury kitchen/living room.

Overall this fine property provides impressive spaces of around 7,900 sq. ft. and this property has been in the same family ownership for 30 years, making this a rare opportunity.

Ground Floor

The ground floor accommodation includes a vast elegant reception hall.

Of particular note is the significant Beckermann kitchen/family/dining room, with wall to wall bi-fold doors opening to the beautiful park like grounds. The comprehensively fitted kitchen includes an extensive range of Siemens appliances such as coffee machine, fridge, induction hob, ovens with steam function and microwave, built in vacuum drawer and warming drawer. There are two Caple wine coolers and a Liebherr freezer with ice maker.

The indoor pool has a mezzanine air-conditioned gym above, plus entertainments area, bar and changing room with shower/steam room.

Continuing with indoor leisure features, there is a cosy cinema room.

Also on the ground floor, there is a fine drawing room, dining room, sizeable study/library, cloakroom and utility room. There is also a secondary hall and staircase and an integrated double garage.

First Floor

On the first floor there are five bedrooms (three with en-suites) and a family bathroom. The master bedroom features a walk in dressing room and en-suite bathroom with separate walk-in shower. Bedroom two has an en-suite dressing room and shower room and bedroom three also has an en-suite.

There is also useful space in the attic rooms.

Grounds

The beautifully landscaped grounds extend to over 3 acres featuring a substantial Indian sandstone terrace to the rear of the house which is directly accessed from the swimming pool/leisure suite as well as many other ground floor rooms including the contemporary kitchen / family room. Adjacent to the terrace there is an eye catching water feature beyond which the landscaped gardens evolve. There is a Victorian glasshouse. Secluded within the grounds there is a substantial fish pond with an African style lodge building which is perfect for entertaining.

The grounds benefit from southerly private aspect. The main entrance is via electronic gated entry leading to a substantial driveway and garaging. There are three vehicular access points for the property.

Location

The property is located about 6 miles to the South West of the charming market town of Wokingham. There is excellent schooling in the area including Wellington College which is about a mile away, Holme Grange, Luckley House, Yateley Manor St Neots and Reddham House Heathrow Airport is about 35 miles and Farnborough Airport is about 11 miles distant. Private aircraft facilities are also available at Blackbushe Airport (about 6 miles).

For those seeking a high specification rural idyl, this property is a must to view.

Telephone 01252 842100 for further details.