Wood Lane, Kidmore End, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG4

A substantial and versatile detached family home, standing in approximately 5 acres of private grounds, complete with stables, barn, carport, and ancillary home office/guest accommodation. Offering a superb blend of elegant living and flexible working space, this impressive property is perfect for modern family life and those seeking a semi-rural lifestyle.

Set in peaceful surroundings yet within easy reach of local amenities and transport links, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a modern country residence

The Old Orchard is an exceptional example of a modern country residence, overlooking and surrounded by its own stunning grounds. Built of red brick the property has been extended and refurbished to a high standard to create the most wonderful contemporary style home with the benefit of high ceilings and large windows to encompass the south facing aspect. Beautifully presented, The Old Orchard has many features including the oak framed orangery with lantern roof and the walk in temperature-controlled wine room. The kitchen/breakfast room is a highlight of the property with extensive painted cabinetry and appliances by Gaggenau including ovens, microwave, fridge/freezer, wine cooler and central island with induction hob. The three main reception rooms are accessed from the entrance hall together with the kitchen/breakfast area. The accommodation is designed to an excellent layout providing a flexible living space for family living. The sitting room has an open fireplace with wood burner. Throughout the tiled area of the ground floor there is underfloor heating.

On the first floor, the master bedroom benefits from a fitted dressing room and en suite bathroom. It also has a large oak framed balcony offering stunning views of the garden, paddock, fields and woodland beyond. There are a further four double bedrooms, two of which are ensuite, and a family shower room.

Outside there is an exceptional detached first floor studio annex/home office and in addition there are 5 stables, barn and storage area. Spacious car port, shed and store.

Services:
Mains water and electricity, oil fired heating and private drainage. The property benefits from being on 3-Phase power, Tesla backup battery and importantly a 10.5kw solar array (top of the line US panels and has 20+ years of the warranty remaining) in the field.

In addition to the above, the house is fully networked (hardwired and wifi) using professional network equipment (fully managed switches and access points) connected to Starlink providing 200mb internet.