5 bed property for sale

Old Wokingham Road, Wokingham RG40

Contact Tim or Julia from Stowhill Estates Berkshire for more information about this property – A generous Victorian home with space to live, grow and adapt

Set behind private electric gates, within approximately 0.75 acres of mature gardens, this extended Victorian home offers a rare combination of space, character, privacy and future potential in a superbly convenient location between Crowthorne and Wokingham.

This is already a substantial and versatile family home, with around 2851 sq ft of accommodation, five bedrooms, multiple reception spaces, a detached double garage, generous parking and a separate garden studio. Yet what makes this property especially compelling is not just what it offers today, but what it could become over time. For buyers looking for flexibility and the ability to shape a home around their own way of living, this is a very exciting proposition.

The house works beautifully for day-to-day family life, whether for a large household needing room to spread out, a smaller family wanting space to grow into, or those looking to accommodate older children, regular guests, live-in support or extended family. There is also clear potential to enhance the wider footprint further, whether by converting the detached double garage into an annexe (STPP), or making greater use of the existing garden studio. One could equally imagine replacing the studio in time with something bespoke - perhaps a larger home office, gym, creative workspace, guest suite or leisure building, subject to any necessary consents.

Perspective from the owners:

"We have loved living at the Hollies over the last 20+ years. For us it's been a totally unique home with our own green space close to everything we love about this area; local towns and villages, schools, countryside and great transport links.

We have always used the house as an indoor/outdoor space. Our private position lets us have open doors and windows all through the summer and the character makes it a really cosy retreat in the winter.

We have hosted some amazing parties here! We created a house that lends itself just as well to that as it does to being a private haven away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

As our family has grown up here, we've gone from seeing our children using the gardens as a fun place to explore and play, to more recently loving the lifestyle of the fire pit barbecue area giving them somewhere to hang out with friends for a drink as young adults.

Although the Victorian house has been extended, it's retained its charm and that wonderful feeling of coming home to a beautiful space when you’ve been away somewhere else, which is rare to find.

We feel there’s room to take the Hollies to the next level with the addition of a swimming pool or further buildings to the front of the property. It really does represent an amazing opportunity - your own little slice of privacy away from everyday life.

We have loved living here and although we will be sad to leave, it’s time to hand it on to the next owners. We know they will love it as much as we have!"

Character, privacy and a very usable plot

The house sits well within its plot, approached through electric gates onto a large private driveway with parking for comfortably in excess of 10 cars. That sense of arrival is important, but so too is the practicality it brings. For multi-car households, visiting family, entertaining, teenagers with cars or anyone working from home and receiving clients, the space outside is as useful as it is attractive.

From the driveway, a half-height gate leads into a pretty walled front courtyard garden. This is a particularly charming part of the property; private, sheltered and directly connected to the orangery.

The wider gardens are mature, established and beautifully usable. There are lawns, planted borders, seating areas and an additional generous garden across the driveway, giving the whole property a sense of breathing space. It is the sort of plot that can accommodate different generations and different needs all at once - children playing, adults entertaining, someone working quietly in the studio, guests arriving for the weekend, or relatives enjoying their own space.

A home that already offers more than most

Inside, the house has been extended and modernised while retaining the original Victorian character that gives it warmth and personality. High ceilings, fireplaces and decorative detailing sit alongside more contemporary design choices, creating a home that feels established rather than newly manufactured.

The entrance hall is practical and welcoming, with space for coats, shoes and the general rhythm of family life. To one side is a cosy dual-aspect sitting room / snug, a lovely retreat from the busier parts of the house, with a central gas living-flame fireplace that could be returned to an open fire if preferred.

From here, the house opens into a versatile dining hall. This is a useful central space, rather than simply a formal dining room. It could remain as a generous place for family meals and entertaining, or work as a wider reception space, depending on how the next owners want to live. It connects naturally to the stairs, kitchen, WC and the rest of the ground-floor accommodation, helping the house feel fluid rather than compartmentalised.

Spaces for work, play and proper family living

One of the real strengths here is the number of rooms that can serve different purposes without feeling like compromises. The office overlooks the front courtyard and is a calm and practical place to work from home.

Further along the hallway, the family / cinema room is a brilliant everyday space. Large, relaxed and full of personality, it connects directly to the orangery and opens onto the rear garden. It is easy to imagine this room being used in different ways by different households - a cinema room, family room for the children, games room, informal sitting room, larger entertaining space or even part of a more independent arrangement for relatives or older children.

The cinema set-up is cleverly integrated, with full-height cupboards, pocket doors and an electronically concealed projector screen, so the room can switch from practical family space to film-night mode with ease. The adjoining orangery adds another layer of flexibility, offering a bright dining or sitting space with direct access to the front courtyard.

A kitchen made for busy households and sociable weekends

The kitchen overlooks the rear garden and has been designed to work hard while still feeling warm and sociable. Bifold doors open onto a covered, enclosed and heated outdoor terrace, finished with the same Italian porcelain to create a genuine indoor / outdoor connection.

For family life, this is invaluable. It gives you somewhere for barbecues, coffee, children coming in and out of the garden, evening drinks or relaxed weekend lunches, without feeling entirely dependent on the weather.

The kitchen itself has both style and substance. Copper splashbacks, polished concrete-effect worktops and a classically neutral palette sit alongside underfloor heating, a gas-fired two-oven aga, double sink with boiling water tap, a chef’s table-inspired island / breakfast bar, two-zone wine fridge and a tucked-away utility area. It is a room that feels designed for real life - cooking, talking, gathering, hosting and keeping the household moving.

Five bedrooms and options for different family stages

Upstairs, the house provides four double bedrooms and a fifth room that could serve as a nursery, single bedroom, dressing room or additional study.

The principal bedroom is a generous dual-aspect room with built-in storage and excellent natural light. It also has a stylish underfloor-heated en suite bathroom with a four-piece suite and bespoke tiling in the walk-in shower. The fifth bedroom sits directly alongside and can be closed off with the principal space, creating a useful private suite. Depending on needs, this could be a nursery, dressing room, study, occasional bedroom or a quiet retreat.

Bedroom two is also dual aspect and benefits from its own en suite with bath. Bedroom three is another good-sized double overlooking the front of the house, while the family bathroom includes a large walk-in shower. Bedroom four sits at the far end of the house, above the sitting room / snug, and is another dual-aspect double spanning front to back.

This arrangement gives the house excellent flexibility for families at different stages. Younger children can be close by, older children can have more independence, guests can be comfortably accommodated and those needing multiple workspaces are not forced to lose the core bedroom count.

Annexe potential, studio space and room to think bigger

The detached double garage is an important asset here. As it stands, it provides excellent storage and practical use, but it also offers obvious potential for conversion to an annexe, subject to planning permission. For anyone thinking about multi-generational living, this could be a significant advantage. A self-contained space for a parent, older child, au pair, guests or even a more substantial work-from-home set-up could transform the way the property functions.

The existing garden studio gives further flexibility. It could be used as an office, hobby room, creative retreat, gym or quiet escape from the main house. Longer term, buyers may wish to replace it with a more bespoke building tailored to their exact needs, again subject to any necessary consents. On a plot of this size, that ability to adapt is a major part of the appeal.

It is not difficult to see how the property could evolve over the years. The house is already extremely generous, comfortable and highly usable, but there remains meaningful scope to refine, repurpose and enhance without needing to compromise the setting.

A location that makes the space even more valuable

The position is another major part of the story. This is not a home that gives you space at the expense of convenience. Crowthorne and Wokingham are within easy reach, with access to shops, restaurants, schools, gyms, leisure facilities, countryside walks and commuter links.

For families, the location is particularly strong. There are well-regarded schools nearby, including Holme Grange, Wellington College, Luckley House, Edgbarrow and St Crispin’s, along with a wide choice of local sports clubs, golf courses and outdoor spaces. Wokingham, Bracknell, Martins Heron and Crowthorne stations are all accessible, with Twyford providing Elizabeth line access into London Paddington. The M3 and M4 are also conveniently placed.

This balance is what makes the property such a compelling opportunity. You have the privacy of a gated home, the space of a mature 0.75-acre plot, the character of a Victorian property, the practicality of modern extensions and the future potential to adapt it further. For buyers who want a home that offers genuine long-term value, rather than simply more of the same, this is one to take seriously.

Round and about

The Hollies, on the outskirts of Wokingham, is surrounded by woodland and countryside and offers a terrifically balanced lifestyle location for those seeking both tranquillity and accessibility.

For nature enthusiasts, there are several walking routes and forests nearby, perfect for gentle or more invigorating walks. You can also access the local sports pitches on foot form the house which are great for a quick stroll, jog or dog walk.

Both Wokingham and Crowthorne are just a short drive, making it easy to venture into more urban surroundings in just a matter of minutes. Both provide great shopping, gyms and evening entertainment, including inviting coffee shops and excellent restaurants catering to various culinary and gastronomic requirements. The Lexicon in Bracknell is another popular option and only a minute or so further afield. There’s a fantastic craft village nearby, Holme Grange, which is a hidden gem of independent and artisan craft shops in a collection of converted barns.

The property offers convenient access to London via rail with Wokingham, Bracknell, Martins Heron or Crowthorne all under 10 minutes and Twyford (into Paddington with the Elizabeth line) in ~20 minutes. By road, both the M3 and M4 are less than 15 minutes away.

Behind the property and via pedestrian access is Pinewood Centre (the perfect place to pick up some new hobbies and interests), which boasts a whole range of community clubs and societies, such as Pinewood Football Club, Pinewood Shooting Association, Pinewood Judo Club, Pinewood Gymnastics Club and the Boxing Club. There’s also a model railway that snakes around the woodland for over half a mile, slot car racing and a large-scale Scalextric as well as a café.

For the more conventional sporting interests, you’re surrounded by towns and villages that provide all the facilities required for football, cricket, tennis and rugby, and you’re over-served when it comes to golf clubs with The Downshire just up the road and plenty of others locally including Sand Martins East Berkshire Golf Club all within 3 miles, plus a fantastic family crazy golf course just up the road in Finchampstead.

When it comes to schools (either independent or state), you’re really well placed as Wokingham and Crowthorne are both excellent locations for families. Holme Grange School is few minutes away and just a little further is the world-renowned Wellington College and prep school. Luckley House, Edgbarrow (Ofsted-rated excellent) or St Crispin’s are also easily accessible.

EPC Rating: D

Parking - Double Garage

Parking - Driveway