£1,200,000

4 bed detached house for sale

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£1,200,000

(£181/sq. ft)

4 bed detached house for sale

Church Lane, Shinfield, Reading RG2

4 beds
2 baths
4 receptions
6,613 sq. ft

Key Information

Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:

Local area information

Property location

Nearby amenities

  • Shinfield Infant and Nursery School 0.4 miles
  • Focus School - Reading Primary Campus 0.4 miles
  • Reading Green Park 2.4 miles
  • Earley 2.7 miles

These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.

Features and description

  • Freehold
  • Grade II listed former Vicarage set in grounds of 0.92 acre
  • Village setting with excellent transport links
  • Gia 4770 sq ft + Annexe/office 910 sq ft
  • Gravelled driveway and car parking for multiple vehicles
  • Potential for redevelopment (STP)
  • Currently an award winning restaurant, suitable for a variety of uses (STP)
  • Freehold
L'Ortolan is a Grade II listed former Vicarage built in circa 1840, in the style of the Gothic revival with brick elevations and stone mullions. The award winning restaurant is offered for sale as a going concern and could also be suitable for a variety of alternative commercial uses and/or be a delightful family home in a village setting.
Set within established grounds with ample parking on a total plot of 0.92 acre, the property also has the potential to achieve planning permission for some form of new-build development in its grounds, subject to obtaining the relevant planning permission and/or Listed Building consent. Set over two floors with a wine cellar and two sizeable loft rooms with an additional detached building located to the rear, currently used as an office but could also be suitable for additional residential accommodation (STP).

Location

The village of Shinfield is located approximately 5 miles to the south of Reading and 7 miles to the west of Wokingham with local business parks and transport links nearby. There are a wide range of schools within convenient reach including Crossfield, Leighton Park, Kendrick, Reading Boys, St Joseph's and Abbey.

Grounds

The property stands in well- maintained grounds of 0.92 acre and lawned gardens extend to the front and to the western boundary with a number of mature trees providing screening and shade with established shrub beds. A paved patio terrace is located on the side of the property which is ideal for al fresco dining.

Parking

A sweeping gravelled driveway leads to an area of parking to the side of the property with 2 Tesla charging points.

Planning

The property had Class E (commercial, business and service) planning consent and the vendor now has obtained planning consent for its change of use to Class C3 (dwelling house).

Agents Note

The vendor is looking to sell the company that owns l'Ortolan and prospective purchasers should check they can obtain the relevant finance if required to complete a purchase of this type.

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