Summary - CASTLEMANS HOUSE BATH ROAD KNOWL HILL READING RG10 9UT
8 bed 4 bath Semi-Detached
Substantial period home with ballroom, annex and three acres near Reading.
- Grade II listed Georgian house with abundant period features
- 6,556 sq ft total: eight double bedrooms plus one‑bed annex
- Superb ballroom/drawing room with double‑height vaulted ceiling
- Grounds approx. 3.39 acres; rear borders Castle Royale golf course
- Five‑bay garaging block and gravel driveway with turning circle
- EPC rating F; solid brick walls, no modern insulation
- Listed status restricts alterations; consent required for changes
- Council tax very expensive; expect ongoing heritage maintenance
Castlemans House is an impressive Grade II listed Georgian residence offering more than 6,500 sq ft of principal accommodation and grounds extending to about 3.39 acres. The house retains many original features — high ceilings, large sash windows, timber panelling, wide oak floorboards and original fireplaces — and includes an exceptional double‑height drawing room/ballroom that opens to the gardens. A separate one‑bed annex and a five‑bay garage block add flexibility for guests, staff or holiday use.
The layout provides eight generous double bedrooms across the first and second floors, multiple reception rooms including a billiard room and formal dining room, and a large kitchen with Aga and direct garden access. The property sits in a highly desirable rural village location with excellent road links to Reading, Maidenhead and the M4, fast broadband, strong mobile signal and nearby schools and amenities.
Practical considerations are significant: the house is Grade II listed so alterations are restricted and will require listed building consent. The building has solid brick walls with no modern insulation and secondary glazing; the EPC rating is F and heating is by mains gas boiler and radiators. Council tax is very expensive. Buyers should budget for ongoing maintenance, heritage‑appropriate repairs and potential energy upgrades which will need to respect the listing.
This is a rare opportunity for a buyer seeking a large historic home with substantial grounds close to transport and services. It will suit those who value period character and scale and who are prepared to manage the responsibilities of a listed country property.
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