Sandford Lane, Woodley, Reading
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- The wing of a country house
- Dating back to 1910
- Set in approximately 1 acre of grounds
- Private and secluded gardens
- Backing onto the River Loddon
- Large sweeping driveway
- Stunning open plan kitchen/dining room
- Five bedrooms and library area
- Double garage with carport and home office above
Description
Romans are delighted to present to the market this unique property which is the wing of a country home believed to have been separated from the main house after World War II. The building itself dates back to 1910 and is set in approximately 1 acre of land which backs onto River Loddon and offers secluded and private gardens.
The property is beautifully presented throughout and designed with modern finishes as well as character features such as high ceilings and sash windows, creating an inviting and welcoming home. As you enter the property through the spacious entrance hall with cloakroom, you enter the formal living room to the front with wood burning stove. To the rear of the property is the stunning fitted kitchen/dining room that has the added benefit of underfloor heating and generous sized pantry. There is also rear access and views over the garden. On the first floor there are two good sized double bedrooms, further single bedroom/study, library room, and a well-appointed family bathroom with stand-alone rolled top bath. A further two good sized bedrooms can be found on the second floor along with ample storage space and an additional bathroom with shower. There is also a lower ground floor cellar, accessed via the rear garden and ideal for storage.
Outside, the property features a stunning garden with a patio area perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining in the warmer months. The large gardens are surrounded by mature planting of shrubs, bushes and trees, giving it a secluded and private feel and has a summer house nestled down the garden overlooking the River Loddon. The property benefits from a large sweeping driveway alongside a double garage with carport. Above the garage is an ideal home office with w/c.
Set towards the end of a private driveway on the borders of Woodley and Hurst, this tranquil location offers a peaceful and country feel with the benefits of being close to all local amenities including Dinton Pastures country park, Woodley precinct including shops, cafes, and restaurants. Transport links are excellent including the M4 & A329M. With good access to Twyford station (which includes Crossrail) and close to array of excellent schools including Blue Coat as well as The Abbey and Kendrick.
Whether you're looking to relax in the idyllic surroundings or entertain in style, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort and sophistication.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-24
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,757 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Woodley CofE Primary School537 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 291
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Rivermead Primary School0.8 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 429
- Type
- Academy converter
- Willow Bank Junior School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 235
- Type
- Academy converter
- Willow Bank Infant School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 7
- Pupils
- 152
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 138
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Waingels0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,382
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Forest School1.5 milesOfsted report card · Dec 2025
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,042
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Bulmershe School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,530
- Type
- Academy converter
- Maiden Erlegh School2.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,841
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Emmbrook School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,354
- Type
- Academy converter
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.
Planning map: Flood Zone 2, about 20 metres away.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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