Detached house for sale in Buck Farm House, Howe Lane, Binfield RG42

The Perfect Country Family Home

Buck Farm House is a handsomely modernised and refurbished Grade II listed Georgian gem with gardens and paddocks approaching 3 acres, plus a stable yard and manège. Brilliant for your own horses or a potential business opportunity for a livery, those wanting a work shop, a smallholding or simply to enjoy country pursuits. An exceptional rural lifestyle yet awaits, all while perfectly positioned for commuting, schools and everyday life. Nestled in the Berkshire countryside between Paley Street and Hawthorn Hill and accessed via a private gated driveway, this is a dream property for luxury house hunters.

A Combination of Greatness

Combining an incredible location, stunningly renovated Grade II listed farmhouse and equestrian facilities for the most avid of riders to covert, Buck Farm House is a very special property indeed. Finished to an extremely high specification and bursting with original character, from the moment you arrive it’s clear to see this is an exceptional home.

The property is accessed via electric security gates with video intercom. Upon entering, you follow the sweeping driveway round to the right past the floodlit manège, stables and paddocks before turning into the courtyard directly outside the house, which has ample parking and turning space for in excess of 6 vehicles.

Looking at what once was the side of the house, the main front door has now been relocated to this aspect for more convenient access. The original front door actually remains aesthetically on one side of the wraparound gardens, along with a commemorative mural denoting the original builder, year of construction and who laid the foundation stone on Oct 14th 1829.

From the courtyard driveway you also have direct access to two of the stables and one of the tack rooms, as well as the rear garden, patio and boot room.

Through the Keyhole

As you climb the two stone steps and enter through the front door into the reception hall, you immediately get a feel for the house. Original flagstone flooring underfoot and a large brick fireplace with copper detailing greet you. High ceilings, large sash windows and lattice door panelling fill the room with natural light. A contemporary feature wall and splashes of bold colour in the furniture and blinds hint at the stylish and marriage of old-meets-new; as does the video intercom and alarm control panel. And all of it feels welcoming, homely, chic yet classical.

To your right, past the fireplace, is the kitchen and this is a true “wow” kitchen. The most recent refurbishment in the property, a beautiful McEvoy and Rowley installation with two oven aga, Neff built-in ovens and induction hob, granite worktops and large waterfall kitchen island, full height dual zone wine fridge, under-counter drinks fridge, built in Neff dishwasher, Quooker tap ... The list goes on. In fact, we haven’t even touched on the Sonos ceiling speakers or mirrored brick-tile splashback behind the aga’s warming plates, which along with the gold and silver pendant lights over the island, continue to connect the classical farmhouse feel to more contemporary living.

Just off the kitchen is the boot room with quarry tile floor, sink and outside access – perfect for washing off any muddy paw prints to save the oak wood flooring in the kitchen after a long walk.

Next to the boot room door at the far end of the kitchen is the spacious dining area with its exposed brick opening enticing you through towards the large and welcoming expanse of natural light, glass and exposed timber beams that construct the Oak Room. A splendid triple aspect room with French doors on every side and panoramic views of the garden. The vaulted ceiling, log burner and underfloor heating make this room a real year-round living space, be it cosy winter nights stargazing by the fire or summer barbecues on the patio.

Heading back to the entrance hall, past the fireplace and to your right lies the internal hallway. At the far end sits the downstairs WC and on the left is the triple aspect drawing room.

A large and symmetrical space with doors in the centre and fireplace either side, and this is not by chance. Originally this was two rooms either side of a hallway leading to the original front door. The current owners have opened this space up to create a nearly 30-foot-long room that feels eminently capable of hosting large drinks parties yet still homely and comfortable enough to snuggle into with the family and watch a film.

Opposite this room is an opulently proportioned utility room and pantry space with plenty of cupboards and storage as well as a sink and an outside door to the rear garden.

To Sleep, Perchance to Dream

Heading upstairs and the first room to your left is the Master Suite. As you enter, you pass between the built-in wardrobes and the classically finished ensuite with yet another splash of modernity, albeit almost art deco; an antiqued & patterned mirror-tile wall covering the entirety of one side of the bathroom. Through the arched doorway into the bedroom itself, it’s only at this point the vaulted ceiling is revealed. The dual aspect sash windows offer views over the gardens and the paddocks.

Opposite the master are the second and third bedrooms. Delightfully finished again, combining the character of the high ceilings and fireplaces with the practical modernity of built-in storage and stylish design twists. Both of these large rooms are of equal size with plenty of space and a lovely feel looking out over the open fields opposite.

Continuing along the landing past the classically fitted main family bathroom with double sinks, you arrive at bedroom five. A comfortable double bedroom or, as the current owners have utilised it, a perfect home office overlooking the courtyard driveway.

The final bedroom in this section of the property is bedroom four. A large double bedroom adjacent to the third bathroom which, combined with its location towards one end of the house, gives the potential for it to become a self-contained living space or annex if so desired.

The Gardens

Outside the garden is spacious, mature and private. Largely laid to lawn but also featuring a sizeable patio as well as a path running around the outside of the house. Essentially the garden extends around 2 sides of the house, the patio around the third and the courtyard driveway the fourth. For the green-fingered, there’s plenty of opportunity to indulge with a good selection of shrubs, trees and planting in the borders. If that’s not enough, there’s also a greenhouse and garden shed hidden discretely in the far corner for additional garden delights and tool storage.

Outdoor Pursuits

From the patio you can exit the garden via the side gate which leads you out to the main driveway. On your right is the main stable block and the two larger fields / paddocks sit directly in front of you so should you wish to create extended gardens, outdoor entertainment space or even a tennis court, they are well placed to do so.

The main stable block consists of six, large separate spaces. Two of these have power and plumbing and one also contains a WC and sink. Whether you want to use some or all of these as stables is up to you. The current owners for example use one for extended utility room space for extra washing machines and fridges etc. Another is used for storage of garden machinery and vehicles like ride-on mowers, quad bikes, motorbikes etc. Any one of these alone would make a fantastic workshop or hobby space but having multiple options to choose from expands the flexibility and varied uses even further.

Should you decide to use these areas for non-horse-based purposes, you still have 2 stables adjacent to the floodlit manège for your own equestrian use or a small livery. A horse shelter and hay store also back onto this stable block so it’s a great self-contained area. There’s also plenty of room here for vehicles, boxes or trailers.

The third paddock is just the other side of the hedge running along one of the long edges of the manège and is accessed back towards the main entrance of the property. All three paddocks have a hard standing area at their entrance, are fully fenced and also have a water supply.

If you don’t wish to stable your own horses but would like to retain the equestrian facilities as a possible business opportunity, exploring the idea of a livery could be of interest to entrepreneurial buyers. Being so close to Ascot and Windsor racecourses and several Polo clubs, as well as a multitude of farms and stables, there is a high demand for that type of facility in this area so exploring commercial potential may be interesting subject to the correct permissions being obtained.

Round and About

Buck Farm House is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers a terrifically balanced lifestyle location for those seeking both tranquillity and accessibility.

For nature enthusiasts, there are a plethora of footpaths, bridleways and walking routes nearby, perfect for invigorating walks or horse-riding adventures.

The property is virtually equidistant from several thriving towns, with Windsor, Ascot, Twyford, Maidenhead and Bracknell all within a 15-minute drive, making it easy to venture into more urban surroundings in just a matter of minutes.

Aside from the obvious appeal of this home for horse enthusiasts, nearby Twyford and Wokingham provide excellent shopping, gyms and evening entertainment, including inviting coffee shops and excellent restaurants catering to various culinary and gastronomic requirements. Alternatively, by heading in the other direction, you could be having tea with the King at Windsor Castle in a matter of minutes or enjoying the sport of Kings at Ascot racecourse.

Twyford and Maidenhead provide very well-connected train stations taking you to London Paddington in less than 25 minutes and also provide access to the Elizabeth Line. Both of these are just 11 minutes away. Bracknell station is also easily accessible in just 10 minutes, allowing for a direct commute to Waterloo. Those needing to commute by road are blessed with a short journey to the M4, M40, M3 and M25, linking you quickly to London and many international and local airports. Heathrow for example is just 25 minutes away.

For sports fanatics, you’re just a cover-drive from Holyport, Warfield and Binfield, all of which can provide a lovely afternoon of cricket - and that's to name but a few options locally. There are several tennis, rugby and football facilities and more golf clubs than you can shake a stick (or perhaps golf club) at, just a short distance away; many of which rank among some of the finest and most renowned in the UK. As for equine pursuits, Ascot and Windsor racecourses are minutes away, as are the Royal Berkshire Polo Club and Guards Polo Club.

When it comes to schooling, you are surrounded by multiple outstanding education options, such as Wellington College, Eton College, Lambrook, St George’s, St Mary’s, Heathfield and multiple other excellent options.

EPC Rating: F

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