A property that once belonged to the Jordanian royal family is on the market for £4.25 million.
Barkham Square Park off Barkham Street is a Grade-II Listed property that has been placed on the market for the first timein more than 30 years.
It boasts eight bedrooms and six bathrooms, and sits in more than 16 acres of parkland.
According to real estate agents Savills, the origins of the property date back to at least the mid-18th Century.
“Records reveal a complex lineage of ownership. Other notable early proprietors include Charles Gery and the Revd Witting Colton, a wealthy Georgian cleric and vicar of Reading St Giles.
“Purchased as part of Colton’s marriage settlement, Barkham Square Park holds tales of high society, from clerical influence to its role as a genteel residence for prominent figures such as Captain Allen and Colonel William Archer.
“Throughout the centuries, the estate has served varied purposes, a testament to its adaptability and charm.
“By the early 19th Century, it thrived under Peter Green, a pioneer in agricultural advancements and High Sheriff of Berkshire.
“He transformed Barkham Square Park into a hub for agricultural excellence, hosting celebrated annual livestock auctions that attracted attention far and wide.
“His tenure, while financially challenging, marked a notable era in the estate’s history.
“Transitioning through multiple ownerships, Barkham Square Park entered its social heyday in the late 19th Century, hosting parish gatherings, school treats, and jubilee celebrations under the stewardship of Captain Charles Bunce Greenfield and his wife, Ethel.
“The estate became a symbol of community spirit, intertwining personal narratives and local heritage.
“Today, Barkham Square Park remains a private residence, its storied past evident in its timeless architecture and majestic park-like grounds.
“From its roots in Georgian society to its role in local and national history, this exceptional property offers the rare opportunity to own a piece of England’s heritage.”
