Wokingham’s property market is rarely short of modern developments, but for buyers looking to secure a piece of local history, the borough still has some hidden gems.
From Victorian servants’ quarters transformed into luxury estates to a 1750s Gamekeeper’s lodge and 1920s Arts and Crafts farmhouses, we’ve scoured the local listings to find five of the most historically interesting properties currently on the market in Wokingham.
Here are five stunning historic properties waiting for their next chapter:
Ashridgewood Place, Forest Road
Guide Price: £1,950,000 Agent: Knight Frank
Dating back to 1870, this early Victorian farmhouse offers a fascinating glimpse into Wokingham’s rural past. Ashridgewood Place originally served as the housing for the butler and cook who worked for the adjacent Ashridgewood Manor House.
Today, the main body of the house has undergone extensive modern renovations, but it retains a wealth of its period charm, including original Douglas Fir doors and traditional fireplaces.
The modern open-plan kitchen and dining space serves as the hub of the home, opening up onto an original flagstone terrace.
Set within 3.7 acres of land, it also features equestrian potential and panoramic views from the principal bedroom’s private balcony.
Arts & Crafts farmhouse, Easthampstead Road
Guide Price: £2,500,000 Agent: Stowhill Estates
For fans of early 20th-century architecture, this smartly presented five-bedroom detached farmhouse is a standout.
Built in 1920, the property boasts the distinct stylings of the Arts and Crafts movement, which championed traditional craftsmanship and simple forms.
Located in a desirable, non-estate location on the edge of Wokingham, the home has been beautifully extended to fit modern family life.
It features a generous entrance hall and an impressive kitchen/dining room with a 3.5-meter ceiling, blending historical character with contemporary spaciousness.
The Hollies, Old Wokingham Road
Guide Price: Offers Over £1,250,000 Agent: Stowhill Estates
Set behind private electric gates and surrounded by 0.75 acres of mature gardens, The Hollies is a beautifully modernised Victorian cottage full of character.
With approximately 2,851 sq ft of accommodation, this home has evolved significantly from its Victorian origins.
The current owners, who have lived there for over 20 years, have carefully maintained its historic charm while extending it into an expansive family retreat.
Alongside five bedrooms and multiple reception spaces, the property features a detached double garage and a separate garden studio, offering plenty of future potential.
Wingmore Lodge, Rose Street
Guide Price: £949,950 Agent: David Cliff Property Services
Standing as a definitive architectural anchor at the foot of Rose Street, Wingmore Lodge is a Grade II listed landmark dating back to around 1750.
Once serving as the Gamekeeper’s Lodge for Windsor Park, this impressive five-storey home represents a rare fusion of Georgian elegance and Wokingham heritage.
The striking double-fronted brick facade gives way to an expansive 2,500 sq ft interior. While the history of the home remains its soul – complete with exposed timber beams and original fireplaces – the space has been masterfully reimagined by the current owners into a chic, high-spec modern sanctuary.
It’s a rare opportunity to become the custodian of a prestigious English legacy right in the heart of Wokingham’s town centre.
Woodcray House, Finchampstead Road
Guide Price: £875,000 Agent: Maison Estate Agency
Boasting elegant Georgian origins, Woodcray House perfectly balances period charm with the demands of modern living.
Set within a generous, private plot in a semi-rural setting, this superbly renovated detached residence features bright, ample living space and traditional high ceilings without compromising on room size.
Alongside its lovely period features, the property benefits from a large, secluded west-facing garden with views of green fields and easy access to country walks to the rear, plus ample driveway and garage parking.
