Former Padworth College, Padworth House RG7

Property Summary

Former Padworth College is an extraordinary Grade II* listed Georgian mansion set within 11 acres of landscaped grounds in the Kennet Valley. Approached via a tree-lined drive beside a large pond, this vast estate extends to over 51,000 sq ft across the principal house and numerous ancillary buildings. Enjoying sweeping views across West Berkshire, the property offers exceptional potential—whether continued educational use, conversion to a private family estate, residential development, senior living, hospitality, or a boutique hotel, all subject to the necessary consents. Located just 6 miles from the M4 and 9 miles from Reading, the property combines rural tranquillity with fast access to London and national transport links.

Key Features

• Main House: Grade II* listed Georgian mansion with grand classical architecture

• Total Buildings: 51,680 sq ft across teaching buildings, boarding accommodation, ancillary wings, and facilities

• Grounds: 11.04 acres of formal lawns, woodland, lake, and recreational areas

• Leisure: Outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis courts, pond, and small lake

• Approach: Tree-lined driveway with large pond and mature woodland setting

• Views: Exceptional far-reaching vistas across the Kennet Valley

• Location: 1.5 miles south of Padworth village; 9 miles from Reading; close to Theale, Mortimer, Tadley, Burghfield Common, and Aldermaston

• Transport:

  • M4 Junction 12: 6 miles

  • Reading to London Paddington: ~29 minutes

  • Heathrow: ~40 minutes by car

  • Local stations: Aldermaston Wharf & Theale

• Nearby Schools: Bradfield College, Pangbourne, Brockhurst & Marlston, Elstree, and Downe House

Design Comment

With vacant possession and flexible planning potential, the estate offers an exceptional redevelopment canvas. The Georgian mansion could be restored as a grand private home, while the extensive ancillary buildings lend themselves to a boutique hotel, senior living village, wellness retreat, educational campus, or luxury residential scheme—subject to planning. The generous acreage, woodland, and lake also support landscape-led masterplanning, leisure amenities, and additional dwellings.

Development Consultations

To assist potential buyers of this property to understand their full design and development options, Janine Stone & Co. is able to provide complimentary design concept and development consultations. It can be arranged for these consultations to take place at the property or in our London studio. Janine Stone & Co. will provide guidance on architecture, refurbishment and planning considerations, in addition to helping interested parties to develop their early design ideas, into floor plans with estimated project costs and timelines for realisation.

Should a successful acquisition take place, we would be happy to take these initial concepts, through to a full concept and subsequent planning, design and build phases.