Why make Berkshire your home?
Our stunning new houses for sale in Berkshire are perfect for households of all shapes and sizes seeking the perfect balance between vibrant city life and rural surroundings.
While many commuters prefer the buzz of Berkshire’s larger cities such as Reading and Slough, this charming county is also home to several picturesque towns and villages such as Hungerford, Ascot, and the royal town of Windsor.
Sports fans will be spoilt for choice in Berkshire; the county is renowned for its horse racing, with both Newbury Racecourse and Ascot Racecourse within its perimeters. It’s also home to several rugby union clubs, football clubs and even professional ice hockey teams in Slough and Bracknell, so there’s plenty of inspiration for active young families and sports fans alike.
Families considering buying a property for sale in Berkshire will be thrilled by the high standard of educational facilities nearby. There are numerous schools for all ages achieving ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ratings, as well as many private school options. Older students will find the University of Reading, one of the UK’s leading research universities, as well as a campus for the Imperial College London, a popular choice for students wishing to study science or medicine.
Getting in, around and out of Berkshire
Berkshire’s excellent transport links mean travelling to and from this wonderful county couldn’t be simpler. The M4 provides direct links from Berkshire to London while Oxford is accessible via the M4, or A34. Watford and Edgware are also within easy reach via the M25 with realistic journey times of just under an hour.
There are also several rail services operating throughout Berkshire with Cross Country Trains, First Great Western and South West Trains all providing regular routes to major destinations across the UK. London Paddington station is just half an hour from Reading by train, perfect for commuters or family days out in the capital.
Those looking to fly will find Heathrow Airport less than an hours’ drive from many locations in Berkshire (a 40 minute drive from Wokingham). Heathrow currently operates regular flights to over 90 different countries making it a great option for both business travellers and families jetting off abroad.
