A moated multi-million pound property is on sale in Reading.

Complete with indoor swimming pool, tennis court and gym, the grade II listed building in Swallowfield is up for £2.65m.

“Lovely house and beautiful gardens - even a moat - but check out the amazing historic features inside the house,” said Savills property agent Liz McLean.

Upon entering this 16th century six-bed in Basingstoke Road, you are met by a newel staircase and molded timbers in an entrance hall that sits in the heart of the house.

Each reception room can be accessed from it: the fireplace-lit drawing room at the far end; the sitting room and dining room adjoined; and a cellar.

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One fortunate departure from the 1500s is the kitchen, which is fitted with underfloor heating and full-length French doors leading to a terrace and barbeque area.

Reading Chronicle: Each reception room accessed from it: the fireplace-lit drawing room at the far end; the sitting room and dining room adjoined; and a cellar.Each reception room accessed from it: the fireplace-lit drawing room at the far end; the sitting room and dining room adjoined; and a cellar.

On the first floor the master bedroom and ensuite bathroom look east to make the most of the morning sun.

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The ensuite bathroom is fitted with newly renovated shower and Victorian style bath tub. There are 5 further bedrooms and 2 further bathrooms on this floor.

Reading Chronicle: Each reception room accessed from it: the fireplace-lit drawing room at the far end; the sitting room and dining room adjoined; and a cellar.Each reception room accessed from it: the fireplace-lit drawing room at the far end; the sitting room and dining room adjoined; and a cellar.

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Tell me about the moat

The moat surrounding Sheepbridge Court is a tributary of the River Loddon built in the 13th century and listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.Reading Chronicle: Picture provided by SavillsPicture provided by Savills

Parts of the garden are accessed over a beautifully crafted bridge and interspersed with well-stocked borders and mature trees including flower and vegetable planters.

A renovated heated swimming pool, with elegant changing room and a pump room, is neatly placed behind yew hedging creating a sun trap.

Reading Chronicle: Each reception room accessed from it: the fireplace-lit drawing room at the far end; the sitting room and dining room adjoined; and a cellar.Each reception room accessed from it: the fireplace-lit drawing room at the far end; the sitting room and dining room adjoined; and a cellar.

The home gym is in a separate building on one boundary of the garden, with air conditioning, rubber matting and heating.

Park up in your new home in a triple garage, with access to the moathouse, which comes with three bedrooms, an entrance lobby, kitchen and sitting room.