4 bedroom property for sale in Reading

Pangbourne shops & station 3 miles ? Reading 6 miles ? Heathrow 50 mins drive (all distances/times are approximate)

4,180 sq ft / 388 m? (all measurements are approximate)

Gardens & Grounds 0.19 acres / 0.08 ha (all measurements are approximate)

CHAIN FREE

A very pretty and delightfully unique 4 bedroom attached Victorian house, set within the heart of this sought after period village on one of the most important semi- rural residential lanes within Upper Basildon. In need of some updating.

The property has been the subject of tasteful extension by the present owners, creating a spacious, light character country house with high ceilings and large windows giving lots of light.

All the rear gardens face south-east, with further gardens to the side facing west with a summer dining brick laid terrace with sun shade and a brick constructed BBQ area.

The gardens have been imaginatively landscaped and separated into various different areas; a vegetable garden, Japanese water garden, BBQ area, well maintained lawns, a children`s play area with swing. This property has its own private drive and is well set back from the lane, tucked away with total privacy from its neighbours, with the gardens surrounding the property on 3 sides. Landscaped with care and imagination the gardens will be a delight in all seasons.

Special attention has been given to the extension to make sure that all the bricks and tiles used are totally compatible with the original building, including the replacement wooden primary double glazed sash windows throughout which are also totally in keeping with the period of the property.

The property is within easy walking distance of the village hall which has many functions during the course of the year, including a farmer`s market every month. Beside the village hall are the playing fields and children`s playing area, and the well regarded village primary school is only a short distance away.

The open brick car ports have been constructed with similar attention to period detail and beside the car port is the indoor heated swimming pool. The pool complex has double glass and oak doors giving access to the westerly gardens, ideal for summer use.

Special features:
? The property is in good order throughout.
? The garage with internal staircase gives access to a large first floor which could be further accommodation if so desired, presently used for storage and workshops, might easily become further bedroom accommodation subject to local authority building regulations, there is also a large basement, presently used as workshops and storage and could be a tremendous wine cellar
? The indoor heated swimming pool is another extraordinary feature of this unique property. An attractive modern design with the heating provided by an air source heat pump powered by photo voltaic solar panels all concealed on the roof area which has an access from the first floor of the garage. The indoor pool is attached to the main house, although not at the moment enjoying direct access but this could be easily achieved by the introduction of a doorway from the present cloakroom
? Many of the original features from the Victorian period are still in evidence; pretty fireplaces to the sitting room and the large reception hall area, polished pine parquet flooring to the sitting room and reception hall area
? The property is attached to one side, the adjoining property is accessed from Blandys Lane not Bethesda Street and at first sight it is hardly noticeable that there is an adjoining property.
? Unusually large kitchen/dining room with laminate bamboo flooring throughout, plenty of room for a large table which might easily sit 10 if so desired, large windows overlook the gardens on 2 sides and French doors give access, there are lots of cupboards and drawer units, stainless steel