5 bedroom property for sale in Reading

A few minutes` walk to village shops & train station Reading 6 miles M4 (junc 12) 5 miles Fast trains to London Paddington (approx. 47 minutes) Heathrow 45 mins drive (all distances/times are approximate)

2,811 sq ft / 261 m?
(all measurements are approximate)

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A splendid detached 5 double bedroom, 3-bathroom Victorian house, set within the heart of this pretty Thames side period village. Occupying an important corner position in the highly sought-after Thames Avenue, with a large garage and off-road parking, overlooking and with access to the Pangbourne Meadows, the River Thames and playing fields.

This property has undergone substantial improvement and extension over recent times and is in marvellous order throughout.

The gardens to the front and rear are secluded and private with high hedges and fencing, The rear garden is approximately 90ft long, with a large walled and paved area, which is a natural sun trap.

There is paved access from the patio area to both the gym/office building and the large garage which have power and lighting. The garage has access from the road, with off-road parking outside the garage, exclusively for use by this property.

Easy level walking distance to the village primary school, a fabulous selection of specialist shops, health centre, pubs, and restaurants. The station is a 5-minute walk and gives fast commuter links to London Paddington. The playing fields and riverside meadows offer wonderful walks, a children`s play area, tennis courts, football pitches, a bowling club and Pangbourne Adventure Dolphin centre for canoeing, kayaking, SUP tuition, and a climbing wall.

Special features:
? Tremendous attention has been paid to preserving the original features of this charming Victorian house to include the large bay windows to the reception rooms
? The spacious kitchen/breakfast room with its high ceilings is a fine addition to the accommodation, with bi-fold doors opening onto a terrace for summer dining, and a further terrace for BBQs. This area is very light and bright, with underfloor heating
? The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with modern cupboards, fitted dishwasher, and Rangemaster Toledo cooking range
? Sitting room with pretty bay window, fireplace fitted with a wood burner, flanked by fitted bookshelves and cupboards
? Dining room has an open fireplace fitted with coal effect gas fire (not currently used), and stripped pine flooring
? Original Victorian staircase to the first floor, and a further staircase has been introduced to gain access to bedroom 1 on the second floor
? Bedroom 1 is a recent luxurious addition, with double-glazed French doors with Juliet balcony, a large dressing area with built in wardrobes and a luxuriously fitted modern shower room with under floor heating. Both rooms have splendid views over the meadows to the Thames
? The hall has walnut flooring
? Bi-fold doors between the sitting room and family room
? Ground floor reception room windows all have plantation shutters
? First floor windows are replacement timber sash windows in keeping with the period
? All the bathroom/shower rooms have been refitted to a high specification
? Detached coach house in rear garden of the property could be converted to ancillary accommodation to the main house if required (subject to LAPP). Currently useful for storage

Summary of accommodation: Reception hall, sitting room, family room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, ground floor shower room/WC, 5 bedrooms (one currently used as a study), family bathroom, ensuite shower room and dressing area to bedroom 1. Gym/garden office. Large garage. Detached coach house.

Gardens: Private and se