5 bedroom detached house for sale

A five bedroom home situated on a quiet country lane overlooking fields, with a short walk to the river Thames. Built by the present owner in 1984, set in grounds of approx. 0.29 of an acre

Description

An interesting five bedroom family house, situated on a quiet country lane, overlooking fields to the front, with a short walk to the river Thames. The property was built by the present owner in 1984, set in grounds of approx. 0.29 of an acre.

Above the front door there is a large covered porch. The front door opens into the entrance hall featuring a terracotta tiled floor, giving you access to the sitting room, study, cloakroom and kitchen.

Upon entering the kitchen there are oak worktops, a farmhouse double sink and cream wall base units. An archway from the kitchen takes you to the utility room and backdoor, for the rear covered passageway. Off the kitchen and overlooking the beautiful rear garden is the conservatory, also with a terracotta tiled floor, a sunburst window a side door and French doors to the garden. Further internal double doors in the conservatory lead back into the dining room at the heart of the home. The dining room enjoys a door to the kitchen and further double doors into the sitting room.

The sitting room has a feature Inglenook fireplace with a log burner. Triple aspect windows flood the room with light and French doors offer access out to the rear patio and garden with a second set of French doors opening out to the apple orchard and front patio.

To the first floor there is a large landing, the principle bedroom offers views over the front apple orchard and fields beyond. The spacious room has an en suite bathroom, with a slipper bath and a separate walk in wardrobe. Bedroom two is of a dual aspect, with views over the front and rear garden, the room enjoys ample eaves storage, a built in cupboard and benefits from an en suite shower room. Completing the first floor is a further three bedrooms and modern family bathroom. There is a large loft space that has the potential to be converted subject to the usual consents.

Outside, the property benefits from a well stocked, mature rear garden, predominantly laid to lawn with a large shed and greenhouse at the bottom of the garden. The garden has many flower beds supporting shrubs, trees and plants. Off the conservatory and sitting room there is a patio area, perfect for alfresco dining in the warmer months. To the front of the property is a generous shingled driveway with ample parking for multiple cars. An integral garage offers additional storage space. Providing privacy from the road is a large mature fir hedge, encompassing an orchard of five apple trees.

Location

The property is set in a convenient location with access to the M4 (J10), via the A329M and M4 J8/9 and M40 J4, via the A404 provide access to Heathrow and the motorway network along with the local towns of Henley-on-Thames, Marlow, Twyford, Reading and Maidenhead – all of which offer extensive amenities including boutique restaurants, shopping and leisure facilities. Maidenhead, Twyford & Reading stations offer regular train services to London Paddington, with the Elizabeth line giving fast access in to central London. The property is close to open countryside, bridleways, footpaths and the River Thames, which offer miles of extensive walking, riding and boating. There are a number of schools of excellent repute in the area, with Charvil primary school, Piggot primary School, the well-known Reading Blue Coat boys’ school, The Piggott School, Sonning C of E primary school, Shiplake College, Queen Anne’s, Caversham and The Abbey School. Racing may be enjoyed at Ascot, Windsor and Newbury and there are boating facilities available on the River Thames.

Square Footage: 2,000 sq ft


Acreage: 0.29 Acres

Directions

From Henley-on-Thames, leave via Henley Bridge and turn right on the A321 towards Wargrave, continue along this road for approx. 3.9 miles. You will pass through the village of Wargrave and at the roundabout take the third exit on to New Bath road (A4) towards Sonning and Reading. Continue for approx. 1.2 miles then at the next roundabout, take the fourth exit to stay on the New Bath Road (A4). After approx. 436ft turn left on to Milestone Avenue. The property will be approx. 0.2 miles on your right.