No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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Close to university
£725,000
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5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Whiteknights Road, Reading
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Semi-detached house
5 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: D*
1,872 sq ft / 174 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band F
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Mains supply
Heating: Double glazing, Gas central
Electricity: Mains supply
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
An imposing Edwardian family home directly overlooking the University campus and less than half a mile from a fantastic range of amenities including primary & secondary schools, local shops and parks. Reading town centre is less than two miles away and easily accessible by bus. The property has been greatly improved in recent years and offers a superb blend of character and modern living with accommodation including a large entrance hall, cloakroom, lounge, dining room, stunning kitchen/breakfast/family room, master bedroom with dressing room/study and en-suite, 4 further bedrooms and a bathroom. The property has gas CH, off road parking for two cars, a detached garage and wraparound garden. Early viewing is essential.

Double glazed front door to,

STORM PORCH:
Double glazed side panels, ornate tiled floor, pine front door to,

ENTRANCE HALL:
Staircase to first floor landing, leaded side panels, under stairs cupboard, cloaks cupboards, shelved cupboards, picture rails, cornice ceiling, doors to cloakroom, lounge, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room.

CLOAKROOM:
Low level WC, wash hand basin, tiled splash back, two part frosted sash windows, excellent built in storage.

LOUNGE: - 3.89m (12'9") x 4.93m (16'2") Into Bay
Double glazed bay window, attractive Victorian style fireplace with fitted coal effect living flame fire, radiator, picture rails, cornice ceiling.

DINING ROOM: - 3.51m (11'6") x 4.11m (13'6")
Tall radiator, picture rails, cornice ceiling, open to breakfast room.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: - 6.12m (20'1") Max x 6.25m (20'6") Max
Stunning dual aspect 'L' shaped kitchen/breakfast room, superbly fitted with an excellent range of contemporary modern units, with Quartz work surfaces and upstands, single drainer one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap, base drawer units, two full height larders, gas hob, extractor hood, two electric ovens, breakfast bar, tiled floor with underfloor heating, two sky light windows, picture window, super wide patio doors opening onto rear garden, double glazed door to side, ceiling downlighters.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING:
Airing cupboard, stair case to second floor landing, doors to all bedrooms and bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE: - 3.91m (12'10") x 4.93m (16'2") Into Bay
Double glazed bay window, radiator, doors to dressing room/study and ensuite.

DRESSING ROOM/STUDY:
Double glazed window, radiator.

ENSUITE:
Tiled shower cubicle, power shower mixer, wall hung wash hand basin, drawer under, glass splash back, low level WC, heated towel rail, double glazed window.

BEDROOM TWO: - 3.51m (11'6") x 4.01m (13'2")
Period fire place surround, narrow cupboard, secondary glazed sash window, radiator, coved ceiling.

BEDROOM THREE: - 2.69m (8'10") x 3.1m (10'2")
Sash window, radiator.

BATHROOM:
Modern suite, comprising panel enclosed bath, mixer tap, shower attachment, built in cupboards, wash hand basin, low level WC, heated towel rail, part tiled walls, tiled floor, two frosted sash windows.

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING:
Access to large EAVES SPACE with light, doors to bedrooms four and five.

BEDROOM FOUR: - 3.81m (12'6") x 3.91m (12'10")
Period fire place surround, double glazed sash window, radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE: - 3.48m (11'5") x 2.77m (9'1")
Built in mirror fronted folding door wardrobe and cupboard, Velux window, access to loft space, radiator.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN:
Screened by laurel hedging, off road parking for two cars, pedestrian side access to rear garden.

GARAGE:
Electric sectional door, eaves storage, power and light, door to garden.

REAR GARDEN:
An enclosed garden which extends to the side of the property, extensively lawned with shrub beds, outside lighting.

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Purchasers must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on December 9, 2022

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    Amber: Two bars, may experience problems with connectivity
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    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

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