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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£650,000
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5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Northcourt Avenue, Reading
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Semi-detached house
5 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: D*
1,388 sq ft / 129 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band E
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
A fine period family home, well situated in a coveted tree lined avenue less than one mile from a wealth of amenities including the main entrance of Reading University, the Royal Berkshire Hospital and a number of highly regarded private schools as well as both Reading and Kendrick Grammar schools. Being sold for the first time in over 40 years this spacious property offers well extended accommodation for a growing family and a wonderful rear garden. With an entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen with pantry, good size utility room, cloakroom/shower room, five good size bedrooms and a modern bathroom. The property retains some period features, has double glazing, gas CH, off road parking, an integral garage and delightful 150 foot rear garden which enjoys fantastic privacy and has a number of designated 'feature' garden areas. Whilst already of a very good size there is excellent scope to alter the internal layout if a more modern feel is desirable or to extend the house (subject to consent).Viewing is strongly advised.

STORM PORCH:
Period front door to,

ENTRANCE HALL:
Cloaks hanging recess (original door to garage), laminate floor, radiator, picture rails, understairs cupboard, doors to lounge, dining room and kitchen.

LOUNGE: - 3.35m (11'0") x 4.9m (16'1")
Period fireplace with tiled inserts and hearth, fitted gas fire, display cabinet with cupboard under, double glazed sliding patio doors to rear garden, laminate floor, radiator.

DINING ROOM: - 3.94m (12'11") x 4.14m (13'7") Into Bay
Period fireplace with tiled inserts and hearth, fitted gas fire, display cabinets, double glazed bay window, laminate floor, radiator, 3 wall light points, picture rails.

KITCHEN: - 2.44m (8'0") x 3.89m (12'9")
Comprising of one and a half bowl composite sink with mixer tap, roll edge work surfaces with range of base and eye level drawer and cupboard units, gas point, recess for free standing fridge/freezer, double glazed window, radiator, PANTRY with electric meter and fusebox, door to,

UTILITY ROOM: - 2.21m (7'3") Max x 4.39m (14'5")
Appliance space and plumbing for washing machine, further appliance space, shelving, gas fired boiler, double glazed window and door to rear garden, door to,

SHOWER ROOM:
Tiled shower cubicle with power shower mixer, wash hand basin, low level WC, double glazed frosted window, radiator, extractor fan.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING:
Access via loft ladder to large, fully boarded loft with velux window, double glazed window, doors to all rooms.

BEDROOM 1: - 3.96m (13'0") x 3.23m (10'7")
Double glazed window, radiator, 3 wall light points.

BEDROOM 2: - 3.4m (11'2") x 4.34m (14'3")
Built in cupboard, double glazed window, radiator, laminate floor, wall light point.

BEDROOM 3: - 2.46m (8'1") x 4.19m (13'9")
Double glazed window, radiator.

BEDROOM 4: - 2.51m (8'3") x 4.11m (13'6")
Double glazed window, tile effect laminate floor, radiator.

BEDROOM 5: - 2.41m (7'11") x 3.23m (10'7")
Airing cupboard, hanging recess, useful storage shelf, double glazed window, laminate floor.

BATHROOM:
Panel enclosed bath, wash hand basin, low level WC, panelled walls, double glazed frosted windows,laminate floor, radiator.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN:
An enclosed garden with mature shrubs, block paved driveway, pedestrian side access to rear garden.

GARAGE:
Electric up and over door, power and light.

REAR GARDEN:
An undoubted feature of the house is the wonderful back garden which extends to approximately 150 foot in depth and is creatively divided into different areas. There is a large paved sun terrace which opens onto a formal lawn framed with wild and planted flower beds and a brick path leading to a natural fishpond. A paved path runs in a horseshoe around the rest of the garden where you will find an abundance of soft fruit and vegetable beds as well as a Japanese garden, various exotic trees, shrubs and areas left over to wildlife along with a greenhouse.
The privacy of the garden and its tranquility and quietness can only be appreciated by spending a few minutes wandering around.

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 23, 2021

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