5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A substantial period family home in a super convenient tree lined avenue close to the campus in the highly sought after University area of Reading. The property offers a wealth of character and retains numerous period features including sash windows and period fireplaces in most rooms. With spacious rooms throughout including reception rooms with bay windows, a well fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, 5 double bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms and a second cloakroom. The property is set on a mature south facing corner plot which enjoys good privacy and affords off road parking for two cars with scope to increase this. Early viewing is recommended.

As well as being close to the University the property is less than half a mile from the hospital, with a wide range of state, independent and grammar schools within close proximity as well as being just over one mile from the town centre. For the commuter as well as Reading mainline station there are other excellent transport links with easy access to the A329 (M), M4 and A33.



This attractive Victorian townhouse is located close to Whiteknights Lake and the campus in the sought-after University area of Reading. The property has been subject to sympathetic improvement and upgrading while retaining numerous period features, notably fireplaces in most rooms. The 3 bedrooms are complimented by 3 reception rooms alongside a well-equipped kitchen-breakfast room which overlooks the part-walled garden. Ideally positioned for the hospital, a wide range of both state and independent schools with easy access to the town centre, the property will appeal to purchasers seeking a well-cared for home in a popular residential setting. The area also benefits from excellent transport links with easy access to the A329 (M) and local bus routes nearby.

ENTRANCE PORCH:
An impressive and substantial canopied porch, front door to,

ENTRANCE HALL:
Amtico floor, stained and leaded glazing, staircase to first floor, understairs cupboard, two wall light points, Hive controller, radiator, half glazed doors to dining room, lounge and kitchen/breakfast room.

DINING ROOM: - 3.36m (11'0") x 4.44m (14'7") Into Bay
Sash bay window, period fireplace with fitted gas fire, two wall light points, Amtico floor, picture rails, cornice ceiling, ceiling rose, three radiators, glazed doors to lounge.

LOUNGE: - 5.04m (16'6") Into Bay x 3.65m (12'0")
Sash bay window overlooking garden, brick fireplace, wood burner, Amtico floor, picture rails, cornice ceiling, ceiling rose, three radiators.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: - 5.3m (17'5") Max x 4.91m (16'1") Max
Well fitted, comprising single drainer one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap, roll edge work surfaces, excellent range of eye and base level drawer and cupboard units, electric hob, concealed extractor, electric double oven, appliance space for fridge freezer, wine cooler, breakfast bar to two sides, radiator, sash window, part tiled walls, tiled floor, stable door to rear, French doors to rear garden, period clothes dryer, door to,

UTILITY ROOM: - 1.3m (4'3") x 2.14m (7'0")
Appliance space for washing machine and tumble dryer, sash window, cloaks hanging area, radiator, door to,

CLOAKROOM:
Low level WC, wash hand basin, sash window, gas fired boiler.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Double airing cupboard, staircase to second floor, two wall light points, Hive controller, stripped floor, radiator, doors to all.

BEDROOM ONE: - 4.38m (14'4") x 3.64m (11'11")
Sash window, large over stairs cupboard, two wall light points, stripped floor, radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR: - 3.36m (11'0") x 3.7m (12'2")
Sash window, period fireplace, wall light points, stripped floor, radiator.

BEDROOM THREE: - 2.62m (8'7") Min x 4.9m (16'1")
Sash window, period fireplace, corner wash hand basin, radiator.

BATHROOM:
Panel enclosed shower bath, mixer tap, rainfall fixed shower head and separate handset, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, extractor fan, tiled walls, tiled floor, two wall light points, heated towel rail, two sash windows.

WC:
Low level WC, wash hand basin cupboard under, tiled walls, tiled floor, radiator, extractor fan.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING:
Velux window, Hive controller, wall light point, access via pull down ladder to loft space, doors to,

BEDROOM TWO: - 5.37m (17'7") Max x 4m (13'1") Max
Dual aspect sash windows, period fireplace, radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE: - 4.05m (13'3") Max x 3.68m (12'1") Max
Sash window, period fireplace, radiator, door to,

ENSUITE:
Double glazed Velux window, fully tiled shower cubicle with power shower mixer, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled surround, low level WC, tiled floor, useful shelving, door to,

EAVES STORAGE:
With light.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN:
A pleasant enclosed garden with off road parking for two cars, mature shrubs, path to storm porch.

REAR / SIDE GARDEN:
A lovely mature south facing garden, enjoying good privacy with lawn, well stocked flower and shrub borders. There is a further area to the rear of the house with mature tree, outside light and tap.

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.