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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · RG4 7NR
Sold STCListed 143 days
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About
A much improved and extended five bedroom detached home offering excellent open plan living accommodation.
Includes large living/family/dining room opening on to 19ft kitchen, 17ft study/games room, separate utility room, ensuite shower to master, good sized patio and garden along with ample parking SITUATION Caversham lies just north of the River Thames - close to Reading town centre, yet with a distinct village-like feel.
It offers picturesque riverside views, scenic towpaths, and charming walks, alongside a wide range of shops, bars, and restaurants.
The area is further enhanced by excellent health and fitness facilities with the Rivermead Sports Complex on its border, and highly regarded primary and secondary schools.
Reading mainline station, within half a mile of Caversham Bridge, provides fast services to London Paddington in around 25 minutes, as well as access to the Elizabeth Line for direct routes into central London.
Nearby Emmer Green and Caversham Heights lead into the South Oxfordshire countryside, with well-regarded golf courses and easy access to nearby Henley-on-Thames ENTRANCE Front door with double glazed side panel ENTRANCE HALL Spacious open plan area leading to living room, staircase with glazed panels, pull out concealed storage drawers, radiator CLOAKROOM Two piece suite comprising W.C.
fitted wash hand basin with cupboard, tiled floor and walls LIVING/DINING/FAMILY ROOM Super open plan room LIVING AREA with large front aspect windows and glazed door to home office, radiator Leading through to DINING AREA with two vertical radiators, part vaulted ceiling with large overhead Velux windows, rear and side aspect bifold doors, door through to utility room Through to KITCHEN Comprehensively fitted with worktops including one and half bowl sink unit, range of cupboards and drawers, fitted Bosch hob with Neff extractor over, fitted Bosch electric oven and matching breakfast bar.
Part vaulted ceiling with large overhead Velux window, glazed French doors to garden, integrated fridge/freezer and integrated dishwasher UTILITY ROOM Fitted with Butchers block worktops, enamel sink, further cupboards, plumbing for washing machine, side aspect with rear door to garden, further space for fridge/freezer, radiator and spotlights HOME OFFICE Front and side aspect, radiator and spotlights STAIRCASE FROM ENTRANCE HALL TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING Hatch to loft, side aspect, cupboard housing hot water cylinder BEDROOM ONE Rear aspect, radiator, ample room for wardrobes, spotlights Door to EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fitted to comprise: Three piece suite - double width shower cubicle, fitted wash hand basin, W.C., chrome radiator, front aspect, spotlights BEDROOM TWO Large rear aspect, radiator BEDROOM THREE Front aspect, radiator, overstairs storage cupboard housing gas boiler BEDROOM FOUR Rear aspect, radiator BEDROOM FIVE Front aspect, radiator BATHROOM Fitted to comprise three piece suite - shower/bath with separate overhead shower, W.C., wash hand basin, chrome towel radiator and spotlights REAR GARDEN To the rear of the property is a large full width entertaining patio Leading to lawn with large timber storage shed and side access front to rear via wooden gate OUTSIDE To the front of the property is a large enclosed parking area providing parking for 4-5 vehicles with useful side access gate, TENURE Freehold SCHOOL CATCHMENT Emmer Green Primary School The Hill Primary School The Heights Primary School Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre COUNCIL TAX Band E FREE MORTGAGE ADVICE We are pleased to be able to offer the services of an Independent Mortgage Adviser who can access a variety of mortgage rates from leading Banks and Building Societies.
For a free, no obligation discussion or quote, please contact Stuart Milton, our mortgage adviser, on LOCATION This image is for indicative purposes and cannot be relied upon as wholly correct
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