6-bedroom detached house · RG4 6GB
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A substantial detached family home on the edge of Sonning with far reaching countryside views.
Description A beautifully presented detached family home offering over 2,800 sq ft of thoughtfully arranged accommodation, enjoying a peaceful setting with far reaching views over adjoining countryside.
The property has been comprehensively updated and is presented to an excellent standard throughout.
At the heart of the home is a superb open-plan kitchen, dining and family room extending to over 36 ft in length, creating an outstanding space for modern family living and entertaining.
The kitchen is well appointed with a substantial central island and integrated appliances, whilst bi-fold doors open directly onto the rear terrace and garden, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor spaces.
Complementing the main living area is a separate sitting room, a cosy snug and a dedicated study, providing flexibility for families as well as those working from home.
The first floor is equally impressive. The principal bedroom suite benefits from a dressing room and en suite bathroom, whilst four further double bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.
In addition, there is a sixth single bedroom, ideal as a nursery, home office or additional space for those working from home.
The layout offers excellent versatility for growing families, guests and modern family life.
Outside, the property is approached via a generous driveway providing ample parking for several vehicles and access to the integral garage. A particular feature of the property is the rear garden.
Beautifully maintained and enjoying a high degree of privacy, it backs directly onto open countryside, creating a wonderful sense of space.
Predominantly laid to lawn, the garden is framed by mature hedging and established planting, with a spacious terrace providing an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.
A dedicated hot tub area further enhances the lifestyle appeal, whilst the rural outlook beyond forms a superb backdrop throughout the year.
Location The property is situated on the edge of the highly regarded Thameside village of Sonning, one of Berkshire's most sought-after locations.
Sonning offers a range of amenities including the renowned Bull Inn, the Coppa Club hotel, restaurant and riverside bar, together with the Mill at Sonning dinner theatre.
The village is centred around the River Thames and is well known for its attractive period architecture and picturesque riverside setting.
More extensive shopping, leisure and cultural facilities can be found in Reading, whilst Henley-on-Thames provides a vibrant market town atmosphere with an excellent selection of restaurants, cafés and independent shops.
Communications are excellent, with mainline railway stations at Reading and Twyford providing services to London Paddington, whilst the Elizabeth Line offers direct access to the City, Canary Wharf and the West End.
The A4, M4 and M40 provide convenient road access to London, Heathrow Airport and the surrounding motorway network.
The area is particularly well served for schooling, with Reading Blue Coat School located in Sonning, together with Shiplake College, Queen Anne's School, Reading School, Kendrick School, The Abbey School and a number of highly regarded independent and state schools.
There is an excellent range of recreational opportunities nearby, including boating and paddleboarding on the River Thames, golf at a number of local courses, walking and cycling through the surrounding countryside, and racing at Ascot and Windsor.
The nearby Thames Path and surrounding countryside provide excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits, while Sonning's riverside setting continues to make it one of the most desirable villages in the area.
Square Footage: 2,598 sq ft Directions From Henley-on-Thames, take the A321 through Wargrave and, at the roundabout, turn right onto the A4 Bath Road towards Sonning.
Continue along the A4, proceeding straight ahead at the next two roundabouts. Shortly after the turning into Sonning Lane, the entrance to South Drive will be found on the left.
Follow the road to the end, where the property will be found. What3Words: Fairly.passes.easy
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