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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · RG6 1ET
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About
Very well situated in a highly coveted cul-de-sac this superbly extended family home offers a wealth of spacious, flexible accommodation ideal for a larger family or a multi generational household.
This property is ideally located within easy reach of a wide range of local amenities including excellent state and private schools as well as being in the Reading and Kendrick priority 1 areas.
Offering easy access to excellent rail and motorway links as well as great shopping and leisure facilities accessible via car or public transport.
Well presented accommodation includes, on the ground floor, an entrance hall, cloakroom large lounge with fireplace connecting to a dining room overlooking the garden, study, fitted kitchen, breakfast room and utility room.
On the first floor there are 5 bedrooms (4 of which are double) and three modern bathrooms. Excellent frontage with a generous driveway providing ample parking and leading to the double garage.
The rear garden is much larger than averag STORM PORCH: A wide storm porch with tiled step, outside light, panel front door to, HALL: A spacious hall with staircase to first floor, under stairs cupboard, doors to lounge, dining room, study, kitchen and cloakroom.
CLOAKROOM: Modern suite with low level WC, wash hand basin, tiled splashback, extractor fan.
LOUNGE: Attractive marble fireplace with fitted gas fire, double doors to, DINING ROOM: Double glazed French doors to rear garden.
STUDY: KITCHEN: Well fitted with a good range of units comprising one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap, ample work surface areas with base and eye level drawer and cupboard units, gas hob, extractor hood, electric double oven, part tiled walls, large storage cupboard, appliance space for dishwasher, arch to, BREAKFAST ROOM: Double glazed door to garden, gas fired boiler, spiral staircase to first floor, door to, UTILITY ROOM: Comprising single bowl sink with mixer tap, work surface area, base and eye level cupboard units, part tiled walls, appliance space for washing machine and tumble dryer, door to garage.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Access via loft ladder to part boarded loft space with power and light. Doors to bedrooms 2,3,4,5 and family bathroom.
BEDROOM 1: Of excellent size with doors to a second landing and a large en-suite bathroom.
EN-SUITE: Modern 4 pc suite comprising panel enclosed double ended bath with mixer tap and handheld shower attachment, large shower cubicle, wash hand basin, low level WC, part tiled walls, radiator.
BEDROOM 2: Arch to dressing area with two double mirror fronted sliding door wardrobes from which there is a door to, EN-SUITE: Modern suite comprising large corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin, low level WC, tiled walls, radiator.
BEDROOM 3: Two double wardrobes, large over stairs cupboard, built in desk with drawers under. BEDROOM 4: Two double wardrobes, built in desk with drawers under, door to bedroom 1.
A partition wall could easily be added to separate this bedroom which would still have the floor area of a double bedroom.
BEDROOM 5: FAMILY BATHROOM: Modern suite comprising P shaped panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and separate shower mixer, corner wash hand basin, low level WC, part tiled walls, radiator.
OUTSIDE FRONT GARDEN: The property benefits from a good size frontage with a block paved driveway providing off road parking for up to 6 cars.
There is an area of lawn and pedestrian side access to the rear garden. DOUBLE GARAGE: Twin up and over doors, power and light, door to utility room, fusebox, gas and electric smart meters.
REAR GARDEN: One of the largest rear gardens on the development extending to a maximum of 80` x 70` and wrapping around the house.
Enjoying good privacy and maturity with a paved sun terrace and second smaller terrace to the rear.
To one side is a vegetable plot and on the other side a paved area with a large timber garden shed and space for further out buildings.
Expanse of lawn with well stocked flower and shrub beds and a rockery. Outside tap.
Value & comps
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About Barrington Close, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6
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