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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · RG18 4BP
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About
Set within a desirable development and approached via a private drive serving just two homes, this impressive, detached property combines generous proportions of nearly 2000sq ft with a layout designed around modern family life.
Extended to create an outstanding kitchen/dining/family room, it offers five bedrooms, THREE BATHROOMS, two reception rooms and a LARGE REAR GARDEN, with open countryside close by.
DESCRIPTION There is an immediate sense of space and privacy here.
This is an executive detached home with a particularly appealing setting, positioned along a private drive shared with just one other property.
The house has been thoughtfully extended, creating a substantial and versatile home that works equally well for busy family life, entertaining and quieter everyday moments.
Bespoke natural stone flooring runs throughout the ground floor, adding a sense of quality and continuity to the principal living spaces.
At its heart is the impressive kitchen/dining/family room, a sociable space that brings cooking, dining and relaxing together beneath one roof.
The kitchen features a newly installed Nobilia design, complemented by fully integrated appliances and a contemporary finish.
It opens naturally into the adjoining family and dining areas, creating an easy flow through the main living accommodation.
Two further reception rooms provide valuable flexibility, whether used as formal sitting rooms, playrooms, home offices or simply quieter spaces away from the main hub of the house.
A separate utility room adds further practicality.
Upstairs, five bedrooms provide the flexibility expected of a substantial family home, with two en-suites and a four-piece family bathroom helping to make everyday routines considerably easier.
The principal bedroom benefits from the sense of space created by the property's generous proportions, together with its own dressing room, while the remaining bedrooms offer plenty of scope for family members, guests or working from home.
The accommodation has the versatility to adapt as family needs change over time.
OUTSIDE Outside, the large rear garden provides an important extension of the living space, with plenty of room for children to play, outdoor dining and relaxing in the warmer months.
A generous decked area creates an ideal space for outdoor entertaining and seating, while a covered area provides a sheltered spot for enjoying the garden whatever the weather and extends the opportunities for outdoor living throughout the year.
To the front, the private drive creates an attractive approach and leads to a detached double garage, providing secure parking and useful storage.
With the countryside close at hand while remaining within a desirable residential development, the setting offers a particularly appealing balance of privacy, practicality and access to the outdoors.
SERVICES & MATERIAL INFORMATION All mains services are connected and the property operates on gas fired central heating.
EPC rating: TBC Council tax band: F Thatcham is a market town that offers a range of shops, supermarkets, schools and the Nature Discovery Centre, as well as being a short drive away from Newbury which has an excellent range of leisure and entertainment facilities including, of course, Newbury Racecourse.
Thatcham itself has its own railway station, benefitting from the direct line to London Paddington, and excellent road links via the A34 and M4 motorway.
Value & comps
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