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Sansome & George Reading - Offered with no 'onward chain, this attractive, spacious & characterful 4 bedroom extended Victorian Semi Detached home of 1771 sq ft (165 sq m) boasts a bonus partially converted loft, off road parking for 1 car, lovely 55' rear garden backing onto park, and is very well presented throughout.
This attractive 'double bay fronted 'Semi Detached House with ample character appeal is situated on a 'one way' section of a popular tree lined road just over 1 mile to the west of Reading Town Centre.
Neighboring other period properties and with a landscaped 60' (18m) rear garden backing onto Recreation Ground behind, the property is within minutes walk of a wealth of amenities to include Prospect Park, Battle Library, Gym, plus numerous local Shops, Supermarkets, Cafes, Pubs, Restaurants and is also within desirable school catchments.
Reading West Train Station is approximately 15 minutes level walk and numerous bus routes operate at the bottom of the road and minutes away on Tilehurst Road.
The A4 Bath Road is under 1 mile away and links to Junction 12 of the M4 Motorway and Calcot Retail Park approximately 4 miles away.
Offered to the market with the advantage of 'No Onward Chain' and boasting great 'curb appeal' this appealing home with 1771 sq ft (165 sq m) of accommodation is approached via a walled frontage with off road parking for 1 car and gated side access leading to the rear garden plus tree built in outside store cupboards.
Retaining and wealth of character with stylish contemporary updates, the front door opens to an entrance hall where stairs rise to the first floor and doors lead to the kitchen/breakfast room to the 28' living room with feature fireplace, front aspect bay window and original exposed floor boards.
The fantastic extended 'open plan' kitchen/breakfast room is another redeeming feature of the property with a breakfast area with French Doors to garden and a modern fitted kitchen with ample storage and worktop space including a breakfast bar.
Behind the kitchen, the conservatory doubles as a utility room and has a door to a useful ground floor shower room.
On the first floor, the landing gives access to 4 separate bedrooms which are serviced by a modern three piece bathroom which includes fitted vanity units and and shower over bath with glazed screens.
A fixed ladder/steps from the landing leads up to the generous loft space which has a rear aspect Velux window, radiator and fully plastered, decorated and carpeted with acess to eaves storage.
Outside, the easterly aspect rear Garden measures 60' in length by 22' wide and is enclosed by original Victorian brick walls.
Abutting Kensington Recreation Ground behind, subtle high fencing and established trees proving security and seclusion.
A paved patio meets a lawned garden with planted shrub beds and a secondary paved patio at the foot.
To discuss this desirable property in more detail or to arrange a viewing appointment, please contact Sansome & George Estate Agents. Reading Borough Council - Band C
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