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About
Situated on a private island within a gated estate is this 5 bedroom detached family home that enjoys a delightful semi-rural setting with direct river frontage to the River Kennet.
The development is approached via a private road flanked by woodland and water leading to the former mill house.
The property for sale forms part of an small exclusive estate of 16 detached homes and the mill house has been converted into apartments.
The location benefits from access to local village amenities with excellent transport links via M4 jnct 12 and Green Park railway station.
The towns of Reading, Newbury and Basingstoke are within commuting distance.
Nestled within a gated enclave, this impressive five-bedroom detached family home forms part of an exclusive collection of 16 detached residences set on a private island.
The house offers an idyllic semi-rural tranquillity with direct frontage onto the River Kennet.
The estate is approached via a tree-lined private drive leading through woodland and water alongside refined apartments converted from the original mill house.
This property enjoys a serene riverside position within a gated private island, this property offers a truly rare setting, perfect for families seeking space, privacy and refined country living yet with excellent transport links.
Via road and rail via Jnct 12 of the M4 and Green Park station and is located within easy reach of local village amenities.
Ideal for commuting, with the towns of Reading, Newbury and Basingstoke all within reach Garden The rear garden is a particular feature and a paved patio terrace skirts the rear of the house with an outdoor shower.
A shallow step down leads to and a well-maintained lawned garden with established shrub beds and an area of raised timber decking to one corner and a summer house opposite enjoying an outlook of the River Kennet and the woodland of the adjacent island.
There is a paved sunken landing area and the owners have fishing and mooring rights. The vendors have a temporary picket post fence that can be erected to create a rear boundary if required.
Additional Information: Parking The brick-paved driveway provides ample parking for multiple vehicles with a detached double garage.
Property construction – Standard form Services: Gas - mains Water – mains Drainage – mains Electricity - mains Heating - gas central heating Residents pay an estate charge of £93 per month to the Water Garden Management Company for the maintenance of the communal grounds.
Broadband connection available (information obtained from Ofcom): Superfast - Fibre to the cabinet (fttc) Mobile phone coverage For an indication of specific speeds and supply of broadband and mobile, we recommend potential buyers go to the Ofcom web-site “Broadband and mobile coverage checker” Flooding We understand the surface water and river flood risk summary for the area around the property is considered low however, this information is not specific to this property.
The vendor informs us that when the River Kennet is full, they have had water in the garden and in the garage. For further information please check the website "long term flood risk".
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