5-bedroom house · RG7 3UB
Sold STCListed 173 days
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About
Set behind a set of five bar gates in a private lane, Maclaren house is a spacious 5 bedroom detached family home offering over 2600sq. Ft (244sq. Mt.) of flexible living accommodation.
Set in the sought after village of Mortimer the property is set over three floors making it ideal for a family.
On the ground floor there is an office/playroom, kitchen/breakfast room with a range of integrated appliances, granite work surfaces and an island with an induction hob.
There is a spacious L-shaped lounge/diner, WC and a utility room. To the rear of the house there is a landscaped low maintenance garden.
On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, the master with built in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower enclosure. A family bathroom completes the first floor.
On the top floor there is a further bedroom which is split into two distinct living spaces, one ideal as a sleeping area and the other a study space or dressing room and there is a contemporary en-suite shower room.
This flexible space would be ideal for teenage children or a parents haven at the top of the house.
This superb homes boasts an abundance of features including air conditioning on the upper floors, 4 zone underfloor heating on the ground floor, a water softener, a nacoss approved alarm system, Waterview 23" built in TV's and integrated stereo ceiling mounted speakers and amplifiers running Android TV in both the family bathroom and main en-suite and a Google Nest central heating control system.
The property benefits from ample driveway parking and an integral garage with electric up and over doors.
This superb home would suit a growing family and is set in a quiet village location yet is well connected offer great access into Reading, Newbury and London.
Location: Maclaren House is set on Birch Lane which is located off West End Road.
Situated in the heart of Mortimer, a sought-after West Berkshire village that combines rural charm with excellent accessibility.
The area offers a range of everyday amenities including a Co-Op supermarket, post office, pharmacy, gp surgery, cafés, and traditional pubs such as the Victoria Arms-all within walking distance.
Families benefit from well-regarded local schools, including Mortimer St John’s Infant and St Mary’s Junior, with The Willink School nearby for secondary education.
Mortimer railway station is just over a mile away, providing direct services to Reading and Basingstoke, while the A33 and M4 (Junction 11) offer convenient road access for commuters.
Surrounded by open countryside and with local parks, sports facilities, and a strong community feel, Victoria Road is an ideal location for those seeking a balanced village lifestyle with excellent connections.
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