5-bedroom house · RG7 6QN
For saleReduced £25k (−3.7%) on 6 SepListed 133 days
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Parkers - Fantastic opportunity exists to acquire a five bedroom family home favourably positioned on a peaceful road in the sought after village of Upper Bucklebury.
Positioned on a quiet non through road in the desirable village of Upper Bucklebury is this very well presented 5 bedroom detached family home.
The property is well placed to take advantage of all the village has to offer.
The property sits on the edge of miles of public footpaths and ‘quiet lanes’ and is within walking distance of the villages pub & restaurant, the local village store and is the shortest of walks from the villages highly regarded primary school.
The renowned Bladebone pub is close, as is the medical centre in Chapel Row.
The property is well placed for Reading, Thatcham and Newbury whilst Junction 12 of the M4 and the mainline train station of Theale, that provides direct train services to London Paddington is a short 14 minute drive.
Built in the 1980’s the property has been well looked after and improved over the years, the most recent improvement is the addition of modern and efficient solar panels.
Entering the property accommodation feels light and airy and flows well from room to room.
Downstairs accommodation is comprised of an entrance hall, with enough space for shoes and boots, that leads to a large open plan kitchen / dining area that comfortably accommodates a dining table and that feels like the heart of this family home.
There is a dual aspect living room that benefits from views of, and access to the back garden, and a working open hearth.
Further downstairs accommodation is comprised of a good sized utility room and a cloakroom. The utility room provides access to the garage that could offer very real conversion potential.
Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms, all of which could accommodate a double bed.
The master is of particularly generous dimensions, whilst bedrooms 2 and 3 benefit from Jack and Jill doors to a shared bathroom. There is also a separate family bathroom.
The property also benefits from a cavernous loft that runs the length of the property and that is of a height that might enable potential conversion.
Outside and to the rear there is a South West facing private garden that is laid to patio, lawn and herbaceous borders.
The garden contains a number of fruit trees and bushes including a mature apple tree and a quince bush.
Outside and to the front there is garden laid to lawn, herbaceous borders and shingled drive that can comfortably accommodate three cars.
The property benefits from an integral garage that has both vehicle and pedestrian access.
This property represents a rarely available opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in his most desirable of villages.
Services, Electricity, Mains drainage Council tax: Band C: 2026/27 £2,279.78 pa Schools: Bucklebury C of E Primary School - under 1/3 mile St.
Finian’s Catholic Primary School - 1.8 Miles The Downs secondary school - 8.2 miles Kennet Secondary school - 2.5 miles These particulars are a general guide only.
They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
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