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5 bedroom detached house
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Property description & features
- Highly sought after location
- 8 minute walk to Tilehurst mainline station
- Elizabeth Line travels directly from Reading mainline
- Brick & flint house approaching 2800 square feet
- Private & secure gated plot
- Detached double garage
- Five bedrooms
- Excellent private and state schools within easy reach
- Close to the river Thames
Overview - Situated in one of Tilehurst's most highly regarded locations, a rare opportunity to purchase Flint Cottage, a fabulous five-bedroom detached family home constructed by respected local housebuilder West build, in their inimitable style. Privately positioned behind an electrically operated gated entrance, this lovely home has been maintained and improved by the current owners from new and must be seen to be appreciated. This spacious home comprises nearly 2800 square feet of living accommodation and features a 21' kitchen breakfast room with integrated appliances including a Rangemaster cooker, a large 20' dual aspect living room with fireplace housing a Stovax log burner, a separate dining room, study plus a light and airy garden room with vaulted ceiling and views over the private garden. Practical touches also include a good size utility room and a cloakroom. On the first floor, the spacious dual aspect master bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes along with a spacious five-piece ensuite with bath and separate shower. Bedroom two also has its own ensuite shower room and there are three further bedrooms ( one of which would work equally well as a study) and a large four-piece family bathroom. The property enjoys elevated views to the rear over to Mapledurham and is within a few minutes' walk of Tilehurst station.
Outside - The property occupies a very private plot and is well screened all around. Electrically operated gates open through to a large driveway, with an expanse of lawn bordered by mature established trees. In addition, there is a set of double opening timber gates which provide an alternative access point to the private, gated area that originally served the property, before the new access was added.
The garden extends to the side of the house, where there is additional space with an area for a hot tub and a summer house. To the rear is a large, full-width patio designed to capture the sun at differing times of day, along with an additional area of decking at the far end of the garden. Steps from the patio lead to an expanse of lawn.
Detached double garage, electrically operated door, light and power with large attic space.
Location - The property is situated within one of Tilehurst's most sought-after locations and is within just an 8 minute walk from Tilehurst mainline station. There is a direct service from Tilehurst to London Paddington, alternatively, there is a fast 30-minute direct service from Reading station to London Paddington. The lovely open spaces of Arthur Newbery park are within a short walk, and the River Thames is also just a short walk away. Local shops at both Overdown Road and Kentwood Hill are within easy walking distance. Crossrail services ( Elizabeth Line) from Reading are now open. Tilehurst station also offers direct links to Oxford and beyond
Schools - The area is well served by a wide range of state primary and secondary schooling and a good selection of independent schools including St. Andrews, Pangbourne College, Bradfield College, and the Oratory, all of which are within approximately a 15 minute drive
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