Rare opportunity to acquire a mature, detached property in a wonderful location.

Description

Coming to the market for the first time in more than sixty years, this is an outstanding opportunity for a new family to make memories in this substantial, detached home situated in a peaceful and leafy location. With scope to enhance and improve, the property sits within grounds of approximately one acre with ample driveway parking and garaging. This is an exceptional prospect not to be missed.
A spacious, welcoming entrance hall leads to the generous reception space which includes a 30' sitting room with fireplace, a wide bay window and patio doors out to the garden, which serve to make this an exceptionally light room. There is also a 20' dining room with complementary bay window, a garden room to the rear as well as the kitchen, storeroom, utility room and cloakroom.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom again enjoys a wide bay window and there are three further bedrooms, a family bathroom plus a shower room on the half-landing. Two of the bedrooms have an extensive range of cupboards, with additional storage on the landing, and under-eaves in the bathroom.
Outside, mature hedging provides seclusion to the front, with an area of lawn and ample parking. The driveway leads beyond gates to the rear of the house with further parking for multiple vehicles in front of the double garage. The extensive rear garden is well stocked and boasts lawn interspersed with mature shrubs and trees, offering year-round interest.

Location

Situated within the delightful hamlet of Padworth Common, on the Berkshire/Hampshire borders. Local amenities can be found in the neighbouring villages of Mortimer (2 miles) and Aldermaston (2.5 miles), both of which have a Post Office, village stores, pubs and primary schools. GP surgeries are located in Mortimer and nearby Tadley (3.8 miles).
There are also local mainline train stations serving London Paddington in under an hour. Reading station (9.2 miles) offers fast commuter services to London Paddington in under
half an hour, plus more extensive amenities including High Street shopping and department stores, sporting and leisure facilities and larger supermarkets. Additionally, trains and
shopping facilities can be found in Newbury (13 miles), and Basingstoke (10 miles) also provides a train service to London Waterloo. The M4 and M3 can be easily accessed for
travel towards London and its airports, or to the West Country or the south coast. The location offers opportunities for country pursuits, including cycling, horse-riding and
scenic walks on the Common’s nature reserve and along the Kennet & Avon Canal. The area is well served with highly regarded schools including local primary and nursery
schools, and private schools such as Bradfield College, Brockhurst & Marlston, Elstree, Pangbourne College and Downe House.

Square Footage: 3,134 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage (septic tank).
Oil fired central heating.