5 bedroom detached house for sale

Situated on a coveted corner plot in the heart of the University area, this bay-fronted Cooks-built home offers well-planned family living. Set behind well-tended gardens that wrap the front and side elevations, the house is defined by its connection to the outdoors, with every principal room enjoying views across the gardens or the sheltered courtyard.

A generous hallway forms the ground-floor axis, leading to a dual-aspect living room where a fireplace provides a quiet focal point. Adjacent is the dining room, which opens through to a versatile additional space ideal as a study, playroom or secondary reception. This in turn flows into the kitchen and breakfast room, complete with a practical walk-in pantry and direct access to the courtyard: a secluded spot perfectly suited to morning coffee.

The first floor holds five bedrooms, including a principal suite with its own bathroom, alongside a well-appointed family bathroom. To the side, there is driveway parking and an integral single garage.

The setting is one of the area’s most sought-after, moments from the University campus, the Royal Berkshire Hospital, and the paths around Whiteknights Lake. A wide selection of respected state and independent schools are within easy reach, as are major business parks. The town centre with its mainline rail connections is within walking distance and the area is also well-supported with local bus routes.

Additional Information: - Parking
The property has a gravel driveway with parking for multiple vehicles and an integral garage.

There is additional on-street parking that requires residents and visitors permits which are issued upon application by Reading Borough Council, charges apply, for an up to date list of charges please check reading.gov.uk "permit charges"

Property construction – Standard form
Services:
Gas - mains
Water – mains
Drainage – mains
Electricity - mains
Heating - gas central heating

Broadband connection available (information obtained from Ofcom):
Ultrafast – Fibre to the premises (FTTP)

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”

Garden - The property within a corner plot and the gardens extend to three sides of the house and incorporates a lawned frontage with a patio area and a gravel path leads to a further area of lawned garden with shrub beds and a low level brick wall. On the eastern boundary is a private paved south-facing courtyard area.

Additional Information: - Transport
Reading is well-connected, with excellent transport options.
Reading Station offers fast services to London, Oxford, and Bristol,
plus the new Elizabeth Line provides quicker connections to
London. Junction 11 of M4 is within approximately 2.4 miles.
Schools
The town has a wide range of education options, from strong
primary schools to comprehensive and grammar schools and the
well-known University of Reading. There are a number of
independent and selective grammar schools found within walking
distance such as Abbey School, St Joseph’s, Kendrick Girls,
Reading Boys, Leighton Park and within a short drive is Crosfields.

Entertainment & Leisure
Reading is rich in entertainment, with venues like the Reading
Museum and The Hexagon. The Oracle shopping centre provides
shopping, dining, and riverside views. The town also has parks and
green spaces, including Forbury Gardens.