5 bedroom detached house for sale

Situated to the west of Reading in the highly regarded village of Tilehurst, this exceptional detached residence offers an enviable blend of suburban tranquillity, connectivity and refined family living. Tilehurst is renowned for its strong sense of community, excellent schooling and access to open green spaces, making it a consistently sought-after location for families and commuters alike.

Approached via a brick-paved driveway providing ample off-street parking, the property sits behind a manicured front lawn that flows around to the private rear gardens. Internally, the home unfolds to reveal nearly 4,906 sq ft of meticulously designed accommodation, arranged over three floors. A magnificent entrance hall, with dual access points and a striking skylight, creates an immediate sense of space and light.

At the heart of the home lies an impressive 40-foot open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, designed for both everyday living and sophisticated entertaining. The luxury wood-fitted kitchen features a central island, extensive bespoke storage and built-in double ovens, while the expansive family area offers fitted seating, space for large sofas or dining furniture, Velux windows and direct access to the rear garden. A separate utility room enhances practicality, complemented by a refined living room, a private study with garden access, a delightful space-themed playroom, and a stylish ground-floor cloakroom.

The upper floors provide generous and versatile bedroom accommodation. The principal suite is a true retreat, showcasing floor-to-ceiling windows, a dedicated dressing room and a luxurious en suite bathroom with his-and-hers wash basins and a double walk-in shower. Further bedrooms are equally well appointed, with built-in wardrobes to bedrooms two, four and five. Bedroom four benefits from its own en suite shower room, whilst a beautifully finished family bathroom/wet room serves the remaining bedrooms. The second floor hosts bedroom three, with access to a separate shower room, ideal for guests or older children.

Externally, the property continues to impress. The rear garden offers a peaceful and private setting, featuring a large decked patio ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining, with the remainder mainly laid to lawn and bordered by mature trees that provide a high degree of seclusion throughout the year.

Tilehurst is exceptionally well served by a range of high-quality schools, including Tilehurst Infant School, St Michael’s Catholic Primary School and Theale Green School, with renowned secondary options such as The Holt School and Reading School nearby. Several respected independent schools, including The Abbey School and Queen Anne’s School, are also within easy reach. For commuters, Tilehurst Station provides direct services to London Paddington in approximately 40 minutes, alongside regular connections to Reading and Oxford. Excellent road links via the A4 and M4 (Junction 12) offer swift access to London, Bristol and Southampton, while Heathrow Airport is reachable in around 45 minutes, making this an ideal base for both national and international travel.

Offering exceptional space, thoughtful design and a prime location, this distinguished home represents a rare opportunity to enjoy luxury family living in one of Berkshire’s most desirable settings.