Wantage Road, Streatley, Reading, RG8

DESCRIPTION:

A substantial detached house set in an elevated position on the edge of Streatley, offering fantastic countryside views at the rear. The property offers flexible accommodation including four double bedrooms and three bathrooms in the main house, with the possibility of a loft conversion (subject to usual permissions). The property also benefits from outbuildings including a fully self contained one bedroom annexe and an insulated timber garden studio with WC, perfect for home working. Available with no onward chain, the accommodation includes: entrance and reception halls, WC, sitting room, kitchen/diner, utility, study/play room, main bedroom suite with en-suite and dressing room, en-suite guest bedroom, two further double bedrooms and family bathroom, plus one bedroom annexe and summerhouse. EPC Rating C. *Please note the property is currently let and photographs were taken prior to the start of the tenancy*

LOCAL INFORMATION:

Streatley and Goring are set within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With an array of amenities and schools nearby, it’s also conveniently located for commuting to London (56 minutes) and Reading (15 minutes) by train from Goring (mainline) station. Reading Station has a fast service to London Paddington (from 29 mins) with the Elizabeth Line now allowing direct access to London.

ACCOMMODATION:

The front door opens to a split landing. A half staircase leads down to a reception hall, with French doors to the rear patio, a WC, and glazed folding doors to the sitting room. This room has a woodburning stove with stone surround and French doors to the rear patio. The kitchen/diner is fitted with a painted range of units, with Blue Pearl granite worktops, a matching central island, integrated dishwasher and microwave, and space for a 7 ring gas range cooker, American style fridge/freezer and wine fridge. The kitchen also leads to a utility room with an auxiliary sink, space for washing machine, tumble dryer and additional fridge with ample storage and a door to the front. Also accessible from the kitchen is a further reception room, ideal as a study or play room.

To the first floor is a galleried landing with access to the partially boarded loft (agent's note: there is potential for loft conversion, subject to usual permissions, which would add up to an additional 570 sq ft of accommodation). The main bedroom suite has double windows offering a fantastic rear outlook over the rolling hills in the distance. The suite also includes a dressing room with a full range of bespoke wardrobes and an en-suite fitted with both a bath and separate shower and full tiling. The guest room is also rear aspect with a lovely view and an en-suite shower room, again with full tiling. There are two further double bedrooms, both with built in wardrobes, and a family bathroom fitted with a bath with shower over and full tiling.

OUTSIDE SPACE & OUTBUILDINGS:

Double five bar timber gates open onto a hardstanding drive providing ample off street parking. Gated access at both sides leads to the rear.

The rear garden faces East and is tiered to provide different areas. A flagstone patio runs the length of the house providing ample outdoor seating, with a fantastic elevated outlook over the distant rolling countryside. Steps lead down to an additional patio/barbecue area and level lawn, with access to the garden studio. A further set of steps lead down again to another level lawned area, with a shed and raised vegetable beds. There is also an artificially turfed space to the side previously used as a golf/sporting area. The garden is fully enclosed by timber fencing.

There is a timber garden studio in the rear garden with full insulation, electric heating and cooling system and a WC, providing the perfect work from home environment. There is also a garden store at the side.

Located at the front is a self contained annexe offering a living space, fully fitted kitchen and a double bedroom with en-suite wet room with full tiling. A door from the living room leads out to a decked seating area at the front. (Agent's note: this can be rented out to provide additional income).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

West Berkshire District Council. Council tax Band G. Annexe, council tax band A. Gas fired central heating. Solar panels benefitting from the feed in tariff.

BUYERS INFORMATION
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge of £60 including VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.
 

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