4 bedroom property for sale in Reading

Pangbourne shops & train station 3 miles Reading 10 miles Newbury 12 miles M4 (Junction 12) 5 miles (all distances are approximate)

2,142 sq ft / 199 m? (all measurements are approximate)

Myrtle Cottage was built 10 years ago for the present owners to exacting standards, and situated on a peaceful wooded lane enjoying rural peace, seclusion, and privacy. Set in good sized gardens to the front and rear.

Myrtle Cottage marries beautifully the new technology and high levels of insulation of a high specification new build with the charm and character of the Arts and Crafts style.

This is a very light, spacious, and beautifully fitted family house, designed by Cutler Architecture of Wallingford in the Arts and Crafts style. With beautiful gardens, and useful insulated outbuildings to the rear, offering flexible accommodation.

Upper Basildon is just a few minutes` drive from the riverside village of Pangbourne with its specialist shops, supermarket, health centre, amenities, and station giving fast commuter links to London Paddington, Oxford, and Reading (Elizabeth Line).

Special features:
? Fabulous kitchen/dining room with living area, is the hub of the house. Oak framed windows and French doors give access to the beautiful rear garden and terrace. Oak topped preparation table, Rangemaster cooking range, freestanding Samsung American style fridge freezer. Period floor standing radiators to dining/living area (reconditioned and very efficient). Windows overlook the front garden. Flooring is limed French oak, and the heating in this area is separately zoned from the rest of the house
? The original outbuilding in the rear has been converted into a fully insulated studio with power. Presently used as a music room with sound insulation and thermally insulated flooring
? Bespoke oak panelled entrance door
? Reception hall is spacious with a fine oak staircase, limestone flag flooring, vaulted ceiling, first floor galleried landing overlooking the hall, refurbished period free standing radiator
? Very pretty double aspect sitting room, fireplace with bresummer oak beam, fitted with a wood burning stove. Oak French doors give access to the rear gardens
? To the interior there has been extensive use of golden oak to doors, window frames, staircase, and large galleried landing, with some pretty examples of reclaimed oak doors to the ground floor
? Highly insulated throughout with an excellent energy efficiency rating (B)
? Utility room/boot room has plumbing for washing machine, vented tumble dryer and water softener. New Worcester gas boiler and controls for the Vent Axia system
? Vent Axia heat recovery ventilation system serves the whole of the house
? All bathrooms are of a very high quality
? Central vacuum unit can operate throughout the property

Summary of accommodation: Reception hall, sitting room, cloakroom, kitchen/dining room with living area, utility room and pantry. 4 double bedrooms, family bathroom. Principal bedroom has an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.

Note : Lapsed planning permission for a 2-bay garage/car port (may be reinstated if required, subject to LAPP).

Gardens: Covered veranda runs across part of the front of the building with a stone paved terrace beneath. The front garden has high hedges giving seclusion, raised bed vegetable garden, electric high timber gates and driveway parking for a number of cars. Access to rear gardens on both sides of the house.
The rear garden is a delight in all seasons and gives complete privacy with trained hornbeams to one side, and high hedges to the other. Large stone paved terrace, well-maintained lawns, espalier fruit trees, trained fig tree and grapevine. Wild flower grassed areas, pretty and well stocked flowerbeds
Path leading to insulated and soundproofed studio/music room. Further deta