4 bedroom property for sale in Reading

M4 (junction 12) 1.5 miles Theale 3 miles Reading train station 3 miles Pangbourne 4 miles Heathrow 40 minutes` drive Footpaths with wonderful walks nearby (all distances and times are approximate)

2,670 sq ft / 248 m?
Gardens & Grounds extending to 0.45 acre
(all measurements are approximate)

A splendid detached 4 bedroom (all doubles) modern house of character. Standing in generously landscaped part walled gardens of approximately ? acre, set within a very peaceful and secluded location.

Bryony Cottage has been lavishly fitted, tastefully decorated, and maintained to a high standard, with the property having received continual improvement from the present owners.

Constructed in 1981 to very high specifications by Monwood Fine Homes, in a period style with the use of old stock brick.

Enjoying a commanding position at the far end of the Old Orchard, accessed from a pretty winding private road. One of only 8 individually designed detached houses within what was the old orchard once belonging to the fine Georgian Grange which lies adjacent.

This is a very convenient place to live, yet you are tucked away from the hurley-burley of busy roads in a peaceful and secluded spot, you could quite easily be in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, which creates a splendid family house.

Special features:
? Kitchen/dining/breakfast room is a wonderful area, with French doors opening onto the rear terrace
? Neptune bespoke fully fitted kitchen with honed granite work surfaces, a breakfast bar island, limestone ceramic tiled flooring, American style fridge freezer, fitted dishwasher, and a dual fuel range cooker
? South-westerly large lawned rear gardens with raised bed vegetable gardens
? Sitting room has a pretty bay window and French doors opening to the rear gardens, with a gas log effect fire which gives out 6kw heating
? All flooring in the reception hall, sitting room, family room, study is golden oak
? Replacement golden oak panelled doors throughout
? Replacement windows throughout
? Utility room with honed granite work surface, sink unit with waste disposal, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer
? Zoned heating in every room
? Garage has many upgrades (see details below), and can fit 4 cars, or be converted to a part gym or workshop due to its extensive insulation, power, and cabling upgrades

Notes.
Some of the recent improvements and additions;
? Very large water softener (takes 25kgs of salt and ensures no pressure loss)
? The kitchen and utility taps have a filtered outlet (Franke taps and filters)
? Both showers have standard adjustable heads and selectable rain shower heads, and are Aqualisa digital showers that can be set to temperature before getting in them
? Ensuite shower tray and screen are brand new in 2024
? Greenhouse is high-end and only a few years old
? Gravel drive was recovered in 2024
? New driveway 5 bar gate and post. Additional gates and fencing added to ensure the property is dog-proof, in the last 12 months
? Driveway fencing entirely replaced in the last 6 months (approx.70 ft)

The following were replaced or renovated at the end of 2017/start of 2018;
? Driveway and landscaping
? All electrics; to include sockets and switches
? All plumbing; radiators, bathrooms, boiler, water tank (a 300l Megaflow with dual immersions if needed)
? All carpets and flooring
? Porcelanosa tiles on the feature walls in the bathrooms
? The kitchen and utility granite is unique being honed rather than polished
? The kitchen is the Neptune `Henley` painted in `Snow` white, solid wood and re-paintable so can be color changed if required. Miele dishwasher is top of the range, with knock-to-open feature and can wash crystal glasses and fine China
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