5 bedroom property for sale in Reading

Theale train station 5 miles/ M4 junction 12 (10 mins drive) Pangbourne 7 miles Newbury 9 miles
(all distances/timings approximate

3696 sq ft / 434 m?
(all measurements are approximate)

No onward chain.

An impressive, 5 bedroom detached modern country house, set on high ground enjoying far-reaching views across rolling countryside.

Highfield is a highly energy efficient property (EPC B), and features a spectacular double height second sitting room on the first floor, a spacious principal bedroom suite, spacious reception hall, indoor heated fitness pool and large private gardens to front and rear.

Set on a private drive in the heart of the village, within easy walking distance of the excellent Six Bells pub with restaurant, an ancient church, primary and pre-schools, and the fine village hall and club which hosts all sorts of activities throughout the year.

Easy access to nearby villages and towns offering excellent transport links, shopping facilities and amenities.

Special features:
? Second sitting room on first floor with double height vaulted and beamed ceiling, floor to ceiling picture windows giving lots of light and fabulous views across the countryside to the front, and fitted with a wood burner
? Large principal bedroom suite, with two glazed Juliet balconies with far reaching views over the rear, vaulted and beamed ceiling, fitted wardrobes and ensuite bathroom
? Spacious reception hall
? Kitchen/breakfast room with hardwood working surfaces, fitted Rangemaster, American style fridge freezer, and French doors opening onto the front gardens
? Indoor heated fitness pool, 14ft x 7ft with hydro pool aqua trainer
? Bedrooms 2 and 3 have individual staircases leading to mezzanine study rooms, fitted wardrobes, Juliet balconies, and ensuite shower rooms
? Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
? Dining room with French doors opening onto the front garden decked seating area
? Cedar wood flooring to reception hall, family room and dining room
? Solar panels on the roof, which supply electricity, with a large battery for storage
? Air con units to second sitting room, and principal bedroom
? EV charger to front of property
? External CCTV
? Private access lane shared by the five houses, with shared costs for driveway and hedge cutting
? Potential to convert the storage room/workshop between the mezzanine study rooms of bedrooms 2 and 3 to create two ensuite bathrooms (plumbing connections are directly below in bedroom 1 bathroom)

Summary of accommodation:
Ground floor; Reception hall, kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room 1, family room, dining room, cloakroom, ground floor shower room, utility room.
First floor; Second sitting room, bedroom 1 with ensuite bathroom, 4 further bedrooms, 2 with ensuites
Second floor; two study rooms each accessed via bedrooms 2 and 3, and storage/workshop space inbetween.

Gardens: Front garden with parking for a number of cars, large lawned area, large shrubbery, lots of privacy, decked loggia with trailing vine, summer seating area accessed from dining room.
Rear garden is part decked for summer entertaining, with lawns, garden sheds and views over farmland. Irrigation system fitted which is supplied by a rainwater storage unit. Garden shed.
Access to indoor fitness pool building.

Local Facilities: Walking distance to pub, village schools, and village hall. There are lots of footpaths and bridle paths, and the village is surrounded by wonderful open farmland and is within an area of outstanding natural beauty.

The nearby villages of Bradfield Southend, Chapel Row and Upper Bucklebury offer village shops, a post office, health centre, and many leisure activities, tennis courts, pitches, and events. The towns of Newbur