Bradfield, Reading, Berkshire

Selby Lodge is an attractive red brick and part tile-hung property offering almost 1,800 sq. ft. of light-filled flexible accommodation arranged in an L-shaped configuration over two floors. The house has been designed to provide an ideal family and entertaining space which maximises the far reaching rural views over the surrounding countryside. The ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall, giving access to a useful, modern cloakroom and a large 19 ft. drawing room, with feature freestanding corner woodburning stove, and the spectacular 27 ft. wooden-floored kitchen/dining/sitting room. The separate, neighbouring fitted utility room provides walk-in storage and garden access, whilst the kitchen features a wide range of contemporary, high-gloss wall and base units including a breakfast bar with quartz wood-effect worktops, splashbacks and modern integrated appliances. The remaining area, configurable to the purchaser’s own requirements, has space for a sizeable table and seating area and French doors to the rear terrace, offering an ideal inside-and-out entertaining space. Stairs rise from the reception hall to the first floor which provides a large principal bedroom with built-in storage and contemporary en suite shower room, two further spacious double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom.

Having plenty of kerb appeal, the property is approached though double five-bar gates over a gravelled driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles and giving access to the integral garage and to a pedestrian gate to the rear garden, the whole screened by mature hedging and enjoying stunning far-reaching views over surrounding countryside. The well-maintained enclosed garden to the rear is laid mainly to level lawn and features a raised paved seating and dining area and a generous wraparound paved terrace, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.

Bradfield is an attractive and historic village located on the banks of the River Pang and offers a good range of local amenities including a church, local shopping and Bradfield College, a public school with a superb sports complex and tennis centre. Nearby Bradfield Southend provides a primary school, village store with post office and gastro pub, The Queens Head. The very pretty neighbouring village of Stanford Dingley has two further, highly regarded gastropubs; The Bull Inn and The Old Boot, as well as a beautiful Saxon church. Theale is about three miles away and provides a further range of facilities including a commuter train to London, Paddington. Reading and Newbury are also close by and offer a comprehensive range of amenities including shops, restaurants and theatres.
The range of schooling in the area is excellent, including St. Andrews, The Oratory, Elstree School, Bradfield College and Downe House. There are a variety of recreational pursuits available in the area and the surrounding countryside is renowned for its walks and rides.