The Round Oak, Reading Road, Padworth Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7

noir by david cliff - This handsome period family home has undergone an extensive programme of remodelling to create a magnificent family home offering modern family living within a character facade and finished to a high standard of specification throughout.

The Round Oak, formerly a public house is situated in a favoured village location within the golden triangle of Reading, Newbury and Basingstoke and stands on a total plot approaching 4 acres. There is also excellent access to the bridleways and woodland on the Englefield estate. This property will appeal to those seeking a home in a village setting suitable with equestrian use.

The spacious accommodation offers an impressive reception hallway, dining room with vaulted ceiling with skylights and a 29ft sitting room with large double glazed picture doors with a fantastic private outlook over the south facing grounds. The heart of the home is the stunning 30ft bespoke fitted kitchen/breakfast room with granite worktops, utility room and cloakroom. To the first floor there is bright and airy accommodation with a large main bedroom complete with built in wardrobes and a stunning ensuite bathroom with two wash hand basins, large walk-in shower cubicle and free-standing roll top bath. There are three further double bedrooms, and a luxurious family bathroom.

The gardens are on level ground and are immaculately presented. The rear garden has a large terrace that skirts the rear of the property leading to a lawned garden with specimen and ornamental shrub borders. The paddocks extend to the side and rear with a triple stable block located on the rear boundary. There is also a further gated access out onto Ramptons Lane. There are dual electric gates opening to a sweeping gravelled driveway that provides in and out access with excellent parking for a multitude of vehicles and with a double garage.

Padworth Common is located within West Berkshire and offers good access to the A4 and M4 as well as Aldermaston and Mortimer train stations. There is also access to the Aldermaston Church of England Primary School and The Willink secondary school. Neighbouring Aldermaston is an historic village renowned for the wide main street featuring a variety of properties dating back to the 17th Century, including the reputable Hinds Head public house and the Rosebourne garden centre with restaurant and food hall. The centre, a conservation area has retained a distinctive period character and includes a number of retail establishments including general stores, The surrounding countryside provides excellent amenities for outdoor pursuits together with walks on Padworth Common and Englefield Estate woodland adjoining this property and along the Kennet & Avon nearby. A selection of golf courses are close at hand with sailing and water-skiing clubs in nearby Theale. There are extensive retail, commercial and recreational facilities in Reading and Newbury, Tadley and Mortimer.

Services- Mains electricity, water and gas. Septic tank drainage. The ground floor has a wet under floor heating system with 4 individual zones with programmable thermostats.