Charvil Lane, Sonning, RG4

The Property
Kismet, meaning destiny or fate in Ottoman Turkish, is as impressive in name, as the home is in person. This significant Edwardian family home has been extended, refurbished and redecorated considerably throughout to provide an expansive and welcoming space for entertaining and leisure. Outside, the gardens of approximately 1.34 acres, are well established with a huge variety of trees and shrubs giving a wonderfully green aspect and making the plot feel very private. There is the added security of indoor and outdoor CCTV and ample off-street parking.
Interior
The décor is traditionally influenced but has been maintained and updated wonderfully to provide
light and spacious accommodation with high specification finish for modern family life, there are an abundance of features which add character such as open fireplaces in the reception room, dining room and sitting room, intricately detailed cornicing and ceiling roses, and bespoke oak doors throughout the ground floor. The fully fitted country-style kitchen provides a hub in the heart of the home with granite worktops, rangemaster oven, central island with breakfast bar for informal meals. The neutral colour palette of the walls and floor tiles contrast with the natural materials such as wood cabinetry, and the fixtures and fittings are high quality and designed to blend unobtrusively into the decor, with matching cabinetry in the laundry room which can double as a second preparation kitchen with additional oven and hob. The air-conditioned reception room has the contemporary convenience of a dropdown projector screen and
ceiling mount space for a projector. In addition to this, Kismet extends its available entertainment space with excellent leisure facilities in the southern wing of the ground floor, including an indoor pool with eye-catching chalet-style wood panelling, sauna and gym. Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a highlight with its palatial decor, dressing room and en suite bath/shower room with an outstanding four-poster wooden structure creating a platform for relaxation in the free-standing roll top bath. There is an additional and sizeable air-conditioned bedroom on the second floor, with an ensuite bathroom featuring jacuzzi bath and two balconies with views over the gorgeous garden. The remaining three double bedrooms share two family bathrooms. The self-contained air-conditioned annexe on the ground floor in the northern wing of the property is generously proportioned with two reception rooms, kitchen, ensuite bedroom, dressing room and a separate bath/shower room, tremendous for guests and accessible living.

Outside

Kismet has a striking frontage: an impressive stained glass feature window with a thistle overlooks an expansive brick paved driveway with space for numerous cars and a water fountain feature to one side of the drive, accessed via security keypad entry and intercom system. The attractive brick paving continues round the property – beyond decorative wrought iron fencing, ideal for added peace of mind for pets and children enjoying the garden – presenting an excellent terrace for entertainment and al fresco dining and leads, up a few steps to a decked terrace, perfect for lounging in the afternoon sun, under the shadow of some well-established palms. The garden is lawned and spans the entire length of the grounds to the southeast side of the property and continues to the rear, adjoining the decked terrace. The well-maintained lawns, and gardens as a whole, are enveloped by mature trees making for a delightful sense of peace and privacy.

Situation

Sonning is a most sought after hamlet within the parish of Sonning with its iconic brick arch bridge, which dates back to 1775. Nearby pubs and restaurants include the French Horn, The Bull Inn, the Coppa Club and The Great House. Sonning village also has a Theatre at The Mill. A public boat launch is located opposite the French Horn. The larger towns of Reading, Wokingham and Henley provide a wider variety of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities.
Transport links include excellent rail connections to London Paddington from Reading or Twyford including the Elizabeth line and the A4 provides swift access to the M4,Jct 8/9 and the M40,Jct 4.
• Reading Station 4 miles
• Henley-on-Thames 6 miles
• Heathrow 23 miles
• London West End 40 miles
(All distances approximate)
Schools:
Sonning has a village primary school. The catchment for the local secondary school is Piggott School. There are two highly regarded grammar schools, Kendrick School for Girls and Reading Boys. Independent schools include Reading Blue Coat, The Dolphin School, Lambrook School, Bearwood College, Luckley School, Queens Anne’s School Caversham and The Abbey Reading.

Additional Information

Local Authority : Wokingham Borough Council Council tax band : H
Services : Mains water, gas and electricity. Septic tank / water treatment plant drainage. Backup diesel generator
Tenure: Freehold