Thames Drive, Charvil, Reading, Berkshire, RG10

Fabulous home set in grounds of 1.3 acres in idyllic riverside setting

Description

St Patrick’s Lodge is a charming riverside home built in the 1920’s and extended over the years. It now offers in excess of 3,000 sq feet of flexible accommodation, arranged over two floors, which is light and airy and takes full advantage of its lovely location.

On entering the property one is immediately made aware of this wonderful location with spectacular views of the river with bifold doors opening to a verandah overlooking the gardens and river beyond. Further views of the river are to the left from the sitting room which has a wood burning stove and double aspect sun room with sliding doors the garden. The dining room has a brick fireplace and the elegant drawing room has parquet flooring, fireplace, doors to the garden and a lift to the principal bedroom above. The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of wall and floor units and integrated appliances includei two ovens, microwave, hob with extractor above and fridge. There is a useful larder, pantry and wine store.

There is a bedroom/further reception room to the right of the river room on entry and this has an en suite bathroom, fitted cupboards, log burning stove and bi-fold doors to the river terrace. There is a further bedroom/playroom and separate bathroom and utility room close by.

To the first floor is the principal bedroom with dressing room, lift and built-in cupboards and doors to bedroom 4 with a range of wardrobes/storage. A further bedroom has a double doors opening to a balcony overlooking the garden and river beyond. There is a family bathroom and further storage.


Outside
St Patrick’s Lodge is accessed from the lane onto a gravel driveway opening to a large parking area. There is a detached double and single garage and ample parking. The house sits well in its plot with gardens laid mainly to lawn sweeping to the river frontage. There is a workshop and pretty summerhouse and mature trees provide privacy and there are borders planted with a variety of perennials providing year round interest. The river frontage extends to 400 ft and there is a charming jetty for mooring and a wet boathouse. The terrace/verandah is accessed from the river room and bedroom and provides the perfect place to sit in an elevated position overlooking this stunning setting.

General remarks and stiplulations
Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Post code:RG10 9TP
Local authority: Wokingham District Council.
Services: Mains water and electricity. Private water supply. Private drainage.
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills

Location

St Patrick’s Lodge sits in a peaceful riverside location on the banks of the River Thames at St Patrick’s stream in Charvil between the thriving Thames villages of Sonning and Wargrave. Nearby Twyford has a station with mainline trains to London Paddington including the Elizabeth Line and local facilities. More extensive shopping and recreational facilities can be found in Reading and Maidenhead. The M4 at J8/9 provides access to Heathrow and the wider motorway network.
There are highly regarded independent schools in the area including The Dolphin School, Reading Blue Coat, Queen Anne’s Caversham, The Abbey Reading, and Shiplake College and the state Piggott infants and Juniors and secondary school, and sixth form college are located in nearby Wargrave. There are walking and riding opportunities in the area and golf courses include Sonning and Castle Royle.

Square Footage: 3,313 sq ft


Acreage: 1.3 Acres

Directions

Leaving Henley-on-Thames, cross the bridge to Remenham and take the first right towards Wargrave. Stay on this road until you reach the roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Reading, you are nowon the A4. Continue until you reach the next roundabout, take the 4th exit back on to the A4 and then take your immediate left on to Milestone Avenue. Continue on this lane, go over the bridge and St. Patrick's Lodge is the first house on your left.


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