Aldworth Road, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8

An exceptional detached family house in the heart of the village.

Description

A most impressive and substantial home which overlooks the green in the heart of this popular village. The house was built to a high specification in 2006/2007 by a renowned local builder and reflects the Victorian (Gothic) architectural vernacular of Englefield House, featuring patterned brickwork, stone mullion leaded light windows and a spectacular, majestic winding staircase. The house meticulously presented with a neutral palette throughout with man decorative period style features with cornices and mouldings throughout. Well-proportioned accommodation is arranged over three floors, with high ceilings accentuating the feeling of light and space which is maximised by the East/West aspect.

On the ground floor, the drawing room is of generous proportions with a stone fireplace and double doors opening into the rear garden as well as to the study. The Mark Wilkinson bespoke kitchen includes marble work surfaces and breakfast bar and offers a wonderful space for casual dining. There is also a more informal sitting room, a utility room and a cloakroom.

The first floor boasts a spacious landing, with four generous double bedrooms, each with its own en suite facilities.

The spiral staircase leads up to the top floor, which is currently used as one large play/games/study area, but could potentially be altered to accommodate further bedrooms.


The house dates back to 2006/07 and is constructed of an attractive mixed brick elevation with stone window frames.

OUTSIDE

The house is approached from the lane via a private gated entrance to parking in front of the house and double garage. The pathway to the front door is flanked on both sides by an area of lawn with hedging and a variety of shrubs. The enclosed rear garden is predominantly laid mainly to lawn and is interspersed with mixed borders, trees and shrubs. Double doors from the drawing room lead to an Italianate part of the garden. The garden will hold strong appeal for those wishing to have an attractive secluded garden, but of a manageable size.

Location

Morna sits in the heart of the popular village of the most desirable village of Upper Basildon, which boasts an interesting mix of character properties.
The village is on the edge of the Berkshire Downs in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a network of footpaths over the surrounding rural countryside. The village has a church, primary school, pub and village hall which hosts a variety of community activities together with its sports field and tennis courts. Pangbourne is a few miles away and is a sought after picturesque Thameside village with ample shops, restaurants and supermarkets. It also has a mainline station to London Paddington with a journey time in under an hour (Reading 25 minutes to Paddington and Elizabeth Line services to the City, Canary Wharf etc.
There is a wide selection of schools in the area, both primary and secondary, private and state.

ADD SCHOOLS

Pangbourne 2.5 miles - Reading 7 miles - Newbury 10 miles - M4 J12 6 miles - Pangbourne to London Paddington from 45 minutes

Square Footage: 4,935 sq ft



Directions

Follow satnav to RG8 8NG.

The house faces the grass triangle where Aldworth Road and Pangbourne Road meet.

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Additional Info

Mains water, electricity and drainage.

Heating
Air Source Heat Pump (Samsung) which was installed around three years ago and which we understand is still under warranty.
This property does not carry the usual maintenance costs associated with a traditional house of this style.