Abbey Gardens, Reading, RG7

Situated within an attractive terrace, this attached house forms an integral part of the highly regarded Abbey Gardens development, formerly Douai School, a Grade II-listed Benedictine Abbey which was established in Upper Woolhampton after moving from its original site in Northern France in 1903. The site was sympathetically restored and converted by Bewley Homes in 2006, retaining a number of period features and the original double height ceilings of the school buildings. This mews-style property offers all the space and privacy of a private home, with the added benefit of extensive communal facilities, which are maintained by gardeners and groundsmen. The interiors are finished to a very high standard, with excellent attention to detail throughout; the windows a particular attractive feature.

The lofty ceilings provide an elegant, airy feel across the apartment, which enjoys good natural light throughout the day from north-east and south-west aspects. From the inviting entrance hall, the accommodation has good flow, from the 24ft sitting room, through a central lobby to a separate formal dining room, and a welcoming kitchen and breakfast room, which is appointed with a range of wall and base units, black quartz surfaces and a range of fitted appliances. There is also a separate laundry room and a cloakroom with WC, as well as a storage cupboard in the main entrance hall and further storage under the stairs. On the first floor, the expansive principal bedroom has an en suite bath and shower room. There is a further en suite double bedroom, ideal for visiting guests, with an additional two double bedrooms sharing a family bathroom. All of the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes.

Outside

Residents of Abbey Gardens benefit from use of the extensive grounds which surround the property, including Douai Park which include tennis and cricket pitches. The beautifully manicured gardens are maintained by a team of groundspeople and there is an on-site Estate Manager to ensure the smooth running of the estate’s extensive communal facilities. The property also benefits from secure, allocated parking.

Situation

Abbey Gardens is situated within the grounds of the former Douai School, near the village of Upper Woolhampton. The neighbouring village has a public house and local shops as well as the mainline railway link (at Midgham) to both Theale and Reading, offering fast direct services to London Paddington. In addition there are tennis courts across from Abbey Gardens which are available to use by arrangement along with a cricket pitch and pavilion. The property is located approximately halfway between the thriving commercial centres of Newbury and Reading which both provide excellent shopping, leisure facilities and night life. The property is ideally situated to take advantage of the excellent communication links via the M4 and also the direct rail services from Swindon to London Paddington (about 55 minutes) and the South West. Local schools include Elstree, Bradfield, St. Andrews, Brockhurst, Cheam, Marlston House, Pinewood, Marlborough College and Downe House.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-57149

Additional Information

Mains Services: Water, Electricity and Drainage
Electric Underfloor Heating
West Berkshire Council - Band G
Leasehold - 130 years remaining to 2055