4 bed detached house for sale

Sill Bridge Lane, Waltham St. Lawrence, Reading RG10

A four bedroom detached home, with a stunning countryside aspect.

Description
Old Oak Cottage is an attractive four bedroom detached home, located in the sought-after village of Waltham St. Lawrence. The property sits centrally on an approximate plot of half an acre and benefits from surrounding mature gardens and a countryside aspect. It’s attractive red brick façade is complimented by a modern kitchen extension and converted oak-framed outbuilding, combining an ideal blend of period features and contemporary living.

The entrance hall leads into the spacious sitting room. The sitting room is dressed in two different areas, providing flexible accommodation and a dual aspect of the garden. It has been finished with a neutral palette, wooden flooring and an open fireplace for a cosy atmosphere. A formal dining room has ample room for entertaining and a double set of French doors backing onto the garden patio for the summer months.

The open-plan kitchen/dining room is a key feature of the home, with delightful views of the surrounding countryside to the side and the rear. It has been designed to take advantage of the southerly-west facing aspect with glass windows, bi-folding doors and a roof-lantern. The kitchen has been finished with a palette of greys and whites and is centred around the island, with granite work surfaces, a porcelain tiled floor and a Everhot cooker. There are a number of base units and a walk-in pantry for storage. The layout offers ideal flexibility for modern day living with the option to choose between a dining area or a play area. The ground floor is completed with a separate utility room incorporating a cloakroom and a boiler/storage area.

On the first floor there are four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including the primary bedrooms with a walk-in-wardrobe and an en suite shower room. The guest bedroom also includes an en suite and there is an additional family bathroom.

Outside
Old Oak Cottage is approached via a remote controlled five bar gate, onto a shingled driveway with ample parking for multiple vehicles. A previous outbuilding has now been converted into a home office and gym.

The structure is purpose built with an oak frame, clay tiled roof and finished with a weather boarded timber panel. It is an ideal space for home working purposes with broadband, heating and air conditioning. It also could be used as an additional guest accommodation with three sets of french doors and a small patio to the rear. There is also a separate store area for supplies and garden tools.

The property sits centrally in its plot and is surrounded by gardens which are mainly laid to lawn and bordered by mature hedging and trees. To the side and rear the property overlooks paddocks and fields.

Location
The property is situated on Sill Bridge Lane in West End on the edge of the sought after Berkshire village of Waltham St Lawrence. The village has a strong community built around the highly regarded primary school, The Bell Inn public house, St Lawrence parish church and village hall. Nearby Twyford offers local shops including a Waitrose supermarket and more extensive facilities are available in the large towns of either Reading or Maidenhead.

Transport connectivity is good with the A4 providing road access to Reading and Maidenhead and onward to the M4 and M40 as well as mainline train services to London Paddington from Twyford, Reading and Maidenhead, with the Elizabeth Line to the City of London. There is an excellent selection of state and independent schools in the area including Dolphin School, Lambrook, Wellington College, Eton College, The Abbey, Queen Anne’s in Caversham and Reading Blue Coat.
Sporting opportunities include golf at Castle Royle, Temple, Billingbear and Sonning, racing at Windsor and Royal Ascot and rowing at Henley on Thames. There are miles of walking and riding in the beautiful surrounding countryside.

Square Footage: 1,833 sq ft



Directions
From Henley, take the A4130 towards Wargrave and continue for approximately 3 miles. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto the A321 and follow for 2.5 miles, passing through Wargrave. Turn left onto the A4 towards Reading and continue for 1 mile. Then, turn right onto Milley Road and follow it for 1.5 miles. Finally, turn left onto Sill Bridge Lane, and the property is located 0.2 miles down on the right-hand side.