5 bed town house for sale

Knighton Close, Caversham, Reading RG4

Property Reference number : 271904

Charming Family Home in Caversham. Ideal family home with the designated schools being Caversham Primary School and Highdown School and Sixth Form College. Sotheby’s International Realty describes Caversham as "Caversham offers a considerable balance of rural tranquillity and proximity to Reading's town centre. Situated just north of the Thames, this affluent suburb is an incredibly popular place, known for its tree-lined streets and picturesque riverside settings, such as Caversham Court Gardens and Christchurch Meadows, offering ample space for either outdoor activities or relaxation. Properties in Caversham range from stunning period homes with large gardens to modern riverside apartments. The charm of the area is its blend of old and new, whilst many homes boast impressive views of the Thames or are within walking distance of the river. Whilst there is no shortage of excellent local amenities, the short walk across Caversham Bridge into Reading's town centre adds to the convenience of living in Caversham. Trains from Reading to London Paddington take as little as 25 minutes, whilst travel on the Elizabeth Line offers connectivity across the whole of London within an hour and is ideal for commuters." To arrange a viewing please phone: 0118 (Reading) 947 9987.

The last property sold in Knighton Close was purchased for £533,500 in October 2021. Property is rarely available in Knighton Close, a delightful cul de sac of 12 houses, and this opportunity being presented is not to be missed. Offered to the market with no onward chain is this five bedroom spacious town house [1283 sq ft / 119.1 sq m] with accommodation arranged over three floors enjoying a prized position situated within a sought after quiet and secluded cul de sac of twelve houses located in Caversham, an affluent village suburb of Reading. The property is only a few minutes walking distance of the vibrant Caversham high street with its diverse array of shops including Waitrose, various well respected restaurants, boutique shops, library, pharmacy, an award winning independent butcher and the River Thames. Caversham is considered one of the best places to live in Reading with its excellent location and the many amenities on the doorstep including lovely river walks along the Thames path and beautiful gardens and parks to explore on foot. The property is located opposite Balmore Park with its panoramic views across the town and within the catchment area of the highly regarded Caversham Primary School and Highdown School & Sixth Form, Caversham Court Gardens and Christchurch Meadows are nearby riverside areas for enjoyment and relaxation.

This five bedroom town house property offers great value for money; at £569,950 this is an opportunity not to be missed given that surrounding roads in Caversham Heights a stones throw away command prices much higher given that Caversham and adjoining Caversham Heights are the premier locations in Reading. Slightly further away a new development by Bellway of townhouses across the river in Caversham Road of 4 bedroom town houses for £650,000 do not have the enviable positioning afforded by Knighton Close and its premiere location and it’s affluent surroundings in the heart of Caversham. The property location afforded by Knighton Close is in the heart of Caversham and property is rarely available in Knighton Close.

The property enjoys the distinction of not being overlooked from either the front or rear aspects and is truly unique in this aspect for such a property offering a very quiet and secluded location for those seeking to purchase a property in the highly sought after Caversham district located North of the River Thames in Reading. Caversham and Caversham Heights together command the highest prices in the Reading area due to their most desirability surpassing all other areas for the excellent schools, leisure facilities and the tranquil banks of the River Thames can be reached by a short 5 minute walk and the property is located just over a mile away from Reading town centre with its mainline railway and Elizabeth line frequent links to London. Reading itself pays host to a cosmopolitan shopping experience including John Lewis department store. A regular bus service is available from the adjacent Hemdean Road providing regular bus services to Reading town centre.

The property itself is approached from the road over a driveway and the front garden has an easy to maintain paved area. The flexible accommodation to the ground floor comprises a spacious entrance hall running the entire length of the ground floor that leads off into a spacious kitchen (20'2 x 7'6) with views overlooking the pleasant tree lined cul de sac with added privacy as there are no houses opposite but an area of mixed scrubs and grass verge. A toilet and shower room is located to the left of the entrance and a bedroom (9'1 x8'2) at the back of the property as well as a boiler cupboard. Stairs take the visitor to the first floor where a spacious reception room/lounge (15' x 14'6) offers views across the garden and views to the south. There are two bedrooms on the first floor (12'1 x 7'2) and (9'3 x7'7); at present one is made over into an office. A flight of stairs then takes you to the second floor and two spacious double bedrooms (15'1 x9'7) and (15'1 x 9'11); and a spacious bathroom. There is also an airing cupboard. Outside the 40' long garden is laid to lawn with an easy to maintain patio area and minimal upkeep.

In the summer of 2024 the property has gone through an external maintenance schedule and this involved 1) the replacement of the three dormer windows flat roofs with a new rubber flat roof system as well as new guttering and the replacement and installation of new side fascia for each dormer 2) the cleaning of all other fascia/soffit boards and repair where necessary; including painting of all wooden external surfaces. The property additionally benefits from new stair carpets.

Whilst these particulars are thought to be materially correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. This property must be viewed in person to be truly appreciated.

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Property Reference number : 271904