5 bed detached house for sale

School Road, Barkham, Berkshire RG41

Located along a tranquil treelined no-through road on the borders of Barkham and Arborfield, High Gables is a deceptively spacious and extended home offering over 4000sqf. Proven to be the perfect family home, this property is situated on a 0.6 acre plot and has been recently renovated throughout.

The ground floor accommodation compromises a large, welcoming entrance hall which gives access to most of the ground floor accommodation. To the left hand side, there is a light living room with an electric fireplace at its heart. The current owners have created an amazing entertaining space to the rear of this home which encompasses both kitchen and dining room and this space is a staggering 633sqft in size alone. The kitchen would be an oasis for any keen chefs, with ample workspace and storage cupboards, all which are finished in a modern farmhouse style. There is a dishwasher, wine rack, pantry, Rangemaster oven and breakfast bar included, which is perfect for informal dining. The freshly panelled dining room and snug lie open plan to the kitchen and are swamped with natural light, thanks to the bi-fold doors which lead straight onto the composite decking, making this home ideal for hosting all year round! A separate utility room branches off the kitchen. Glass double sliding doors lead you from this open plan area into the spacious study, which is versatile and could easily be used as a playroom instead. The smart downstairs cloakroom concludes the ground floor.

As you venture onto the first floor, you will find four generous double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The two largest bedrooms on this floor come with the additional bonus of integrated wardrobes. One of which has a wardrobe which leads into an understairs cubby, which has created a perfect reading nook for the current children who reside here. The family bathrooms have both been modernised to a high standard; one of which is a four piece with large shower and rolltop bath and the other is a three-piece with corner shower suite. This bathroom could easily become an en-suite for bedroom four if required. Following onto the top floor, this principal suite has a real wow factor and has only recently been finished by the current owners. As you enter the space, you are greeted by a large, fresh dressing room with ample wardrobes and central island. There is a Juliet balcony which is conveniently positioned at the foot of the bed, giving you a front row seat view over the spectacular garden space. Furthermore, there are two renovated en-suites one of which has a bathtub and one which has a large shower tray. A walk-in storage room concludes the main house.

Externally, this property offers two outbuildings. The first is the powered barn which is currently being used as part-storage and part-entertaining space as the current owners have housed their hot tub here. However, in the past, this space has been used as excess covered car parking. The second outbuilding is loving named ‘The Pig Shed’ which is currently a one bedroom annexe (although previously used as a gym studio). The owners have gone for a beach hut theme as this space really does have an Airbnb feel. There is a full shower room, a large bedroom with integrated wardrobe and a large reception room with kitchenette totalling 830sqft. The Pig Shed has been a perfect place for hosting friends and family over the years and during the summer, guests can enjoy the private allocated patio for this space.

The majority of the 0.6 acre plot can be found at the rear of High Gables. The garden is extensive and secluded, and the owners have intelligently split it into two, making a more child-friendly space at the rear. The garden is semi-mature with some raised beds and trees. As previously mentioned, the majority of their entertaining takes place on the composite decking towards the house. To the front, there is space for multiple vehicles to park on a gravelled gated driveway. Barkham is located within easy access of Wokingham town centre and train station, which offers quick connections to London from Wokingham and Twyford Station as well as offering easy access to local pubs, shops and well regarded public and private schools, including the popular Bohunt School and Reddam House. There are also plenty of nature walks nearby, with California Country Park just a short drive away in neighbouring Finchampstead. For the commuter, the M4 and A329M are a short drive away making this property perfect for families and commuters.