5 bed detached house for sale

The Common, Silchester, Reading, Hampshire RG7

A substantial and impressive unlisted family home.

Description
Being offered to the market for the first time in thirty years Heathercote House dates back to the 18th century with later remodels and is a substantial unlisted family home.

The main reception rooms all span out from the generous reception hall. The kitchen/ breakfast room has a range of wall and base units and door to a useful utility room which in turn leads to the pantry. The triple aspect formal dining room opens out onto the gardens while the generous sitting room has a bay window and open fireplace at its heart. A door leads through to the west facing sunroom which in terms leads to the internal courtyard garden. A Study and cloakroom complete this floor.

On the first floor the principal bedroom has plenty of storage and a walk in wardrobe. There are four other bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes or a dressing room. The bedrooms are beautifully spaced out along the ample landing and served by two family bathrooms.

Unusually for a house of this age Heathercote has an abundance of outbuildings and garaging options. The double garage in particular has been configured to offer a office/ games room on the first floor while there are various, potting sheds, utility rooms and a vinery to explore.

The gardens surround the property on all sides and are a huge part of the charm of the house. The paved sun terrace in particular is a glorious space for outdoor entertaining, with an attractive water feature and enclosed by a brick wall and hedging. Beyond is a large lawned area with very mature borders that leads to the vegetable garden with vinery. A more formal garden lies to the rear of the house.

There are a number of garaging options, as well as plenty of space on the sweeping driveway. All the outbuildings have electricity and the double garage has a first floor which has been used as a home office.

Location
The property is situated on the common in the historic village of Silchester. In Silchester there is a public house, highly regarded primary school, village hall and church, as well as active football and cricket clubs.

The nearby towns of Basingstoke and Reading have more extensive facilities. Communications are excellent with a branch line station in Bramley connecting Basingstoke and Reading, with fast rail services serving London Waterloo and Paddington respectively. London Paddington from 30 minutes. Basingstoke station with services to Basingstoke station from 44 minutes. (All distances and times approximate.)

Both the M3 and M4 are within easy driving distance. There are many good schools in the area including primary schools in Silchester and Bramley. Independent schools include Wellesley Prep School, Sherfield, St Neots, Bradfield College, Cheam, Lord Wandsworth and Elstree.

The common has a myriad of bridle paths and footpaths for countryside walks on the doorstep.

Square Footage: 3,350 sq ft



Directions
RG7 2PG

Additional Info
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.
Gas central heating.

Rights of way: The drive is crossed by a bridlepath.