5 bed detached house for sale

Grove Hill, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire RG4

A unique Grade II listed detached family home, dating back to c.17th century.

Description
This Grade II listed property offers a wealth of character and versatile living space with excellent views over the Hemdean Valley to Reading and great access to Caversham.

Upon entering, there is an entrance porch leading into a hallway, with steps descending to a cellar. Off the hallway there is access to a large sitting room, with a feature fireplace and a double set of French doors, opening out to the patio area. Adjacent is the snug and the dining room. The dining room has double doors opening out on to a patio area. The kitchen is accessed from the dining room and offers a range of wall and base units with appliances.

Completing the ground floor of the main house is a shower room.

Stairs lead from the hallway to the first floor with a large landing providing access to five double bedrooms a study and the family bathroom. Off the bathroom there is eaves space with storage. There is a large boarded loft space.

The property offers a self-contained one bedroom annex with a kitchen, shower room and sitting room.

The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a terraced patio area and side access with excellent views towards Reading. To the front of the property is a driveway with access to the double garage. To the side of the property is a section of mature hedging and bushes, subject to the necessary consents, this could be turned in to additional parking.

St Agnes is believed to have been a look out for soldiers guarding the north entry to Reading and the valuable wool trade. During the Civil War, Oliver Cromwell was said to have directed the firing of his cannons on Balmore Hill from an upstairs window of the house which gave a clear view of Caversham Bridge.

Location
Situated in the suburb of Emmer Green, an ideal place to live for those seeking a balance between nature and convenience. The area is known for its beautiful green spaces and views of the surrounding hills and valleys. It has a range of amenities including a café, pubs and local shops.
Caversham has an excellent range of local amenities including shops, cafes and restaurants and it is extremely convenient for the centre of Reading where there are rail connections to London Paddington (from 25 minutes and the Elizabeth Line to the City).

Via the A329(M) spur link there is fast access to the M4 at J10 providing a gateway to the M25, London, Heathrow Airport and the West Country.

The nearby towns of Henley, Maidenhead, Windsor and Reading provide a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities.

The area is well served for schools, including The Oratory, Bluecoat, Reading, Kendrick, The Abbey and Queen Anne’s in Caversham.

Nearby countryside offers miles of extensive walking and riding.

Square Footage: 3,010 sq ft



Directions
From our office in Bell Street, follow the one way system on to Thamesaid. Take A4155 to Lowfield Rd in Reading continue on this road for approx. 6 miles. Follow Lowfield Road on to Buckingham Drive (B481) for around 1.3 miles. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Buckingham Dr/B481, continue on the road for approx. 0.2 miles, take the left turn on to Rotherfield Way after about 0.7 miles Grove Hill will be on your right. Follow the road to the top of the hill and St. Agnes will be on your right.