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£780,000

4 bed detached house for sale
Shinfield Road, Reading, United Kingdom RG2

    • 4 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 2 receptions

  • EPC Rating: D

  • Freehold

Winkworth - Reading

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About this property

  • Stunning 1930's detached family home

  • Delightful 120ft private rear garden

  • Ample gated driveway

  • Three/Four bedrooms

  • Two/Three reception rooms

  • Ground floor bathroom & shower room upstairs

  • Double length garage

  • Log cabin/bar/play room

This pristine 1930s detached family home is ideally situated within easy reach of University of Reading, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Junction 11 of the M4 motorway, and Crosfields School. The property is also conveniently located within walking distance of local shops and regular bus routes into Reading.
This impressive home offers well-balanced accommodation throughout. The ground floor features a spacious entrance hall, a dual-aspect living room, a separate dining room, and a large office/bedroom four, alongside a modern kitchen and an impressive ground-floor bathroom suite.
Upstairs, the light and airy galleried landing provides access to three further bedrooms, all served by a modern shower room.
Externally, the property benefits from an ample gated driveway leading to a double-length garage. To the rear is a secluded and well-established 120ft garden, offering excellent privacy. Within the garden is a versatile garden room/log cabin, ideal for use as a home office, playroom, or studio, complete with power and lighting.
Planning permission was granted in 2018 for a double-storey rear extension, although this permission has now expired.

Location: The University of Reading is in the top 1% of universities worldwide and is situated south east of Reading town centre and stretches between the main campus on the Shinfield road (A327) and the Wokingham road (A329) offering easy access of both the M4 and A329 motorways. The area surrounding the campus is one of the most popular places to live in Reading being just over a mile from Reading Train Station and walking distance of the town centre. There is a multitude of local amenities including some great pubs, restaurants, take aways, shops and parks. The Royal Berkshire Hospital is also located in the area and there are some excellent schools including the highly acclaimed Reading Grammar School for boys, Kendrick girl's Grammar, Leighton Park, St Josephs and the Abbey public schools. There is a diverse range of property in the area including grand Victorian town houses, smaller terrace properties, classic Georgian buildings and modern homes and apartments. This diverse range of homes accommodates a diverse range of people, from students to young professionals, from families to doctors and hospital staff. The diversity, excellent local amenities and community and it's convenient location make the University area a great place to live.

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