3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Englefield Road, Theale, Reading, Berkshire RG7

Parkers – Offered with no onward chain, this attractive semi-detached home is situated along a highly desirable road in the heart of Theale. Presenting an exceptional blank canvas, the property offers buyers a fantastic opportunity to tailor every detail to their own taste and create a bespoke home within a vibrant village setting.

Property Overview

EPC Rating: C (current 69, potential 82 )

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: West Berkshire, Band D (£2,505 annual estimate)

Interior Highlights

Condition: The property presents an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to put their own stamp on a home. While requiring a degree of modernization and cosmetic updating throughout, it offers a solid foundation, generous room proportions, and traditional character features. This is a true "blank canvas" ideal for those looking to create a personalized, modern family home tailored to their individual taste and lifestyle.

Living Space & Dining Room: Rich in traditional detail, the living and dining areas feature high ceilings, picture rails, and dark flooring throughout. At the heart of the main living area is a striking period-style cast-iron fireplace set upon a tiled hearth, while double-glazed French doors draw in abundant natural light and open directly onto the rear garden. Complementing this is a separate, bright dining room offering an ideal environment for everyday family life or entertaining, complete with a large window framing pleasant views and a handsome solid timber door, providing a fantastic blank canvas with endless potential to personalize.

Kitchen: The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units complemented by wooden worktops, a Belfast sink, and colourful tiled backsplashes. It features space for a freestanding cooker with an extractor hood above, space for an under-counter dishwasher, and an integrated built-in fridge freezer concealed within matching tall cabinetry. A window above the sink brings in natural light and overlooks the rear, with wooden flooring completing this practical and charming space.

Bedrooms: Three well-proportioned bedrooms offer bright proportions and a true blank canvas to redecorate or finish to your own taste. The principal bedroom features high ceilings, picture rails, exposed wooden floorboards, and a large window overlooking scenic green views, while a second generous double room retains charm with its original period tiled fireplace surround and picture rails. A third well-sized bedroom with exposed wooden flooring completes the accommodation, making it an ideal room for a nursery, guest room, or dedicated home office.

Bathroom: The family bathroom is fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with tiled surround, a pedestal wash hand basin, and a low-level WC. Finished with traditional tongue-and-groove wooden wall panelling, a wall-mounted medicine cabinet, and a useful storage shelf unit behind the WC, this practical room presents a great opportunity for updating and customising to your own design.

Annexe: A rare and highly valuable addition to the property is the self-contained annexe, offering ideal multi-generational living quarters or space for independent guests. The self-contained layout includes a bright living/bedroom space finished with wood-effect laminate flooring and a large window providing ample natural light. Adjoining this is a dedicated kitchen equipped with cream wall and base units, tiled splashbacks, a stainless steel sink, an extractor hood, and space for appliances. Completing the annexe accommodation is a private bathroom featuring tiled flooring, neutral wall tiling with a mosaic border, a white pedestal wash hand basin, a low-level WC, and a panelled bath.

Exterior & Grounds

Garden: To the rear is a generous and private garden featuring a substantial paved patio area complete with an attractive circular feature brick design, alongside a raised wooden decking section that provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond the patio, a central lawned area is flanked by raised brick flower beds, mature planting, and established hedging along the boundaries that offers a high degree of privacy. The garden extends towards the rear with mature trees and hedging, while retaining a garage for additional storage or parking needs.

Parking: The property is approached via a spacious gravel driveway providing ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles. Bounded by a low decorative stone wall and a neat front lawn with mature shrubbery, the driveway leads towards the rear garage..

Utilities & Services

Heating: Gas radiator central heating system.

Utilities: Mains electric, gas, water & sewage.

Connectivity: The area offers ultrafast broadband availability (up to 1000 mb/s) and mobile coverage across O2 and Vodafone networks.

Location & Amenities

Education: Located within the catchment area of several highly regarded local schools. The popular Theale C.E. Primary School is situated right on Englefield Road, offering exceptional convenience for families. For secondary education, the well-respected Theale Green School is close by, known for its strong community link, solid academic performance, and extensive extracurricular opportunities. Further highly rated schooling options are also available in nearby villages such as Bradfield and Englefield.

Daily Essentials: Theale offers a thriving and convenient community with a comprehensive array of day-to-day amenities right on your doorstep. The nearby High Street features a local Co-op convenience store, a medical centre, pharmacy, post office, and a selection of independent shops, bakeries, and welcoming local pubs. For fresh, artisan produce, Cobbs Farm Shop & Café in nearby Englefield provides an exceptional delicatessen, traditional butchery, and local farm shop experience. Additionally, larger supermarket options-including Sainsbury's at Calcot-are located just a short drive away at Junction 12, ensuring every daily necessity is within easy reach.

Leisure Facilities:

The local area offers a fantastic variety of leisure options and green open spaces to suit active lifestyles and relaxing weekends. Water sports enthusiasts are well served by the nearby Theale Water Ski Club and Hosehill Lake Nature Reserve, a popular spot for scenic walks, birdwatching, and enjoying the natural surroundings. Golfers can take advantage of the superb courses at Calcot Park Golf Club and Bradfield College, while local sports clubs, play parks, and countryside footpaths along the Kennet and Avon Canal provide endless opportunities for outdoor recreation right on your doorstep.

Agent Disclaimer
These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems, and appliances have not been tested. The title is currently under review for any potential covenants or restrictions and will be available upon request shortly.

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