Property description
Park View House is a handsome Edwardian house of over 3,800 sq ft with elegant high ceilings, large, well-proportioned principal rooms, open fires and superb oak carpentry. The property has been the subject of careful and stylish refurbishment whilst still retaining gracious period features. EPC Rating E.
LOCAL INFORMATION Park View House is situated amongst other substantial character properties in leafy Albert Road, just opposite Albert Park. This is a superb local park with 4 tennis courts, a bowling green, play area and picnic space. The village centre of Caversham has an excellent range of shops including a Waitrose store and a variety of cafés and restaurants. The local area has some fine schools including Caversham Primary, Queen Anne's Caversham, Shiplake College, Reading Bluecoat, The Abbey and Reading School. Reading Station (1.5 miles) has fast connections to London (Paddington from 29 minutes) with Crossrail allowing direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow from 2019. From Reading there is access to the M4, M25 and M3 motorway networks. The nearby River Thames has some lovely walks and there are outstanding watersports offered with sailing, waterskiing and rowing on the Redgrave Pinsent Lake.
ACCOMMODATION From the portico entrance, the front door leads to a large central reception hall off which doors to the main rooms lead. The double aspect drawing room is a magnificent 33 long and is now used as a sometime play room, being large enough to house a billiard table. There are double doors leading to the terrace and garden. A charming sitting room has a bay window and wood burning stove and the formal dining room or study has a bay window overlooking the front garden of the house and there is a family room with open fire and double doors to the loggia and garden. The kitchen/breakfast room has been recently updated and has an extensive range of wall and floor cabinets, central island, black AGA, and polished granite work surfaces. The kitchen extends to some 26 so there is ample room for a breakfast dining area. The kitchen/breakfast room leads through to a 21 conservatory. This is a superb room with vaulted glass roof, underfloor heating, TV built into the wall and two sets of doors opening to the garden and terrace. There is a generously sized utility and boot room with separate cloakroom.
From the hall, a winding period staircase leads up to a half landing with attractive window overlooking the park. On the first floor, the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room and generous walk-in wardrobe. There are four further double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet, and a family bathroom. There is potential to extend up into the large attic, subject to the usual consents.
OUTSIDE SPACE The imposing in-and-out drive is secured by electric gates set in brick pillars and leads to a paved parking area and double garage. Shrubs, hedges and bushes provide privacy and the mature trees edging Albert Park give a leafy outlook. The main garden is accessed from the conservatory, family room and drawing room. A paved terrace runs the width of the house and leads to a large area of manicured lawn. A mature Oak tree provides summer shade and a good place for a childrens swing. There are flower borders planted with a selection of English cottage garden perennials and a kitchen garden parterre for vegetables. A brick built barbecue area lies to the Southern boundary with a further area of terrace. The whole plot extends to some 0.635 acres.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES Reading Borough Council 01189 373737
Council Tax Band G
All mains connected. Gas central heating.
CONVEYANCING Through our in-house Conveyancing team, we can ensure ease and efficiency for a competitive, no-sale, no-fee quote. Visit www.davistate-conveyancing.co.uk for a quote today.
MORTGAGES Whether you`re a first time buyer or a current home owner; Davis Tate can provide you with access to Mortgage Advisors who can assist with professional advice.
Davis Tate Ltd is an introducer appointed representative of First Complete Ltd for purpose of the provision of advice in relation to mortgage and non investment insurance products. Mortgage and Protection advice is provided by LSLi Ltd t/a Embrace Mortgage Services, an appointed representative of First Complete Ltd. First Complete Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
LSLi Ltd t/a Embrace Mortgage Services charge a fee of between £399 and £699 on application. The amount we will charge is dependent on the amount of research and administration that is required.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE
DISCLAIMER These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
Property Features :
- Country and Riverside
- Handsome Edwardian family house
- Over 3,800 sq ft, over half an acre gardens
- 5 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- 4 Spacious reception rooms
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