Melksham Close, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire
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A charming former farmhouse situated on the Shinfield/Lower Earley borders understood to date back to the 15th century and believed to have been created from former farm and crofters cottages. Well situated for a wealth of amenities the property is less than three miles from Reading Town Centre and less than two miles from Earley station/junction 11 of the M4. Excellent local private schools including Crosfields, Leighton Park and The Abbey are close by with a major supermarket and leisure centre within one mile. The property was sympathetically renovated in the early 1980`s, retains original features including exposed beams and brickwork and enjoys far reaching views. Well presented accommodation includes a spacious reception hall, living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, study and cloakroom. On the first floor are three bedrooms, a study area and a family bathroom with an attic room/bedroom four to the second floor. The property is set on a corner plot with ample parking, an open plan front garden, detached one and a half width garage and superbly landscaped rear garden. Internal viewing is strongly recommended.
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CANOPIED PORCH:
Front door to
RECEPTION HALL: - 9`2 (2.79m) x 15`4 (4.67m)
Staircase to first floor landing, exposed beams, double radiator, telephone point, doors to dining room, lounge, doorway to kitchen.
LOUNGE: - 15`7 (4.75m) x 15`6 (4.72m)
Dual aspect, impressive Inglenook open fireplace, beaten copper hood, two double radiators, beamed ceiling, telephone point, door to
STUDY: - 10`5 (3.18m) x 6`11 (2.11m)
Exposed beams, radiator, telephone point, door to
CLOAK/UTILITY ROOM:
Low level WC, wash hand basin, tiled splashback, appliance space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, radiator, eye level cupboards.
DINING ROOM: - 9`2 (2.79m) x 15`4 (4.67m)
Brick fireplace, double radiator, exposed beams, doorway to
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: - 19`9 (6.02m) x 6`5 (1.96m)
Comprising single drainer sink, mixer tap, eye and base level drawer and cupboard units, appliance space and plumbing for dishwasher, gas point, wall mounted gas fired boiler (new in 2010) part tiled walls, views over landscaped garden, stable door to rear garden, exposed beams.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: - 9`10 (3m) x 7`5 (2.26m)
Interesting exposed brick work, narrow steps to top floor, central heating timer, thermostat, doors to all rooms.
STUDY AREA: - 7`1 (2.16m) x 7`10 (2.39m)
BEDROOM ONE: - 8`5 (2.57m) x 15`8 (4.78m)
Dual aspect with far reaching views, double radiator, telephone point.
BEDROOM TWO: - 9`10 (3m) x 12`4 (3.76m)
Front aspect with far reaching views, double airing cupboard, large hanging recess, radiator.
BEDROOM THREE: - 9`9 (2.97m) x 7`3 (2.21m)
Front aspect with far reaching views, double radiator.
BATHROOM:
Panel enclosed bath, mixer tap, shower attachment, tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splashback, low level WC, double radiator.
SECOND FLOOR:
BEDROOM FOUR: - 19`4 (5.89m) x 6`5 (1.96m)
An eaves room with restricted headroom, triple aspect with stunning views, access to eaves space, double glazed velux window.
OUTSIDE:
FRONT GARDEN:
An open plan front garden with lawns and stepping stone pathway to porch.
REAR GARDEN:
A landscaped garden on three levels with two patios, lawns, mature flower and shrub borders, outside taps and lights, pedestrian side access.
DETACHED GARAGE: - 13`2 (4.01m) x 17`7 (5.36m)
Double doors, ample eaves storage space, power and light (option to convert subject to planning consent).
GENERAL NOTES:
Prospective purchasers should note that there are, as with any properties of this period, certain compromises and whilst the ceilings are of reasonable height a number of the doors have restricted head height. Also we understand that the property does NOT have listed status making the scope for alteration simpler. We will be happy to answer any specific enquiries before viewing appointments.
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Purchasers must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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| This is an approximate location - provided for guidance only |
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