£1,150,000 an Elegant and Extended Four Bedroom Detached Family Residence, Built Approx
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PORTICO HOUSE, 1 MAPLEDENE CAVERSHAM HEIGHTS, READING, RG4 7DQ £1,150,000 An elegant and extended four bedroom detached family residence, built approx. 30 years ago by highly regarded J M Wakefield. Includes five reception rooms, 19ft kitchen/breakfast room & utility room and a double garage. Set in this fine cul de sac in this highly sought after Caversham Heights position, within 1 mile of Caversham centre & 2 miles from Reading train station. No onward chain. No.1 Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire RG4 8JB T 0118 946 1800 W www.farmeranddyer.com E [email protected] Portico House, 1 Mapledene (Continued) Page No 2 Printed 04/09/2020 DESCRIPTION An opportunity to acquire a fine Georgian-style four bedroom detached family home, built by highly reputable developers, J M Wakefield, that rarely frequent the market. Set in established and secluded grounds, whilst requiring some updating, the fittings remain of high quality with all the principle rooms enjoying a south-facing aspect, including high ceilings, an elegant reception hall and staircase, superbly appointed drawing room, orangery, dining room and study plus a side extension featuring a family room with a spiral staircase leading to a feature galleried library/studio. Complemented by a fine limed oak kitchen/breakfast room and four double bedrooms to the first floor and two bathrooms. There is also a detached double width garage and parking, together with attractive brickwork and iron-rail boundary enclosures resulting in a truly prestigious family home. SITUATION Caversham is situated just north of the River Thames, offering a vast array of shops, bars, restaurants, together with excellent schooling. Reading Station servicing London (Paddington 25 minutes) is within a mile of Caversham Bridge and will be further complemented with the imminent arrival of Crossrail. Emmer Green & Caversham Heights border the South Oxfordshire countryside, with a choice of golf courses and the additional Mapledurham Gym & Rivermead Sports Complex on Caversham borders. TWIN PILLARED ENTRANCE PORCH Paved step, double front doors through to SPACIOUS RECEPTION HALL Featuring an elegant central staircase, 2 encased radiators, large understairs storage cupboard, 2 wall mounted picture lights, large walk-in cloaks cupboard CLOAKROOM Comprising w.c., wash hand basin, radiator, side aspect obscure glazed window DRAWING ROOM Beautiful south-facing room with rear sash picture window, French doors through to Orangery, 2 radiators, central fireplace with granite hearth, carved surround and mantel over, fitted coal effect real flame gas fire, various picture wall lights, decorative coving and ceiling rose ORANGERY Delightful glass roof, triple aspect double glazed windows, radiator, tiled floor, decorative brick enclosed raised floral display, lighting, French doors to patio and garden, power and light, electrically operated blinds DINING ROOM Twin rear aspect south-facing picture windows, 2 wall light points, 2 radiators, decorative coving and ceiling rose. The dining room is entered via double doors from both hallway and drawing room STUDY Front aspect sash window, radiator www.farmeranddyer.com Portico House, 1 Mapledene (Continued) Page No 3 Printed 04/09/2020 FAMILY ROOM Dual aspect with front sash window and rear French doors to garden, delightful vertical coal-burning stove, 2 radiators, highlighted by an elegant spiral staircase leading to UPPER GALLERY Dual aspect with front sash window and rear arched window, overhead Velux skylight window. This room offers a variety of use including library, studio etc. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Dual aspect with south-facing sash window, French doors to patio and garden, the kitchen is fitted in limed oak comprising single drainer one and a half bowl sink unit with cupboard under, further comprehensive range of both floorstanding and wall mounted eye level units, tiled worktops and surrounds, inset 4-ring electric hob with extractor hood above and integrated double oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, fitted gas boiler, limed oak dresser unit, terracotta tiled floor, space for large table and chairs, concealed lighting, 2 radiators UTILITY ROOM Front aspect sash window, fitted in limed oak units comprising single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard under, further base and eye level units, worktops, tiled surrounds, plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, radiator, terracotta tiled floor WIDE EYE-CATCHING STAIRCASE LEADING TO FIRST FLOOR SPLIT LEVEL LANDING With carved balustrades, front aspect sash window, access to loft space, radiator, built-in airing cupboard housing hot water tank and slatted shelving, linen cupboard, built-in storage cupboard MASTER BEDROOM Twin south-facing rear aspect sash windows, range of fitted bedroom furniture including wardrobes, chest of drawers and corner dressing table, encased radiator, twin built-in wardrobes, door to SPLIT LEVEL EN SUITE BATHROOM Four piece suite comprising twin grip bath, inset wash hand basin with cupboard space, w.c., bidet, tiled surrounds, radiator, double glazed Velux window BEDROOM TWO Twin rear aspect south-facing sash windows, 2 radiators, built-in double wardrobe. This room has a large fully fitted sauna and this room also provides separate access to the gallery area above the family room. BEDROOM THREE Front aspect sash window, radiator, fitted double wardrobe www.farmeranddyer.com Portico House, 1 Mapledene (Continued) Page No 4 Printed 04/09/2020 BEDROOM FOUR Triple aspect room with twin front and side sash windows and rear double glazed Velux window, radiator FAMILY BATHROOM Front aspect obscure glazed sash window, radiator, 4 piece bathroom suite comprising twin grip bath, wash hand basin with cupboard below, w.c., separate fully tiled shower cubicle, radiator, tiled surrounds REAR GARDEN At the rear of the property is a generous, established and secluded south-facing garden with a large paved patio area, side access front to rear either side of the property via secure gates. The patio is bordered with low hedging, paved pathway leading to lawn garden with pergola beyond, rear access to garage. There is a sunken pond with rockery area above, shrubs and stepped walkway surrounding the pond. There are various bordering shrubs, trees and evergreens providing excellent privacy and seclusion. There is also a secret garden area beyond the garage and secure gateway access to the rear of the property and to parking area in front of the garage. Outside lighting and water tap. FRONT GARDEN The front of the property is entered via wrought iron gate with pathway leading to entrance porch and front door. There is a lawn garden area to the front with mature tree, raised brick enclosed beds with hedging and shrubs, wrought iron rail upper enclosure. The property enjoys full enclosure via brick walls and timber finishing. GARAGE The garaging is accessed from the rear via block-paved driveway providing off road parking for 3 or 4 vehicles and leads to detached brick built double garage. Twin up and over doors, power and light, eaves storage space, weather-vane above. DIRECTIONS Leave Caversham centre via Church Road, continue up St Peter's Hill into the Woodcote Road, turn left into Highmoor Road and right into St Peter's Avenue, left into Chazey Road where Mapledene will be found on the left hand side. SCHOOL CATCHMENT Caversham Primary School The Heights Primary School Highdown Secondary School COUNCIL TAX Band G FREE MORTGAGE ADVICE We are pleased to be able to offer the services of an Independent Mortgage Adviser who can access over 2,500 mortgage rates from leading Banks and Building Societies. For a free, no obligation discussion or quote, please contact Stuart Milton, our mortgage adviser, on 0118 9461800. www.farmeranddyer.com Portico House, 1 Mapledene (Continued) Page No 5 Printed 04/09/2020 ENERGY EFFICIENCY & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT www.farmeranddyer.com Portico House, 1 Mapledene (Continued) Page No 6 Printed 04/09/2020 FLOORPLAN These floor plans are for guidance purposes only and are not to scale. www.farmeranddyer.com.