Location

Conveniently situated in the popular and historic Thameside village of Sonning, one of the Thames Valley's most beautiful and desirable historic river side villages. The village has an impressive Norman church, The Mill Theatre, several restaurants including The French Horn and Great House hotel and the historic Bull Inn. More comprehensive facilities can be found in nearby Reading and Henley. There are mainline railway stations in Reading and Twyford with a fast service to London, Paddington (from 25 mins) and Cross Rail due in 2020. The M4 (J10), is approximately 6 miles distant via the A329M providing access to Heathrow (approx. 22 miles) and the motorway network. The Thames Valley Business Park is just 3 miles distant. There are a number of schools of excellent repute in the area, including the well-known Reading Blue Coat boys' school and Sonning C of E primary school both within walking distance, Shiplake College, Queen Anne's, Caversham, The Abbey School and The Oratory. Sporting facilities include golf at a number of local courses and boating on the Thames.

Description

Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming entrance hall with a gallery landing that leads to the main reception rooms.

The spacious kitchen/family room is filled with natural light and offers delightful views of the rear garden. It features a range of wall and base units, a central island, and a variety of integrated appliances. The kitchen is open to the family room, with ample space for a breakfast table. It is currently split with an area for sofas and a television, with French doors that lead out to the rear patio and garden. Off the kitchen, there is a separate utility room with a door providing side access. The drawing room boasts high ceilings adorned with cornicing, a feature fireplace, and a bay window with French doors to the rear garden. Overlooking the front is the dining room that enjoys a dual aspect. Completing the ground floor, there is a study, offering an excellent space to work from home, cloakroom, and access to the double garage.

Stairs from the entrance hall lead to the first floor and the galleried landing. Here, you can find a generously sized principal bedroom complete with an en suite bathroom and built-in cupboards. The second bedroom, which sits above the double garage and is currently set up as a games room, also benefits from an en suite bathroom and ample storage. There are three further double bedrooms, all with built-in storage, and a family bathroom.

Outside, the property is approached via a five-bar gate that provides driveway parking and access to the garage, which offers additional parking and storage (as well as potential for conversion subject to the usual consents). There are lawned areas with mature hedging to the front and sides that provide privacy and security.

The mature rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a large patio area off the back of the house that wraps around to a spacious patio area, perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. There is side access from the front of the house to the rear. There is ample storage space for a shed and garden furniture, as well as side access into the utility room and garage.

Directions

From Henley-on-Thames follow the signs for Reading (A4155). Pass through Shiplake and turn left at The Flowing Spring public house, signposted to Sonning. At the end of the lane turn left onto the B478, cross Sonning Bridge and continue around the bend into Thames Street. At the mini roundabout turn right on to Pearson Road, then 1st left in to Pound Lane. Continue to the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. Sonning Gate can be found on your left with number five the first on your right.