2 bed detached house for sale in Soke Road, Silchester, Reading, Berkshire RG7, £695,000

695,000.00

Offer Nr.:
65181134
Type of ad:
for Sale
Property type:
2 bed detached house
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
1
Contact name:
David Cliff
Phone(s):
0118 443 9255

* Freehold
* Character home with woodland gardens
* No onward chain
* 2 double bedrooms
* 2 reception rooms
* Kitchen/breakfast room
* Mature gardens of circa 1. 5 acres
* Updating required
* EPC Rating E
* Council Tax Band D
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a home of great character with land and
indeed is the first time coming to the market in over 60 years. This two
bedroom detached residence sits on mature, south west facing gardens of
approximately 1. 5 acres. The property is in need of updating and would be
suitable for extension or indeed replacement subject to the usual planning
permissions being granted.
The accommodation comprises entrance into the kitchen/breakfast room which has
a dual aspect. There is a living room with fireplace and access to the gardens
and a separate dining room with fireplace and door through to the lean to. To
the first floor there are two double bedrooms both with cast iron fireplaces
and family bathroom.
Outside is driveway parking and lawned gardens with mature hedging and trees
to the front boundary offering excellent privacy from the road. There are
mature fruit trees in the garden along with a well and outbuildings in various
states of repair and greenhouse. The South West facing gardens are delightful
and you get a fantastic feeling of peace and tranquillity. The gardens then
run into woodland both to the side and rear.
Situated in a delightful semi - rural setting on the edge of the village of
Silchester, renowned for its historic importance, being the site of the Roman
ruins of Calleva Atrebatum and having a 12th century church. Within the
village, is a public house, excellent primary school, village hall and village
green. Independent schools close by include Daneshill, Elstree, Bradfield
College, Pangbourne College, Queen Anne's School, Oratory School, Wellington
College, Shiplake College and Cheam. There is a local shop and post office
within one mile at neighbouring Pamber Heath and Sainsbury's supermarket at
nearby Tadley. There is also excellent vehicular access to the nearby towns
off Reading, Newbury and Basingstoke.
Services: Electricity, water and mains drainage. There is gas to the property.
The current gas radiator central heating system to radiators is not working
with the radiators drained.

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