Located in a sought-after cul-de sac address within the Christchurch conservation area is this detached period home designed by local architect Montague Wheeler. The property offers the opportunity for an incoming purchaser to improve and upgrade to create a truly individual home in a choice University area setting. It has retained many original features and the well-appointed accommodation is set out over three floors with the option of 6 bedrooms and 6 reception rooms with the added benefit of a useful cellar. The building is set behind a gated access and features stone mullion windows with leaded lights and the wood panelled Day room features an open fire with over mantle. The property will appeal to owner occupiers as well as those seeking a property for an alternative use scheme, subject to obtaining the relevant planning consent and is offered for sale with no onward chain. Additional Information: - Parking The property has gated access to a driveway with parking for multiple vehicles. Property construction – Standard form Services: Gas - mains Water – mains Drainage – mains Electricity - mains Heating - Gas central heating Broadband connection available (information obtained from Ofcom): Ultrafast – Fibre to the premises (FTTP) Mobile phone coverage For an indication of specific speeds and supply of broadband and mobile, we recommend potential buyers go to the Ofcom web-site “Broadband and mobile coverage checker” The property is located in a conservation area. We understand that the seller is intending to retain the area of garden which fronts Christchurch Gardens and the corner of Glebe Road which is marked by the tape and posts for future development, subject to obtaining planning consent. The seller would consider selling the property and whole garden for offers in the region of £1,050,000. According to the local authority there are a number of trees in the garden that are subject to Tree Preservation Orders. For further information please check with the Natural Environment Team in the planning dept. Outside - The property has off road parking to the front and the former garage has been converted to create additional accommodation. There is gated side access to an area of easterly facing rear garden which enjoys a high degree of privacy. Local Information - The area is well served by independent and state schools and within walking distance are the Abbey School, St Joseph's, Kendrick Girls, Reading Boys, Leighton Park and within a short drive Crosfields. Jnct 11 of M4 motorway is 2.4 miles Mainline station in Reading with Elizabeth Line and Paddington line
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