Property description

A rare opportunity to acquire this unique four bedroomed detached house occupying grounds approaching half an acre, which has been our clients` family home for nearly sixty years. Built circa 1910, the property retains much of its period charm and character appeal including an oak panelled reception hall. The grounds are a truly magnificent feature of the property accessed via a gated sweeping driveway and benefiting from a high degree of privacy. Both Caversham and Reading centres are within striking distance and the many facilities of Emmer Green are a short walk. St Barnabas Road is an established setting on the fringes of protected South Oxfordshire countryside and is within the catchment area for the much admired Emmer Green Primary School.

GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION:
An entrance porch leads to an exceptional oak panelled reception hall with turning staircase rising to the first floor and with original panelled doors leading to the reception rooms and the kitchen/breakfast room. The dual aspect living room is a super feature of the property being of generous proportion and overlooking the rear garden, whilst sliding doors lead to a versatile family room. The dining room is again, a good size, is dual aspect, overlooks the rear garden and further benefits from an original cast iron fireplace. The breakfast room leads to the kitchen with an outer lobby beyond giving access to the front of the property, larder and the WC.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION:
A particular feature of the property is the landing which is of generous proportion with a large side aspect window, original panelled doors off to all rooms and access to a large loft space. Bedrooms one and two are large doubles, are dual aspect and enjoy super views of the garden. Bedroom three, again, is a large double whilst bedroom four enjoys views over the garden. Another feature of the property is the full bathroom suite and an additional shower room.

THE GROUNDS:
The property sits within magnificent grounds approaching a half acre which enjoy a high degree of privacy. A sweeping gravelled driveway affords parking for several vehicles with a well-tended lawn to the side, interspersed with and skirted by established shrub beds and trees. The rear garden is a magnificent feature of the property predominantly laid to a well-tended lawn and again, skirted by and interspersed with established shrub beds and mature trees. The rear garden also features a landscaped area with pond and summerhouse.

DOUBLE GARAGE:
The garage benefits from light and power, courtesy door to rear and twin up and over doors.

DIMENSIONS:
Sitting room: 21`11`
Dining room: 13` x 11`3`
Family room: 13`5` x 10`4`
Breakfast room: 12`11` x 10`4`
Kitchen: 10`4` x 9`5`
Bedroom one: 12`10` x 12`2`
Bedroom two: 13` x 11`4`
Bedroom three: 12`2` x 9`10`
Bedroom four: 9`6` x 6`8`


Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.