For Sale2 Bedroom Bungalow in Bucklebury Place, Reading, RG7£425,000

A two-bedroom apartment forming part of a country house conversion in a sought-after village set within beautifully landscaped gardens, with its own private outdoor space. This spacious apartment forms part of an attractive country estate on the southern edge of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by glorious countryside. The Victorian property was originally built as a country house and later extended and converted to apartments; this apartment occupies a semi detached single-storey addition to the side of the period building. The building is well presented inside and out, with the property enjoying its own private gardens as well as the wider communal areas. Lightfilled interiors provide inviting spaces for entertaining and relaxing, while the neutral colour scheme, wood floors and character details presents a fantastic opportunity for personalisation. The apartment has its own front door accessed directly from its own parking area; it opens to an internal porch, leading to the two bedrooms at the front of the house. The principal bedroom has built-in storage by Strachan Furniture and an en suite shower room, while the second double bedroom also benefits from fitted wardrobes. At the heart of the apartment is the generously proportioned sitting room, which has a bay window overlooking the gardens and a wood-burning stove. Open plan to the sitting room and accessed via an archway is the dining room, which is lit from above via a roof lantern. To the rear of the apartment is a well-appointed kitchen and walk-in pantry, as well as a further bath/shower room. Outside Residents of Bucklebury Place benefit from use of the extensive and well-maintained communal grounds which surround the property, amounting to about three acres. The expansive house is approached via a long, sweeping driveway which is flanked to either side by green pastures; the apartment is tucked away to the east of the main house, where it has its own gravel parking area, a detached double garage and a private secluded terrace. Raised flowerbeds surround the outside area and are filled with a variety of colourful shrubs and blooms, while mature trees around the boundary add a high degree of privacy. Situation Bucklebury Place is situated approximately 1.3 miles from Upper Bucklebury, with its public house and general store, and 1.6 miles from Chapel Row which has a public house, coffee shop and doctors’ surgery. Upper Woolhampton is 1.8 miles distant while Woolhampton is 1.9 miles and has a pub, shops and access to the Kennet & Avon Canal as well as the mainline railway link (at Midgham) to both Theale and Reading. More extensive amenities can be found in Thatcham (3.4 miles) including pubs, shops, restaurants and supermarkets. The property is located approximately halfway between the thriving commercial centres of Newbury and Reading which both provide excellent shopping, leisure facilities and night life. The property is ideally situated to take advantage of the excellent communication links via the M4 and also the direct rail services from Swindon to London Paddington (about 55 minutes) and the South West. The surrounding area comprises beautiful countryside and walks along the river Kennet. Popular nearby attractions include Newbury Racecourse, Bucklebury Deer Park, Basildon Park and numerous golf courses. Property Ref Number: HAM-59356 Additional Information Mains Services: Water & Electricity Private Drainage Oil Fired Central Heating Service Charges & Lease Information - ask agent West Berkshire Council - Band C Additional information - Entrance Hall - Sitting Room - Dining Room - Kitchen - Pantry - Two Bedrooms - Two Bath/Shower Rooms - Parking - Double Garage - Communal Gardens Key information Council Tax Band: C Tenure: Share of freehold Leasehold Information: - Number of years left on lease: 103 years - Annual service charge: £3,130 - Annual ground rent: £1 - Annual ground rent review period: Contact branch - Ground rent increase: Contact branch