This well appointed, detached family home is located in one of Berkshire’s most sought after villages. Hurstmere is set back from the road in it’s private, mature plot and offers flexible, bright and airy accommodation over two floors with the addition of a large useable loft space.
On entering the property you will immediately get the feel of how spacious this house is with its wide, welcoming hallway. The main reception room lies to the left with wood burning stove and double doors leading out to the terrace. On the right lies the Family Room along with the Study and Cloakroom.
The Kitchen sits at the far end of the hallway and is blessed with lots of natural light from the windows and the double doors that also lead onto the terrace. Its country cottage feel plays well with the views over the mature and very private walled gardens, bringing the outside in! The well appointed Family Kitchen space is enhanced by the additional Snug Area and Utility Room.
The first floor gives the same sense of space with its large open landing giving access to all the bedrooms and the large loft space. The Principal Bedroom Suite lies at the rear of the property overlooking the gardens via its Juliet balcony with dressing area and modern en-suite shower room. The main Guest room lies at the front of the house and also benefits from its own en-suite. The three further bedrooms are all serviced by the modern family bathroom.
The front of the property has graveled driveway parking for multiple vehicles leading to the double garage with electric door and and abundance of roof storage. The raised, composite deck wraps around the house and provides a wonderful outside dining area directly off the Kitchen and main Reception Room. The main garden is beautifully stocked and maintained with its high hedge and part walled perimeter giving a huge level of privacy. A pathway leads to the rear of the garden where a further seating area can be found along with a timber a garden shed.
Upper Basildon is a superb village located in an area of outstanding natural beauty with its very active community including the village hall which hosts a number of events during the course of the year The village recreational ground has playing fields, a football club, and an excellent tennis club. The Red Lion is a popular pub serving local ales and food. Various clubs and activities use the church centre and or the main church.
The village benefits from being a few minutes` drive from the nearby Thames side village of Pangbourne which offers a range of amenities including a splendid selection of specialist shops including a butcher, cheese shop, organic farm shop, supermarket, doctors, dental practices, hairdressers, pubs and restaurants. Pangbourne station offers fast train links to London Paddington (40 mins), Oxford and Reading (Elizabeth Line).
The more comprehensive amenities of Reading are approximately 8 miles distant, with the M4 offering convenient road links. Notable nearby schools include Pangbourne College, Oratory Prep, St. Andrew’s, Bradfield College and The Oratory.
