Croft Road, Shinfield, Reading, RG2

Elegant family home, part of a substantial country residence.

Description

The Mead is a most unique property, encompassing a large part of what was formerly an impressive country residence. On approaching the property, there is parking and a delightful landscaped front garden, with further parking adjacent to the house.
The property retains the elegance of such a building, featuring well proportioned rooms with high ceilings and some wooden floors. The reception hall immediately gives a feeling of space, and features a fireplace and a wall of fitted bookshelves.
The elegant drawing room with enviable proportions boasts a wide bay window, high ceilings, wooden floors and an open fireplace. The adjoining kitchen / dining room is well fitted and stylish,with a central island and a vaulted ceiling which enhances the sense of space and light. Next to the kitchen is a useful utility room. There is also a sizeable study / playroom on the ground floor which could also serve as a fifth bedroom, benefitting from an adjoining shower room.
On the first floor, there are four bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room, plus a family bathroom.
Outside, there is a double garage and ample parking, with a beautifully tended front garden. To the side of house and accessed from the kitchen, is a wonderful covered dining area, facilitating all year round al fresco entertaining, with an additional patio / seating area beyond.

Location

The property is conveniently located within easy reach of the A33, the M4 and Basingstoke, located off a small country lane.
Comprehensive facilities can be found in Reading, while for leisure there is golf at Bearwood Lakes, Crowthorne, East Berks, Calcot Park and Caversham, with tennis at Shinfield, Wokingham, and Crowthorne. Further leisure facilities / gyms are at Nirvana Club, Sindlesham and Wellington College, Crowthorne, whilst there is horse racing at Newbury, Windsor and Ascot. Farley Equestrian Centre and Wellington Riding School and Country Park are also close by.
There are fast train services from both Reading or Wokingham to London Paddington.
The area is generally well served with an enviable selection of schools, both state and private.

Square Footage: 2,983 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains electricity, water and drainage.
Gas fired central heating.