7 bedroom detached house for sale

Tenure: Freehold

Set neatly in its plot, Southerndown in a generous, contemporary family home, elegantly designed with style and modern luxury. The grand reception hall boasts a sweeping staircase and smart flooring with plenty of natural light from the entrance and galleried landing. The kitchen is tastefully designed with hard wood flooring and granite work surfaces, with an inset range and adjoining breakfast room which has a largely glazed wall with French doors leading out to the terrace. Off the kitchen/breakfast room is also the large formal dining room and a delightful snug/sitting room which overlooks the rear gardens. The drawing room, study and library lie to the southerly side of the house. The games room and gymnasium are located in the north wing and benefit from folding doors to the pool, as well as an adjoining shower room.
To the first floor, the master bedroom takes precedence with an en-suite bathroom and dressing room, as well as air conditioning which is also in a further two bedrooms. There are four further bedrooms in the main house (two en-suite) and a family bathroom.


Situation
o Southerndown sits in a convenient position, set neatly within its own secluded grounds, yet a stone's throw from local amenities.
o The Berkshire village of Finchampstead has three churches, a surgery, two primary schools and a variety of sports clubs.
o Reading is about 10 miles away and has a superb range of shops, restaurants, and businesses, as well as a train station serving London, Paddington in about 27 minutes.
" Wokingham is also only 3 miles away providing a comprehensive range of amenties. The area is well served by recreational facilities accommodating sport and relaxation, including the popular Nirvana Spa which is very close by.
o There is wonderful schooling in the area, both state and private, and the surrounding countryside is renowned for its walks and rides.


Outbuildings
There is a self contained annexe over the gym and games room with a large kitchen/living room with a balcony overlooking the rear gardens and swimming pool. There are also two bedrooms and a bathroom.
The office suite is nestled in the front gardens between the picturesque pond and woodland, and comprises three office rooms and a cloakroom. The tranquil and private setting provides an ideal work space.


Gardens
The property is approached through electric gates, over a private driveway leading up to the front of the house and quadruple garage, as well as hard standing for several cars. The gardens surround the property with the picturesque pond to the front of the house and woodland beyond. The principal garden lies to the rear of the property and is mainly laid to lawn with a smart terrace sitting off the back of the house with a low level brick wall. The swimming pool is surrounded by wooden decking which adjoins the terrace to the back of the house. Mature trees and a private woodland boundary provide an enviable degree of privacy and seclusion to the property, which sits in approximately 4 acres in total.