Pound Lane, Sonning, Reading, RG4

An updated family home in the heart of this sought after village


Description

A charming and updated semi-detached family home, situated in a sought after residential road in the heart of this popular Thameside village.

From the entrance hall, you can access both the family room/study and sitting room. Off the family room there is a cloakroom with a shower. The sitting room has a wood-burning stove, with a feature oak surround and is open plan to the dining area and kitchen. The stylish kitchen is well-equipped with an extensive range of eye and base level units, integrated appliances and a large L-shaped island/breakfast bar. Across the rear of the house, there are two sets of bi-folding doors that open onto the patio and garden beyond.

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a family bathroom.

Outside, at the front of the house there is a block-paved driveway that offers ample parking, bordered by mature hedges and trees on both sides. A five-bar gate leads to the rear garden, that features a spacious natural stone patio and a timber-framed garage that offers potential for conversion into a studio, garden room, or home office (subject to the usual consents). The garden is mainly laid to lawn, with an inviting raised deck at the far end, perfect for enjoying al-fresco dining, the evening sun and serving as an additional entertaining area.

Location

Conveniently situated in the popular and historic Thameside village of Sonning, one of the Thames Valley’s most beautiful and desirable historic river side villages. The village has an impressive Norman church, The Mill Theatre, several restaurants including The French Horn and Great House hotel and the historic Bull Inn. More comprehensive facilities can be found in nearby Reading and Henley. There are mainline railway stations in Reading and Twyford with a fast service to London, Paddington (from 25 mins) and Cross Rail due in 2020. The M4 (J10), is approximately 6 miles distant via the A329M providing access to Heathrow (approx. 22 miles) and the motorway network. The Thames Valley Business Park is just 3 miles distant. There are a number of schools of excellent repute in the area, including the well-known Reading Blue Coat boys’ school and Sonning C of E primary school both within walking distance, Shiplake College, Queen Anne’s, Caversham, The Abbey School and The Oratory. Sporting facilities include golf at a number of local courses and boating on the Thames.

Square Footage: 1,785 sq ft



Directions

From Henley-on-Thames follow the signs for Reading (A4155). Pass through Shiplake and turn left at The Flowing Spring public house, signposted to Sonning. At the end of the lane turn left onto the B478, cross Sonning Bridge and continue around the bend into Thames Street. At the mini roundabout turn right on to Pearson Road, then 1st left in to Pound Lane. No.31 can be found after a short distance on the left.

From London, take the M4 motorway and exit at J8/9 taking the A404M towards Marlow and High Wycombe. Take the A4 west to Reading and after about 8 miles take the right hand turning to Sonning on the B478. Continue along this road at the mini roundabout turn left in to Pearson Road, then 1st left in to Pound Lane. No.31 can be found after a short distance on the left.

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