Ash Lane, Silchester, Reading

Latchmore House is a handsome and substantial detached country home, providing six bedrooms and highly attractive living and entertaining spaces in a peaceful rural setting, on the edge of the village of Silchester. The property extends to more than 3,000 square feet, and includes elegant, understated styling, plenty of natural light throughout and splendid views across the grounds, paddock and countryside beyond. The heart of the home is the 23ft kitchen and dining area, a large social everyday living space that runs from the front to the rear of the house and includes French doors opening to the rear gardens. The kitchen itself has farmhouse-style units, a split butler sink, a central island and a stainless steel range cooker, with space for a family dining table. Reception rooms include the comfortable and spacious drawing room and the cosy family room, both of which have French doors to the gardens, as well as a private study for home working. The utility room and side store both provide space for additional home appliances and storage. A turned staircase leads from the welcoming reception hall to the galleried landing above, off which there are six well-presented double bedrooms. These include the generous principal bedroom with its built-in storage and en suite bathroom, which has a bathtub and a separate shower unit. One further bedroom is en suite, with the first floor also providing access to a family bathroom and an additional shower room.

The house is situated at the end of a private drive approximately 200 yards from the road and offers parking at the front on the gravel driveway, surrounded by an area of lawn and mature trees. The gardens and grounds extend mostly to the rear, with a sunny south facing aspect. They include beautifully presented landscaped gardens measuring around 175ft, featuring a patio area across the back of the house, extensive lawns, wildflower meadow areas and a wealth of shrubs, hedgerows and trees. Beyond the gardens there is a stable block and hay barn with lane access, and several fields and paddocks beyond, as well as a field shelter, making the property ideal for anyone keeping horses or livestock.

The property is located in a rural setting, surrounded by rolling countryside, close to the pretty village of Silchester. The village has a local pub, a parish church and an excellent nursery and primary school. There are also active football and cricket clubs, as well as a village hall. Nearby Baughurst and Tadley provide access to further everyday facilities, while Reading, Newbury and Basingstoke are all within easy reach. Train services to London are either from Basingstoke to London Waterloo or Reading to London Paddington, with branch connections at both Mortimer and Bramley stations. There is a good selection of schools in the area, both state and private, and the surrounding countryside provides plenty of routes for excellent walks and rides.