The Mount, Reading, RG4

If you've been searching for a family home in Caversham Heights but haven't quite found one that ticks all your boxes, perhaps the answer is to create your own.

7 The Mount is a generously proportioned, four-bedroom semi-detached house that has been in the same ownership for over 40 years. More recently, the property has been rented out and whilst some improvements have been made along the way, there is still plenty of opportunity for a new owner to come in, make changes and really make it their own.

What I particularly like about this house is the space. The rooms are a really good size, the ceilings are high and there are some lovely original features that give it plenty of character. Downstairs, there are two generous reception rooms, both with fireplaces and large bay windows that bring in lots of natural light. These are rooms that work well as they are, but there's also plenty of scope to rethink how the ground floor could be used to suit modern family life.

The kitchen has been updated in recent years and looks out over the rear garden. For anyone dreaming of a large kitchen, dining and family room, there's an exciting opportunity to explore extending the property, subject to the necessary permissions. It's easy to imagine how the house could evolve into something quite special.

Upstairs, there are four good-sized bedrooms, including a particularly spacious principal bedroom with a lovely bay window. There's also a modern family bathroom with a shower over the bath and a separate WC.

To the front of the property, there's a driveway providing off-road parking, whilst to the rear is a garden that I think is another real selling point of this house. It's south-facing, mature, private and a really lovely size. There's space for children to play, summer barbecues, growing your own vegetables or simply sitting outside with a glass of something cold. Even if you were to extend the house, there's the potential to retain a really good amount of garden.

Of course, location matters too, and The Mount is a great spot in Caversham Heights. You're within easy reach of Caversham centre with its independent shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as the Thames and its beautiful riverside walks. Reading station is also accessible for anyone commuting into London, and there are well-regarded schools in the surrounding area.

For me, the appeal of this property is that you're not paying for somebody else's idea of a perfect home. You've got a house with lovely proportions, original character, a great garden and the opportunity to decide for yourself what comes next.

Whether that's making a few changes over time or undertaking a much bigger project, there's plenty here to get excited about.

After more than 40 years in the same ownership, 7 The Mount is ready for its next family, and with no onward chain, there's nothing holding up the start of that next chapter.

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NB: Upon an offer being accepted on this property, each buyer will need to undergo Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Checks at a cost of £30 person, payable directly to the third party company, Kotini.