Fairway Avenue, Tilehurst, Reading

A beautifully presented detached family home of over 2,200 sq ft on one of Tilehurst’s most sought-after roads, set behind electric gates, with three reception rooms, two en-suites and a large double garage.

Blackthorn Cottage is approached through electric gates onto a wide block-paved driveway with parking for several cars. Behind its traditional brick-and-tile frontage are 2,211 sq ft of bright, well-planned accommodation. With the attached double garage, the total comes to 2,823 sq ft. The home has been finished to a high standard throughout, and its layout gives a growing family room both to come together and to spread out.

The kitchen measures 19'3 x 14'2 and is the natural hub of the house. It has shaker-style cabinetry, a range cooker, a breakfast bar for casual dining, herringbone flooring and under-cabinet lighting. A separate utility room keeps the laundry out of the way. Double doors from the kitchen lead into the living room, which at 19'8 x 18'6 is a generous space. It has a feature fireplace, fitted display shelving and French doors onto the garden. A dining room, 11'8 x 8'8, adjoins the living room, so entertaining is easy. A separate reception room of 14'8 x 10'5 makes an ideal snug, TV room or playroom. A cloakroom and a welcoming hallway complete the ground floor.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom is a superb space of 22'1 x 14'10. It has a vaulted ceiling with Velux windows, a run of fitted wardrobes and its own en-suite shower room. Bedroom two, 14'1 x 10'4, also has an en-suite shower room. Bedrooms three (15'3 x 12'2) and four (14'2 x 10'2) are both well-proportioned doubles. One is currently used as a home office, which shows how flexible these rooms can be. A family bathroom with a bath and a separate shower serves the remaining bedrooms.

Outside, the rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and edged with established hedging. It offers plenty of space for children to play and for entertaining in the warmer months. The double garage measures 20' x 19'7 and has a door to the garden. It provides excellent storage or workshop space, with potential for conversion, subject to the necessary consents.

Fairway Avenue is one of Tilehurst’s most prestigious residential roads. It falls within the catchment for Little Heath School and is within walking distance of Tilehurst village centre, with its independent shops, cafés and restaurants. A Sainsbury’s superstore is close by. Junction 12 of the M4 is a short drive away, giving fast access to London, Heathrow and the West. Reading town centre is around four miles away and has fast mainline and Elizabeth Line services, while Tilehurst station offers regular trains towards Reading and London Paddington.