5 bedroom detached house for sale

Located on the edge of the historic riverside village of Sonning, just a short walk from the River Thames, this thoughtfully extended home offers flexible accommodation arranged over three floors, set within a mature and well-established garden. The house is entered via a generous reception hall which leads through to the principal living spaces. The living room features a fireplace with a wood burner and garden views, with double doors opening to the dining room, creating a sociable and adaptable layout. Sliding doors connect directly to the rear terrace, allowing the garden to become a natural extension of the living space. The kitchen overlooks the garden and there is a separate utility/laundry room and cloakroom completing the ground floor. On the first floor there are three bedrooms, including a principal suite with dressing room and an en-suite bathroom. A further double bedroom and bathroom are positioned on the second floor, offering an ideal guest space or private retreat. Outside, a resin-bound driveway provides parking for several vehicles. The rear garden is a particular feature, with a full-width terrace designed for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond, the garden is laid mainly to lawn with mature planting, alongside a gazebo, seating area and a petanque court. To one side, a productive kitchen garden includes a greenhouse, fruit bushes and herbs. Sonning is one of the Thames Valley’s most sought-after villages, known for its picturesque riverside setting, scenic walks, popular pubs and restaurants, and a renowned local theatre. Nearby Twyford and Reading offer extensive shopping and leisure facilities, together with fast rail connections to London Paddington and the Elizabeth Line, while the surrounding area is well served by a range of highly regarded schools and sporting clubs.GardenA pathway leads to the front door, bordered by established planting and a delightful screened seating area. There are two gates at either side of the house, one double wooden gate and one single wrought iron gate, provide access to the rear garden. To the rear, a generous terrace spans the full width of the house, creating an excellent setting for entertaining. Beyond, the mature and beautifully maintained garden is laid mainly to lawn and framed by well-stocked borders filled with perennials and established shrubs. A number of mature trees, including apple, cherry and silver birch, add structure, seasonal interest and a sense of privacy. Within the garden are several thoughtfully arranged areas for relaxation and recreation, including a gazebo, a seating terrace and a petanque court. To one side, a productive kitchen and fruit garden features a greenhouse and an array of homegrown produce including a fig tree, raspberry canes, blackcurrant bushes and a variety of herbs.Additional Information:Parking The property has a resin bound driveway with parking for multiple vehicles and a double garage. Property construction – Standard form Services: Gas - mains Water – mains Drainage – mains Electricity - mains Heating - gas central heating Broadband connection available (information obtained from Ofcom): Ultrafast – Fibre to the premises (FTTP) Mobile phone coverage For an indication of specific speeds and supply of broadband and mobile, we recommend potential buyers go to the Ofcom web-site “Broadband and mobile coverage checker”Sonning Local InformationSonning enjoys excellent transport links via Junction 8/9 and 10 of the nearby M4 motorway, allowing easy access to Heathrow Airport (26 miles), as well as the popular nearby towns of Reading (3.5 miles), Henley (7 miles), Maidenhead (15 miles) and Windsor (20 miles), where shopping, leisure and recreational facilities are plentiful. Mainline Reading and Twyford stations are close by with fast trains to Paddington (from 27 minutes) and the Elizabeth Line with trains to Liverpool Street. Schooling options are excellent in both the state and independent sectors, with a number of highly regarded schools located nearby including Sonning primary, The Piggot, Reading Blue Coat and Shiplake College. The area is also well regarded for its range of sporting and leisure facilities, including golf courses, health clubs, cricket, hockey and rugby clubs.