Property Details: - Type: Semi-detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 5

Agent: Winkworth - Reading Phone: 0118 443 9360

A spacious Victorian semi-detached home in a convenient Tilehurst Road location, offered with no onward chain. Arranged over three floors, this characterful property combines generous proportions with period charm and flexible accommodation, all within easy reach of Reading town centre, Reading West station, excellent local schools and Prospect Park.<br/>The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall, a bay-fronted living room, a separate formal dining room and a well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room with direct access to the rear garden. A useful ground-floor WC and additional storage complete this level. The first floor offers three generous bedrooms, including a substantial principal bedroom, each served by its own en-suite shower room, ideal for family living. The top floor provides a large double bedroom with an additional en-suite, perfect for guests, older children or a home office.<br/>Externally there is off road driveway parking to the front and side access into a private rear garden suitable for outdoor dining and entertaining, and the elevated position affords attractive outlooks over Reading's roof tops from the upper floors. The home retains many period features including fireplaces, high ceilings and large sash-style windows, and is presented in a neutral, well-maintained condition. Tilehurst Road benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to the A4 and M4 and fast rail connections to London Paddington.<br/><br/>Location:<br/>Tilehurst Road is located on the Western edge of Reading Town Centre running between Castle Hill and The Meadway in Tilehurst. The property is just under a mile from the top of Castle Hill to the west of Reading Town Centre and 300 metres from Reading West train station and a fifteen minute walk to Reading train station. St Edward's Preparatory School and Prospect Park are on the Tilehurst Road both a short walk from the property.<br/><br/>Reading is one of the south east's largest towns just over 20 minutes from London by train, with trains running every five minutes or so. Reading is home to many of the city's commuters and has excellent links to Heathrow, Oxford, Basingstoke, Swindon and farther afield. Beyond the hive of commercial activity, Reading is nestled in the heart of Royal Berkshire offering beautiful riverside walks on the Thames and tow path ambles on the Kennet and Avon canals and with the nearby Berkshire Downs and Chilterns, beautiful countryside is never far away. Reading offers a rich mix of shops and markets. In the heart of the town, The Oracle combines chic boutiques and within a minute's walk there are many high-street favourites including John Lewis and Marks & Spencer. There are restaurants, cafes and brasseries to suit every taste in Reading. Plus there are numerous bars and restaurants on the Oracle Riverside.<br/>Reading school founded in 1125 is the 16th oldest school in England, there are 6 other state secondary schools along with 37 state primary schools in the borough. In addition there are some well-recognised and top ranked independent and public schools in Reading and its surrounding catchment. Schools such as Leighton Park, Queen Annes, The Abbey, Crosfields, Bradfield College, The Oratory and Bluecoat are just some of the outstanding public schools in the area. Kendrick girls' school is one of the top grammar schools in the UK. Reading University established in 1892 is a 'red brick' and ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world.<br/><br/>