Period character, half-acre plot and countryside views — ideal family living.
No onward chain — ready for quick completion
Set on almost half an acre on the edge of historic Silchester, this four-bedroom detached home suits families seeking rural space and impressive period character. The house blends traditional features — parquet de Versailles flooring, a central spiral staircase and sash windows — with thoughtful upgrades including bespoke carpentry and limestone bathrooms. The generous, farmhouse-style kitchen, adjoining dining area and multiple reception rooms create flexible living and entertaining space. Practical benefits include a large garage, off-street parking for several cars, and three bathrooms including two en-suites. The gated driveway and mature, private landscaping provide secure outdoor space for children and pets. Buyers should note the property uses oil-fired heating and has solid brick walls with assumed no cavity insulation, typical of pre-1900 construction; this may mean higher running costs or future insulation works. Mobile signal is average despite fast broadband, and the rural location means amenities are local rather than immediate. Offered chain free, the house is almost equidistant between Reading and Basingstoke with good road and rail links, highly regarded local primary schools, and abundant outdoor recreation nearby — a strong family-focused countryside home with scope for further energy improvements.