Summary - 3 FAIRMEAD ROAD SHINFIELD READING RG2 9DL
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Large garden, period features and home office in the heart of Shinfield Village..
- Four bedrooms plus three reception rooms and conservatory
- Garden over 100ft: landscaped, private and mature planting
- Private driveway and integral garage with internal access
- Dedicated home office and fast broadband for remote working
- Double glazing fitted post-2002; mains gas central heating
- Built c.1900–1929: solid brick walls, likely no cavity insulation
- Council tax above average; area very affluent
- Requires some period maintenance and potential thermal upgrades
This handsome four-bedroom detached period home sits on a large plot in the heart of Shinfield Village, offering a rare combination of character features and generous outdoor space. The house benefits from three reception rooms, a conservatory that opens onto a private garden extending over 100ft, and a dedicated home office — practical for modern family life and remote working.
Original period details sit alongside modern updates: double glazing installed since 2002, a contemporary kitchen with breakfast bar, and mains gas central heating to radiators. The master bedroom includes an unusual open-plan en suite layout and the family bathroom features a freestanding roll-top bath, adding charm and personality to the accommodation.
Practical positives include a private driveway, integral garage, internal access to the home, and fast broadband speeds — useful for commuters and home workers. Local amenities, good primary schools and easy access to Reading, the M4 and nearby nature reserves make the location particularly family-friendly.
Buyers should note the property was built c.1900–1929 with solid brick walls assumed to have no cavity insulation; some period maintenance or thermal upgrades may be required. Council tax is above average. Overall, this is a spacious, characterful family home with scope to modernise and add value while enjoying a large, secluded garden and village-centre convenience.
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