Knappswood Close, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8

Property Description
Built in 2009 by the local renowned builder, John Wakefield, this stylish traditional family home is both light and spacious with large windows and high ceilings and offers excellent accommodation over three floors. The principal reception rooms all lead off the generous hallway, with doors leading out of the garden room onto the terrace at the rear of the house. Of particular note is the Mark Wilkinson kitchen with its sleek and modern base and eyelevel units, an island and breakfast table. In addition to the integrated Miele appliances, there is an American fridge/freezer.
On the first floor there is a very large landing with a picture window at one end, offering lovely views over the formal gardens at the front of the house. The impressive master bedroom suite has wonderful views overlooking the surrounding countryside at the back. A dressing room and en suite bathroom lead off the bedroom. In addition on this floor there is a second bedroom with en
suite and two further bedrooms and family bathroom. Stairs lead up to the third floor to a large room. This is flexible space and would be ideal as additional bedroom, office or games room.
The house is approached through electric iron gates onto a gravelled drive providing parking for several cars in from of the double garage with electric doors. To the rear of the property the is a well-maintained lawned garden with lots of shrubs and trees and a large terrace for summer dining. There is side access from the front on both sides.

N.B. There is additional land available by separate negotiation.

Upper Basildon, West Berkshire
The village of Upper Basildon sits on the edge of the Berkshire Downlands in an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ within close proximity to the riverside village of Pangbourne.
• The village itself offers a range of amenities including a parish church, community Post Office, highly regarded C of E primary school, and the popular Red Lion public house.
• The village also benefits from a modern village hall, which has become the centre for a variety of community sports and activities with its adjoining sports field and tennis courts.
• Bradfield College is located three miles from Upper Basildon and has excellent leisure, fitness and sports facilities including a large indoor swimming pool all of which are available for use by members of the public. The facilities also include squash, badminton courts, tennis courts, hockey and a 9-hole golf course.
•Transport links by both rail and road are excellent. The M4 (J12) is just 6 miles away, providing access to London and its airports. Train services can be accessed at Theale (London Paddington within the hour), Pangbourne (London Paddington within the hour) and Reading (London Paddington 27 minutes).
•There are a wide range of schools in the area, both state and private. Of particular note are St Andrew’s Preparatory School, Elstree Preparatory School, Brockhurst & Marlston House Preparatory School, Bradfield College, Down House, Pangbourne College, The Oratory, St Helens & St Katherines and Abingdon School.

There are a wide range of schools in the area, both state and private. Of particular note are St Andrew’s Preparatory School, Elstree Preparatory School, Brockhurst & Marlston House Preparatory School, Bradfield College, Down House, Pangbourne College, The Oratory, St Helens & St Katherines and Abingdon School.

Services
•Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Calor Gas central heating.
•Connection to Gigaclear ultra-fast fibre broadband is available at the property.
•Council tax – Band G 2023/24 £3,502.99
•Local authority: West Berkshire Council. Telephone 01635 551111
•Postcode: RG8 8LQ

Fixtures and Fittings
Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.