House For Sale £795,000
Wren Cottage was built approximately 25 years ago by the current owner in the style of a period cottage from the late 19th Century, and incorporates many charming traditional style features such as exposed timber beams, oak flooring to the kitchen, and inglenook fireplace, whilst also having the advantages and comfort of modern living. There are two comfortable and spacious reception rooms on the ground floor, with the dual aspect drawing room featuring an attractive brick-built open fireplace and the splendid family room including French doors opening onto the attractive south-facing garden. The kitchen/dining room has a Dutch door opening onto the garden, and burr oak units to base and wall level with wide granite worktops. In addition, the kitchen benefits from a Kensington range cooker with grill, two large ovens and a five ring ceramic hob, as well as a number of integrated appliances including washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Upstairs, an attractive galleried landing leads to the three well-presented double bedrooms, including the principal bedroom, which has its own dressing area which could be converted to an en suite shower or bathroom (subject to the usual consents). The second bedroom also benefits from fitted storage, while the first floor also has a family bathroom<br /><br />Aldermaston is a thriving and pretty village with a strong community and an excellent range of local facilities including a village store, The Hinds Head pub, which has a popular restaurant and boutique bedrooms, and Rosebourne Garden Centre which has an excellent food hall featuring a butcher, grocer and restaurant. Aldermaston also benefits from a rail station providing a frequent service to London Paddington within the hour. Nearby Theale and Mortimer have a more comprehensive range of day to day facilities whilst the larger centres of Reading, Newbury and Basingstoke provide a full range of amenities. The M4 (J12) is six miles away providing access to the West Country, London and its airports. The range of schooling available in the area, both state and private, is outstanding. Of particular note are Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ primary school, The Cedars, as well as a village C of E Primary school, Elstree Preparatory School, Bradfield College, Pangbourne College, Downe House and St Andrews Preparatory School. The surrounding countryside is renowned for its beautiful walks<br /><br />At the front of the property, wrought-iron gates open onto the gravel driveway, providing parking for several vehicles. There is also a very attractive solid oak double carport, which also provides some covered storage space. For those would would like to add accommodation to the property, the barn could be converted into further accommodation, whilst a covered walkway from the car port to the house could also be added if required (subject to the usual consents). The garden to the rear includes paved terracing and pathways, an area of lawn, a koi carp pond and border flowerbeds bursting with colour and life. At the end of the garden there is a delightful cedar framed summer house which has electricity and heating installed, and provides a perfect, peaceful spot in which to relax, dine or entertain in, in the warmer months of the year
