House For Sale £1,650,000
The Elms is an individual detached property originally built in 1832 situated in grounds of approximately half an acre. The property dates from William IV and is presented in superb order, with period features including high ceilings and spacious flexible accommodation throughout. There is a lovely Entrance Hall providing access to the property and immediately on the left is the Library which boasts an original feature fireplace and bay window overlooking the garden. This would make an ideal office space for those looking to work from home. To the right is the spacious double length sitting room with a beautiful marble fireplace and a bay window. Continuing down the entrance hall is the snug/tv room, with access to the gardens. The open plan kitchen and family room is spacious and brightly lit, with a wood burning stove, skylight and French doors leading out to the gardens and south facing patio area. In addition, there an excellent utility room and separate shower room. On the first floor there are four large double bedrooms, all with wonderful high ceilings providing spacious and one with an en-suite shower room. The two principal bedrooms boast commanding views over the front garden and the high specification family bathroom provides views over the rear garden. Within the grounds there are two outbuildings: A spacious oak framed barn style games room and garage which would make an ideal workshop area. There is also a highly sought after separate detached annexe/home office which has an open plan living area, first floor bedroom area and an en-suite shower room.<br/><br/>Location<br/><br/>The Elms is located less than a mile from Sonning Common a delightful vibrant South Oxfordshire Village that offers a comprehensive range of shopping facilities, library and doctors’ surgery. The towns of Reading and Henley on Thames are within easy driving distance together with the M4/M40 motorways giving access to London, Heathrow, West Country and Midlands. ReadingStation offers direct links to London Paddington (22 mins). There are a variety of schools in the area including Chiltern Edge Secondary School, Shiplake College, The Oratory, Reading Bluecoat, Queen Annes and Kendrick Grammar along with several junior, preparatory schools and nurseries. Sporting and social activities of all types are catered for in the general area, including golf at several well-known courses, extensive horse riding, racing at Ascot and the world-famous Henley Royal Regatta and Festival.<br/><br/>
