House For Sale £1,200,000
Highbury is a striking 19th century semi-detached family home, offering versatile living accommodation of over 2,700 sq ft. It hosts a wealth of fine period features, including high ceilings, sash windows and ornate fireplaces.
Off the entrance hall there are three reception rooms. The sitting room has bay sash windows and an ornate fireplace with bookshelves either side. There is a separate family room with wood burner and window seat with storage underneath, and a study with alcove library. The kitchen is well-appointed and leads through to the dining room/conservatory with double doors out to the garden. Off the kitchen is a useful utility and cloakroom.
On the first floor is the principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes and en suite. There are two further bedrooms on this floor and a family bathroom. Accessed off the landing is a balcony overlooking the garden. Further stairs lead up to the second floor, where there are three bedrooms.
Outside, a gravel path leads to the front entrance, which is screened from the road by mature hedging. The rear garden has an area of lawn interspersed with an array of flower and shrub beds. There is a paved area, ideal for al fresco dining. Within the garden is a shed and accessed from the rear is a single garage.
Off the entrance hall there are three reception rooms. The sitting room has bay sash windows and an ornate fireplace with bookshelves either side. There is a separate family room with wood burner and window seat with storage underneath, and a study with alcove library. The kitchen is well-appointed and leads through to the dining room/conservatory with double doors out to the garden. Off the kitchen is a useful utility and cloakroom.
On the first floor is the principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes and en suite. There are two further bedrooms on this floor and a family bathroom. Accessed off the landing is a balcony overlooking the garden. Further stairs lead up to the second floor, where there are three bedrooms.
Outside, a gravel path leads to the front entrance, which is screened from the road by mature hedging. The rear garden has an area of lawn interspersed with an array of flower and shrub beds. There is a paved area, ideal for al fresco dining. Within the garden is a shed and accessed from the rear is a single garage.
Reading 8 miles, Basingstoke 10 miles, Newbury 14 miles, M4 (J11) 6.5 miles, M3 (J5) 13 miles, Mortimer station 1.5 miles with services to Basingstoke and Reading. London Paddington via Reading station from 25 minutes. London Waterloo via Basingstoke station from 44 minutes. All distances and times are approximate.
Highbury is situated close to the centre of the village of Mortimer, with its excellent range of local amenities including mini-supermarket with post office, coffee shop, doctors' surgery, dentist, churches and public houses. Mortimer is a thriving village with a wide array of activities and clubs. Reading, Basingstoke and Newbury are all easily accessible and provide a broader range of facilities.
Communications are first-class, with a railway station at Mortimer, providing connecting services to both Reading and Basingstoke and the M3 and M4 motorways are close by.
There is a good range of schools, both state and independent, including excellent primary schools within the village. Independent schools nearby include Crossfields, Daneshill, Bradfield, Elstree, Cheam and The Abbey.
There are many delightful walks to enjoy throughout the surrounding countryside.
