Woods Grove, Waltham St. Lawrence, Reading, RG10

A substantial detached family house offering light and stylish accommodation, ideal for both family living and entertaining and boasting many features to satisfy the needs of a modern lifestyle. The ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall with an attractive imperial staircase, and includes a spacious dual aspect drawing room with a feature fireplace and French doors opening out to the rear patio. The generously proportioned dining room provides excellent space for formal dining and there is also a good size study.

Undoubtedly a fine feature of the house is the extensive open-plan kitchen/breakfast/sitting room with practical tiled flooring and bi-folding doors that open the room out to the rear patio and garden, thereby providing superb relaxation and entertaining space. The kitchen area is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and floor units with granite worktops, a large central island with breakfast bar, a range cooker and modern integrated appliances. There is ample space in the breakfast area for a sizeable table, for more informal dining and family occasions. A utility room and cloakroom complete the arrangement on the ground floor.

On the first floor the property is host to a spacious master bedroom with a fully fitted en suite dressing room and a contemporary en suite bathroom with 'his and her' sinks and a freestanding bath. There are two additional double bedrooms with built-in storage and en suite shower rooms, two further well-proportioned bedrooms and a generous modern family bathroom with a separate walk-in shower. The rooms to the front of the house enjoy pleasing views over countryside.

Waltham St Lawrence is a picturesque village offering a good range of day-today amenities including a village church, The Bell public house owned by an ancient village charity, and a popular primary school. Nearby Twyford provides a wider range of facilities including a mainline station serving Reading and London Paddington. Maidenhead and Reading are also close by and offer an extensive range of amenities including shops, restaurants, theatres and sporting facilities.

There is an abundance of sporting/leisure pursuits available in the area: wonderful recreational facilities are available at Bradfield College via membership and the surrounding countryside is renowned for walking and riding. Communications links are excellent, with easy access to the M4 and from there, to the national motorway network, the West Country, London and Heathrow and Gatwick Airports.      

The range of schooling in the area is excellent, including the Waltham St, Lawrence Primary School in the village (rated Outstanding by Ofsted).. Notable independent schools include Dolphin, Shiplake College, Reading Blue Coat, Beech Lodge, Reddam House and Ludgrove.

Outside
The property sits within well-maintained gardens that are principally laid to lawn and are bordered by mature The property sits within well-maintained gardens that are principally laid to lawn and are bordered by mature hedging and trees, lending privacy to the setting. The gardens also feature a large paved terrace, ideal for entertaining and 'al fresco' dining, and a variety of flowering plants/shrubs provide visual interest. The house also benefits from ample off-road parking, in addition to a double garage.