Springfield House, Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4

A stunning two bedroom ground floor apartment with private garden and located approx. 1.5 miles from Reading station & a 12 minute walk to the Emmer Green shops. Includes 11ft high ceilings, 23ft kitchen/breakfast room, ensuite to master bedroom, two orangery rooms & garage. No onward chain
SITUATION
Springfield House is an elegant Grade II listed building that was extended and converted in the late 1980's in to 8 apartments . The properties in the Surley Row Conservation Area, most are amongst the oldest in the Caversham area, are of various styles and interest, some listed or of historical note and most were constructed in varying dates from the late 17th Century, all situated along the historical lane epitomised with high brick walls. Of note, Springfield House was the former home of Sir Rufane Donkin and latterly was a convent known as Springfield St Luke. Surley Row is approximately one and half miles from Reading mainline station and Reading Town beyond. Caversham is situated just north of the River Thames, offering a vast array of shops, bars, restaurants, together with excellent schooling. Reading Station servicing London (Paddington 25 minutes) is within a mile of Caversham Bridge and benefits from the Crossrail route to central London. Emmer Green & Caversham Heights border the South Oxfordshire countryside with a choice of golf courses and the additional Mapledurham Gym & Rivermead Sports Complex just over Caversham Bridge.
HALLWAY
Solid oak floor, radiator, entry phone, heated storage cupboard with alarm system controls
LIVING ROOM
Magnificent spacious room with 11ft high ceiling, dual aspect original sash window with shutters, picture rail, coving, central fireplace with carved surround and double mantel over, coal effect real flame gas fire, 2 radiators, 4 wall lights, French doors to original orangery
ORANGERY 1
Ceramic tiled floor, leaded light windows, French doors to garden
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
Well fitted comprising Belfast sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard under, further range of both floorstanding and wall mounted eye level units, solid oak worktops, tiled surrounds, inset 4-ring electric hob with extractor hood above, split-level integrated double oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, vertical radiator, rear aspect window, stable-style door to garden, concealed lighting
BEDROOM ONE
Dual aspect with sash window, French doors to second conservatory, central fireplace with tiled hearth, surround and mantel over, fitted bedroom furniture including cupboard space, twin double wardrobes and central dressing table, chest of drawers, radiator, display bedside lighting, door to
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Recently refitted comprising double width shower cubicle, inset wash hand basin with cupboards below, low level w.c., radiator, tiled walls, rear aspect obscure glazed window
ORANGERY 2
Leaded light windows, ceramic tiled floor, leaded light side door with access to garden
BEDROOM TWO
Side aspect with original shutters, radiator, range of fitted bedroom furniture including twin double wardrobes and cupboard space, bedside display lighting, original coving and picture rail
SHOWER/CLOAKROOM
Recently refitted, comprising shower cubicle, wash hand basin with cupboard below, w.c., tiled floor, extractor fan
GARDEN
This particular apartment benefits from a private corner plot garden with lawn area to the rear, paved and pea-shingle low maintenance garden areas adjacent to the living room and bedroom, benefiting from excellent seclusion with brick retained wall and fencing, maturing evergreens and shrubs provide further screening. The garden is L shaped and measures approx. 80ft x 52ft. There is also secure pedestrian gateway access to the front.
BASEMENT STORAGE
There is also a useful basement room, secure and allocated to each apartment ideal for storage etc.
PARKING
There is residents parking
GARAGE
There is a single garage adjacent to the private garden with up and over door.
DRONE PICTURES

TENURE
Leasehold Original lease - 125 years Lease remaining - 95 years Service charge - ?312.62 per month Ground rent - ?1 per annum
SCHOOL CATCHMENT
The Hill Primary School Highdown Secondary School
COUNCIL TAX
Band D
LOCATION
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