5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Pearson Road, Sonning, Reading RG4

Turpins is a charming Grade II listed period home, dating back to the late 16th century, set in the heart of the historic village of Sonning-on-Thames. Arranged over three floors and with a cellar, the property retains a wealth of original features, including exposed beams, open fireplaces, leaded light windows and herringbone parquet flooring, adding to its considerable charm. The ground floor has three reception areas, comprising a living room, a sitting room and a separate dining space. There is a kitchen/breakfast room complete with an Aga and also a downstairs cloakroom. A substantial cellar, arranged as three rooms, offers excellent potential for further accommodation, subject to the necessary consents. On the first floor are a principal and a guest bedroom, both with en-suites alongside a further bedroom currently being used as an office and family bathroom. On the second floor, there are a further two bedrooms. Outside, the part-walled and private garden has been very attractively designed with mature apple, cherry and pear trees. For al fresco dining, there are three terraced areas which catch the sun at different times of day, one with a wooden gazebo. Additional features include an external pantry and a tandem-length garage. Backing onto the grounds of St Andrew’s Church, the property enjoys a peaceful outlook with riverside walks along the River Thames just moments away. Village amenities are all within walking distance, including The Mill at Sonning, Reading Blue Coat School and Sonning Church of England Primary School. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special home in one of Berkshire’s most sought-after villages.

Garden

The part-walled private garden borders the grounds of St Andrews Church to the northern boundary and the western boundary borders the path to the church. The lawned garden has a terrace patio with raised brick planters and a paved pathway leads to a gazebo with a mature climbing rose. At the rear of the garden, a brick and flint path leads to the furthest corner with a hornbeam hedge and there are two apple trees and a cherry tree. There is also pedestrian gated access to the driveway and garage.

Additional Information:

Parking
The property has vehicular and pedestrian access over the pathway to St Andrews Church. Turpins has parking for three vehicles comprising of a tandem length garage for two and driveway parking for one.

Property construction – Standard form
Services:
Gas - mains
Water – mains
Drainage – mains
Electricity - mains
Heating - gas central heating

Broadband connection available (information obtained from Ofcom):
Superfast - Fibre to the cabinet (fttc)

Mobile phone coverage
For an indication of specific speeds and supply of broadband and mobile, we recommend potential buyers go to the Ofcom web-site “Broadband and mobile coverage checker”

The property grade II listed.