5 bed detached house for sale

Reading Road, Eversley, Hook RG27

Aspire by Romans

A rare opportunity to purchase this truly individual family home that has been substantially improved and extended by the current owners to an extremely high standard. Sitting on a stunning plot of just under an acre, this fabulous home has access and backs on to the Blackwater River with views over fields to the rear.

Upon entering the home, you’re immediately struck by its character and charm. A bright, well-proportioned entrance hall welcomes you, with stairs leading to the first floor and doors opening into the reception rooms. The entire ground floor benefits from underfloor heating. There is a snug with a bay window with built-in seating and a log burning fireplace, an office, both facing onto the rear garden and a beautifully fitted clockroom. The spacious living room is dual aspect, has a large fireplace with log burner and sliding doors that give access to the rear garden. There is a gym with sliding doors to the rear garden, with access to the double garage, benefitting from an electrically operated door.

The showstopper is the enormous open plan kitchen/dining/family room with a walk-in larder and a huge centre island and full-width sliding doors to the rear with fantastic views over the garden, river and beyond. There is also a fully equipped utility room, featuring a laundry drying cupboard and convenient side access to the garden.

To the first floor, a spacious landing provides access to all bedrooms. The main bedroom is a generous size, featuring fully fitted wardrobes and a beautifully appointed en-suite shower room. There are four further well-proportioned double bedrooms, all of a good size, each benefiting from fitted wardrobes and their own en-suite facilities. All en-suites are finished to a high standard and include underfloor heating.

Outside, there is an enormous shingle driveway with parking for several cars. However, the rear garden really is something special. This stunning garden is south facing, mainly laid to lawn with some lovely mature fruit trees, four generously sized vegetable patches and a walkthrough rose garden with pergola. In addition there is a substantial outbuilding with a connected log store, including power, water and ethernet. There is a full-width patio area across the back of the property and at the bottom of the garden, you have direct access and a stunning view of the Blackwater River. The owners have added a beautiful decking area, so you can sit right along the river, with a covered gazebo and outdoor kitchen area for a truly relaxing and entertaining space.

Interesting fact about the property; Eversley House is a striking house with Mansard roof and local history. The original building is understood to have been built in 1924 by Royal portrait artist William Bruce Ellis Ranken, owner of nearby Warbrook House for Mr Evans, his batman, who saved his life in the First World War!

Situated on the Finchampstead/Eversley border it has the best of both worlds! You are surrounded by woodland and countryside walks with traditional pubs, local shops and restaurants. The local area is home to a range of excellent schools, including, Finchampstead CofE Primary school, Charles Kingsley's Primary School, founded by the famous author and former rector of Eversley, St Neot's Preparatory School co-educational independent school, Bohunt Wokingham and Wellington College making this area one of the most sought after locations for families.

The property enjoys superb transport links, with easy access to the M3 and M4 motorways and A30, making it simple to travel to London and other nearby cities. The area is also well-connected by train, with stations in nearby towns offering direct routes to London, including Waterloo. For international travel, Heathrow Airport is within easy reach, ensuring a convenient base for both commuters and those who travel frequently.