5 bed detached house for sale

Beckfords, Upper Basildon, Reading RG8

The Birches is a substantial and beautifully presented detached residence offering more than 2,400 sq ft of versatile accommodation, arranged over two generous floors.

The ground floor opens from a porch into a welcoming entrance hall featuring warm wood flooring. The spacious dual-aspect sitting room is a particular highlight, providing an elegant and light-filled space for relaxation, with French doors opening directly onto the rear terrace. For more formal entertaining, the dining room is accessed via an attractive arched opening, while a separate study offers an ideal environment for home working. Further accommodation is centred around a contemporary open-plan kitchen and breakfast room. This sleek, high-specification space is fitted with dark high-gloss cabinetry, integrated appliances and glazed doors opening onto the rear terrace, creating an excellent space for both day-to-day living and entertaining. A practical utility room, with direct access to the integral double garage, together with a shower room, completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor comprises five well-proportioned bedrooms arranged around a central landing. The principal bedroom forms a generous suite featuring built-in storage and a spacious en suite bathroom. The remaining four bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom.

To the front, a large gravel driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles and leads to the double garage. The rear garden has been thoughtfully designed for entertaining, featuring an expansive decked terrace with a glass-roofed pergola and built-in fire pit seating area. Beyond lies an outdoor swimming pool complemented by a bespoke pool bar and covered seating area. The remainder of the garden is laid predominantly to level lawn, bordered by mature trees and established hedging, offering a high degree of privacy together with attractive outlooks across the neighbouring countryside.

The property is situated in the highly sought-after village of Upper Basildon, a particularly attractive Berkshire setting surrounded by rolling countryside and nestled within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village itself offers a peaceful rural environment with a strong sense of community, while nearby Pangbourne provides a wide range of day-to-day amenities including independent shops, cafés, restaurants and a mainline railway station.
More extensive facilities can be found in Reading, which offers comprehensive shopping, leisure and cultural amenities, along with fast and frequent rail services to London Paddington in as little as approximately 23 minutes. Road links are excellent, with convenient access to the M4 at Junctions 12 and 13 providing easy connectivity to London, Heathrow Airport and the West Country.

The area is well regarded for its choice of schooling, including a number of highly respected independent schools such as Elstree School in Woolhampton, Bradfield College, Pangbourne College and St Andrew’s School in Pangbourne. In addition, Reading provides a selection of highly regarded grammar schools including Reading School and Kendrick School.