Grapevine Estate Agents take pleasure in bringing to the market this beautifully refurbished and substantially improved four bedroom family home, situated in the highly desirable village of Waltham St Lawrence and combining attractive character features with an exceptional standard of modern living.
The current owners have undertaken an extensive programme of refurbishment and improvement throughout the property, including the plumbing, heating and electrical systems, alongside a superb extension which has transformed the ground floor accommodation. The result is an impressive family home offering approximately 1,356 sq ft of internal accommodation, excluding the substantial outbuilding of approximately 390 sq ft.
The centrepiece of the home is undoubtedly the spectacular kitchen and dining room, extending to approximately 38ft in length. This superb space has been designed with both family life and entertaining in mind, with rooflights introducing an abundance of natural light and wide bi folding doors opening directly onto the patio and garden.
The kitchen itself was supplied by Wren and finished to an upgraded specification, with an extensive range of traditional style cabinetry, a large central island, quartz work surfaces and a comprehensive selection of integrated NEFF appliances, including separate fridge and freezer. The generous proportions provide ample space for dining and informal living, creating a fantastic social heart to the home.
A separate utility room has been finished in a complementary traditional style with quartz surfaces and provides additional storage and laundry facilities. There is also a convenient ground floor cloakroom.
To the front of the property is a separate living room which retains a wonderful sense of character, with an exposed brick fireplace incorporating a wood burning stove providing an attractive focal point.
The first floor offers four well proportioned bedrooms together with a beautifully appointed family bathroom. The bathroom has been finished in a traditional style with fittings from Crosswater and Burlington, including a freestanding bath, while the bedrooms are presented in excellent decorative order.
The refurbishment has extended considerably beyond the cosmetic finish. The property has been completely replumbed, with an external Worcester oil boiler and internal pressurised system. New traditional cast iron floor standing radiators have been installed throughout.
The electrical installation has also been replaced, including a new consumer unit located within the utility room. Data points have been installed within most rooms for smart televisions and home working, together with provision for additional WiFi coverage. A Sonos speaker system serves the ground floor, while connectivity has also been extended to the garden office.
Outside, considerable investment has continued. New fascia boards and galvanised steel guttering and rainwater goods have been installed, alongside new patios, pathways, fencing, gravel driveway and external decoration. A below ground pumping station operates pop up irrigation sprinklers extending along the garden, making maintenance of this substantial outside space considerably easier.
One of the property's most impressive additional features is the substantial detached outbuilding positioned towards the rear of the garden and measuring approximately 390 sq ft. Currently arranged to provide a studio or salon area, workshop and separate office, the building offers superb flexibility for anyone working from home, pursuing hobbies or requiring additional recreational space.
The outbuilding benefits from electricity, running water, its own LPG combination boiler supplying heating and hot water, together with internet connectivity from the main house. Space has also been allocated for a WC and wash basin, although drainage has not currently been installed. Wide folding doors open onto a private patio area, creating a particularly versatile space separate from the main residence.
The garden itself provides an excellent combination of lawn, patio and entertaining space, while the surrounding rural environment reinforces the property's attractive village setting.
Location
Waltham St Lawrence is a highly regarded Berkshire village surrounded by attractive countryside and positioned between Reading and Maidenhead, south of the A4 and north of the M4. The area offers an excellent balance between rural village living and accessibility to larger neighbouring towns.
The village is home to Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, situated in West End between Waltham St Lawrence and Shurlock Row. Further schooling options within the wider area include The Piggott School at Wargrave, providing secondary and sixth form education.
For everyday shopping and amenities, nearby Twyford offers a well established village centre with shops, restaurants, cafés, a health centre and other services, while Maidenhead provides a considerably broader selection of retail and leisure facilities.
Commuters are particularly well served, with Twyford railway station approximately four miles away and Maidenhead approximately five miles away. Twyford provides Great Western Railway services together with the Elizabeth line, giving convenient access towards Reading and London.
There is also a local bus service through Waltham St Lawrence linking the village with Twyford and Maidenhead, while convenient access to the A4 and M4 makes the location particularly practical for those travelling throughout the Thames Valley and beyond.
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18 London Road, Twyford, Reading, RG10 9ER
