Detached house for sale in Whistley Green, Hurst, Berkshire RG10

Retaining a wealth of character, this beautifully presented five bedroom family home set within a 0.5 acre plot has beautiful countryside views and is ideally placed for Crossrail.

Description
Whistley Green Cottage is a beautiful detached home with painted elevations under a clay tile. It is believed to date from the late 18th century and has been extended over the years. It now offers spacious family accommodation which is full of character as many original features have been retained including exposed wall and ceiling timbers and large fireplaces. It sits well within its plot and has wonderful views over the fields to the rear of the property.

The main reception room has underfloor heating and is divided into flexible seating areas currently arranged to provide a cosy snug with open fireplace with brick surround and a sitting room for relaxing with the TV. This opens to the wonderful Amdega conservatory which is light and airy overlooking the garden and fields beyond. The family room has a feature fireplace and built-in cupboard and off this room is the study with a view over the garden and a range of built-in furniture including desk, bookshelves and cupboards.

The delightful dining room has flagstone flooring, an open fireplace and double doors to the garden terrace. The kitchen and breakfast room is double aspect and has flagstone flooring and a range of bespoke painted wall and floor units with Silestone work surfaces. Built-in appliances include a Falcon cooker with extractor over, dishwasher, larder fridge and freezer. There is a spacious utility room with washing machine and built in dryer. Off this is a cloakroom and boiler room and a stable door opens to the charming side courtyard garden.

The principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with exposed wall and ceiling timbers, doors to a balcony taking full advantage of the view, built-in wardrobes and a door to the well-appointed Jack and Jill bathroom. The guest bedroom has an en suite bathroom and interior balcony with views over the garden and fields. There are three further bedrooms, one with doors to the balcony with views over the garden and fields. There is also a family bathroom.

Outside
Whistley Green Cottage sits well in its plot and is accessed via a sweeping gravel drive which leads to a large parking area for several cars to the front of the house and detached double garage. The front garden is private with a high evergreen hedge to the front boundary. It is laid mainly to lawn with a mature pond to one side and throughout is planted with a variety of shrubs and trees including willow and apple. The rear garden is accessed from the conservatory and dining room and offers views over the surrounding fields. There is a decked terrace to one side providing the perfect place for al fresco dining and enjoying the wonderful view.

Location
Twyford village 2 miles and mainline train station 1 mile; Henley-on-Thames 7 miles; Maidenhead 9 miles; Reading 8 miles; Bracknell 7 miles.

Hurst village has a cricket ground, duck pond, a village store with Post Office and an independent bakery. There are plenty of country walks and quiet lanes for cycling, with several proper country pubs - the nearest, being only a few steps away.

*Superfast broadband availability – up to 56 Mbps download speeds, and up to 12 Mbps upload speeds.

Square Footage: 2,911 sq ft

Acreage:
0.5 Acres

Directions
Leave Henley via the river bridge and turn immediately right to Wargrave (A321). Proceed through Wargrave and out to the roundabout on the A4, continue straight over and into Twyford. At the crossroads in the town centre with traffic lights, continue straight over and follow the road to the left. After a short distance turn right on to Hurst Road and pass Twyford station on your right. Continue for just over a mile and entrance to Whistley Green Cottage will be found on the left. Post code RG10 0EE.

Additional Info
Whistley Green Cottage is located backing on to open fields in the small hamlet of Whistley Green on the edge of the thriving village of Hurst which has a bakery, post office, three public houses/gastro pubs, a well-regarded state primary school and the independent Dolphin School. Nearby Twyford has a wide range of facilities including a Waitrose supermarket and a mainline train station to London Paddington & Londons west end via Crossrail. More extensive shopping and recreational facilities can be found in Henley, Maidenhead or Reading. The M4 junction 8/9 provides easy access to London Heathrow (25 miles) and the motorway network.