4 bed detached house for sale

Thames Street, Sonning, Reading RG4

Manor Garden is one of Sonning's most distinguished private homes. Designed and built by the current owners in 1990, it is offered for sale for the first time. Extending to approximately 3,800 sq ft, the house occupies established gardens and grounds of around 1.14 acres in a private setting on the edge of this sought-after Thames-side village.A welcoming reception hall opens to a central hallway, where an oak staircase rises to the first floor. The principal drawing room enjoys a triple aspect and centres around an impressive inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove. Adjoining is a garden room positioned to capture the morning sun.The kitchen and breakfast room is arranged alongside a formal dining room, creating an ideal setting for family life and entertaining. Additional reception spaces include a family room and conservatory, offering flexibility for modern living and views across the gardens.The first floor accommodates four bedrooms, including principal and guest suites, both with en suite bathrooms. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and enjoy a peaceful outlook over the surrounding grounds.Approached via a gated private driveway flanked by mature hedging, the property enjoys an exceptional sense of privacy. The sweeping drive leads through maintained grounds to the house, which overlooks lawns interspersed with specimen shrubs, mature trees and a raised ornamental pond. Beyond, open farmland enhances the rural setting.A detached two-storey barn near the entrance offers excellent potential for home working, creative studio space or ancillary accommodation, subject to any necessary consents. A detached double garage provides additional parking and storage.The house is distinguished by its timbered elevations and inset herringbone brickwork, reflecting careful attention to detail throughout.The amenities of Sonning are within walking distance, including The Bull Inn, the riverside Coppa Club and the renowned Mill at Sonning theatre.

Additional Information:

Parking
The property has a gravel driveway with parking for multiple vehicles with a detached double garage and a detached two-storey barn providing additional parking.

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 is located in a conservation area.
The property has a Tree Preservation Order on a London Plane tree in the garden.

Sonning Local Information

Set in an attractive tree-lined road on the edge of the sought-after village of Sonning-on-Thames. Excellent transport links are provided via Junction 8/9 and 10 of the nearby M4 motorway, allowing easy access to Heathrow Airport (26 miles), as well as the popular nearby towns of Reading (3.5 miles), Henley (7 miles), Maidenhead (15 miles) and Windsor (20 miles), where shopping, leisure and recreational facilities are plentiful. Mainline Reading station is close by with fast trains to Paddington (from 27 minutes) and the Elizabeth Line with trains to Liverpool Street. This area is also well served with private schools at junior and senior level, including The Abbey School, Crosfields, Kendrick School, Reading Blue Coat, Reading Grammar School, Shiplake College and St Joseph's College.