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"Overlooking Swallowfield Park with itn++s lambing pastures as a backdrop, this traditional early slate roofed Victorian country residence with a wealth of character and history provides spacious accommodation on both floors. It includes an original well by the rear kitchen door and a converted separate pony stable and tack room across the courtyard. Located on Swallowfield Street, Charlton House has a carriage driveway with ample parking space. The garage, originally a pony and trap housing, is approached alongside the house through a five bar gate. The house is set in a third of an acre, with a landscaped rear garden with suitable mature plants and shrubs around existing productive apple and damson trees and tall conifers. Ideally situated, Swallowfield is a much sought after rural location, just two and a half miles south of the M4 J11, and Reading town centre 2 miles further. The M3 too, is easily accessible. EPC Rating D.
The accommodation comprises:
On the Ground Floor:
Porch:
Leading to: 24ft hall with solid oak floor, large alcove and storage cupboard.
Sitting Room/Snug:
12n++6n++ x 12n++ with raised fireplace and log burner.
Drawing Room & Dining Room:
Triple aspect, spacious, light and airy n++Ln++ shaped room, ideal for entertaining. There are 2 fireplaces and access to a morning sun room.
Family Room:
Pleasant room with log burner and underfloor heating leading to ...
Kitchen/Breakfast Room:
A large well equipped light room with double aspects. It is comprehensively fitted to a high standard with cream coloured base and wall storage cupboards. All surfaces are black granite matching the large AGA (Six/Four range). There is a central island with breakfast bar. The kitchen also has a large walk-in larder. This room is also underfloor heated.
Utility Room/Boot Room:
This has a tiled floor and partly tiled walls. There is a n++Butlern++ sink set in a solid oak work surface and a ceiling airer. There is access to a shower room with W.C. A stable door leads to the garden.
First Floor:

Landing:
Single aspect, landing with a traditional cream and oak balustrade.
Bedrooms:
There are four double bedrooms. The master is a spacious 22n++ x 9n++.
Family Bathroom
Equipped with a traditional cast iron bath, separate shower cubicle, W.C., pedestal wash basin and space for cupboards. High pressure hot water is supplied through state-of-art hi-flow heat-exchangers.
Outside

Old Stable and Tackroom:
Now a dual aspect, sizable room, 26n++9n++ x 13n++, with fireplace housing a solid fuel burning n++Pithern++. The room additionally has double glazing, central heating, telephone points, water/waste plumbing. The Old stable is accessed from the courtyard, and also gives onto the rear garden. Ideal as an office, games or studio room, or additional living accommodation.
Outside:
At the side of the house is a five barred gate that leads to a courtyard. In the courtyard stands the old stable/tackroom. A single garage is attached to this building. Across the courtyard stands a Victorian Wash room, with hayloft above. The plot measures 0.3 acres with a good sized landscaped garden bordered mature shrubs, conifers and fruit trees. The garden affords considerable privacy and tranquillity.
Nearby Schools:
Reading Grammar School; Kendrick Grammar School; Abbey Girls School; Wellington College; Downe House; Bluecoat School; The Oratory; Bearwood College; Leighton Park; Lambn++s Lane Primary and Farley Hill Primary.
Nearby stations:
Great Western from Reading, Twyford to Paddington ( 27 mins ), Bristol. South West Trains from Reading, Wokingham, Crowthorne into Waterloo.
Directions:
Swallowfield lies 2.4 miles from the M4, yet is rural and very convenient for quick access to all points of the compass! From the M4 J11 turn south, then the first turning left through Spencern++s Wood. Now straight until you see the Mill House Restaurant on your right hand side. Take the next sharp left into Swallowfield Street. Charlton House is the large detached red brick house 300 yds on the right hand side. From the Basingstoke drive north towards Reading on the A33. Through Sherfield-on-Loddon. Take the 3rd right off the roundabout before the Swallowfield by-pass, towards Riseley. Go through Riseley on the old A33. Turn right into Swallowfield, go to the T junction. Turn left, leaving the Parish Hall to your right and War Memorial on your left; Charlton House is 200 yds on the left hand side.
Disclaimer
These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
Viewing
An internal viewing can be arranged by calling Davis Tate Shinfield on 0118 988 5000 or emailing shinfield@davistate.com"