14 DAUNTLESS ROAD
Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the ever-popular village of Burghfield Common is this beautifully presented ‘Charles Church’ four bedroom, two bathroom family home with double garage and charming rear garden. The property has been upgraded and improved by the current vendors and offers a fantastic opportunity for a growing family.
STEP INSIDE
Ground Floor
Entering the spacious hallway, it is immediately apparent that this property has been looked after meticulously by the current vendors. From the hallway there is access to the cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room and the bright and airy open plan living/dining room with doors leading out to the garden patio area. There is also a utility room giving internal access to the garage and further access to the garden via the garage rear door.
First Floor
Stairs rise to the first floor landing giving access to four well-proportioned bedrooms, the principal having contemporary en-suite facilities. There is also the modern family bathroom. If you felt you needed even more space, there is potential to extend either over the garage or to the rear (STPP). The current vendors were considering this and did gain planning permission, but this has now lapsed as they decided they didn’t need the extra space.
SELLER INSIGHT
“It was my job that brought us to the area back in 1997, and the move was quite unexpected so we only had a short window to find somewhere to live,” says the owner. “Our plan was to find a property quickly, stay in it for a couple of years and then look for our ‘forever’ home. When we came across this house it offered everything we needed as a family with two young children. The house was a good shape, the perfect size, it had a nice garden that was safe and secure for our two girls, and it was in a lovely location. As time went on we settled into village life, grew into the house, then lived abroad for a spell and rented it out. When we came back our girls were enrolled into a superb local school… In short, life took over and we realised how perfect both the house and location actually were. We’ve now had twenty-seven very happy years here.”
“One of the many things that has kept us here is the location. The house sits tucked away on a quiet and well-maintained cul-de-sac, and Burghfield Common is a gorgeous village with lots of wide-open green spaces, so the walks are fantastic. There’s an active and very friendly community and a brilliant charity group, the Burghfield Santas, who organise events such as the family bike ride and the beer and music festival, which is a highlight of the social calendar. There’s also a primary school, a junior school, a leisure centre and a library, a surgery and a range of shops… It’s got everything. In terms of the wider location, we’ve always said that Reading is an easy place to get away from; places such as Wales, the West Country, the South Coast, and even big cities like London are all accessible. In fact, when I was working in the City I could hop on the bus, then on a high-speed train and arrive at Paddington Station in just over an hour.”
“The house itself is lovely. We’ve done bits and pieces to it over the years such as updating the kitchen and bathrooms, we added double glazing and changed the patio doors. It’s all in tip-top condition, but there is the potential to do more, should the new owners wish to. A few years back we explored the option of adding a two-bed extension over the garage. Plans were drawn and we had planning permission in place, but ultimately we decided we just didn’t need the extra space.”
“We’ve loved our time here, but the children have now flown the nest and this is a house that needs to be filled and enjoyed by a new family. We’re planning a move to Scotland so one of the many things we’ll miss is the dryness of the weather, which has enabled us to spend lots of time in our pretty garden. We’ll also miss the comfort of the house and the superb location. Because we’ve been so spoilt, our wish list in terms of our new property is now really quite extensive; we’re not sure we’ll find anywhere else that’s quite so perfect.” *
* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
STEP OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a double driveway with driveway parking for two vehicles and access to the attached double garage. To the rear of the property is a well-maintained and enclosed garden with a paved patio area, ideal for al-fresco dining. There are also shrubs, trees and a good sized lawn.
LOCATION
Situated just outside of Reading with a long history dating back to the Doomsday Book and having good transport connections as well as gorgeous surrounding countryside, Burghfield Common is perfect for family life. The area is known for its beautiful scenery and is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and birdwatchers and the nearby Wokefield Park Golf Club provides a wide range of leisure facilities too. Wokefield Common nature reserve is a tranquil site with a good network of paths alongside ponds and streams to explore. For any budding sailors, Burghfield Sailing Club meets at a lake around the River Kennet and has an excellent sailing centre for anyone wanting to learn.
There is a regular bus service to/from Reading, as well as mainline railway stations at Reading and Theale - perfect for commuting to London. We’re around an hour and a quarter’s drive and 25 minutes by fast train into the centre of London and Heathrow airport is approx. 45 minutes away. Slough and Swindon are all accessible through the nearby M4 motorway, while Basingstoke is only half an hour away via the A33.
There is an excellent range of schooling from playgroups to secondary schools both in the village and surrounding area. There is also a superb range of facilities including Tesco Express, a chemist and a health centre, village stores, greengrocers, pet shop, bakery, vet, churches, post office, village hall, recreation grounds and a leisure centre which has a swimming pool and a gym. There are also numerous country pubs within a few miles drive.
Services
Mains gas, electricity, water, and drainage. FTTC broadband is supplied by EE. You can find more information here - https://www.openreach. com/fibre-broadband . The vendors report no mobile coverage issues and are on the EE network. More information is available here https:// checker.ofcom.org.uk/
Tenure
Freehold.
Local Authority
West Berkshire Council
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country – Adrian Beatty 07899 875966.
Website
For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/reading-estateagents
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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 03.06.2024
FINE & COUNTRY
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ADRIAN BEATTY DIRECTOR
Fine & Country Reading 01182 074997 | 07899 875 966
adrian.beatty@fineandcountry.com
Adrian has been in the property industry for a number of years having previously worked in finance in the City. He has extensive knowledge of new builds and property developments having completed a number of successful projects himself.
His ethos is to work transparently with his clients on a one-toone basis and put them first, listening to their requirements and getting them the outcome they want with uncompromising integrity and discretion.
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