5 bed detached house for sale

Drury Lane, Mortimer, Reading, Berkshire RG7

Property Description
South View is a substantial detached family home occupying a truly exceptional position along a quiet country lane, just 1.3 miles from Mortimer station. Set behind a traditional five-bar gate, a sweeping driveway leads through mature gardens to a property that enjoys uninterrupted, far-reaching views across the beautiful Berkshire countryside.

Requiring significant renovation and modernisation throughout, South View presents a rare opportunity to create an outstanding family residence or pursue a redevelopment project, subject to any necessary consents. The combination of its generous plot, stunning rural outlook and highly desirable location offers considerable potential for both owner-occupiers and investors alike.

The existing accommodation extends to five bedrooms, including two en suites, three spacious reception rooms and a well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room, providing a substantial footprint from which to reimagine and enhance the property. EPC Rating D.

Local Information
Mortimer, which includes Mortimer Common, Stratfield Mortimer, and Mortimer West End, is located in West Berkshire. The area offers a range of amenities, including St John's Primary and St Mary's Junior Schools, a doctor's surgery, a dentist, two chemists, a Co-op supermarket, Morrisons, a post office, hairdressers, churches, a café, numerous pubs, and recreation grounds with tennis courts for hire. There is convenient access to Reading, Newbury, and Basingstoke, as well as the M3 and M4 motorways. Additionally, a local railway station on the outskirts of the village provides links to London Paddington and Waterloo. A regular bus service connects Mortimer with Reading town centre. The area also features many spots for dog walking, family strolls, and seasonal community activities such as Halloween scarecrow walks.

Accommodation
Entrance hall, living room, dining room, family room, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room, boot room, laundry room, utility and store. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, two En Suite shower rooms and a family bathroom. On the top floor there is a generous fifth bedroom with eaves storage.

Outside Space
Set behind a five-bar gate, the property is approached via a sweeping driveway leading to a spacious garage. The home enjoys a private, enclosed garden with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.

Local Authority and Services
Oil, electric and water. Septic tank.
Council Tax Band G.
Conveyancing

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Mortgages

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Lettings and management

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