6 bedroom detached house for sale

1097 Oxford Road, Purley on Thames Parish A Distinguished Family Residence with Rare PotentialOpen Day Invitation - 20th September 10-3We are delighted to introduce 1097 Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, to the market. To celebrate its launch, we will be hosting an exclusive Open Day for pre-qualified buyers. Viewings will be strictly by appointment, offering the chance to appreciate the full scale, setting, and opportunity this home provides.A Home of Scale, Flexibility and ProvenanceComing to the market for the first time in over 50 years, this substantial six-bedroom detached residence has been lovingly held by the same family across generations. Its enduring ownership reflects both the quality of the home and the desirability of its location at the very end of a highly sought-after private lane.Extending to over 3,300 sq. ft., the accommodation is exceptionally versatile. The ground floor is arranged around a large entrance hall with three distinct reception rooms, a refitted kitchen with adjoining preparation/utility space, a further utility, cloakroom, and a study/optional sixth bedroom.Upstairs, five well-proportioned bedrooms sit alongside two bathrooms and a large studio/living room, offering scope to create a statement master suite.Externally, the property is set within established, secluded gardens, with a double garage and extensive driveway parking for multiple vehicles. Importantly, there is also potential for an additional side plot (subject to planning) an extremely rare prospect in such a private, end-of-lane setting.Location & LifestyleTilehurst offers a compelling balance of privacy and accessibility:Rail: Tilehurst Station provides direct services to Reading, Oxford, and London Paddington. From Reading, the Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) extends swift access into central London and Canary Wharf.Road: The M4 (Junction 12) is a short drive, linking London, Heathrow, and the West Country.Air: Heathrow Airport is less than 40 miles away.EducationFamilies are well served with respected schools including Little Heath and Denefield, alongside Springfield and St Pauls Catholic Primary. For independent options, The Abbey, Leighton Park, and Reading Blue Coat School are all within reach.Leisure & AmenitiesLocal shops and cafs complement the retail and cultural offering of Reading town centre. Outdoor life is equally well catered for, with Prospect Park, the River Thames, and the countryside of West Berkshire offering walking, cycling, and family recreation.The OpportunityFew homes combine so much: scale, exclusivity, flexibility, and legacy. 1097 Oxford Road is not only a substantial family residence with potential for multi-generational living, but also a property with long-term development potential (STP) thanks to its side garden plot.For discerning buyers, this is a chance to acquire a home with history, adaptability, and exciting future scope all in a prime Oxford Road setting.At a GlanceOver 3,300 sq. ft. of living spaceSame family ownership for over 50 yearsSix bedrooms plus large studio/living roomThree reception roomsRefitted kitchen with additional prep/utility spaceTwo bathroomsDouble garage & extensive driveway parkingMature, private gardensPotential additional side plot (subject to planning)Exclusive end-of-private-lane settingExcellent transport links (M4, Elizabeth Line, Tilehurst Station)Close to highly regarded state and independent schoolsExclusive Open Day viewings by appointmentPlease contact the office on 01974 299 055 for any enquiries.Disclaimer:In accordance with the Estate Agents Act 1979, we must disclose that a connected person/representative of Fine & Country West Wales has a personal interest in the sale of this property.