5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Welcome to Maranede, a remarkable period home dating back to the late 1870s. Purchased by the current owners in 2006 and extensively renovated and extended since, the property now offers over 4,000 sq. ft. of versatile living across the main residence and extensive outbuildings. Throughout the home, original character features have been lovingly preserved, from high ceilings and large windows to beautiful fireplaces. The property combines the Victorian period charm and modern elegance.

Inside, a generous entrance hall sets the tone, full of period charm and original features. The ground floor has been thoughtfully extended to include three elegant reception rooms, a large kitchen with adjoining utility, and a downstairs cloakroom. A basement room offers further potential, ideal as a wine cellar or additional utility space.

The first floor provides four generously sized bedrooms, three of which are doubles with high ceilings and period fireplaces, together with a spacious family bathroom. The second floor features a superb double bedroom with its own bathroom, perfect as a principal suite or teenager’s retreat, along with a large split-level office/hobby room accessed via a secondary staircase. Each room enjoys its own unique, private view of the beautiful outdoor surroundings.

Step outside and the sense of individuality continues. The landscaped garden is framed by a striking monkey puzzle tree, enhancing the period feel and offering a private, almost secret escape from the world outside. At the rear, he hidden garden is a delightful surprise, a true sun trap thanks to its south-facing position. As well as a substantial garden studio of around 760 sq. ft. with its own kitchen and heating provides endless possibilities all year round, from a gym, games room, hobby room or creative studio or into a self-contained annexe (STP).

To the front, a gated driveway accommodates up to four vehicles and leads to a large garage with an adjoining purpose-built office and W.C., making Maranede as practical as it is enchanting.

Homes like these do not come onto the market often and this is a property that must be seen to truly appreciate the uniqueness of this opportunity.

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Set off Elm Road this popular Earley location is perfectly located for a growing family due to its proximity to top rated schools, and transport links. Leighton Park School and Reading University are 200 meters away as well as Aldryngton Primary and Maiden Erlegh Schools less than a mile away.

Reading University provided the community with one of the UK’s best green spaces as well as coffee shops, restaurants and one of Readings best rated pub. You are also less that 2-miles from the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

The number 17 and 21 busses connect you to central Reading and are the 2 routes that over a 24-hour service. From Reading Station you are just 22 minutes to Paddington as well as access further into London via the Elizabeth Line.