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Brooklyn Drive
5 bedroom property in Emmer Green, Reading
Philip Baker & Co are pleased to offer for sale, Mapledene, a superbly appointed, five bedroom, detached family home which is located in what is arguably the very best address within the highly favoured district of Emmer Green.
Built during the 1930's by the bespoke developers Messrs. Haddock, the property has recently been extended and enhanced by the present owners resulting in a truly wonderful home which is ideal for family life and entertaining.
In addition to the many original features, the property has a high quality fitted kitchen, new bath and shower facilities and is stylishly decorated throughout. Mapledene has a light and airy feel, with extensive storage for clutter free living.
The living accommodation features an open plan kitchen, dining room and family room, with double doors to the landscaped rear garden. Additionally, the property benefits from a separate sitting room, a playroom/snug and a study. With five bedrooms (2 en-suite), plus a further bathroom and shower room, the property offers flexible accommodation for the modern family.
Furthermore, there is parking for several vehicles on the substantial driveway, plus a garage and a most pleasant enclosed and private garden to the rear which extends to 85ft in length.
Properties rarely become available in this extremely prestigious location and Mapledene is an absolute must for the viewing list.
Features
- Recessed Entrance Porch
- 18ft Reception Entrance Hall
- 21ft Sitting Room With A Feature Fireplace
- 14ft Dining Room With A Feature Fireplace
- 14ft Family Room
- Playroom/snug
- Study
- Stylish & Spacious Fitted Kitchen With Granite Worktops
- Utility Room
- Cloakroom
- 14ft Master Bedroom With A Dressing Area And An En-suite Bathroom
- 12ft Guest Suite With An En-suite Shower Room
- Three Further Bedrooms
- Family Bathroom
- Shower Room
- Gas Fired Central Heating
- Sealed Unit Double Glazed Windows
- 16ft Garage
- Drive To The Front With Parking For Several Vehicles
- Delightful, Enclosed And Private, 85ft Garden To The Rear
- Security Alarm System
Location
Most conveniently located, the property is situated within easy reach of the excellent local shops at Emmer Green shopping centre, schools, buses, parkland and amenities. For the sporting minded there is the excellent Caversham lawn tennis club and Reading Golf Club is just a few minutes walk away. Emmer Green Primary catchment area. For the commuter, Reading station provides a fast train service to London (Paddington) in around 25 minutes. Easy access to M4 and M40.
Directions
Leave Caversham village centre via Prospect Street and bear left at the traffic lights into Peppard Road. Continue along for some distance passing along Buckingham Drive and then turn left opposite the Emmer Green shopping centre into Kidmore End Road. Continue along for a short distance and then turn third left into Brooklyn Drive where number 12 will be found on the right hand side.
Details
Recessed Entrance Porch
Quarry tiled flooring.
Spacious Reception Hall
Original door to front with a leaded light panel plus twin leaded light panels to side. Picture rail. Large built in under stairs cupboard. Radiator in cabinet. Karndean flooring with feature.
Sitting Room
Enjoying a dual aspect across the garden to front and views across the garden to rear via double sealed unit French doors and glazed panels. Feature, natural stone, open fireplace. Original feature cornice. Recessed ceiling lighting. Picture rail. Two radiators in cabinets. TV point.
Dining Room
Overlooking the garden to front via an attractive bay window. Feature cast iron fireplace with an attractive Limestone surround and mantel and a slate hearth. Original feature cornice. Recessed ceiling lighting. Picture rail. Two radiators in cabinets. Karndean flooring. Double doors lead into the kitchen, giving the option of open plan living or formal dining. TV point.
Playroom/snug
Overlooking the garden to front. Excellent range of fitted cupboards and shelving. Radiator. TV point.
Study
Overlooking the garden to side. The room is comprehensively fitted with a large desk unit plus a range of office furniture. Recessed ceiling lighting. Trap to loft space. Natural timber flooring.
Family Room
A super addition to the existing accommodation and overlooking the garden to rear via part glazed surrounds and double French doors give access to the decked patio area. Radiator. Natural timber flooring. TV point.
Kitchen
Overlooking the garden to rear and fitted with a stylish range of units comprising: Single drainer, stainless steel, sink unit with cupboards under. Double built in, stainless steel, oven. The ceramic hob unit is located in the central island unit with a stainless steel extractor hood above. Breakfast bar area. Integrated fridge/freezer. Integrated dishwasher.
Further excellent range of high and low level units, ample granite work surface areas, power points and appliance spaces. Heated towel rail. Recessed ceiling lighting. Two radiators in cabinets. Natural timber flooring. Double doors lead into dining room.Utility Room
Single drainer, stainless steel, sink unit with cupboards under. Single base unit. Double wall mounted unit with cupboards over. Large work surface area. Plumbing for washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. Radiator. Natural timber flooring. Door to garage.
Cloakroom
Stylish white suite comprising: Wall mounted wash hand basin with a tiled surround. Low level WC with a concealed cistern. Double fitted bathroom cabinet. Radiator. Karndean flooring.
Staircase
Gives access to the first floor landing. Trap to roof space. Recessed ceiling lighting and sun tube. Radiator in cabinet. Airing cupboard housing a lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater.
Bedroom 1/ Master Bedroom
Overlooking the garden to front via an attractive bay window. Excellent range of fitted bedroom furniture. Radiator. Picture rail.
Dressing Area
Large double built in wardrobe cupboard plus a shelved area.
En-suite Bathroom
A stylish suite comprising: Panelled bath with an independent shower unit and shower screen. Twin, "his and hers" wash hand basins set in a vanity area. Low level WC. Heated towel rail. Recessed ceiling lighting. Ceramic tiled floor.
Bedroom 2/Guest Suite
Overlooking the garden to rear via twin windows. Large triple fitted wardrobe plus two bedside cabinets. Radiator.
En-suite Shower Room
Large, double, shower cubicle with fully tiled surrounds and a rain head shower. Wash hand basin set in a vanity area. Low level WC with a concealed cistern. Ceramic tiled flooring. Heated towel rail. Recessed ceiling lighting.
Bedroom 3
Overlooking the garden to front. Radiator. Picture rail. Excellent wall to wall range of fitted bedroom furniture. TV point.
Bedroom 4
Overlooking the garden to front. Radiator. Picture rail.
Bedroom 5
Overlooking the garden to rear. Double fitted wardrobe with cupboard over. Picture rail. Radiator in cabinet.
Family Bathroom
Suite comprising: Panelled bath. Wash hand basin set in a vanity area with cupboards under. Low level WC with a concealed cistern. Bathroom cabinet. Heated towel rail. Recessed ceiling lighting.
Shower Room
Shower cubicle with fully tiled surrounds. Heated towel rail. Recessed ceiling lighting.
Outside
The property has a generous frontage and a very pleasant front garden of good proportions. There is a substantial driveway providing parking for several vehicles and also gives access to the garage.
To the rear of the property is a delightful, enclosed and private, garden which extends to 85ft in length. Laid mainly to lawn, the garden enjoys a wide range of mature shrubs and trees. To the rear of the property is a large decked patio area. Mapledene has a part covered loggia immediately to the rear of the sitting room.
To the side of the property is an additional area to the rear of the garage, perfect for storage and keeping a shed or a washing line tucked neatly out of sight.
Garage
Double doors to front. Personal door to rear and garden, plus access to the house via the Utility Room. Power and lighting. Wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler. (Newly installed). Loft storage area.