5 Bedroom Detached House

** Guide Price £900,000 - £925,000 **
The Old Bake House is a striking and substantial family home set in the very heart of Chiseldon, a thriving and well-connected village that offers a wonderful balance of community spirit and convenience. The village provides a range of everyday amenities including local shops, pubs, a doctor’s surgery and primary school as well as a short bus trip to the Ridgeway Secondary School, making it an ideal location for family life. For those needing to travel further afield, Chiseldon is particularly well placed, with excellent road links to the A419 and M4, as well as nearby train stations offering direct routes to Reading, Bristol and London.

Offering in the region of 3,200 sq. ft. of beautifully versatile living space, this impressive home combines character and comfort with exceptional scope for a variety of lifestyles. The property stands on a generous plot with mature, wraparound gardens that provide both privacy and open outlooks. To the rear, the gardens back directly onto the village recreation ground, a delightful feature which gives a sense of space and also offers direct access to newly refurbished tennis courts (available through membership). The property is securely gated and provides extensive off-road parking, together with a detached garage.

On entering, the scale of the house is immediately apparent. A spacious hallway, with its elegant galleried landing and internal balcony, creates a wonderful first impression and sets the tone for the rest of the property. The principal reception room is a large dual-aspect living room, centred around a handsome wood-burning fireplace with a limestone surround, creating a warm and inviting focal point. The dining room is equally impressive, substantial in size and easily able to host gatherings of fourteen or more, making it perfect for entertaining on a grand scale.

The heart of the home is the expansive kitchen and breakfast room, fitted with a large central island and designed with both practicality and sociability in mind. This space is complemented by a utility room and separate laundry room, offering excellent convenience. A downstairs cloakroom, ample storage and further reception rooms add to the sense of flexibility, with areas currently arranged as an office, games room and additional sitting rooms. These could readily be adapted for a variety of purposes, including a self-contained annexe if required.

The first floor is arranged around the galleried landing, which enhances the sense of openness and light. There are four generous bedrooms, each well-proportioned and thoughtfully laid out. The principal suite includes a large four-piece en-suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by an equally spacious family bathroom, also fitted as a four-piece suite.

The property is double-glazed throughout, enjoys gas central heating and is offered to the market with no onward chain. The Old Bake House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a home of scale and flexibility in one of the area’s most sought-after villages. Its combination of extensive accommodation, mature grounds and prime location within reach of excellent transport links makes it perfectly suited for modern family living. The property also lies within the catchment for the highly regarded Ridgeway School, further enhancing its appeal for families.

N.B The owner of this property is related to a Director of Richard James Estate Agents