Reading Road, Wallingford, OX10

Few houses announce their era with such quiet authority. Sandford Lodge is a Georgian townhouse of genuine distinction and from the moment you step through that statement front door, the architecture speaks for itself. The entrance hallway sets the tone immediately. Tall, composed and flooded with natural light from the huge arch window rising above the staircase, a textbook example of Georgian design. The principal reception rooms carry all the hallmarks of the period at its most accomplished. Sash windows of generous scale run through the house, bathing every room in natural light. High ceilings, cornicing, architraves and fireplaces all original throughout, not reproduction or revival, carrying the integrity that only comes with age. The living room is serene and well-proportioned; the kitchen relaxed and practical; the dining room opens directly onto the courtyard. Spaces designed to endure and ageing impeccably. Descend below and you find the old cellar, now fully tanked and entirely usable. A ready-made second living space; family room, media snug or teenager's retreat. Two staircases serve the upper floors, a characteristic of larger Georgian townhouses where separation of household functions was built into the structure itself. The middle floor holds three bedrooms and a family bathroom; the top floor adds two further rooms ideal for guests, older children, or focused work. A sheltered courtyard to the rear offers low-maintenance outdoor living and a substantial garage completes the picture, with potential to open partially as a carport for additional off-street parking. Reading Road places you at the edge of Wallingford's historic heart. The Thames walks, independent shops, excellent schools and the green space off Squire's Walk - which sits directly behind the house - all combine to make this a location that rewards exploration on foot, in every season. The Owners' Words "The grace and elegance of the house, is simply stunning. We love the proportions, the large windows, the original features. It's been a wonderful home for gatherings and family life. What we'll miss most is the sense of community, not just wonderful neighbours, but the wider Wallingford area. We've lived here for 20 years, nine of them at Sandford Lodge, and couldn't imagine moving anywhere else." Viewings by Appointment: Sunday 26th April.