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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · RG18 9PH
Sold STCListed 68 days
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About
Larch House offers an opportunity to make a home of your own in a sought-after village setting.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors, combining practical everyday spaces with an established garden that has been lovingly planted over many years.
The house benefits from a garage and off-road parking. DESCRIPTION Welcome to Larch House, a charming three bedroom family home designed with modern, effortless living in mind.
Upon entering through the front door, you step directly into a warm and welcoming living room featuring a fireplace that serves as a cosy focal point, alongside convenient understairs storage.
Continuing through a sliding door, you enter an expansive, light-filled open plan kitchen and dining area.
Running the depth of the property, this versatile space offers seamless access to the outdoors.
Ascending the stairs to the first floor landing, you are met with a well configured layout that maximizes space and comfort.
The main sleeping quarters consist of two well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a generous primary room featuring built-in wardrobe storage, along with a versatile third bedroom ideal for a nursery, dressing room, or dedicated home office.
A well-appointed central family bathroom serves all three rooms, completing this delightfully practical and inviting home.
Having been cherished by the same vendor for 42 years, Larch House has a genuine sense of being a long-established home.
It now presents an exciting opportunity for a new owner to update and personalise the property while enjoying its village location, useful accommodation and mature outside space.
OUTSIDE The garden is mainly laid to lawn and also benefits from a myriad of mature plants, trees and shrubs to create an established setting with plenty of greenery and seasonal interest.
Off-road parking and the attached garage, complete with electric door, provide practical benefits alongside the attractive garden setting.
SERVICES & MATERIAL INFORMATION All mains services are connected and the property operates on gas fired central heating. EPC rating: TBC Council tax band: D Cold Ash is situated north of Thatcham.
The area is surrounded by beautiful open countryside with plenty of walks and rural pursuits available. Cold Ash is in the catchment area for Downe House School and St Mark's Primary School.
The village offers a shop and two pubs.
There is a railway station at nearby Thatcham on the direct line to London Paddington, and excellent road links via the A34 and M4 motorway accessed at Chieveley.
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About Cold Ash Hill, Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18
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