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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · RG4 9NA
For saleReduced £30k (−3.5%) on 4 AugListed 108 days
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About
A perfectly presented detached Victorian villa, located on a highly desirable private road in Sonning Common.
The property includes three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and two reception rooms, as well as a welcoming kitchen breakfast room, well kept garden and driveway parking. EPC Rating D.
Local information The house is located on Green Lane, a private no-through road in the centre of Sonning Common. It is arguably one of the most desirable locations in the village.
Sonning Common is a thriving village located in the Oxfordshire countryside.
It includes an extensive range of amenities including a chemist, vet, shops, post office, village hall, library and an award winning health centre.
Local state primary schools include Peppard, Sonning Common and Kidmore End, all of which are rated either good or outstanding by Ofsed. State secondary schools include Chiltern Edge and Gillotts.
Fee paying schools include Rupert House and St Marys Prep, Shiplake College, Cranford House, The Oratory, Reading Blue Coat, Moulsford (boys), Wycombe Abbey and Queen Anne's School, Caversham (girls).
The historic riverside town of Henley-on-Thames (4 miles) has superb facilities including a supermarket, a fine variety of shops and is home to the world famous Henley Royal Regatta.
Accommodation The house begins with an impressive hallway that sets the tone of the house.
It is wide, bright and spacious with built in storage, high ceilings, wooden floorboards and a beautiful arched feature window.
The living room has an original tiled feature fireplace, picture rail and a large bay window.
There is a second reception room with a brick-built inset wood-burning stove and a pair of sash windows to the rear. The kitchen breakfast room can be accessed from here or the hallway.
It begins with a bright, tiled dining area, and moves into a well fitted kitchen featuring a 5-burner range oven. There is utility room off this which also has a door to the garden.
The ground floor is completed with a guest w.c. Upstairs, there are three spacious double bedrooms, two of which have built in wardrobes. The main bedroom has a large ensuite shower room.
There is a family bathroom which includes a bath with shower and glass door. There is also a loft for storage and an airing cupboard.
Outside space The front of the property is a traditional Victorian villa set privately behind a tall hedge with an attractive gravel front garden and driveway.
A stepping stone path leads to the front door. There is also a secure side gate to the garden. At the rear, the garden is beautifully kept.
There is a paved patio for al fresco dining with a lawn surrounding it. Mature flower borders circuit the garden and there is a shed for storage.
Additional information South Oxfordshire District Council, tax band F. All mains services connected. There is a service charge of £15 per month for the maintenance of the private road.
Conveyancing We work with DT Conveyancing to help you buy your property with confidence. Your dedicated conveyancer will keep you informed at every stage from start to finish.
Making your move a stress-free and straightforward as possible.
Mortgages your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage Exclusive deals are made available to Embrace Financial Services by primis Mortgage Network, to which Embrace Financial Services are an Appointed Representative Davis Tate Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of primis Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for mortgages, protection insurance and general insurance products.
Embrace Financial Services Ltd. Is an Appointed Representative of primis Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Lettings and management We offer a complete range of services for Landlords, from fully managed lets to advertising only.
Each Landlord who chooses full management has a personal Property Manager and all our fees are based on a ‘no let - no fee’ basis. Disclaimer These particulars are a general guide only.
They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
Buyers information To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers.
We use the services of our appointed compliance provider, Simplify, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this.
They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a charge of £99 including VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Simplify.
Referral fees We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying.
We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider.
The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Davis Tate. DHE260141/
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