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About
Farm Cottage is a delightful, detached character property dating from the 19th century, enjoying a convenient position within a short walk of the village centre of Sonning Common.
Arranged over two floors, the property combines period charm with well-proportioned accommodation, offering three reception rooms and three double bedrooms, making it an appealing home for family living.
The ground floor is entered via a welcoming entrance hall, which leads through to the living room.
The spacious living room is a particularly attractive feature, boasting an inglenook fireplace with gas fireplace and pretty dual aspect windows overlooking the garden.
The solid oak thumb latch doors found throughout the house add to its character and traditional appeal.
The dining room provides a separate space for formal dining and entertaining, with a pleasant dual outlook.
The impressive bespoke kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with attractive oak units, integrated appliances, a double oven and an induction hob.
Tiled flooring complements the traditional cabinetry, while the breakfast area provides a practical and sociable setting for everyday family life.
An adjoining utility room offers additional space for household tasks, while a conveniently positioned cloakroom completes the ground-floor accommodation.
Also on the ground floor is a separate study, providing an ideal space for home working or quiet reading.
The overall layout offers flexibility, with the three reception rooms allowing the accommodation to be adapted to suit a variety of needs.
Stairs rise to the first floor from the living room, where there are three well-proportioned double bedrooms.
The principal bedroom enjoys a pleasant outlook, while the two further bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation for family members or guests.
The first-floor family bathroom is fitted with a bath, separate shower, wash basin and WC. All bedrooms benefit from fitted wardrobes as well.
Outside, the property benefits from a private south facing garden, which is mainly laid to lawn with patio areas.
There are well-stocked bedding areas with a variety of established planting, creating an attractive setting in which to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
There is also a driveway for several vehicles and a detached garage.
Location Sonning Common village has a thriving community and is within walking distance and offers a variety of amenities including shops, doctors surgery, restaurant, Chiltern Edge secondary school and a vets.
Local public houses are within walking distance. The neighbouring village of Peppard Common offers a primary school, church and the Red Lion Public House.
Henley town centre which offers a comprehensive range of shopping facilities, 3 screen cinema, theatre and several restaurants is 5 miles away with artisan shopping, good schools There are also a variety of schools and an abundance of recreational facilities available which include golf, horse racing, rowing and sailing.
The commuter is well provided for via the M4/M40 giving access to London, Heathrow, West Country and Midlands. Henley train station has links with London Paddington (via Twyford).
Directions From Ballards Henley office proceed to the traffic lights in the town centre and continue into the Market Place, up Gravel Hill and out of the town towards Peppard & Rotherfield Greys.
Continue along past Badgemore Golf Club and Greys Court National Trust House, and through Greys Green. At the Bolts Cross t-junction with the B481, turn left signposted to Sonning Common.
Proceed over Peppard Common, down the hill and up the other side into Sonning Common. Continue through the village and take the right-hand turn into Wood Lane.
Once at the end of the road, turn right onto Reades Lane. The property will be found 200 yards on your right just after Ashford Avenue.
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