3-bedroom detached house · RG8 8AQ
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About
A stylishly presented link detached house with excellent eco credentials quietly situated at the end of a close.
There is plenty of potential for extension (there is lapsed planning consent) and the property has a wraparound garden. EPC Rating B.
LOCAL INFORMATION Purley on Thames is a riverside village between Pangbourne and Reading with facilities all within a short walk or drive.
Tilehurst railway station is about 10 to 15 minutes walk away and is just one stop from Reading with its frequent 25 minute non-stop service to London Paddington, and J12 of the M4 is about three miles away.
There is a large Waitrose in Tilehurst and Purley lies on the Thames long-distance footpath.
There is also an excellent primary school in the village and a secondary school in Long Lane is also within walking distance.
Within a very short distance you can access the Thames Path with beautiful walks along the river.
ACCOMMODATION Entrance hall, cloakroom, utility room, sitting room with Jetmaster fireplace, kitchen/dining room, three good bedrooms, family bathroom.
OUTSIDE SPACE To the front of the property is a triple width driveway with EV charger and attached to the house on one side is the double length garage providing potential for additional accommodation, subject to consents.
The private rear gardens have been attractively landscaped and extend around to the side of the house as well. There is a paved terrace, lawn, raised beds and a summer house.
On the side of the house are cupboards housing the storage batteries.
LOCAL AUTHORITY AND SERVICES West Berkshire Council, Newbury - Council Tax Band E All main services, gas central heating, double glazing, PV solar panels, storage batteries, EV charger, super-fast broadband with fibre to premises.
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. DPA250181/
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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About Waterside Drive, Purley on Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8
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