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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · RG8 0HB
Sold STCListed 340 days
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About
DESCRIPTION: A semi-detached house set within a small enclave of only four properties tucked away behind electric gates and built within the last 7 years.
The property benefits from four double bedrooms (two of which are en-suite) with accommodation arranged over three floors.
The house abuts Cow Hill at the rear, providing for attractive countryside views from some of the bedrooms. The property is also very accessible to the village Primary School, within a 0.3 mile walk.
The well presented accommodation includes: entrance hall, WC, lounge, kitchen/diner, study/utility, four double bedrooms and three bathrooms. EPC Rating B, with solar panels.
LOCAL INFORMATION: Goring is a highly sought after riverside village conveniently located for commuting to London (49 minutes) and Reading (15 minutes) by train from Goring (mainline) Station.
Reading Station has a fast service to London Paddington (from 23 mins) with the Elizabeth Line now allowing direct access to London.
Goring has a good selection of local shops as well as a doctor’s surgery, dentist, chemist and vets.
ACCOMMODATION: The front door opens into an entrance hall with a WC, finished with wood effect tiling. The sitting room is front aspect, and also has a glazed door leading to the kitchen/diner.
The kitchen/diner is a bright rear aspect room, with French doors opening to the rear patio.
The kitchen is fitted with a contemporary range of handle-less gloss units, with integral appliances including fridge/freezer, dishwasher, oven and induction hob, with quartz worktop and breakfast bar.
There is a bespoke range of painted fitted shelving in the dining area, and an understairs cupboard, which also has plumbing for a washing machine.
A front aspect study with walk-in bay window completes the ground floor accommodation.
(Agent's note: this room is also fitted with plumbing for a washing machine so can also be used as a utility room if desired). There is underfloor heating throughout the ground floor.
A turning staircase leads to the first floor landing.
The main bedroom is rear aspect, benefitting from a pleasant South facing outlook over Cow Hill, with built-in wardrobes, and an en-suite shower room.
There are two further front aspect bedrooms to this floor, both doubles in size with fitted wardrobes, and both also offering a distant outlook over fields beyond.
The family bathroom is fitted with a bath with shower over and marble effect tiling.
Another turning staircase leads to a further en-suite room, with a full range of eaves storage and a tiled shower room. This room also offers stunning views across Cow Hill.
OUTSIDE SPACE: Communal electric gates shared by only four properties open to a block paved drive. There is allocated parking for two cars directly outside the house.
Gated access at the side leads to the rear, with covered storage area. The rear garden is South facing, with a flagstone patio adjacent running along the rear of the house.
A brick retaining wall with steps lead up to a garden laid with artificial turf for low maintenance. The garden is fully enclosed with timber fencing, with brick garden wall along the rear boundary.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: South Oxfordshire District Council. Tax band E. Gas fired central heating, with underfloor heating to the ground floor.
All mains services with additional solar panels for electricity and benefitting from the feed in tariff. Water softener. Contribution towards the electric gates amounting to approximately £50 pa.
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. DGO250172/
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