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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · RG4 9TH
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About
An immaculately presented detached home, completely renovated and thoughtfully extended, occupying an elevated position with a beautifully landscaped, south-west facing garden, situated within a highly sought after quiet cul-de-sac.
Accommodation includes; Entrance porch, hallway, 13ft x 13ft sitting room with log burner and pocket doors opening into a fantastic 23ft kitchen/diner/family room with a German imported kitchen and bi-folding doors onto the garden.
There is a utility room, downstairs w/c and a ground floor study/bedroom 4.
The stairs in the hallway lead to the first floor landing which comprises of Bedroom 1 with vaulted ceiling, comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes, Juliet balcony, and en-suite shower room.
Excellent size double bedroom 2 with vaulted ceiling and Juliet balcony, a further large double bedroom 3 and a family bathroom with separate shower and bath.
Noteworthy features include; PVCu double glazed windows, gas fired central heating with pressurised hot water tank and underfloor heating to ground floor and en-suite and family bathroom, ample off road parking, ample built in cupboards.
To the front of the property is a tarmac driveway providing ample off road parking bordered by established hedging and accompanied by a mature flower bed with gated side access.
To the rear of the property is a beautifully landscaped, secluded, south west facing garden arranged over three levels.
A paved terrace adjoining the property accessed by bi-fold doors from the kitchen/diner. Fitted outside lights and tap.
Steps leading up to a lawned area surrounded by raised beds full of mature shrubs with further steps leading up to another paved seating area. There is a substantial shed to the rear of the garden.
Total Floor Area: 161m2 (1736sqft) Council Tax: Band F Services: Mains gas, electricity, water & drainage.
Old Copse Gardens is situated on the fringes of the village, close to woodland walks, yet within easy walking of the village centre.
Sonning Common is a thriving village community, situated in the beautiful South Oxfordshire countryside on the edge of the Chiltern hills.
It is well served with amenities including; Health Centre, Dental Surgery, Veterinary Surgery and a range of shops providing day to day needs.
The village offers good schooling at both Primary and Secondary levels.
There is easy access to both Reading and Henley-on-Thames town centres, London Paddington is less than 30 minutes from Reading Railway Station and there are good links to the M4 and M40 motorways.
Crossrail, two Elizabeth Line trains an hour, will allow passengers to travel right through central London from Reading station without having to change trains.
Value & comps
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