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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · RG40 3RA
Listing removedReduced £40k (−5.5%) on 21 AugListed 118 days
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About
This versatile four bedroom detached chalet bungalow offers scope for further improvement and is set in a desirable non estate location, close to local shops and transport links.
The ground floor accommodation comprises entrance hall, spacious living room with patio doors leading onto the private south facing rear garden, a kitchen with adjoining dining room, and three bedrooms, including master bedroom with en suite facilities, and family bathroom.
The fourth bedroom is located on the first floor. The property also benefits from a tandem length garage and ample driveway parking to the front.
Outside, the rear garden is enclosed by wooden fencing and mature hedge borders, laid mainly to lawn with a patio across the rear of the property.
There is a tandem length garage with side access and remote controlled up and over door to the front. Gated side access leads to the front driveway with parking for several large vehicles.
The front garden is laid to lawn with laurel hedge borders along the front boundary which provides privacy.
There are a variety of amenities within walking distance at California Crossroads, including a doctors' surgery, chemist, dentists and a vets.
Also close by are nursery schools and the fbc Centre, offering a wide range of facilities such as multi-purpose sports hall, café, library, children's centre and meeting spaces.
There are bridle paths to California Country Park and walks through National Trust woodland. The property is conveniently located to access the M3 and A329(M)/M4 via Bracknell.
Council Tax Band: F (Subject to Change) Local Authority: Wokingham Borough Council Energy Performance Rating: E
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About 400, Finchampstead Road, Finchampstead
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