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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · RG40 2ES
Listing removedReduced £25k (−5.3%) on 30 JunListed 263 days
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A charming period property in a sought-after location just a short walk from the historic market town of Wokingham.
This delightful bay fronted property offers spacious living areas, a family kitchen and three bedrooms with original features.
The pretty front garden with path leads to the hardwood front door that opens into the welcoming hallway.
The cloakroom in tones of buttermilk is useful for guests situated opposite the two reception rooms.
The Living room is bathed in sunlight from the bay window, a cosy place to sit with friends and family by the feature fireplace with period tiles and surround.
A grand room with character, neutrally decorated and calming. Doors open into the generous dining room, ideal for leaving open when entertaining or closed for a more intimate dinner party.
Patio doors offer a view onto the garden streaming in sunlight and floral scents in summer.
Two alcoves are ideal for side bureaus or display cabinets to display your favourite ornaments, crockery, and glassware.
A second door from the dining room leads back to the hallway and into a modern Kitchen decorated in teal and white with complimentary dove grey flooring.
Farmhouse style wooden worktops for food preparation contrast with the sleek oven, hob and extractor. Space is available for a washing machine and fridge freezer ideal for everyday life.
A passe-plat will impress your guests as you serve culinary delights through to the dining room.
Washing up offers views of the garden through the picture window and is a sunny spot for growing herbs on the windowsill.
On the first floor the timeless, elegant principal Bedroom is a serene sanctuary with a bay window in which to sit at a dressing table or to relax reading a book.
The harmonious tones invite you to add your own personality and crisp bedding.
The second double bedroom is a design classic with a vintage ornate fireplace, this would look resplendent with pretty lights and scented candles for a luxury feel.
A fitted wardrobe with white louvre doors completes the picture. The third bedroom/ home office is an ideal room for a child or working in the comfort of your own study.
Depending on your lifestyle it is just as perfect as a dressing room looking down over the garden.
The refitted Bathroom is a balanced blend of modern and classic with sash window and relaxing bath adorned by panelled wood side alongside a heated towel rail and chic tiling.
A shower over the bath is ideal for a refreshing start to the morning with the option of a sumptuous bath when relaxing.
The rear garden is a blank canvas primarily laid to lawn that would benefit from green fingers and designer imagination. A real sun trap just waiting to reach its full potential.
Side access from the front is ideal for muddy boots, dogs, and bikes with plenty of space for a shed and greenhouse.
Residents can enjoy the convenience of permit parking and easy access to local amenities, schools, and transport links.
Wokingham has a vibrant community and holds a Music, Food & Drink Festival every August, showcasing local musicians, food producers and also wines, beers, and ciders from Berkshire and surrounding breweries.
The town has a host of family facilities including a Superbowl, a swimming pool, a luxury cinema and a family cricket club.
Also on offer in the town centre are bakery’s, designer cocktail bars, boutique shops, Italian street food outlets and oriental delights.
Nearby there are two golf courses, Sand Martins and Bearwood Lakes and a water activity centre at Dinton Pastures.
The A329(M) motorway, accessible from the east of town, connects Wokingham to Reading and the rest of the motorway network at junction 10 of the M4.
The Wokingham junction is where the A329(M) ends and becomes the A322, for Bracknell and the M3. Wokingham railway station is at the junction of the Waterloo to Reading line with the North Downs Line.
South Western Railway manages the station and provides services, along with Great Western Railway.
Local bus services are provided by Thames Valley Buses and the services from Wokingham to Reading and Bracknell are operated by Reading Buses and easily available nearby.
The property is ideal for first-time buyers, families, or investors looking for a lucrative opportunity and offers No Onward Chain complications. Material Information: Part A.
Property: Three Bedroom Semi Detached House Tenure: Freehold Local Authority / Council Tax: Wokingham Borough Council – Band D . EPC: D Part B. Property Construction: Brick and block Services.
Water: Mains Drainage: Mains Electricity: Mains Heating: - Gas Broadband :FTTP up to 1000 Mbps (Ofcom) Mobile: Likely – Indoor/outdoor (OfCom) Part C.
Parking: On Road Permit Parking Please note: These images are virtually staged for illustrative purposes only.
The property is currently tenanted, and its actual condition may differ from what is shown.
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