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About
A beautifully presented substantial family home with five bedrooms, three reception rooms, a stunning 250ft garden, gated driveway and garage.
Located on a desirable road in Sonning Common, close to the village centre amenities. EPC Rating C.
LOCAL INFORMATION Kidmore Lane is a quiet road within 300m of Sonning Common village centre, yet set on the quiet outskirts.
Sonning Common is a thriving village located in the Oxfordshire countryside.
It includes an extensive range of amenities including a chemist, vet, shops, post office, village hall, library and an award winning health centre.
Local state primary schools include Peppard, Sonning Common and Kidmore End, all of which are rated either good or outstanding by Ofsed. State secondary schools include Chiltern Edge and Gillotts.
Fee paying schools include Rupert House and St Marys Prep, Shiplake College, Cranford House, The Oratory, Reading Blue Coat, Moulsford (boys), Wycombe Abbey and Queen Anne's School, Caversham (girls).
The historic riverside town of Henley-on-Thames (4 miles) has superb facilities including a supermarket, a fine variety of shops and is home to the world famous Henley Royal Regatta.
ACCOMMODATION The front door opens into a stunning, square double height atrium style lobby. There is a wooden floor and plenty of well disguised hidden storage options.
It is a bright space, setting the scene for the thoughtfully created and light rooms off it. The living room is double length, spacious and light.
There is a central modern-style wood burning stove and double aspect windows including bifolding doors to the garden. The kitchen is open plan to the dining area.
It is stocked with high-quality fittings and gadgets including a quartz resin worktop and an island with a breakfast bar.
There is a 5-burner induction hob with hidden extractor fan, double Neff ovens, microwave, coffee area, Quooker boiling water tap and water softener.
There is also an enviable built in double larder cupboard. There are bifolding doors to the patio as well as a side aspect window. The kitchen is open plan to the dining area.
This is a welcoming area with an especially large window offering lovely garden views. The kitchen has a utility room off it, with a side door and space for a washing machine and dryer.
There is a third reception area which could be used a snug, family room or study and a modern stylish guest w.c.
Upstairs, the main bedroom has a great view over the garden through a Juliette balcony, bespoke curved built in wardrobes and an ensuite modern shower room.
There are three further double bedrooms, all with built in wardrobes sharing a spacious family bathroom with a separate shower and free standing bath.
There is a fifth bedroom, currently used as a study with a large picture window and additional electrical points built in. There is also a boarded loft with ladder for storage.
OUTSIDE SPACE The house has a large gated frontage with gravel driveway parking and a pretty front lawn.
There is a detached wide garage with an electric up and over door which has access to the rear garden via an internal door.
The rear 250ft garden is well landscaped and private, bordered by tall hedges and trees. It begins with a patio along the house leading to a lawn with mature beds and a path.
There is a summer house positioned half way into the garden with its own patio. This has power and lighting and is currently used as a gym.
The remaining garden is a wildlife garden with tall grass and wild flowers. There are two separate sheds for storage.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION South Oxfordshire District Council, tax band D (subject to change). All mains services connected.
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. DHE250166/
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