3-bedroom house · RG4 8QJ
For saleListed 230 days
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A delightful and particularly spacious cottage style town house situated in an exclusive complex on the edge of the South Oxfordshire countryside backing directly onto the Bugs Bottom Hemdean Valley, with garage, south facing garden in the most peaceful semi-rural setting within three miles of Reading station SITUATION Caversham is situated just north of the River Thames, offering a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants, together with excellent schooling.
Reading Station servicing London (Paddington 25 minutes) is within half a mile of Caversham Bridge and has been further complemented with the arrival of Crossrail.
Emmer Green & Caversham Heights border the South Oxfordshire countryside, with a choice of golf courses and the additional Mapledurham Gym & Rivermead Sports Complex on Caversham borders ENTRANCE Gabled entrance porch and front door to ENTRANCE HALL With cloaks area, radiator and staircase to first floor CLOAKROOM With W.C., wash hand basin, radiator and front aspect obscure double glazed window LIVING/DINING ROOM Spacious full width room naturally segregated for living and dining areas With rear aspect window and matching rear double glazed French doors to garden, central stone ornament fireplace with hearth surround and mantel over, two radiators, three wall light points DINING AREA with room for table and chairs, large understairs storage cupboard KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Fitted comprising single drainer one stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard under, further extensive range of both floor standing and wall mounted eye level units with work surfaces and contrasting tiled surrounds.
Inset four ring gas hob with extractor hood above and integrated oven below, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, further appliance space for fridge/freezer.
Tiled floor, front aspect double glazed window, concealed lighting, neatly fitted gas boiler Room for breakfast table and chairs, radiator STAIRCASE FROM RECEPTION HALL TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING With access to loft space above, built in airing cupboard housing Megaflow pressurised hot water cylinder and slatted shelving.
Separate built in cupboard with hanging space and shelving BEDROOM ONE With twin front aspect double glazed windows, radiator and built in double wardrobe Door to ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM Comprising tiled shower, wash hand basin, W.C., fully tiled walls and floor, radiator BEDROOM TWO With rear aspect double glazed window with views across Hemdean Valley, radiator BEDROOM THREE With rear aspect double glazed window, built in wardrobe with hanging space and shelving, radiator BATHROOM Comprising bath, wash hand basin, W.C., with contrasting tiled surrounds, radiator and front aspect obscure double glazed window REAR GARDEN At the rear of the property is a level secluded garden with full width decking area adjacent to the property with meandering pathway leading to rear gateway access with lawn and rockery area with flowers and shrubs together with timber fenced enclosures.
The gardens enjoy a southerly aspect, excellent seclusion backing onto Bugs Bottom Hemdean Valley extending approx. 40ft.
OUTSIDE The front of the property is entered via a pea shingled driveway providing access to all residents to this little complex, leading to PERSONAL GARAGE With single up and over door, power and light, useful eaves storage space and parking for two vehicles in front FRONT GARDEN There is an open lawned garden area to the front of the property and paved pathway to front door The front of the property overlooks Oxfordshire land (previously grounds of Reading Golf Course) AERIAL VIEWS TENURE Freehold SCHOOL CATCHMENT Emmer Green Primary School The Hill Primary School The Heights Primary School Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre COUNCIL TAX Band E FREE MORTGAGE ADVICE We are pleased to be able to offer the services of an Independent Mortgage Adviser who can access a variety of mortgage rates from leading Banks and Building Societies.
For a free, no obligation discussion or quote, please contact Stuart Milton, our mortgage adviser, on LOCATION This image is for indicative purposes and cannot be relied upon as wholly correct
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