3-bedroom house · RG7 4SY
For saleReduced £20k (−4%) on 8 JulListed 153 days
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Sansome & George - This charming and characterful 1850’s semi-detached cottage enjoys a delightful semi-rural position, conveniently situated for Reading, Newbury and Thatcham, while benefitting from generous gardens, far-reaching views, ample parking, a substantial garage/workshop and a versatile summer house/garden office.
Closed Chain This charming and characterful 1860’s semi-detached cottage enjoys a delightful semi-rural position, conveniently situated for Reading, Newbury and Thatcham, while benefitting from generous gardens, far-reaching views, ample parking, a substantial garage/workshop and a versatile summer house/garden office.
The property offers surprisingly spacious and naturally bright accommodation arranged over two floors and is entered via an entrance porch leading into a generous living room featuring a charming log burner, creating a warm and inviting focal point and exposed beams.
The fitted kitchen is complemented by a separate breakfast room, while the ground floor further benefits from a bathroom and separate WC.
On the first floor, three well-proportioned bedrooms provide flexible accommodation suitable for families, guests, or home working whilst enjoying lovely country side views.
Externally, this desirable home continues to impress with a covered veranda, ideal for outdoor seating and entertaining, overlooking the beautifully maintained and generous rear garden.
The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a terrace area and an additional parcel of garden to the side with a dedicated vegetable patch, all enjoying lovely views across neighbouring fields.
To the front, the property benefits from driveway parking for approximately three vehicles, alongside a large garage/workshop.
Positioned behind the garage is a useful summer house/garden office, offering excellent potential for those working from home, hobbies, or additional storage.
The property is one of a pair of attractive Victorian roadside cottages, well positioned for access to nearby villages and towns.
Brimpton offers a popular Village Hall and nearby schools, church, hairdressers providing the local area a strong community feel.
Further amenities can be found in nearby Thatcham, including shops, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes and leisure facilities.
Excellent transport links are available via Thatcham railway station with direct services to London Paddington, as well as easy access to the A34 and M4 motorway network.
Services: Electricity, Wi-Fi, mains water and drainage connected, heating via Dimplex electric heaters.
Please contact Sansome & George Estate Agents for more information or to arrange a viewing appointment at your earliest convenience. West Berkshire Council - Band E
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