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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · RG8 8AA
Sold STCReduced £50k (−7.1%) on 1 OctListed 35 days
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About
No Onward Chain A superb detached family home, available with no onward chain and ideally positioned close to the River Thames.
This spacious and versatile property offers well-proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors, making it an excellent choice for modern family living.
The house is conveniently located within easy reach of the River Thames, with nearby bus services providing access to Reading town centre.
Pangbourne village centre and railway station are also within a reasonable distance.
The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a generous bay-fronted living room, a refurbished kitchen and dining room, a separate family room and a convenient cloakroom.
The refurbished kitchen is well appointed with a range of wall and base units, integrated appliances, a five-ring gas hob, extractor hood and breakfast bar, while the dining area provides an ideal space for family meals and entertaining.
There is also access to the rear garden and garage. The first floor provides four bedrooms, including two with en-suite shower rooms, together with a family bathroom.
The second floor is dedicated to the impressive principal bedroom suite, which benefits from a dressing room with built-in wardrobes and a luxurious four-piece en-suite bathroom.
Outside, the property enjoys a substantial six-car driveway, providing excellent off-road parking, along with a useful garage benefiting from light and power.
The enclosed rear garden features a patio area, a good-sized lawn and mature shrub borders, creating an attractive and private outdoor space.
Further benefits include gas central heating, double-glazed windows, ample built-in storage and excellent family accommodation throughout.
Value & comps
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About 68A,, Purley Rise, Reading
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