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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · RG7 1UY
Listing removedReduced £155k (−14.8%) on 21 JunListed 216 days
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About
This well presented five bedroom detached character cottage is set in a secluded location offering panoramic views across Berkshire countryside.
The versatile accommodation comprises entrance hall, living room with open fire, kitchen/dining room with French doors onto the patio area, study, utility room and cloakroom.
There are five first floor bedrooms, including master bedroom with en suite facilities, and a family bathroom.
The property also benefits from a smart garden office, well stocked garden, a single garage and ample parking.
The rear garden is enclosed by hedges, laid mainly to lawn with mature shrub and plant borders. An area of Indian sandstone patio runs across the rear of the cottage with steps up to the lawn.
A path, covered by a wooden pergola, leads to an insulated garden office with light and power. Gated side access leads to the walled front garden with ample driveway parking and a garage.
Old Parsons Cottage is located on the edge of the desirable village of Farley Hill, the property enjoys a semi-rural setting surrounded by fields with easy access to Wokingham and Reading.
The area offers excellent transport links, countryside walks, and a selection of well regarded local schools in nearby Arborfield, making it ideal for families seeking both character and convenience.
Council Tax Band: F (Subject to change) Local Authority: Wokingham Borough Council Energy Performance Rating: F
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