2-bedroom semi-detached house · RG4 8ED
Sold STCListed 190 days
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About
An elegant late Georgian two bedroom semi detached home with off road parking, conveniently positioned less than a mile to Caversham centre and only a 17 minute walk to Reading station.
Having been completely renovated including a new kitchen and two bathroom suites, working open fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, Amtico flooring and a south facing garden.
No onward chain 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.
Background - This property is believed to date back to circa 1836 and was originally built as farm workers cottages for the the nearby Briants Farm.
ENTRANCE Solid oak front door to RECEPTION HALL With vaulted ceiling and overhead double glazed Velux window, encased radiator, Amtico flooring, through to LIVING ROOM With twin front aspect double glazed windows, exposed brick feature wall with open working fireplace and hearth, Amtico flooring, recessed cupboard housing meters and three wall lights Through to FITTED KITCHEN Beautiful Shaker style kitchen comprising inbuilt ceramic sink with mixer tap and cupboards under, further range of both floor standing and wall mounted eye level units with wooden work surfaces and contrasting tiled surrounds, inset Bosch four ring induction hob with extractor hood above and Bosch integrated oven below, further integrated Bosch dishwasher and neatly integrated Bosch washing machine and fridge.
With Amtico flooring, rear aspect double glazed window and oak double glazed stable door to outside permanent gazebo and garden BATHROOM Beautifully fitted four piece suite with vaulted ceiling and overhead double glazed Velux window, comprising bath, one and half width tiled shower, wash hand basin with cupboard space below, W.C., with fully tiled walls and oak style flooring, stainless steel heated towel rail and illuminated mirror and useful overhead cupboard space, Amtico flooring STAIRCASE VIA KITCHEN With exposed brick wall, leading to first floor landing with overhead double glazed Velux window and oak latched door to BEDROOM ONE With twin front aspect double glazed windows, feature exposed brick wall with working open fireplace, oak beams, vaulted ceiling with double glazed Velux window, Amtico flooring, latched door to ENSUITE W.C.
With low level suite, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and tiled walls BEDROOM TWO With part vaulted ceiling, double glazed Velux window, rear aspect double glazed window, feature exposed brick wall, Amtico flooring, exposed beams and latched door to EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin, raised W.C., heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, double glazed Velux window REAR GARDEN At the rear of the property is a neat fully enclosed south facing garden predominantly laid to lawn with timber fenced enclosures and permanent timber gazebo adjacent to the full width of the property providing additional outside usable space particularly during summer months for alfresco dining etc.
The garden enjoys excellent seclusion and extends approximately 40ft.
Outside power PARKING The front of the property is entered via a pea shingled driveway providing off road parking for two vehicles with wrought iron side fence.
There is an outside power socket to the right of the front door.
TENURE Freehold SCHOOL CATCHMENT Thameside Primary School Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre COUNCIL TAX Band C 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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