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"Brought to the market for the first time in 30 years, this four bedroom detached bungalow is situated in a desirable quiet road close to the heart of the Thameside village of Shiplake. There is spacious and flexible accommodation throughout, a generous well landscaped garden and plenty of scope for extension and improvement, STPP. EPC Rating A.
LOCAL INFORMATION
Mill Road is a quiet residential road in the heart of Shiplake village. The house is located about 200m from the train station and central village amenities. The Thameside village of Shiplake has a range of local amenities including a village shop with a post office, butcher and The Baskerville Arms pub. Shiplake railway station is in the heart of the village, only one stop from Henley and giving mainline access via Twyford (8 mins) or Reading (18 mins) with a fast service to London, Paddington (from 29 mins) with Crossrail allowing direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow from 2022. The historic riverside town of Henley-on-Thames (2 miles) has superb facilities including a Waitrose, individual caf?s and restaurants, a fine variety of shops and public houses and is home to the world famous Regatta. The area is well served for schools, including Shiplake Primary, Shiplake College, Reading Blue Coat, The Abbey School for Girls and Queen Anne's in Caversham. The nearby countryside offers miles of extensive walking and riding with the Thames Path close by.
ACCOMMODATION
The main entrance is via a generous entrance porch with extensive glazing to the front which leads to a wide hallway. The living room benefits from original parquet flooring, a decorative feature gas fireplace and double aspect windows, one of which is floor to ceiling. The kitchen has a range of storage units and built in appliances, and is large enough for a breakfast table. It leads through to a bright conservatory, currently used as the dining room. Placed centrally on the rear of the house, it enjoys access to both sides of the garden, as well as wrap around views over the outside space. There is also a useful utility room with space for a washing machine and dryer. The living accommodation includes four double bedrooms, three of which have built in wardrobes. There are two shower rooms. One was the former family bathroom which now features a large walk in shower, but could have a bath re-instated if required. The house has scope for various side extensions, STPP. It also has granted planning permission to extend the detached garage/studio to create a one bedroom annex.
OUTSIDE SPACE
The front of the house is set down a long gravel lane, making it very private. There is parking for multiple vehicles, along with a detached garage, currently used as a studio. The rear of it gives access to the garden either through the garage or via the path. The rear gardens are charming. They are mature and well landscaped with a large ornamental pond, patio seating areas, a decked covered dining area, a summer house and additional potting shed. The grounds wrap around the house, giving multiple aspects and a feeling of seclusion and privacy. The side garden is currently used as a fruit and vegetable area with raised planting beds and a large amount of storage space.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES
South Oxfordshire District Council. Council Tax band G. All mains services connected. Solar panels were installed 8 years ago under a plan that pays cash at 55p per unit generated for another 17 years increasing with RPI. This now generates over ?2,000 per annum in addition to heating the hot water.
CONVEYANCING
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DISCLAIMER
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