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" Pretty detached country cottage in an extremely private location ideal for any buyer wanting to update and add value. Located in the heart of the village, the cottage is believed to have been an Ideal Home Exhibition winner in 1939 .The generous accommodation includes 3 double bedrooms and 2 reception rooms. There are private gardens to the front and side and a courtyard to the rear. A drive leading to a detached brick garage and workshop. The property is available with NO ONWARD CHAIN. EPC Rating D
LOCAL INFORMATION
Checkendon is to the south of the Chiltern Hills in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a popular Primary school, a well-regarded Cricket Club which plays on the village green, an Equestrian centre, village shop and post office and a 12th Century Church. Local convenience shops can be found in Woodcote (1.5 miles), and there are further shops and Waitrose branches in both Caversham

(6 miles) and Wallingford (7 miles). More comprehensive amenities are available in Henley-on-Thames and Reading (both 8 miles distant). Henley, Goring and Reading railway stations have good services to London, Paddington (from 45 mins, 55 mins and 29 mins respectively) with Crossrail allowing direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow from 2018. The area is well served for schools including The Oratory, Langtree, Pangbourne College, Reading boys grammar, Kendrick girls grammar, Reading Blue Coat and Queen Anne's in Caversham. The M4 is about 10 miles away and connects to the M3 and M25 motorway network. There are miles of riding and walking in the surrounding countryside.
ACCOMMODATION
From beneath the attractive entrance porch, the original oak door opens into the entrance hall. Both the drawing room and dining room have windows overlooking the front and side gardens and have brick built open fireplaces. These rooms have an excellent feel of light and space.

The kitchen/breakfast room is to the rear with a door into the courtyard rear garden and windows overlooking the side. There is a range of wall and base cabinets and ample room for a table and chairs.

Upstairs the 19 ft master bedroom overlooks the front gardens; there are 2 further generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The bathroom could very simply be sub divided to create a separate shower room if required.
OUTSIDE SPACE
White Rose Cottage is surrounded by its own gardens and is wonderfully private being screened by high hedges and shrubs. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a small pond, mature shrubs and flower beds. A 5 bar gate opens onto the drive which provides off road parking for 3 cars and leads to a substantial detached brick garage and workshop.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES
Mains Electricity and Water. Oil Fired Central Heating. South Oxfordshire District Tax Band: G
CONVEYANCING
Through our in house Conveyancing team, we can ensure ease and efficiency for a competitive, no-sale, no-fee quote. Ask us for a quote today.
DISCLAIMER
These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
BUYERS INFORMATION
In accordance with HMRC Anti Money Laundering Regulations a buyer(s) must attend our office to provide Photo Identification and Proof of Address (valid in last 3 months) once a sale is agreed. "