Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to Post Cottage Wood Lane, Reading, a cozy and compact detached type home with 4 bed in the RG4 9BB area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built
in a neighborhood known for its allure and prestige.
This home stands out for its value and character -
with a market valuation of £1,300,000 and a rental potential of £8,450 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
Additional analysis
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Detached historic Grade II Listed cottage, which is believed to be
over 350 years old, now restored and extended and set in landscaped
gardens of over a third of an acre. This very pretty ?chocolate
box? cottage has superb original features including exposed beams
and well-proportioned rooms. EPC Rating: E
LOCATION
Post Cottage is situated amongst other period and character
properties in the small village of Kidmore End which has a Church,
village hall, cricket club, primary school and duck pond. The
well-regarded New Inn pub is within a short walk. Henley-on-Thames
(6 miles) has an excellent range of leisure and shopping facilities
including a Waitrose, caf?s, restaurants and specialist shops, with
more comprehensive amenities available in Reading (4.5 miles). Both
Henley and Reading Railway Stations have good services to London,
Paddington (from 45 mins and 29 mins respectively) with Crossrail
allowing direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and
Heathrow from 2019. The area is well served for schools, both state
and private, including Shiplake College, Reading Blue Coat, The
Oratory and Queen Anne?s in Caversham. The surrounding countryside
offers miles of outstanding walking and riding.
ACCOMMODATION
The current owners have lavished attention on Post Cottage and have
updated and stylishly modernised the property whilst still
retaining its quirky charm. Formerly the village Post Office, in
the sitting room there is still the original window through which
stamps were dispensed to the village. The charming and spacious
25ft double aspect sitting room also has an old brick fireplace
with wood burning stove, exposed beams and a door to the cellar
(which has restricted head height) and a further door to the
garden.
There is a study area with original polished brick floor and a
dining room again with exposed beams and a large built-in cupboard.
The newly extended kitchen/breakfast room is a lovely room with a
vaulted ceiling and is fitted with a range of bespoke hand-painted
cabinets with granite work surfaces, black AGA and 2-ring gas hob,
an integrated dishwasher and fridge. This sunny room has a polished
Limestone floor and French windows which open onto the terrace and
garden.
Up the original curved oak stairs is the first floor with a 17ft
wide master bedroom suite which has far reaching views over the
rear gardens and fields beyond. There is a private en-suite shower
room with a window to the side. On this floor is a further good
sized double bedroom which has an extensive range of built-in
wardrobes and drawers and a single bedroom with a large walk in
cupboard. On the second floor is a large attic double bedroom. This
bedroom also overlooks the rear gardens and has another large
storage cupboard.
OUTSIDE
Set behind hedges at the front of the cottage is a large spacious
gravel driveway, providing off road parking for a number of cars
and which leads to a detached garage. To the rear of the property
and accessed from the kitchen/breakfast room, is a substantial
utility room, beautifully fitted with bespoke units and with
plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Attached to this is
a timber clad workshop.
Overhanging the paved terrace is a beautiful Wisteria providing
summer fragrance and colour. Steps lead up to the very pretty,
private, South-facing gardens with borders full of perennial
cottage garden plants. To the side of the workshop is a
vine-covered pergola and at the end of the 200ft garden is a
delightful summer house. Beyond the gardens is open
countryside.
AGENT'S NOTE
The cellar does not have standing head height but is an excellent
storage space.
LOCAL AUTHORITY AND SERVICES
South Oxfordshire District Council, 01491 823000. Council Tax band:
F. Mains gas, electricity and water. Private drainage.
CONVEYANCING
Through our in-house Conveyancing team, we can ensure ease and
efficiency for a competitive, no-sale, no-fee quote. Visit
www.davistate-conveyancing.co.uk for a quote today.
MORTGAGES
Whether you`re a first time buyer or a current home owner; Davis
Tate can provide you with access to Mortgage Advisors who can
assist with professional advice. Davis Tate Ltd is an introducer
appointed representative of First Complete Ltd for purpose of the
provision of advice in relation to mortgage and non investment
insurance products. Mortgage and Protection advice is provided by
LSLi Ltd t/a Embrace Mortgage Services, an appointed representative
of First Complete Ltd. First Complete Ltd is authorised and
regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. LSLi Ltd t/a Embrace
Mortgage Services charge a fee of between ?399 and ?699 on
application. The amount we will charge is dependent on the amount
of research and administration that is required. YOUR HOME MAY BE
REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE
DISCLAIMER
These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part
of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been
tested.
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