High Street, Streatley, Reading, RG8

DESCRIPTION:

A period cottage situated within the heart of Streatley, right on the High Street within steps of the River Thames, with attractive outlooks over the recreation ground and village church. The property has been fully renovated within the last 7 years, and has been maintained to a high standard, still benefitting from characterful features including exposed timbers and brick and chalk walls. The rear garden is South facing, offering a wonderful sunny space to sit outdoors, and there is off street parking at the rear. Available with no onward chain, the well presented accommodation includes: entrance lobby, open plan sitting/dining room, kitchen, WC, main bedroom with en-suite, two further bedrooms, family bathroom and converted loft room. EPC Rating D.

LOCAL INFORMATION:

Streatley and Goring are set within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With an array of amenities and schools nearby, it’s also conveniently located for commuting to London (56 minutes) and Reading (15 minutes) by train from Goring (mainline) station. Reading Station has a fast service to London Paddington (from 29 mins) with the Elizabeth Line now allowing direct access to London.

ACCOMMODATION:

The front door opens into an inner lobby, with a storage closet. Another oak door opens into the open plan sitting/diner room. This space has exposed ceiling timbers, oak flooring and a raised fireplace with brick surround. The kitchen is rear aspect, fitted with a contemporary range of gloss handle-less units, with oak worktops and integral appliances including fridge/freezer, oven, gas hob and washing machine. The kitchen also leads to a cloakroom, and has a door to the rear.

A turning staircase leads to the first floor galleried landing. The main bedroom benefits from original exposed brick and chalk wall, with painted wood timbers and an attractive view across the High Street towards the recreation ground. This room also has an en-suite shower room with rainfall shower head. There is another front aspect bedroom, again with field views and original exposed wall, with built in wardrobes and original cast iron fireplace. A final rear aspect double bedroom overlooks the rear courtyard. The family bathroom is fitted with a bath with shower over.

A carpeted paddle staircase from the landing leads to a fully converted loft room, with velux windows. This space could work ideally as a home office or dressing room.

OUTSIDE SPACE:

The rear walled courtyard garden is fully paved with sandstone patio for low maintenance, facing South to really capture the sun. The garden is bounded by brick and flint walls, with a gate to the parking. (Agent's note: there is pedestrian right of access for the terrace through the garden and parking). There is gravelled off street parking at the rear.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

West Berkshire District Council. Tax band F. Gas fired central heating, all mains services.

BUYERS INFORMATION
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a non-refundable charge of £78.00 including VAT. This does not increase if there is more than one individual selling. This will be collected in advance by Lifetime Legal as a single payment. Lifetime Legal will then pay Us £26.00 Inc. VAT for the work undertaken by Us.

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