The Birches, Goring On Thames, Reading, RG8

DESCRIPTION:

A three bedroom end of terrace home nestled in a quiet enclave in the centre of this riverside village, overlooking an open green and also providing attractive first floor views towards distant National Trust land. The property is ideally positioned within walking distance of amenities, and benefits from a South facing rear garden, with access into the garage directly from the garden. The property has been reconfigured to provide an open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room. The accommodation comprises: entrance hall, cloakroom, kitchen, lounge/diner, three bedrooms, family shower room and single garage. EPC Rating D.

LOCAL INFORMATION:

Goring is a highly sought after riverside village conveniently located for commuting to London (49 minutes) and Reading (15 minutes) by train from Goring (mainline) Station. Reading Station has a fast service to London Paddington (from 23 mins) with the Elizabeth Line now allowing direct access to London. Goring has a good selection of local shops as well as a doctor’s surgery, dentist, chemist and vets.

ACCOMMODATION:

A glazed front door opens into the entrance hall, with a cloakroom. Another glazed door leads into the lounge/diner, with a storage cupboard and door onto the rear patio. This room has also been opened up to the kitchen, which was re-fitted by the current owner in 2020 with a matching range of wall and base units, oak worktop, double sinks and a gas fired aga. The kitchen offers an outlook over the communal green at the front.

A turning staircase leads to the first floor landing with an airing cupboard and access to the loft. The main bedroom has double built in wardrobes and offers a spectacular view over the village, looking across Rectory Gardens, St Thomas Church and with the rolling hills of the Holies in the distance. There are two further bedrooms, one offering another attractive view over the rear, and a shower room, which also houses the washing machine.

OUTSIDE SPACE:

The property is approached via a pedestrian footpath at the front, overlooking a communal green. Gated access at the side leads to the rear.

The rear garden faces South, and offers a flagstone patio adjacent opening to a level lawned garden with well stocked planted borders. A path leads to the bottom of the garden with a shed and access to a pedestrian walkway.

The property also benefits from a single garage in a nearby block, with pedestrian access directly from the rear garden. The garage has light and power, and electric roller door and rafter storage above. The garden is enclosed by timber fencing and brick privacy wall.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

South Oxfordshire District Council. Tax band C. Gas fired central heating with the boiler replaced in 2020. All mains services. £80 pa contribution for maintenance of the communal green.

Important information for potential purchasers
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Buyer information
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