Checkendon, Reading, RG8

DESCRIPTION:

A distinctive period property set right within the pretty heart of the village. The cottage is Grade II listed, dating from the first decade of the 20th century in the Arts and Crafts style, and benefits from features including lath and plaster construction, exposed beams and timbers and timber framed leaded glass windows. The cottage also benefits from an attractive southeasterly facing rear garden, with an outbuilding and summer house, both with power. The accommodation includes: entrance hall, WC, kitchen, lounge/diner, two double bedrooms, bathroom and separate toilet. EPC Rating F.

LOCAL INFORMATION:

Checkendon is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has a popular primary school and pre-school. There is a selection of shops and pubs in the nearby villages of Stoke Row and Woodcote, both within 2 miles. The village is within 15 minutes drive of both Henley on Thames and Reading town centre. Reading offers excellent commuting links into London Paddington and Oxford, with the Elizabeth Line now allowing direct access to London.

ACCOMMODATION:

A stable door opens into an entrance hall with terracotta tiling and a WC. The hall leads to the kitchen which is rear aspect and fitted with a matching range of units with integral appliances including fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and electric hob. There is a stable door leading to the rear garden. The kitchen also provides access to the lounge/diner, a double aspect room with feature timber beams and timber framed windows, and a brick fireplace (currently blocked).

A turning staircase leads to the first floor landing. The main bedroom overlooks the rear garden with attractive timber framed leaded glass windows, a feature fireplace and a full range of built in wardrobes. There is a second rear aspect double bedroom, again with a feature cast iron fireplace and hatch access to an insulated and boarded loft. The bathroom is fitted with a bath with shower over and a bidet, and there is a separate toilet.

OUTSIDE SPACE:

A picket fence and gate opens to a path meandering through the front garden to the front door.

The rear garden has a southeasterly aspect. A flagstone patio is adjacent opening to a level lawned garden with a central winter-flowering cherry tree. The garden benefits from an outbuilding and summerhouse, both with power. There is a vegetable patch to the rear, and a pedestrian gate leading to an access path. The garden is bounded by a mix of timber fencing with some copper beech hedging.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

South Oxfordshire District Council. Tax band C. Electric storage heaters. Mains drainage.

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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