Emmens Close, Checkendon, RG8

DESCRIPTION:

A semi-detached bungalow tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac within the pretty village of Checkendon, just steps away from the village recreation grounds. The property has been extended to provide a vaulted sitting room and conservatory overlooking the South facing garden, abutting woodland at the rear. The property also benefits from an insulated garden studio, ideal for home-working if required. Available with no onward chain, the well presented accommodation includes: entrance hall, kitchen, lounge, conservatory, two double bedrooms and shower room. EPC Rating F.

LOCAL INFORMATION:

Checkendon is located on the edge of the Chiltern Hills in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This close knit village dates back to the 12th century and has many amenities including a popular primary school and pre-school, local church plus equestrian centre and sports facilities on the recreation ground with its sports pavilion catering for the village cricket club and football team. 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 the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow. There is extensive and varied access to countryside footpaths, bridleways and The Ridgeway.


ACCOMMODATION:

The entrance is located to the side of the property, with door opening to an entrance hall with storage cupboards. The hall leads to a galley-style kitchen, fitted with a range of gloss units with composite worktops and integral appliances including dishwasher, washing machine, oven and electric hob. The kitchen opens to a South-facing lounge with a vaulted ceiling with velux windows, multi-fuel stove and French doors opening to the rear deck. This space also opens to a conservatory, with French doors to the rear. The two double bedrooms are located towards of the front of the property. A shower room with walk-in shower and attractive tiling completes the accommodation.

OUTSIDE SPACE:

A pedestrian footpath leads to the property, with a wooden gate opening to a cobbled path. The front is a gardeners' haven, with raised vegetable beds surrounded by strawberry plants and fruiting apple, pear and cherry trees. A further timber gate leads to the rear, with a wide plank decked seating area, making the most of the South-facing aspect. The deck borders a large ornamental pond with water lilies providing a natural environment for a variety of wildlife and attracting many rare birds. A feature twisted willow overhangs, and a path leads to a wildlife garden, with a yellow plum tree. A gate at the rear leads onto woodland, and the garden is enclosed by timber fencing to the sides.

There is also a timber garden studio with insulation, power and electric radiators with a sliding door onto the decking. This space provides an ideal space for home-working if required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

South Oxfordshire District Council. Tax band B. Electric radiators with immersion heater for hot water. 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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