4 Bed House For Sale

An attractive Victorian four bedroom cottage constructed in approximately 1880, sympathetically extended and offering a blend of charm, character and thoughtfully designed living spaces. For sale with no upward chain.


Accommodation summary

Located in the sought after hamlet of Gallowstree Common, this extended Victorian cottage offers a blend of charming original features with modern enhancements. With four good sized bedrooms, the principal having en-suite facilities, three reception rooms, large kitchen diner and gardens to the front, side and rear, off road parking and garage.

Ground Floor

Approaching via the garden gate into the pretty entrance porch with a practical bench, you’ll enter into the living room with its reclaimed floorboards, window overlooking the front garden, stairs to the first floor and feature brick chimney breast with solid fuel burner, perfect for cosy nights in. From here we move into the large kitchen diner which is the heart of the home. The kitchen diner is a bright space which overlooks the rear garden having wooden fitted units, terracotta floor tiles and enough room to accommodate a large dining table. There’s also a stable style door leading out to the garden and a further door leading to the spacious family room, making this sociable space perfect for entertaining. The family room is a real gem, being triple aspect, it is light and airy with bi-fold doors that open out into the rear garden, fitted storage and shelving and a lovely open fireplace. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the study which looks out onto the front garden and benefits from fitted bookcases and cupboards.

First Floor

Stairs lead from the living room up to the first floor landing with access to all first floor accommodation. The principal bedroom is a bright and airy space, with two windows providing lovely views and access to the en-suite shower room. There are a further three good sized bedrooms and a delightful family bathroom with a roll top bath.

Outside

The property has gardens to the front, side and rear giving the plot a feeling of space and offering the opportunity to extend further, if required in the future (subject to planning). Laid primarily to lawn, the private rear garden features a patio area, ideal for al-fresco dining, adjacent to a useful garden room. There is also a gravel driveway, providing plenty of off-road parking, which leads to the garage.

Location

The property is located in the highly sought-after hamlet of Gallowstree Common. You'll find shopping nearby in Sonning Common or Goring-on-Thames, and Henley-on-Thames and Reading are just a short drive away. Reading also has train services to London, making it easy to get around. And if you love the outdoors, you'll find plenty of opportunities for hiking and riding in the surrounding countryside, plus there's boating on the Thames and racing at Newbury and Ascot. And don't forget about the excellent schools in the area, including The Oratory, Cranford House, and Moulsford.