Birchen Close, Woodcote, Reading, RG8

DESCRIPTION:

A detached family home situated on a corner plot on the edge of this popular residential cul-de-sac, just a 0.4 mile walk of the well regarded local primary and secondary schools.

The house has been extensively refurbished and enhanced in recent years by the current owners. It now features bespoke handcrafted joinery and cabinetry, generously proportioned rooms, a redesigned driveway and entrance, and a landscaped west-facing rear garden.

The garden also benefits from a fully equipped external building which works ideally as a work from home space. The well appointed accommodation includes: entrance hall, WC, kitchen/diner, utility, sitting room, main bedroom with en-suite, three further bedrooms, family bathroom and double garage. EPC Rating D.

LOCAL INFORMATION:

Woodcote is situated three miles north east of Goring with good access to Reading, Wallingford and Oxford. There’s a good bus service, and train access to London (Paddington) and Oxford, with a choice of Reading, Pangbourne or Goring Railway Stations. The village offers a good selection of amenities including popular Primary and Secondary schooling at both state and public.

ACCOMMODATION:

A hand-crafted oak framed covered porch leads into an entrance hall featuring a fitted mat, custom shoe storage, built-in wine rack and a practical airing cupboard. The kitchen/diner is a light filled double aspect room with large windows. The kitchen combines classic neutral Shaker cabinetry with oak worktops and a practical breakfast bar, and is equipped with an integrated dishwasher and freestanding five ring electric Cookmaster range. There is also a walk-in larder cupboard, and in-built bench window seat in the dining area with storage below. The sitting room is a generous space, again double aspect with sliding doors to the rear patio, and a full range of bespoke cabinetry. There is also a WC, and a large utility room, with a full range of additional storage units with oak worktop, auxiliary sink and space for further appliances.

On the first floor, the main bedroom overlooks the rear garden and includes a full range of fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room with a walk-in shower with rainfall shower head. There are two further generous double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, one featuring wall panelling. A fourth rear-facing bedroom also includes feature wall panelling. The family bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath with shower over.

OUTSIDE SPACE:

At the front of the property, a gravelled driveway provides ample parking and access to the garage. Oak sleeper landscaping incorporates steps rising to a pedestrian pathway, while open estate fencing defines the front and side boundaries. Gated side access leads through to the rear.

The rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped by the current owner and now offers an extensive flagstone patio wrapping along the rear and side of the house, providing generous space for outdoor seating and dining. There is a neatly lawned area with barked borders, including pleached trees for privacy. Benefitting from a westerly aspect, the garden is enclosed by a mix of timber fencing and brick wall. A barked play area provides a safe space for children.

At the bottom of the garden is a recently installed timber Garden Office, fitted with double glazed windows and French doors. Electric is served by its own independent fuse board; ethernet and broadband provides a perfect work from home space away from the main house.

The double garage is accessed via an insulated electric security door. Inside there is light, power and rafter storage above.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

South Oxfordshire District Council. Tax band F. Gas fired central heating, all mains services.

Important information for potential purchasers
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