Property description

Set on high ground this very attractive, unusually spacious 4 bedroom semi-detached character family home.This is a very pretty part of Purley Village, iti½s the oldest part of the original village with Letgable situated amidst lovely period properties.

Tilehurst Station 1i½ mile, Pangbourne Station 2 miles,

M4 Junction 12 at Theale 5 miles, Reading 4i½ miles (All distances approximate)

Approx 1,739 sq ft / 161.5mi½.

Set on high ground this very attractive, unusually spacious semi-detached character family home, is one of an individual pair constructed to exacting standards in 1972.

This is a very pretty part of Purley Village, iti½s the oldest part of the original village with Letgable situated amidst lovely period properties overlooking 17th Century beamed cottages and to the left hand side there is an old Georgian gatehouse and lodge. A short distance along the road is the outstanding village school with a distinctive Victorian house beside it.

Directly across from Letgable is a public footpath which leads to open countryside and fantastic walks alongside the River Thames to Pangbourne. There are fine views past the period cottages across the road to the Chiltern Hills rising in the distance.

Special Features: *Bay window overlooking the front garden and historic property at the front and French doors overlooking enclosed rear garden and patio. *Double glazed windows throughout. *Polished engineered natural oak flooring to the reception hall, inner hall and sitting room.

*Kitchen fully fitted with a Cannon four-ring gas unit, newly fitted Bosch oven with grill, recently fitted Bosch fridge freezer, fitted Bosch Exxcel condenser dryer, fitted Bosch washing machine, fitted Hotpoint Aquarius dishwasher, stainless steel double bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer taps, spotlights to ceiling, laminated oak flooring throughout.

*The cloakroom has been refitted of recent times. *Fireplace has a carved beach surround and mantel, stone hearth and fitted with a coal effect gas fuelled fire, flanked on either side by wide oak bookshelves with cupboards under. *Recently refitted gas fired boiler 3 years old. *Bathroom refitted to the first floor with ladder rack towel rail and a power shower with screen to the bath. *Solid bamboo flooring to all the bedrooms. *Extensive range of newly fitted wardrobes with drawers to the master bedroom. *Modern en-suite shower room to the master bedroom with power shower.

*The vendor has created an office presently used as a Draughtsmani½s office at one end of the garage. *Delightful easily maintained front and rear gardens.

Schools & Local Facilities: A few properties away there is a charming brick and flint Victorian C of E primary school with an outstanding Ofsted report. There are excellent schooling facilities, both primary and secondary education, within walking distance including Long Lane Primary School and Denefield School.

Private schools abound in the area and are within easy driving distance including Pangbourne College, Bradfield College, St Andrewi½s Preparatory School, Cranford House at Moulsford, Moulsford Preparatory School for Boys, The Oratory Preparatory and Senior Schools, Downe House, and Elstree School. Bradfield Tennis & Sports Complex is also a short distance by car with indoor tennis, squash, fine indoor swimming pool and fitness centre. There is also a marina in Purley.

Easy access is achieved by car to the intercity fast train connection to London Paddington at Tilehurst, and there is also a Waitrose 5 minute drive away in Tilehurst. Bus services to Reading and surrounding villages is a few minute walk on the main road. There are a number of well-known golf clubs within easy access i½ Goring & Streatley Golf Club, Calcot, Badgemore and Theale.

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION: Spacious reception hall, study/family room, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room, large through sitting room, 4 bedrooms, family bathroom, shower en suite to master bedroom. Detached garage 26i½ in depth in the past used as a professional office, large forecourt allowing parking for a number of cars.

Note: It should be noted that there has been no flooding in this part of Purley.

SERVICES:Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage.

POST CODE:RG8 8AF

LOCAL AUTHORITY:West Berkshire Council.
Tel: 01635 42400.

Council Tax: Band F



Viewing by arrangement with vendori½s agent, Dudley Singleton & Daughter,
No. 1 Station Road,
Pangbourne,
Berkshire,
RG8 7AN.
Tel: 0118 984 2662
Fax: 0118 984 5490

London Office:
Cashel House,
15 Thayer Street,
London, W1.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Dudley Singleton & Daughter for themselves and for the vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items. We relied upon our own brief inspection and information supplied to us by the vendors. (i) The description, including photographs of the property and its contents, are intended to be a guide only rather than a detailed and accurate report and inventory. (ii) Floor plans, measurements, areas and distances are intended to be approximately only. (iii) Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to check measurements. The position of bathroom fittings as shown on the plan is indicative only – sizes, shapes and the exact locations may differ. Wall thicknesses, together with window and door sizes are approximate only and window and door openings are shown without frame details. (iv) Photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current and no assumption should be made that any contents shown in them are included in the sale.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them:
3. No person in the employment of Dudley Singleton & Daughter has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.



Directions
From the offices of Dudley Singleton turn left and left again at the mini roundabout. Proceed over the next mini roundabout at the George Hotel and proceed out of the village towards Reading. Upon entering Purley on Thames, turn left at the traffic lights cross over the railway bridge and, at the end of the road, bear right and the property is immediately on the right.

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Property Features :

• Old Purley village
• Four bedrooms
• Modern en-suite
• Parking and Garage
• Walk to schooling
• Footpath to the river
• Views to front
• Set on high ground