Whitehouse Road, Woodcote , Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8

NO ONWARD CHAIN  
A rarely available detached freehold period thatched cottage situated in a tucked-away, gated location within walking distance to local amenities and bus connections to Reading and Oxford. The property which has been extensively updated by the current owner offers spacious and flexible accommodation comprising: enclosed entrance porch, dual aspect large sitting room that features the original inglenook, a Charnwood multi-fuel stove and ceiling beams, an inner hallway which leads to the kitchen/breakfast room with French doors out to the patio and garden, and a dual-aspect dining room which was used as a bedroom by previous owners. There are two double bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes. The main bedroom has a modern re-fitted ensuite shower room. There is a further updated family bathroom next to the second bedroom. The property has gardens to the front and sides which are fully enclosed; the main garden, designed by a reputable landscaping company, features established plants and trees. To the rear of the house is a further small patio area and a nursery greenhouse. The property benefits from a recently built garage/workshop with electric door and an insulated summer house with front decking area which makes a perfect study with broadband, power, heating and light. A tool shed can be found behind the summer house. Additional to the garage, there are two allocated parking spaces to the font of the property. EPC Rating D, Council Tax Band E. Viewing is highly recommended. No onward chain.

LOCATION
The Rosary is situated in a private gated location. The cottage is set back from the road and accessed via electric gates and a shared gravel drive. There are five properties within the gated development. The communal driveway (leasehold) is self-managed by the five residents. Woodcote is in the South Oxfordshire district in the Chiltern Hills and is a designated AONB (area of outstanding natural beauty) which offers a multitude of country walks, cycle and bridal paths. There are local amenities including a nursery, pre-school and schooling at both primary and secondary levels, two local pubs, doctors’ surgery, village hall, hairdressers and a Co-Op supermarket. There is a children’s play area beside the main village green, and transport links via bus to Wallingford, Oxford and Reading with a fast-link train service from Reading to London, Paddington in approx. 25 minutes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Part B)
Brick construction with thatched roof which was re-thatched in 2024. The flat roof of the L-shaped kitchen/bedroom extension, together with its facia and gutters was renewed in 2023.
Services: Main gas, gas central heating, mains water & drainage, mains electricity, metered water.
Broadband – There are providers in the location including Openreach and Gigaclear offering Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast Broadband. Buyers are advised to check to get the details which may be subject to change – vendor notes speeds of 74.65 Mbps via cable connection with BT.
Mobile Phone – Potential providers include EE, O2 and Vodafone. Buyers are advised to check via Ofcom (website address above), ahead of purchase, as these could be subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Part C)
Thatched Roof properties require specialist building insurance. Current vendor’s insurance company requirements for the chimney to be swept twice a year. There is a self-managed residents management company in place that shares the costs of the maintenance for the driveway and electric gates. Vendor notes last payment of approx. £15 for the previous three months electricity. The five residents agree on any communal works needed during the course of the year which may include gardening or electric gate maintenance.
Current vendor notes from their survey that the original part of the house was constructed circa 350 years ago, and an L-shaped extension was added by previous owners, date unknown. The current vendor is aware there are no documents relating to this extension. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek advice from their solicitor.

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