2 bedroom property for sale in Reading

Pangbourne shops & train station 3 miles ? Reading 6 miles ? M4 (Junction 12) 6 miles (all distances are approximate)

915 sq ft / 85 m?
(all measurements are approximate)

A delightful detached 2 bedroom period cottage. Valuably unlisted, with lots of potential for extension and/or improvement to the property subject to LAPP.

Upper Basildon is an excellent location for families with children of all ages. There is a very active community, and the village hall hosts many events throughout the year. The village primary school is within easy walking distance.

Surrounded by countryside known for its outstanding beauty, with easy access to footpaths giving lovely walks through unspoilt countryside, and just a few minutes easy drive to Pangbourne village, with its extensive range of specialist shops, riverside pubs and restaurants, amenities and railway station giving fast commuter links to Oxford, Reading, the Elizabeth Line, and non-stop service to Paddington.

Special features:
? All the main rooms have excellent ceiling heights, although some doorways are of restrictive height
? Separate area owned by the property, with a single garage and off-street car parking
? Sunny, light property, with windows overlooking the front and rear gardens
? Property would benefit from some modernisation and improvement, with scope for extension if desired
? Sitting room has highly polished terracotta tiled flooring which continues into the front lobby and cloakroom, and further smaller tiles in the dining room
? 2 chimney breasts with fireplaces currently blocked and 1 which has an integral chimney breast and the stack has been removed some time in the past
? Kitchen has a stainless-steel sink unit with mixer taps, small fridge freezer and electric 4 ring, 2 oven cooking unit, range of high- and low-level cupboard units
? Ensuite bathroom to bedroom 1 on the first floor which is unusual for a cottage of this period
? A spacious cloakroom to the ground floor which could easily be converted into a shower room if required
? Several doors give access from the gardens to the interior
? Both bedrooms have built in wardrobes and pretty windows
? Airing cupboard with hot water tank and electric immersion heater in first floor bathroom
? Cupboard giving access to roof void for storage
? Brick built under a slate roof

Summary of accommodation: Entrance lobby, sitting room, living room, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, 2 bedrooms, and ensuite to bedroom 1. Single garage close by.

Gardens: An ancient wisteria climbs across the front of the cottage. The main parts of the gardens are completely enclosed and very private with high walls and high boarded fencing.
The front garden gets the sun from south and west, and has a gravel terrace for summer dining, and a small lawn area, bounded by lavender bushes. The walled rear garden gets the sun from the west in the evening. This are is pea shingled with approx. 7 ft walls, creating an excellent entertaining area. Pea shingle terrace reaches around the side of the property, where there is a small brick constructed with tiled roof garden store which has a window.
Main access from the lane is by way of a high, close boarded lockable door.

Local Facilities Upper Basildon is a sought-after village situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Enjoying a very active community; the village hall hosts a number of events during the course of the year including the popular village Market one Saturday a month. The village recreational ground has playing fields, a football club, and an excellent tennis club. Various clubs and activities use the village and/or the church centre.

For the equestrian enthusiast there are many bridle paths surrounding the village. There is an excellent sporting complex open to public me