Summary - FREEDOM COTTAGES 3 SOUTH STOKE READING RG8 0JH
3 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
Character cottage with modern extension, garden and parking in desirable South Stoke.
Extended period cottage with modern renovation and extension
Spacious kitchen/breakfast room with island and integrated Bosch appliances
Generous sitting room with wood burner and full-width bi-fold doors
Principal bedroom with en-suite; two further double bedrooms
Landscaped rear garden with recent stone terrace; off-street parking for two
Underfloor heating, engineered oak floors and double glazing
EPC C; cavity walls assumed uninsulated — insulation upgrade possible
Slow broadband and average mobile signal; council tax above average (Band E)
This extended period cottage in South Stoke combines original character with recent high-quality renovation, creating a comfortable family home in a tranquil riverside hamlet. The ground floor has been opened up to deliver a generous sitting room with a wood-burning stove and bi-fold doors, plus a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with island, granite surfaces and integrated Bosch appliances — ideal for everyday family life and entertaining. Underfloor heating and engineered oak floors add a modern, low-maintenance finish.
Upstairs the principal bedroom includes an en-suite shower room, supported by two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Period touches remain throughout, such as original cast-iron fireplaces and vaulted entrance ceiling, while sensible updates (double glazing, new stone terrace and landscaped rear garden) extend the home’s appeal and usability. Off-street parking for two cars and a sizeable rear garden complete the package for families seeking outdoor space in a highly desirable village setting.
Practical considerations are transparent: the house sits on cavity walls assumed to lack insulation, EPC is band C, and broadband speeds are slow — factors to weigh if you need high-speed home working. Mobile signal is average. Council tax sits above average (South Oxfordshire, Band E). The property was extended and largely renovated about ten years ago with further improvements by the current owners, but buyers should confirm energy upgrade options and any remaining maintenance works.
For buyers seeking village life with good access to Reading, Oxford and Henley, this cottage offers a rare mix of period charm and contemporary living. It will suit families who value character, outdoor space and proximity to countryside walking, with easy parking and a comfortable, well-appointed interior.
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