Summary - 2 SWANSTON COTTAGES WHITCHURCH ON THAMES READING RG8 7ES
2 bed 2 bath House
Generous period interiors and private walled garden in a coveted village setting.
Grade II Listed mid-16th-century cottage with cruck-frame origins
Set in the heart of riverside Whitchurch-on-Thames, this mid-16th-century Grade II cottage combines authentic Tudor character with sympathetic recent refurbishment. The house offers generous internal space across three reception rooms and 1,259 sq ft, including a cellar, conservatory-style extension and a private walled garden with garage and parking immediately behind the property.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors with two double bedrooms, an ensuite shower room, family bathroom and versatile reception areas ideal for flexible living — study, family room and formal sitting room. Recent works have refreshed the interior while retaining period features such as exposed brick, leaded windows and timber framing.
Important practical points: the listed status and location in a conservation area mean alterations will be restricted and require consent. The property’s solid brick walls are likely uninsulated in places and council tax banding is above average. The plot is relatively small, though pleasantly private and low maintenance.
For buyers seeking character and setting rather than a turnkey modern extension, this cottage offers a rare combination of history, village convenience and commuter links (Pangbourne/Reading stations nearby). It will suit a buyer who values period detail and who understands the constraints of owning a Listed building.
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