Summary - 8 RIVER GARDENS PURLEY ON THAMES READING RG8 8BX
2 bed 1 bath Detached
Rare riverside two-bed with private mooring and balcony views, sold chain free..
- Direct river frontage with private mooring
- First-floor open-plan living room with balcony and wide views
- Integral garage, driveway parking and enclosed rear lawn with deck
- Chain free freehold with large overall living space (approx 1,072 sqft)
- Ground-floor bonus accommodation with garden access
- High flood risk; ground floor arranged for flood events
- EPC rating D; built 1976–82, some updating likely needed
- Council Tax Band E; insurance and mitigation costs may be higher
Set directly on the Thames, this detached two-bedroom house offers rare riverside living with a private mooring, balcony views across to Oxfordshire and peaceful riverside walks from your door. The main living space sits on the first floor to maximise the views, while ground-floor rooms provide useful bonus accommodation with direct garden access.
The plot is generous for the area, with an integral garage, driveway parking and an enclosed rear lawn with a deck. The property is chain free and freehold, making it straightforward to move into. Gas central heating, double glazing and a modern-feeling living area contribute to comfortable day-to-day living; EPC rating D.
Important: the house is in a high flood-risk zone on the Thames. The ground floor is described as set up to cope with flood events, but prospective buyers should factor in resilience measures, insurance availability and potential long-term mitigation costs. Council Tax Band E and local services are readily accessible, with good schools, a Waitrose nearby and Tilehurst station within walking distance.
This home will suit a downsizer or buyer seeking a distinctive riverside setting who accepts the practical implications of riverside ownership. There is scope to personalise and improve finishes if desired, but the property is largely ready to occupy and enjoys excellent access to Reading and London via rail and the M4.
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