Summary - Magnolia Cottage, Reades Lane, Gallowstree Common, READING RG4 9DP
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Extended four-bedroom village home with large workshop and sunny garden..
28ft open-plan kitchen/breakfast/living room with sliding doors to garden
Private south-west facing garden backing onto open countryside
37ft tandem workshop/store with power, light and personal door
Ample off-road parking for four-plus cars; gated side access
Extended and fully renovated in 2015; well-presented throughout
Electric underfloor heating plus mains gas combi boiler for hot water
Solid brick walls (assumed no insulation) and pre-2002 double glazing
Private drainage (recently upgraded) — ongoing maintenance responsibility
Set on a generous plot in Gallowstree Common, this extended four-bedroom detached home balances modern living with countryside character. A 28ft open-plan kitchen/breakfast/living room and separate sitting room provide flexible family space, while the private south-west facing garden and uninterrupted rural views create a peaceful outdoor setting.
Practical strengths include a 37ft tandem workshop/store with power and light, ample off-street parking for four-plus cars, utility room and plentiful built-in storage. The house was fully renovated and extended in 2015 and benefits from electric underfloor heating with zonal controls plus a mains gas combi boiler for hot water and radiators.
Buyers should note a few material points: the property has solid brick walls (assumed uninsulated) and double glazing fitted before 2002, which may limit thermal performance; the EPC is rated E. Drainage is private (recently upgraded), so ongoing maintenance and inspection responsibilities apply. These factors are reflected in ongoing running costs and may be relevant for further energy-efficiency improvements.
This home will suit families seeking a quiet village lifestyle with good access to Henley and Reading, excellent local schools and fast transport links into London. It offers immediate move-in condition combined with clear potential for targeted insulation and glazing upgrades to enhance comfort and reduce bills.
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