Whitchurch-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Pangbourne centre & railway station 5 minutes' walk (fast trains to London Paddington 47 minutes) ● Reading 6 miles (all distances & timings approximate)

787 sq ft / 73 m²
(all measurements are approximate)

No onward chain.

A charming 2-bedroom mid terrace cottage with the bathroom on the first floor.

The property is thought to be late Victorian, with the later addition of a two-storey extension to the front. Constructed of brick under a slate roof, there is a pretty part-walled garden to the front, and a stone laid terrace to the rear. The cottage enjoys peaceful seclusion in an area surrounded by period properties.

Situated within easy walking distance of the highly regarded village primary school, village pub, splendid countryside footpaths, the River Thames, and Pangbourne with its extensive amenities, and trains to London Paddington, Reading and Oxford.

Special features:
• Kitchen/breakfast room has pretty terracotta tiled flooring, ceramic 4 ring hob, double oven, fitted washer/dryer, further space for fridge freezer and dishwasher. Large window overlooks the pretty front garden and there is room for a breakfast table
• Sitting room has a fireplace, with an open front wood burning stove in a Jet master style, oak planked flooring which extends into a spacious dining area with French doors opening to the rear garden
• Main bedroom has a pair of fitted double wardrobes, and pretty views over the period rooftops to rising wooded hills in the distance
• Bathroom has a Victorian style tub on claw feet, with a handheld shower and an overhead shower
• Access from first floor landing by way of a pull-down loft ladder to a large boarded loft with carpeting, and a Velux window
• Spacious timber garden store with access from the front garden
• Property is in first class order throughout, with gas central heating, and replacement primary double-glazed windows. Recently installed gas fired boiler located within the loft conversion

Summary of accommodation: Sitting/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 bedrooms, first-floor bathroom, boarded loft with Velux window.

Oxfordshire County Council are progressing the residents parking permits scheme for the village - for more info go to website :

https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/whitchurch_parking2023

Gardens: Pretty front garden with timber store, rear garden with stone terrace, and flower beds.

Local Facilities: 2 Bridge Cottages is within easy level walking distance of Pangbourne village centre with its fine selection of award-winning independent shops, a supermarket, health centre, dentists, library, hairdressers, barbers, restaurants, and riverside pubs.
The River Thames runs between the villages and there are riverside meadows, part-owned by the National Trust, the Thames Path, a children's play area, tennis courts, football pitches, a bowling club and Pangbourne Adventure Dolphin centre offering canoeing and climbing instruction.

Whitchurch-on-Thames also has a fine character pub, The Greyhound. Just a few minutes' walk from the cottage is beautiful open countryside with many scenic footpaths and bridle paths.
Pangbourne offers superb transport links with a fast train service to London Paddington, Oxford, and Reading with Crossrail links to the city. Waitrose can be found at both Tilehurst (approx. 4 miles) and Wallingford.

Schools: The property is in the catchment area of Langtree Secondary School at Woodcote, and Whitchurch Primary School which is a short walk, and has an outstanding record.

Directions: With The Ferryboat Pub RG8 7DB (currently closed) on your left, walk a short distance up the High Street, and just past The Highwayman Cottage there is a gate giving access to a path to the Bridge Cottages.

What3words: ketchup.trickling.obtain

Post Code: RG8 7DE

Tenure: Freehold

Some material information to note: Gas central heating. Mains water, drainage, electricity, and gas. BT broadband connected, with standard and superfast available. Offcom checker indicates mobile availability and mobile data is available with all major providers at this postcode. The government portal states this post code is a very low risk of surface water flooding and low risk of flooding from rivers. We are not aware of any covenants or easements which would affect the saleability of the property. The property is in a conservation area, and it is not a listed building.

EPC Rating: D

Local Authority & Council Tax Band: South Oxfordshire, Band D

Fixtures and fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale.

Viewing by arrangement with vendor's agent, Dudley Singleton & Daughter, No. 1 Station Road, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AN.
0118 984 2662
info@singletonanddaughter.co.uk

Websites: singletonanddaughter.co.uk rightmove.co.uk, mayfairoffice.co.uk, countrylife.co.uk

London Office: Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London, W1U 3JT.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Dudley Singleton & Daughter for themselves and for the vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items. We relied upon our own brief inspection and information supplied to us by the vendors.
(i) The description, including photographs of the property and its contents, are intended to be a guide only rather than a detailed and accurate report and inventory. (ii) Floor plans, measurements, areas and distances are intended to be approximately only. (iii) Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to check measurements. The position of bathroom fittings as shown on the plan is indicative only – sizes, shapes and the exact locations may differ. Wall thicknesses, together with window and door sizes are approximate only and window and door openings are shown without frame details. (iv) Photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current and no assumption should be made that any contents shown in them are included in the sale.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them:
3. No person in the employment of Dudley Singleton & Daughter has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or surveyor.

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.