Gravel Hill, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QJ

An attractive three bedroom cottage style home situated in this picturesque location, with the south Oxfordshire fields to the front and the open meadows of Hemdean Valley adjoining the back garden. Includes kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, 19ft living/dining room, ensuite shower room, south facing rear garden, garage and parking. Lovely semi rural setting approx. 2 miles to Reading station

SITUATION Caversham is situated just north of the River Thames, offering a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants, together with excellent schooling. Reading Station servicing London (Paddington 25 minutes) is within half a mile of Caversham Bridge and has been further complemented with the arrival of Crossrail. Emmer Green & Caversham Heights border the South Oxfordshire countryside, with a choice of golf courses and the additional Mapledurham Gym & Rivermead Sports Complex on Caversham borders

Hemdean Valley (often referred to locally as Bugs Bottom) is a beautiful area of protected public open space on the northern rural/urban fringe of Caversham in Reading. It is highly valued by the community for its native woodlands, wildlife, and extensive country walking trails. It features expansive open meadows flanked by mature, steeply sloping woodlands, notably Beechwood (Hemdean Woods). The valley is a prime spot for scenic dog walking, trail running and circular countryside walks. A popular 6-mile Caversham wellbeing trail winds through these farmlands and tracks. The area is actively conserved by community groups, such as the Woodland Improvement Team, which regularly plants native tree whips to support local ecology. Protected as a recreational amenity since the 1990s, the space was transferred to the local authority to prevent over-development and it remains a focal point for residents preserving the green gap between Caversham and the South Oxfordshire countryside

ENTRANCE Gabled entrance porch and front door to

ENTRANCE HALL With cloaks area, radiator and staircase to first floor

CLOAKROOM With W.C., wash hand basin, radiator and front aspect obscure double glazed window

LIVING/DINING ROOM Spacious full width room naturally segregated for living and dining areas

With rear aspect window and matching rear double glazed French doors to garden, central stone ornament fireplace with hearth surround and mantel over, two radiators, three wall light points

DINING AREA with room for table and chairs, large understairs storage cupboard

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Fitted comprising single drainer one stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard under, further extensive range of both floor standing and wall mounted eye level units with work surfaces and contrasting tiled surrounds. Inset four ring gas hob with extractor hood above and integrated oven below, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, further appliance space for fridge/freezer. Tiled floor, front aspect double glazed window, concealed lighting, neatly fitted gas boiler

Room for breakfast table and chairs, radiator

STAIRCASE FROM RECEPTION HALL TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING With access to loft space above, built in airing cupboard housing Megaflow pressurised hot water cylinder and slatted shelving. Separate built in cupboard with hanging space and shelving

BEDROOM ONE With twin front aspect double glazed windows, radiator and built in double wardrobe

Door to

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM Comprising tiled shower, wash hand basin, W.C., fully tiled walls and floor, radiator

BEDROOM TWO With rear aspect double glazed window with views across Hemdean Valley, radiator

BEDROOM THREE With rear aspect double glazed window, built in wardrobe with hanging space and shelving, radiator

BATHROOM Comprising bath, wash hand basin, W.C., with contrasting tiled surrounds, radiator and front aspect obscure double glazed window

REAR GARDEN At the rear of the property is a level secluded garden with full width decking area adjacent to the property with meandering pathway leading to rear gateway access with lawn and rockery area with flowers and shrubs together with timber fenced enclosures. The gardens enjoy a southerly aspect, excellent seclusion backing onto Bugs Bottom Hemdean Valley extending approx. 40ft.

OUTSIDE The front of the property is entered via a shingle driveway providing shared access to all residents to this little complex of just six properties, bin store, leading to

GARAGE In block of three, with single up and over door, power and light, useful eaves storage space and parking for two vehicles in front

FRONT GARDEN There is an open lawned garden area to the front of the property and paved pathway to front door

The front of the property overlooks Oxfordshire land (previously grounds of Reading Golf Course)

AERIAL VIEWS

TENURE Freehold

PLEASE NOTE A selection of the photos included within these property details have been digitally staged to enhance viewing perspective

SCHOOL CATCHMENT Emmer Green Primary School The Hill Primary School The Heights Primary School

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre

COUNCIL TAX Band E

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