House for sale, 154 m²

Sonning, Wokingham

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

914.314 €

5.937 €/m²

Listed Sep 22, 2026

About this listing

A beautifully presented 3-bedroom Grade II listed cottage, situated in the picturesque riverside village of Sonning. Formerly the Midland Bank, the property now provides approx. 1661sq.ft of recently refurbished living accommodation with many original features throughout. Comprising a superb split-level living space, a generous kitchen/dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a versatile second-floor television room and a private walled rear garden. Accommodation - A beautifully presented 3-bedroom Grade II listed cottage, situated in the picturesque riverside village of Sonning. Formerly the Midland Bank, the property now provides approx. 1661sq.ft of recently refurbished living accommodation with many original features throughout. Comprising a superb split-level living space, a generous kitchen/dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a versatile second-floor television room and a private walled rear garden. The front door opens into the striking split-level living space with a front aspect including a bow window. There is a substantial brick inglenook fireplace with bread oven, exposed natural timber beams and recently fitted oak flooring and steps lead up to the snug area. A door opens to a set of stairs to the first floor and a stable door opening to the rear garden. The cloakroom has a w.c. and a wash-hand basin. To the rear of the house is a particularly impressive kitchen and dining room, extending to over 32ft in length. The kitchen is fitted with a range of painted 'Shaker' style units with granite worktops over with a deep undermount sink with a brass mixer tap. There is a built-in oven with a induction hob over and an integrated dishwasher. There is ample space for a dining table and additional informal seating within the feature bow window and a stable door opens to provide access to the walled garden. A door and stairs leads to the first floor. The first floor landing has a cupboard housing the central heating boiler. The principal bedroom is a generous double bedroom with exposed timber beams and windows to the front and rear and a feature fireplace. The en suite shower room has a fully tiled shower cubicle. A spiral staircase leads up to a dressing room, currently arranged as a snug and benefiting from extensive eaves storage. Bedroom 2 has a rear aspect with fitted wardrobes. Bedroom 3 has a front aspect. The spacious family bathroom features a traditional white suite comprising a freestanding roll-top bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level w.c. Outside To the rear of the property there is a good size east-facing walled garden with steps leading up to the lawn where there is a circular patio providing the perfect space for outside dining. At the end of the garden is a timber garden shed providing useful storage. Location - Living in Sonning Bow Cottage occupies a central position on the historic Sonning High Street, close to all the village amenities including Pearson Hall which is located just around the corner. The Bull pub is a short walk away and the River Thames within easy reach. The property is in Sonning village, a short walk to the popular Bull Inn pub, and close to the village church and riverside walks. On the riverside near the Sonning Bridge is Coppa Club bistro and outdoor dining; and the popular Mill at Sonning dinner theatre. There is a grassy area by the riverbank that is popular with fishermen and a place to launch small boats. The village has a thriving cricket club, playgrounds, a tennis club, a sports club, and a vibrant community. There are many activities on the doorstep such as cycling, walking, including the Thames Path and horse riding on the many bridleways in the surrounding countryside. Nearby Caversham lakes provide rowing, sailing and waterskiing. There are good transport links nearby. Reading is a little over 3 miles away and has an excellent mainline station with regular trains into London Paddington approx 30 minutes, with the Elizabeth line linking Reading through to Canary Wharf. Reading Station - 3.5 miles Henley-on-Thames - 5.5 miles M4 motorway Jct 10 - 5 miles Schools The property sits in the catchment area for Sonning CE Primary School (Ofsted GOOD) The Piggott School in Wargrave - Secondary School and Sixth Form College (Ofsted GOOD) Private secondary schools include Reading Blue Coat (in the village), Shiplake College, Queen Anne's Caversham, The Abbey, Kendrick and The Oratory. Local Authority Wokingham Borough Council Council Tax Band F Services Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage Broadband Ultrafast up to 78 Mbps (Gigaclear is available in the village)

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914.314 €