# The Short, Purley on Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 > Canonical listing: https://landomo.co.uk/property/e120b975-11fb-4dd6-b124-05ff66d9c055 This is a compact, machine-readable representation of a public Landomo listing. Verify the canonical page before presenting the property as currently available. ## Listing facts - **Status:** active - **Transaction:** sale - **Category:** house - **Asking price:** 550,000 GBP - **Location:** West Berkshire, Reading, GB - **Bedrooms:** 4 - **Published:** 2026-09-11T19:59:49.442Z - **Last updated:** 2026-09-15T11:23:23.706Z - **Listed on:** rightmove-uk ## Description This naturally bright and airy detached property has adaptable three/four bedroom accommodation and a spacious sitting room. The plot includes a generous private garden and a detached garage. EPC Rating D. LOCAL INFORMATION Purley on Thames is a riverside village between Pangbourne and Reading with facilities all within a short walk or drive. Tilehurst railway station is about 10 to 15 minutes walk away and is just one stop from Reading with its frequent 25 minute non-stop service to London Paddington, and J12 of the M4 is about three miles away. There is a large Waitrose in Tilehurst and Purley lies on the Thames long-distance footpath. There is also an excellent primary school in the village and a secondary school in Long Lane is also within walking distance. ACCOMMODATION The property opens onto a generous entrance hall which leads to the impressive open plan kitchen/dining/living providing an excellent space for everyday family life and entertaining. Additionally, downstairs are a cloakroom and well-proportioned study that can be used as a double bedroom if desired. Upstairs, there is a spacious principal bedroom with bespoke built-in wardrobes, two further bedrooms and family bathroom. All bedrooms benefit from beautiful views toward the Chiltern hills beyond the River Thames. The current owners have made multiple upgrades in the last few years including upgraded boiler and heating system, underfloor insulation, log burner, raised deck and woodland style play area. OUTSIDE SPACE The property occupies a generous plot with a large gravel driveway at the front providing plenty of off-street parking and leading to the detached garage. The rear garden is very well screened by mature hedging. There is a large raised deck with balustrades and steps leading down to a flat lawned area. PLANNING CONSENT Planning permission has been granted for front and side extension to an additional upstairs bedroom, en suite to the principal bedroom, a downstairs utility room, playroom, and new garage storage. See West Berkshire planning portal ref: 25/00750/HOUSE LOCAL AUTHORITY AND SERVICES West Berkshire Council, Newbury - Council Tax Band E All main services, gas central heating, double glazing. CONVEYANCING We work with DT Conveyancing to help you buy your property with confidence. Your dedicated conveyancer will keep you informed at every stage from start to finish. Making your move a stress-free and straightforward as possible. MORTGAGES YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE Exclusive deals are made available to Embrace Financial Services by PRIMIS Mortgage Network, to which Embrace Financial Services are an Appointed Representative Davis Tate Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for mortgages, protection insurance and general insurance products. Embrace Financial Services Ltd. is an Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. LETTINGS and MANAGEMENT We offer a complete range of services for Landlords, from fully managed lets to advertising only. Each Landlord who chooses full management has a personal Property Manager and all our fees are based on a ‘no let - no fee’ basis. DISCLAIMER These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested. BUYERS INFORMATION To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of our appointed compliance provider, Simplify, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a charge of £99 including VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Simplify. REFERRAL FEES We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying. We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider. The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Davis Tate. DPA240070/ ## Source and attribution - Cite and link: https://landomo.co.uk/property/e120b975-11fb-4dd6-b124-05ff66d9c055 - Asking price and availability may change after this response was generated. - Contact information and originating-portal links are available on the canonical page.