Some homes are simply practical; others have a warmth and character that make them feel truly special from the moment you arrive. This enchanting Emmer Green home manages to be both, and has been a wonderful family home that has bought warmth, security & joy to the owners who are now looking to pass it into the care of others for a period of time, for them to enjoy and cherish in their absence.
Positioned on the corner of Grove Cottages, a charming off-road lane lined with traditional terraced homes and a community who care about their neighbours, this home is instantly memorable. Well maintained, mature planting features throughout the quaint front garden which is enclosed by a picket fence and entrance gates on both Grove Cottages & Surley Row, while a magnificent established wisteria wraps around the handsome red-brick and gabled exterior. Beyond the decorative glazed front door lies approximately 1,343 sq. ft. of generously proportioned, inviting accommodation, with each part of the house offering something a little different.
The traditional covered porch, complete with wooden benches, creates a particularly lovely welcome. It is easy to imagine returning from a long countryside walk, sitting beneath the porch to pull off muddy boots and then opening the front door to the warmth of a hot drink in front of the fire at the heart of this home.
The front door leads directly into a warm and inviting living room with exposed brickwork, wooden flooring and a beautiful open fireplace which can be used during the tenancy. This is a room made for relaxed evenings, family time and gathering around the fire as the seasons change.
To the left of the front door, off the living room, is a room offering excellent flexibility. It could become a formal dining room, snug, playroom or home office, or provide a fourth bedroom if required, with feature beams and a delightful window seat with storage, this generous room is flooded with natural light from double aspect windows.
The characterful kitchen and dining room are accessed through double doors from the living room, and feature exposed beams, striking brickwork and plenty of space for dining. It offers a generous cupboard and worktop space, and all of the appliances shown will be provided for the tenancy, making this a practical and sociable room for cooking, entertaining & everyday life.
Beyond the kitchen is one of the home’s most appealing spaces: a light-filled garden room with tiled flooring, and ample windows overlooking the garden. It offers a peaceful place to sit throughout the year and is particularly well suited to pet owners, providing an easy-to-maintain space where everyday family life comes together. French doors open directly onto the patio in the rear garden.
Upstairs, the split-level landing has an almost storybook quality, with stairs and doorways leading in different directions through the house.
There are two generously sized double bedrooms. One sits separately from the rest of the upstairs accommodation, offering a peaceful haven with floor to ceiling built in storage, while the principal bedroom sits at the centre of the house and features a decorative, non-working fireplace and an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and storage. New carpeting will be fitted in this room before the tenancy begins.
A further single bedroom is quietly tucked away at the rear. With access from both the principal bedroom and the landing, it would work beautifully as a child’s bedroom, nursery, private home office, dressing room, hobby room or creative space.
The good-sized family bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower over, vanity basin with storage, WC, additional cupboard space and tiled flooring.
Outside, the garden feels established and private, with mature planting, paved seating areas outdoor storage & gravelled drive. Electric gates open into the rear garden, where secure off-road parking is provided within the property’s boundary. A gardener is included in the monthly rent, allowing the successful tenants to enjoy the outdoor space while ensuring its planting and character continue to be carefully maintained. Please note that one of the outdoor stores will not be included in the tenancy.
The property will be offered unfurnished, although the owner may be willing to leave a small number of items by separate agreement. Pets are warmly welcomed, making this an especially rare opportunity for those seeking a home with both genuine character and thoughtfully designed, pet-friendly living space.
The setting is equally appealing. Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is directly opposite, while Grove Cottages offers an attractive, established backdrop and a wonderful sense of community. Emmer Green is well placed for local amenities, green open spaces, countryside walks and convenient connections into Caversham and Reading.
This is not a conventional rental property. It is an individual and much-loved home with warmth, soul and a little everyday magic—ideally suited to people who will appreciate its character and enjoy caring for it as their own in the owners absence. Be settled in time for a magical Christmas.
EPC Rating: D