4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

The Property
Charming Victorian Cottage with Modern Flair – Gallowstree Common

In the sought-after village of Gallowstree Common, this beautifully extended four-bedroom semi-detached Victorian cottage blends timeless character with contemporary comfort. Enjoy a peaceful village lifestyle, minutes from excellent transport links—ideal for families, professionals or anyone seeking a spacious retreat.

Enter via a charming, recessed porch into a welcoming living room with cosy log burner. At the heart is a bright 17ft kitchen/breakfast room, perfect for daily living and entertaining. A stunning 21ft triple-aspect sitting room is bathed in natural light with bi-fold doors to the rear garden and an open fireplace for year-round gatherings. A separate study with bespoke cabinetry provides the ideal home office or creative space.
Upstairs, the generous principal bedroom offers dual-aspect windows and a large en-suite, while three further doubles and a stylish family bathroom accommodate family and guests. Period features—original fireplaces, stripped floors, solid wood doors with iron latches—sit alongside modern upgrades including aluminium double glazing and gas central heating.
Outdoor Living

Double wooden five-bar gates lead to a spacious gravel driveway framed by granite edging. The private, mature garden is landscaped and mainly laid to lawn, creating a peaceful haven for relaxation or play. A detached garage and two versatile outbuildings provide excellent storage or potential conversion into a workshop, gym or studio.

Prime Location
Enjoy country living just 6 miles from Henley-on-Thames and Reading. Fast trains to London Paddington, Crossrail links, and easy M4/M40 access make commuting effortless. Shops, schools and healthcare are close by in Sonning Common (under 1.5 miles), within catchment for highly regarded Kidmore End Primary School.

A Rare Opportunity
Full of charm, space and potential—this is a home to fall in love with.

Property Description Disclaimer

This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'. Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits. Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks.