4 bed detached house to rent

Cold Harbour, Goring Heath, Reading, Oxfordshire RG8

A unique and characterful five bedroom former coach house set within beautiful countryside surroundings, offering generous and flexible accommodation, rustic charm as well as tranquil rural living. Available November 2025.

The property combines traditional barn architecture with warm, inviting interiors. Exposed beams, wood flooring, and abundant natural light create a wonderful sense of space and comfort throughout. The layout provides versatile living, ideal for families or those seeking a peaceful retreat.

The ground floor offers an open-plan kitchen, dining, and sitting room featuring exposed beams, wood-burning stove, and double doors opening to the garden. An additional reception room with charming views across the gardens as well as two double bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom and a family bathroom.

To the first floor are three further bedrooms, all with individual character and exposed timber features as well as a family bathroom. The principal bedroom suite enjoys vaulted ceilings and an adjoining space with potential for a dressing area.

Outside is an attractive gravel driveway with ample parking and one available space in the carport. With expansive lawns and garden areas perfect for entertaining or family use as well as countryside views.

Please note that all properties are taken as seen and no alterations, additions or cleaning will be undertaken by the landlord unless specifically agreed at the time of offer.

Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council Band G.
- Tenants will make a contribution towards the Council Tax to be agreed with the Landlord.

Furnishings: This property is to be let on a furnished or part furnished basis.

Rent: Rent payable in advance exclusive of Council Tax and all connected utilities.

Holding Deposit: A deposit equivalent to one week’s rent is required to secure the property (subject to contract and receipt of satisfactory references). The property will be withdrawn from the market once the holding deposit has cleared in the Ballards bank account. This is non-refundable in the event of unsatisfactory references, false or misleading information was provided or the withdrawal of your offer.

Dilapidations Deposit: A deposit equivalent to five weeks’ Rent if the annual rent is less than £50,000.00, or equivalent to six weeks' Rent if the annual rent is £50,000.00 or more, will be required to be held throughout the Tenancy as security against damages or any breach of the agreement by the Tenant. The dilapidations deposit will be registered with an approved deposit protection scheme (unless the contract is a Non-Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement).

Fees and Charges: Other fees and charges may apply if the Tenant breaches any of the clauses contained within the official Tenancy documents, details of which can be found on the Ballards website –


References: We will require at least two of the following references – Employers, accountant, financial, credit or Landlord. The credit check will be collected via an outside agency and therefore the necessary personal details/information will be supplied to them as part of the credit referencing process.

Pets: If you wish to keep a pet at a property then you must declare this in the first instance, as you will need to obtain the Landlords consent in writing via the Agent, prior to the commencement of the Tenancy.

Membership Names and Numbers:
Tenancy Deposit Scheme Membership Number – G02899
The Property Ombudsman Membership Number – D03311
Safeagent Licence Number – A2716

Due to new regulations, Ballards are now required to obtain proof of identity for each Tenant who rents a property via our agency. For this purpose, we are required to hold a copy of Photocard Driving Licence, Passport, and current utility bill. We may also require proof of permission to reside in the UK.

Important Note: For clarification, we wish to inform all applicants that we have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for furnishings and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the marketing material for the property.