Magna Gardens

Purley offers a well sought after lifestyle in this riverside village, with an ideal blend of country living and necessary amenities just minutes away in Reading town.  Enjoy the array of family-friendly facilities and stunning countryside found just on your doorstep. Alongside the welcoming community, Purley on Thames is an idyllic location. Make use of the excellent travel links to London and beyond or explore the neighbouring North Wessex Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 

You’ll be spoilt for choice when you want a meal out or to meet friends at a riverside pub. Try contemporary Mediterranean dishes at La’De Kitchen, Pangbourne, or walk to The Mad Duck Café for breakfast or lunch. There is a choice of traditional pubs within three miles, including The Prince, The Fox & Hounds and The Royal Oak. The Swan, Pangbourne, is a pub and restaurant overlooking the Thames. Reading is close and has an excellent selection of High Street and independent restaurants, bars and coffee shops to suit every taste. 

Achieving a work/life balance is possible in our beautiful homes, as everything you need is close to hand from the beautiful countryside and for your convenience there is a choice of local shops and a post office. Several supermarkets are within a short drive, including a Waitrose & Partners’ store at Reading. There is a regular farmers’ market in the village. The village halls are home to clubs and groups for all ages and there are facilities for tennis, football, cricket and bowls. Goosecroft Recreation Ground, on Goosecroft Lane is the hub of the village, providing the main sports areas for the village, and is located less than half a mile away. Here there are a variety of sports to get involved in, including football, cricket, tennis and a children’s play area. There are regular Farmers’ Markets, occasional Bank Holiday events, as well as indoor events in the social club and the Barn.

Purley on Thames has good road and rail connections, with easy access to the M4 and A329 and a choice of nearby train stations including Pangbourne, Tilehurst, and Reading. Pangbourne Station is 1.6 miles away and Tilehurst Station is just 1.5 miles from Magna Gardens both offering a direct service to London Paddington via Reading, Maidenhead, and Slough. Hub station, Reading, is under 5 miles drive and offers Elizabeth line services into the heart of the City, as well as access to the West Country. 

There are several schools, nurseries and pre-schools within a 30-minute walk of Magna Gardens, including, Long Lane Primary School, which is 14 minutes away and rated Good by Ofsted. Purley Church of England Primary School is a 15-minute walk and was rated Good in 2021 by Ofsted. For older children, Denefield School has a sixth form and was rated Good in 2018 by Ofsted. Berkshire is also well served by independent schools.