Summary - 5, Lesford Road, READING RG1 6DX
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Freehold refurbishment with garden and easy access to central Reading.
- Three bedrooms on traditional two-storey layout
- Private rear garden with decent outdoor space
- Chain free freehold; no onward chain
- Requires full modernisation and cosmetic refurbishment
- One family bathroom plus separate WC; limited facilities
- Laundry/storage room offers reconfiguration potential
- Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal for commuters
- Area shows deprivation indicators and average crime levels
This mid-20th-century terraced house on Lesford Road is a straightforward refurbishment opportunity for first-time buyers or cash investors. The layout provides three bedrooms upstairs, a large living/dining room, a fitted kitchen, and a separate laundry/storage room that could be reconfigured to suit modern living. The property is offered chain free on freehold tenure, with a decent private rear garden and a manageable plot size.
The house requires modernisation throughout: cosmetic updating, likely kitchen and bathroom renewal, and general remedial works consistent with a property of this age. There is one family bathroom plus a separate WC, which may be inconvenient for larger households until reconfigured. The current floorplan and storage room offer scope for extension or internal rearrangement subject to planning and building regulations.
Location is a clear asset: about one mile from Reading town centre with good bus links and fast broadband and excellent mobile signal for commuters. Nearby schools include at least one rated Outstanding and several Good options; local amenities, riverside walks and Reading’s transport hub are all within easy reach. Note the wider area indicators: higher levels of deprivation and average crime statistics — factors to consider for families or buy-to-let investors.
Sold with no onward chain, the house suits buyers wanting to add value through refurbishment or buyers seeking an affordable entry into RG1. Be realistic about renovation costs and timings; the property will reward practical investment and tasteful updating but is not turn-key.
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