Summary - 17 COLLEGE ROAD READING RG6 1QE
4 bed 2 bath Terraced
Spacious four‑bed period townhouse with a 100 ft private garden, chain free.
Four double bedrooms across three floors, good family or rental layout
22 ft kitchen‑breakfast room overlooking long private walled garden
Garden over 100 ft with mature apple and plum trees, high privacy
Retains period features: fireplaces, exposed floorboards, decorative plasterwork
Sizeable cellar for storage; front hardstanding could allow parking subject to consents
Cavity walls appear uninsulated; potential energy upgrade required
On‑street permit parking; front kerb not dropped (consents needed for parking)
Local crime level above average; council tax charges above average
This three‑storey Victorian terraced townhouse sits in a prime University-area address beside Palmer Park, offering roomy family accommodation or an investment close to campus. Original period features — fireplaces, exposed floorboards, decorative plasterwork and an original dining dresser — give the house character and scope for tasteful modernisation. The large 22 ft kitchen‑breakfast room has space for family life and opens toward a long, private walled garden with mature apple and plum trees.
Arranged over three floors with four double bedrooms, two reception rooms, a ground‑floor WC and a first‑floor bathroom with shower, the layout suits families, sharers or student lets. There is a sizeable cellar for storage and a front hardstanding area that could become off‑road parking subject to dropped‑kerb and council consents. The property is offered freehold and chain free, allowing a straightforward sale or quick move‑in.
Practical points to note: the house dates from the early 20th century and, while double‑glazed and gas‑heated via a boiler and radiators, the cavity walls appear to lack retrofit insulation. On‑street permit parking applies locally and the front kerb has not been dropped. Crime levels in the area are above average and council tax is higher than typical. Broadband and mobile coverage are strong, and local schools and regular buses make this a well‑connected spot for professionals and students.
Overall, this period townhouse combines character, generous garden space and a convenient university‑adjacent location. It will suit buyers looking for a spacious family home with potential to modernise, or landlords seeking a high‑demand student/professional rental close to campus.
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