Summary - 183, Southampton Street RG1 2RB
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Central location with garden and character, ideal for investors or families.
Chain free three-bedroom Victorian mid-terrace central Reading location
Short walk to The Oracle, train station, university and hospital
Long rear garden approx. 60' with paved patio and easterly aspect
Solid brick walls; assumed no cavity insulation — upgrade likely needed
Article 4 HMO restrictions limit certain multi-let conversions
Single family bathroom only; three double bedrooms on first floor
Double glazing and gas central heating via combi boiler (not tested)
Small front garden and on-street parking; plot size is modest
This three-bedroom Victorian terrace on Southampton Street offers a rare chain-free purchase in central Reading, a short walk from The Oracle, the mainline station, university campus and local hospitals. The property retains period character including fireplaces and a red-brick façade, while practical updates include double glazing and gas central heating. A long rear garden and paved patio provide private outdoor space in an otherwise urban setting.
Layout suits both owner-occupiers and investors: two reception rooms and a fitted kitchen downstairs, with three double bedrooms and a single bathroom upstairs. The house is mid-terrace, built 1930–1949, with solid brick walls (no built-in insulation assumed) and standard ceiling heights. Broadband and mobile signal are strong, and Council Tax band is affordable (Band C).
Notable practical points are straightforward: the property is freehold and offered chain free, but Article 4 restrictions affecting HMO conversions limit certain multi-let opportunities. The solid brick construction and unknown age of glazing mean further insulation and energy-efficiency improvements may be worthwhile. The home is presented in neutral, well-kept condition but would benefit from targeted modernisation to maximise rental yield or long-term value.
For investors, the location and layout make a viable buy-to-let with good tenant demand from students, professionals and hospital staff; for a first-time buyer it’s a manageable family home with scope to personalise. Viewings will clarify condition details such as boiler performance and exact dates of double glazing installation.
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