Summary - 18 SWAINSTONE ROAD READING RG2 0DX
3 bed 2 bath Terraced
Chain-free three-bed close to station with garden and refurbishment potential.
- Three bedrooms, principal bedroom with en suite shower room
- Chain free — immediate exchange possible
- Short walk to Reading town centre and mainline station
- Good-sized rear garden for city property
- On-street permit parking only, no off-street parking
- Small overall size: approximately 753 sq ft
- Solid brick walls pre-1900, likely without wall insulation
- Local area records higher-than-average crime levels
A compact Victorian mid-terrace offered chain-free, positioned within easy walking distance of Reading town centre and the mainline station. The house provides practical living space across two receptions, a kitchen, and a family bathroom on the ground floor, with three upstairs bedrooms and an en suite to the principal room. Its small footprint (approx. 753 sq ft) makes it especially suited to first-time buyers or investors seeking a city-centre rental.
Period character shows in the high ceilings and bay window at the front, and there is a good-sized rear garden for outdoor space. Modern comforts include double glazing (installed post-2002), mains gas central heating and fast broadband and mobile signal — useful for commuters and sharers. Council Tax Band C keeps running costs relatively affordable.
Practical considerations: the property was constructed before 1900 with solid brick walls likely lacking wall insulation, and internal areas show older finishes that will benefit from updating. Parking is on-street by permit only, and the immediate area records higher crime levels than average, which buyers should weigh against the location benefits. Viewing is recommended to assess scope for improvement and personal suitability.
Nearby amenities and several well-regarded schools are within reach, and the property sits in a lively, diverse neighbourhood that mixes terraces and flats. For buyers looking to add value through refurbishment or landlords targeting central student and commuter lets, this house represents a straightforward, chain-free opportunity.
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