Summary - 28, Reading Road, SOUTH SHIELDS NE33 4UG
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Large period semi in top school catchment — chain free with reconfiguration potential.
Three large reception rooms including long lounge-diner and spacious kitchen breakfast room
Oversized principal bedroom formed from two original rooms; easily reconfigured
Integral garage with utility plumbing and off-street parking for two cars
Small rear garden with patio and side gate; low-maintenance outside space
Vacant possession and no onward chain for a quicker sale
Cavity walls likely without added insulation; EPC rating D
Area records above-average crime; buyers should check local stats
Plot and some fixtures may need updating; verify permissions for past changes
Set on Reading Road in South Shields, this three-bedroom semi-detached home offers generous, adaptable family space on a deceptively large internal footprint. The ground floor is open-plan with a long lounge/diner, kitchen breakfast room and a garage with utility plumbing — useful for growing families or those wanting additional storage or workspace. The current first-floor layout includes an oversized principal suite created from two original bedrooms and can be reconfigured back to four bedrooms if required.
Located directly opposite Mortimer School and close to bus links and Readhead Park, the property is well placed for everyday family life and commuting. Broadband and mobile signal are strong here, and the house is offered with vacant possession and no onward chain, which simplifies a quick move. Council Tax is Band C.
Buyers should note some practical issues: the external walls are cavity without assumed added insulation, the EPC is D, and crime in the immediate area is reported above average. The plot is described as small, and some updating may be wanted to meet modern energy standards. Any alteration that created the current bedroom layout should be checked for planning or building‑regulation consent.
Overall this is a roomy, characterful period family home with clear potential to personalise, extend or reconfigure to suit a family or investor looking for a versatile property in a popular school catchment and transport corridor.
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