Summary - Church Road, Earley RG6 1HR
5 bed 3 bath Detached
- Substantial level plot over half an acre, very large rear garden
- Self-contained 60m² annexe with separate entrance
- Five bedrooms across multi-story layout, flexible family space
- Off-street parking for several cars and large attached garage
- Built 1950s with period features; needs full modernisation
- Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated; energy upgrades likely needed
- Two boilers in garage; heating system may require consolidation
- Council tax described as expensive; budget accordingly
A rare plot in Old Earley: this substantial 1950s detached house sits on over half an acre and offers exceptional scope to create a fine family home. The property’s flexible layout includes a large self-contained annexe, multiple reception rooms and five bedrooms, making it well suited to multigenerational living or home-working families. The very large, secluded rear garden and generous frontage with off-street parking and garage are standout features for outdoor life and extension potential.
The house retains mid-century character — parquet floors, an open brick fireplace and a loggia — but is in need of full modernisation. Major updates are likely required: modern heating and insulation improvements (solid brick walls assumed uninsulated), kitchen and bathroom refurbishment, and general redecoration throughout. The property is offered freehold and with no onward chain, which helps a buyer wanting to undertake a renovation project straight away.
Practical details to note: gas-fired boiler and radiator heating (two boilers currently located in the garage), fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, low local crime and an affluent area. Council tax is described as expensive. Local schooling includes several Good-rated primaries and a well-regarded secondary, though one nearby UTC is rated Inadequate — families should check specific catchment arrangements.
This house will appeal to buyers looking for substantial outside space, extension or rebuilding potential, and flexible living arrangements. It is a renovation opportunity rather than a move-in-ready property: budget and surveys should reflect likely works to bring the home up to modern standards.
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