Summary - 161 ELGAR ROAD READING RG2 0DH
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Period character, town-centre location and no onward chain — ideal first-time buyer project..
- Three double bedrooms across three storeys (731 ft²)
A compact three-storey Victorian terrace close to Reading town centre and the mainline station — ideal for first-time buyers or investors seeking a well-located project. The house retains period character including original fireplaces and stone detailing, while benefitting from double glazing and gas central heating. Its location offers easy walking access to shops, schools and the Oracle shopping complex.
The accommodation is arranged over three floors (731 ft²) with two reception rooms, a country-style kitchen, three double bedrooms and a single bathroom. The rear garden is low-maintenance and private, and on-street permit parking is available for residents and visitors. The property is offered freehold and with no onward chain, which can simplify and speed up purchase.
The house requires general renovation and updating rather than major structural works; buyers should expect cosmetic improvements, possible insulation upgrades (solid brick walls likely uninsulated), and room-by-room modernisation. The compact floor area and single bathroom mean layout improvements may be limited without extension work. Council tax is economical and local broadband and mobile signal are strong.
This home suits a buyer wanting a period terrace in an urban setting who is prepared to refresh and personalise the interior. It also offers rental potential for investors seeking central Reading stock, but be realistic about refurb costs and the property's modest internal size.
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