Summary - 5 CHURCH ROAD EARLEY READING RG6 1EY
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Chain-free Victorian terrace with parking potential, close to Reading and M4 links.
Two double bedrooms with two reception rooms, flexible layout
Rear garden with previous vehicular access; parking can be reinstated
Offered freehold and chain free, straightforward purchase process
Total area 755 sq ft; rooms modest — efficient layout
Rustic, dated kitchen requiring modernization and updating
Likely solid brick walls with no insulation; energy upgrades probable
Double glazing present but installation date unknown
Local area noted as very affluent overall; above-average crime rate
This compact Victorian terraced house offers straightforward, chain-free ownership in Earley, close to Reading town centre and key transport links (A329/M4). The two double bedrooms and two reception rooms provide flexible living space for a small family or a first-time buyer wanting period character. A rear garden with back-gate access previously converted to off-street parking adds practical potential.
The property retains original brickwork and sash-style features typical of its era, giving character and good kerb appeal. Internally rooms are modest in scale (total 755 sq ft) with a porch, lounge, dining room, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor and two well-proportioned double bedrooms upstairs. The kitchen is rustic and dated and will need modernization to meet contemporary tastes.
Notable points: the house is freehold and offered with no onward chain, which simplifies purchase. However, the stock brick walls are likely uninsulated (as-built) and double glazing install date is unknown, so buyers should factor energy-efficiency improvements and possible insulation or window upgrades into budgets. The area is described as very affluent overall but has above-average local crime levels, so purchasers should consider security measures.
This house suits a purchaser seeking a period starter home with scope to add value through targeted updating — kitchen, thermal upgrades and cosmetic refurbishment — or an investor looking for a rentable two-bedroom in a well-connected location. The option to reinstate rear-garden parking is a practical enhancement but may require planning or works to reinstate the access point.
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