Summary - 494 OXFORD ROAD READING RG30 1EF
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Two-bed starter with large garden and strong transport links.
Victorian mid-terrace with traditional layout and period features
This Victorian mid-terrace offers a rare value entry in West Reading: two main bedrooms plus a small third off Bedroom 2, traditional reception rooms and a long 40ft rear garden. The home is freehold, with mains gas central heating, double glazing (installation date unknown) and some seller-led wall insulation work already carried out.
The house requires general modernisation throughout — cosmetic and systems updating will be needed to bring it to contemporary standards. Notable practical points: solid brick construction with assumed no wall insulation, an ageing layout including a ground-floor shower room and lean-to, and an overgrown garden that needs maintenance. Crime levels in the immediate area are very high, which should be factored into security and insurance considerations.
For a first-time buyer or small-family renovator, this property represents clear potential to add value through refurbishment and reconfiguration. The Oxford Road location provides excellent transport links, local shops, schools and easy access to Reading town centre and the M4, while broadband and mobile signal are strong. Buyers should budget for renovation works and consider security measures given local crime statistics.
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