Summary - 14, St. Johns Street RG1 4EH
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Characterful four-floor Victorian terrace near Reading station and university, with private rear garden..
Victorian mid-terrace in Reading conservation area
This attractive Victorian mid-terrace sits within Reading's conservation area and offers four floors of characterful living in a compact 740 sq ft footprint. The house benefits from a larger-than-average fitted kitchen with modern appliances, two double bedrooms on separate floors, and a secluded rear garden that provides private outdoor space for summer entertaining.
Practical features include gas central heating via boiler and radiators, double glazing (installed before 2002) and on-street permit parking. The property is a short walk from Reading town centre, the mainline railway station, the university and the Royal Berkshire Hospital — convenient for commuters, students or professionals.
Buyers should note material drawbacks: the plot is small, the building is solid-brick with no assumed wall insulation, and the glazing is older. The house is set over four floors so it may not suit anyone seeking step-free accommodation. The surrounding area is a multicultural student neighbourhood with above-average recorded crime, which may affect some purchasers and rental demand considerations.
Overall this is a sensible freehold purchase for a first-time buyer wanting central location and period character, or an investor seeking a centrally located rental. Expect modest maintenance and potential for energy-efficiency improvements, and factor conservation-area planning constraints into any exterior changes.
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