Summary - 39 CARNARVON ROAD READING RG1 5SB
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Character-filled two-bed Victorian close to Reading University and transport links..
Victorian semi-detached house with period features and fireplace
Two double bedrooms, two reception rooms, one bathroom
Off-street parking — rare for the area
Small rear garden and modest plot size
Approximately 703 sq ft — average overall size
Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated; retrofit likely needed
Above-average local crime rate — consider security measures
Freehold tenure, no flood risk, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
Set on a quiet stretch of Carnarvon Road, this Victorian semi offers characterful living close to Reading University and the town centre. Two double bedrooms, two reception rooms and a small rear garden give practical space for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors. Off-street parking is a notable advantage in this neighbourhood.
The house sits on a small plot and measures about 703 sq ft. Built circa 1900–1929 with solid brick walls, the property retains period features such as a sash window and fireplace but would benefit from careful updating—particularly thermal improvements, as the walls are assumed uninsulated and the double glazing install date is unknown. Heating is mains gas with a boiler and radiators.
Location is a clear strength: excellent mobile signal, fast broadband, easy access to Reading station and Thames Valley business parks, plus local shops, cafes and bus routes on the doorstep. Nearby schools include highly rated Reading School and several local primaries and secondaries.
Buyers should note some material drawbacks: the area records above-average crime levels, the plot and rooms are modest in size, and the house likely needs modernisation and energy-efficiency work. Tenure is freehold, council tax banding noted as affordable, and there is no flood risk. Offered with the potential for a quick sale, this property suits buyers seeking a character home to improve or an investment in a high-demand location.
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