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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · RG1 5RL
For saleReduced £55k (−6.5%) on 15 SepListed 111 days
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About
This beautiful Victorian home is located on Bulmershe Road in the centre of Reading’s desirable University area.
The three-storey home has five bedrooms and is just a short distance from the University campus and the Royal Berkshire Hospital, offering a superb location for families and professionals.
The property blends period charm with contemporary style that carefully enhances the original features, with elegant column radiators, mahogony flooring and double-glazed sash-style windows adding to the overall finish.
Downstairs, there are two separate reception rooms which provide ample space for relaxing or entertaining.
The kitchen/breakfast room is ideal for family living, and a useful utility room adds further valuable storage space.
Upstairs, the first floor hosts three generous bedrooms and two bathrooms, the master bedroom having a stylish modern en-suite bathroom complete with a separate shower cubicle.
The top floor offers two further bedrooms and shower room, perfect for growing families or working from home.
Outside, a fully-walled westerly-facing garden creates a wonderful setting for al fresco dining and outdoor enjoyment.
The location has a wide range of well-regarded state and independent schools close by, as well as public open spaces such as Palmer Park, which has a range of leisure facilities.
Reading’s mainline train station, local bus routes, and excellent road links via the A329(M) ensure easy access to both local amenities and further afield.
Garden A private west facing walled garden with a brick paved patio and a well maintained lawn with enclosed by raised brick shrub beds stocked with a selection of mature shrubs and roses.
Additional Information: Parking The property has a gravel driveway with parking for multiple vehicles with a single garage.
Property construction – Standard form Services: Gas - mains Water – mains Drainage – mains Electricity - mains Heating - gas central heating Broadband connection available (information obtained from Ofcom): Ultrafast – Fibre to the premises (FTTP) Mobile phone coverage For an indication of specific speeds and supply of broadband and mobile, we recommend potential buyers go to the Ofcom web-site “Broadband and mobile coverage checker”
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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