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See how verdicts work2-bedroom house · RG4 5DG
Listing removedReduced £10k (−2.5%) on 16 JulListed 128 days
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About
Walmsley Estate Agents are pleased to offer to the market a charming bay-fronted Victorian terrace property. The property is situated on one of Caversham's popular terrace roads.
The well presented accommodation comprises entrance, bay fronted sitting room, dining room, beautifully appointed kitchen with wood work surfaces and wood floor throughout downstairs, landing, 2 double bedrooms, study/guest bedroom and a separately approached bathroom.
Externally the property benefits from residents permit parking with an enclosed rear garden with a raised area for outdoor entertaining. Viewing highly recommended.
Council tax band - C EPC - D Donkin Hill is conveniently situated within close proximity of central Caversham, with good access to many local amenities including shops, supermarkets, cafés, bars and restaurants while also within easy walking distance of Reading town centre and mainline train station (Paddington 30 minutes).
Sitting Room (4.06m x 3.58m (13'4 x 11'9)) Dining Room (3.56m x 3.25m (11'8 x 10'8)) Kitchen (5.64m x 2.64m (18'6 x 8'8)) Study (2.49m x 1.40m (8'2 x 4'7)) Bedroom 1 (4.06m x 3.58m (13'4 x 11'9)) Bedroom 2 (3.71m x 2.36m (12'2 x 7'9))
Value & comps
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