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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · RG31 7BB
Sold STCReduced £25k (−5.6%) on 26 OctListed 84 days
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About
A modern three bedroom detached family home in a peaceful cul-de-sac, within 400 metres of the Sainsbury's shopping complex, conveniently positioned towards Junction 12 of the M4 motorway.
Secluded west facing garden, garage and parking.
No chain ENTRANCE uPVC front door to ENTRANCE HALL With radiator CLOAKROOM With W.C., wash hand basin, front aspect double glazed window LIVING ROOM With front aspect double glazed window, radiator, central fireplace with hearth surround, mantle over and fitted electric fire, staircase to first floor and understair storage cupboard, two radiators DINING ROOM With rear aspect double glazed sliding patio doors to garden, radiator The dining room can be accessed from both living room and kitchen KITCHEN Comprising single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboards under, further range of both floor standing and wall mounted eye level units with laminated work surfaces and tiled surrounds.
Electric cooker point, plumbing for dishwasher.
Rear aspect double glazed window and double glazed kitchen side door STAIRCASE FROM LIVING ROOM TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING With side aspect double glazed window, access to loft space above, built in airing cupboard BEDROOM ONE With front aspect double glazed window, radiator, built in wardrobe BEDROOM TWO With rear aspect double glazed window, radiator, built in double wardrobe BEDROOM THREE With front aspect double glazed window, radiator BATHROOM White suite comprising panelled bath, wash hand basin and W.C., matching tiled walls and rear aspect obscure double glazed window, heated towel rail REAR GARDEN To the rear of the property is a pleasant westerly facing garden, predominately laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders with maturing shrubs and trees together with timber fenced enclosures.
Useful timber shed to the rear and large full width paved patio area adjacent to the property with outside water tap. Rear access to garage and side access front to rear via timber gate.
The gardens extend approximately 40ft. and enjoy good year round seclusion OUTSIDE The front of the property is entered via driveway providing parking for two vehicles with open lawn garden area.
The driveway leads to GARAGE With single up and over door, power and light with useful eaves storage space, meters and wall mounted gas boiler TENURE Freehold SCHOOL CATCHMENT Calcot Primary School Theale Green School COUNCIL TAX Band D FREE MORTGAGE ADVICE We are pleased to be able to offer the services of an Independent Mortgage Adviser who can access a variety of mortgage rates from leading Banks and Building Societies.
For a free, no obligation discussion or quote, please contact Stuart Milton, our mortgage adviser, on LOCATION This image is for indicative purposes and cannot be relied upon as wholly correct
Value & comps
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Returns
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Deal
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.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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