2-bedroom terraced house · RG1 2SS
Listing removedReduced £100 (−6.3%) on 22 AugListed 73 days · slow let
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Property Reference: 2998799.
*Viewings will be first come first served on Sunday 6th September - we travel to Reading to conduct the viewings so we cannot offer other days and times* Available 1st October Referencing and identity checks will be required through OpenRent We are pleased to be advertising this 2 bedroom house close to the centre of Reading, Reading train station, and the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Surprisingly quiet for such a central location, this house has a separate bathroom upstairs plus WC and utility downstairs, and plenty of character throughout including wooden shutters.
This was our own home until health issues required us to move closer to family. We loved it and put a lot of effort into renovating it, we hope you'll love it too.
This property benefits from: Two double bedrooms with built in storage in the master bedroom. Feature fireplaces (not for use). Gas fired central heating. Modern kitchen.
Washing machine, dishwasher, gas cooker and fridge freezer included. Shutters and blinds installed throughout. Original floorboards plus coving and picture rails throughout.
Separate living and dining rooms. Built in storage in the living room. Upstairs bathroom accessible from both bedrooms, with bath and separate shower.
Downstairs utility/WC with combi boiler and water softener. Repairs and improvements will be conducted between tenancies. Small gravelled front garden.
Low maintenance rear garden with decking, and a raised area with washing line and outdoor storage. Gas certification, boiler service, EPC and electrical safety certifications.
Please note there is no attic/roof access and road is on-street permit parking (cost of permit not included in rent). Maximum capacity is 3 persons.
Tenants will be required to keep the property and garden in good order, and will require their own contents insurance. Bills including council tax are excluded.
Local Amenities: 0.1 miles (2 minutes walk) to Tesco Extra on Crown Street. The Oracle shopping centre and Reading town centre is 0.3 miles away. Royal Berkshire Hospital 0.5 miles away.
Walking distance to station: Reading Mainline Station: 0.7miles. Bus stops are along the London Road (0.1 miles away) and in the centre of town.
Summary & Exclusions: - Rent Amount: £1,600.00 per month (£369.23 per week) - Deposit / Bond: £1,846.15 - 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Property comes unfurnished - Available to move in from 01 October 2026 - Maximum number of tenants is 3 - No Students - No Smokers - Bills not included - No Parking Available - Property has garden access - EPC Rating: C If calling, please quote reference: 2998799 Fees: You will not be charged any admin fees.
** Contact today to book a viewing and have the landlord show you round! ** Request Details form responded to 24/7, with phone bookings available 9am-9pm, 7 days a week.
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When applying for a tenancy using the Rent Now process, you will be required to pay one month's rent and any deposit before moving in.
This will be paid to OpenRent and released to the landlord once you have moved in. With OpenRent there are no administration fees to pay.
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