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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · RG2 8PP
Sold STCListed 36 days
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About
Situated on the popular Whitley Wood Lane in Reading, this spacious four-bedroom family home offers over 1,500 sq ft of accommodation, excellent outside space and exciting potential for further improvement or extension, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
The property offers generous and versatile accommodation throughout, making it particularly well suited to families looking for additional space.
The four bedrooms provide excellent flexibility for family living, working from home or accommodating guests, while the overall size of the property gives buyers plenty of scope to adapt the accommodation to suit their individual requirements.
One of the property's key advantages is the potential to extend, subject to planning permission and any relevant consents.
This offers an exciting opportunity for a buyer to further increase the living space and add value over time.
Externally, the property benefits from a large driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles, a particularly useful feature for a family home.
To the rear is a good-sized garden, providing an excellent outdoor space for entertaining, children to play or simply enjoying during the warmer months.
The property is also offered to the market with no onward chain, providing an attractive opportunity for buyers looking for a straightforward purchase.
Whitley Wood is a popular residential area situated to the south of Reading, offering a good selection of local amenities and green spaces close by.
There are local shops, schools and community facilities within the surrounding area, while nearby Shinfield Road, Whitley and Lower Earley provide further amenities and shopping options.
Reading town centre is within easy reach, offering an extensive range of shops, restaurants, bars and leisure facilities, while Reading mainline station provides fast and frequent rail services into London Paddington and other major destinations.
The property's location also provides convenient access to the M4, making it well placed for commuters travelling towards London, Heathrow and the wider Thames Valley.
With its generous 1,500+ sq ft accommodation, four bedrooms, substantial garden, driveway parking, potential to extend and no onward chain, this is a fantastic opportunity for a buyer looking for a spacious family home with the potential to make it their own.
Early viewing is highly recommended.
Value & comps
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Returns
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