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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · RG6 5RA
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About
N0 ONWARD CHAIN - Mature detached family home located within the sought after Maiden Erlegh and university areas occupying a very generous plot which provides excellent potential for extension subject to the usual planning consents.
In need of refurbishment, the already extended accommodation to the ground floor comprises of an entrance hall, three reception rooms, large kitchen and a shower room.
To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom with separate wc.
Outside to the front the driveway offers ample off road parking and access to the garage, whilst to the rear there is a substantial established garden supplying a high degree of privacy.
Maiden Erlegh Lake and Nature Reserve is also close by, and bus routes locally provide access into Reading town centre, where the main line railway station provides fast services to Paddington, services on the Elizabeth Line, and services to Waterloo which run through the nearby Earley Railway Station.
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This fee is non-refundable and is required to ensure compliance with legal obligations and regulatory standards. Tenure: Freehold,
Value & comps
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Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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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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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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