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Listing removedReduced £25k (−5.6%) on 21 JulListed 324 days
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About
Sansome & George Reading - Offered with No 'Onward Chain', and located on a popular tree lined road, this characterful period Semi Detached house with 70' Rear Garden is in need of updating but boasts fantastic potential.
Offered to the market with the advantage of no ‘onward chain’ complications this attractive character semi detached house is situated on a well regarded tree lined address approximately 2 miles to the west of Reading Town Centre.
Within the popular 'Wilson Primary' school catchment and conveniently situated within minutes walk of a wealth of amenities to include Prospect Park as well as wealth of shops, gyms, supermarkets, pubs, cafes and restaurants all within close proximately.
Reading West train station is approximately 15 minutes level walk and a 24 hour bus service is also minutes walk away.
Requiring updating throughout, the property gives great opportunity for a new owner to personalise and configure to their taste and requirements.
Retaining some original period features, the front door with stained glass inserts opens to an entrance hall where stairs rise to the first floor and doors lead to the 3 separate and versatile reception rooms.
These comprise of lounge with front aspect bay window and fireplace, rear aspect dining room, and side aspect breakfast room which in turn leads to the kitchen at the rear of the property.
The first floor offers 4 separate bedrooms which are serviced by a side aspect bathroom.
To the rear, the property is further complemented by a 70' rear garden which is enclosed by original brick walls and is mainly laid to lawn with various shrubs, garden shed, gated side access to the front, and also access to an outside w/c.
To discuss this property in more detail or to arrange a viewing appointment at your earliest convenience please contact Sansome & George estate agents. Reading Borough Council Tax - Band C
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About 120, Wantage Road, Reading
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