3-bedroom semi-detached house · RG5 3DY
Sold STCListed 33 days
Opportunity summary
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About
For sale: A three-bedroom house with vacant possession, located in the popular Woodley area of Reading.
The property offers an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to put their own stamp on a home with generous room sizes and a good-sized plot.
The ground floor includes a bright main living area with a front aspect window and neutral décor, leading through to a separate kitchen with fitted units, worktops and space for appliances.
From here, a door opens directly onto the rear garden, allowing for easy access to outdoor space.
Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, each with large windows providing good natural light. A shower room with corner cubicle and wash basin serves the first floor.
The rear garden is a particular feature, with patio and lawned areas, fencing to boundaries and scope for landscaping or creating defined seating and play spaces.
Bruce Road is well placed for local amenities.
Woodley town centre offers supermarkets, independent shops, cafés and restaurants, while nearby Woodford Park and South Lake provide green space, play areas and lakeside walks.
The area is served by well-regarded primary and secondary schools within a short drive.
For commuters, Earley station is around 5–10 minutes by car, with regular services to Reading in about 8 minutes and London Waterloo in approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Reading station, accessible by bus or car, connects to London Paddington in as little as 25 minutes via the Elizabeth Line and fast gwr services.
Road links are convenient, with the A329(M) giving access to the M4.
Property Ownership Information Tenure Freehold Council Tax Band C Property Description Disclaimer This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract.
It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft".
Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it.
If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view.
All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks.
The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Purplebricks and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale.
The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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.
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