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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · RG2 9EP
Sold STCReduced £20k (−8.2%) on 10 SepListed 54 daysAuction 30 Sep · ended
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About
An excellent opportunity to acquire a vacant three bedroom freehold semi-detached home in the highly regarded village of Shinfield, offering immediate appeal to investors, developers and owner occupiers.
With off road parking, a rear garden and scope to add value through modernisation or future enhancement (subject to any necessary consents), this property presents an attractive proposition in a location where demand for both owner occupied and rental accommodation remains consistently strong.
Situated on Hyde End Road in the popular village of Shinfield, the property benefits from excellent access to Reading town centre, the M4 motorway network and Reading Green Park station, making it particularly attractive for commuters.
The area is well served by local amenities, schools, shops and everyday services, while also offering easy access to the surrounding Berkshire countryside.
Shinfield continues to be a highly desirable residential location, benefiting from ongoing investment and strong demand from professionals and families.
Offered for sale by auction, this is a rare chance to secure a vacant freehold property with genuine potential in one of Reading's popular residential areas.
Auction To be sold by online auction (unconditional) on Wednesday 30th September 2026 with a 6 week completion, bidding will open at 10.00.
To View Viewings will be conducted prior to the auction, please visit our website to book an appointment at Registration All bidders/potential buyers are required to register ahead of the auction date to be able to bid/buy, please visit our website to setup an online auction account.
Tenure Freehold with vacant possession.
EPC Rating D Council Tax Band D - Wokingham Legal Pack For each lot there are Special Conditions of Sale and other documentation provided by the vendor's solicitors.
If you wish to receive the Legal Pack, you will be able to register for this via the link on our website. You will receive notification by email once the Legal Pack is received from the solicitor.
The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property and you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding.
Guide Prices Guide Prices are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation.
They are not necessarily figures which a lot will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction.
Each lot will be offered subject to a Reserve, (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the lot during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range, or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide Price.
Additional Fees A buyers charge of £1,650 including VAT is payable on each lot that you buy, in addition to the sale price.
Please be aware there may be other additional fees, including disbursements contained in the legal pack payable on completion.
Please ensure that you check the legal pack for each lot that you are interested in, prior to bidding.
Deposit If you are the highest bidder when the auction ends, contracts are exchanged between you and the seller.
Both parties are legally bound to complete the transaction as per the special conditions in the legal pack.
Your card will be automatically debited for the bidder security amount of £6,000 and we'll require the remaining balance for a 10% non-refundable deposit.
We will contact you after the auction has finished to make these arrangements.
Pre-Auction Offers These must be made in writing and will only be considered if the Legal Pack has been inspected and proof of funding has been supplied to the auctioneers.
Pre-auction offers are only considered on an auction basis in accordance with the “Terms & Conditions - Unconditional Auction".
Mortgage Finance We advise all bidders who require a mortgage to confirm with their Financial Advisor as to whether or not the lot you are interested in would be suitable security to borrow finance against, prior to bidding.
If you need to arrange a mortgage it is important that you obtain an offer from your lender before the day of the auction.
Most building societies and banks will instruct a surveyor to prepare a valuation report before making a mortgage offer.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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Returns
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