4-bedroom detached house · RG1 6EG
Listing removedReduced £25k (−4.3%) on 28 FebListed 338 days
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Detached 4 Bedroom House, Barrington Way, Reading (1990s Built, No Onward Chain) Key Features Attractive 1990s built detached family home Convenient access to Reading town centre, M4 and Green Park Four well proportioned bedrooms En suite shower room to the main bedroom Spacious living room Separate dining room and fitted kitchen Private rear garden Garage and off road parking Vacant possession with no onward chain Full Description This well presented 1990s built detached family home is ideally located for easy access to Reading town centre, the M4 motorway and Green Park.
Set among similar modern homes, it offers a practical layout, generous room sizes and a private rear garden, making it an excellent choice for buyers looking for a long term family home or a solid investment purchase.
On entering the property you are welcomed into a central hallway with stairs rising to the first floor and doors to the principal rooms.
To one side is a large living room, large enough to comfortably accommodate both seating and media furniture, with a pleasant outlook to the rear.
Across the hall sits a separate dining room, perfect for family meals or entertaining.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units providing good storage and workable countertop space, as well as space for the usual appliances.
A rear door opens out to the garden, making it convenient for outdoor dining in the warmer months. There is also a useful ground floor cloakroom, ideal for family life and visiting guests.
Upstairs, the property offers four well proportioned bedrooms. The main bedroom benefits from its own en suite shower room, giving a welcome sense of privacy and convenience.
The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom fitted with a three piece suite.
The layout works well for families, allowing flexibility for children’s rooms, a guest room or a home office if required.
Outside To the front of the property there is a driveway providing off road parking that leads to an integral garage, offering further parking or useful storage.
The rear garden is private and enclosed, predominantly laid to lawn with a patio area that lends itself well to outdoor seating, barbecues and play space.
The garden offers a safe and manageable outdoor area for families or those who simply enjoy some low maintenance outside space.
Location Barrington Way enjoys a convenient position within reach of Reading town centre, with its range of shops, restaurants, bars and mainline railway station offering fast services into London.
For commuters, there is straightforward access to the M4, while Green Park is close by for business, leisure and further amenities.
Local schools, parks and everyday facilities are also accessible, making this a practical and well connected place to live.
The property is offered to the market with vacant possession and no onward chain, some modernisation is needed, enabling a potentially smoother and quicker transaction for the successful buyer and also a chance to put your own stamp on the property.
Agents Note: In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations mandated by the government in 2019, it is obligatory for us to verify the identity of all potential buyers.
We engage the assistance of a third-party entity, Lifetime Legal, who will reach out to you directly at a mutually agreed upon time for this purpose.
They will require the complete name, date of birth, and current residential address of all buyers.
A nominal fee of £85, inclusive of VAT, is applicable for this service (per transaction, not per individual), payable directly to Lifetime Legal.
Kindly note, we are unable to provide a memorandum of sale until the verification process is concluded
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