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About
**** open house Saturday 15th August between 12PM - 1PM **** Situated on the highly sought-after Shirley Avenue in South Reading, this beautifully presented two double bedroom semi-detached home offers spacious accommodation, a generous rear garden and outstanding potential to extend (subject to the necessary planning permissions), making it an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, young families and those looking for a home they can grow into.
The property has been lovingly maintained and is presented in excellent condition throughout, allowing its next owners to move straight in.
The welcoming entrance leads through to a bright and spacious living room, flowing into the dining area, which in turn opens into a delightful conservatory.
With French doors leading directly onto the rear garden, the conservatory creates a fantastic additional reception space, perfect for entertaining, relaxing or enjoying the garden all year round.
The kitchen is well appointed and complements the practical layout of the home.
Upstairs, the property offers two generous double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom, providing comfortable accommodation for couples, young families or those working from home.
Outside, the property continues to impress with a substantial rear garden offering plenty of space for children to play, outdoor entertaining or future extension potential (subject to planning permission).
Similar properties along Shirley Avenue have been extended, giving buyers an exciting opportunity to significantly increase the accommodation over time.
To the front, a private driveway provides off-road parking, while the detached garage offers excellent storage, workshop space or additional parking, the property also benefits from electric car charging point at the front of the house.
Shirley Avenue remains one of South Reading's most desirable residential roads, offering convenient access to a range of local amenities, well-regarded schools, regular bus routes and excellent transport links.
Reading town centre, Reading Green Park station and Reading mainline station are all easily accessible, providing fast services into London Paddington and the Elizabeth Line.
The A33, M4 motorway, Green Park Business Park, Prospect Park and a variety of shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities are also close by, making this an ideal location for commuters and families alike.
Combining superb presentation, generous living space, a conservatory, driveway parking, garage, a fantastic garden and excellent scope to extend, this is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a home that offers both immediate enjoyment and long-term potential.
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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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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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